The Collegian – Feb. 13, 2015

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Friday, February 13, 2015

Vol. 101, No. 8

The Grove City College Student Newspaper

Safely through the snow Dedicated staff, tons of salt keep sidewalks clear

Kelleigh Huber Contributing Writer

For some on campus, getting through winter consists of lying in bed as much as possible. Others, though, are on the job as early as 5 a.m. to make sure students can make their way safely to 8 o’clock classes.

James Lopresti, Vice Pres-

ident of Operations, along with the Maintenance and Housekeeping staff, have been diligently working to keep the campus safe during the winter months. Oftentimes this job requires many hours and much dedication throughout the season.

Just a few of their various jobs include plowing the parking lots, shoveling snow and applying the salt to side-

walks and campus roads.

This is not the full extent of their work, however, as they must also continue to perform their non-seasonal tasks, such as trash pick-up.

In order to best be prepared for what is ahead, Lopresti said, “We are constantly monitoring weather conditions and forecasts.”

The amount of time employees must spend here

during the winter is often longer than the hours they put in during the other seasons. Typically the staff works a 40-hour week, but in the winter they are much more likely to be called in “off hours” due to inclement weather.

Normal hours for most are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a longer day than most students spend in class, and certainly

an earlier wake-up time.

But this is not the earliest of times that staff have been called in.

“During the winter we typically have a couple of employees come in at 5 a.m. to begin plowing before the parking lots are full of vehicles,” Lopresti said.

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Transfer trials

New students adapt to the Grove

Liesl McClintock Staff Writer

All Grovers are aware of the “Grover bubble” and often find it hard to describe the Grover culture as much as a fish would find it hard to describe the water in which he swims.

But as new transfers come in, they get the chance to honestly evaluate Grover culture.

This semester saw 21 new transfer students enroll at Grove City, eight freshmen and 13 sophomores. Of these, four students are commuters and 17 live in the residence halls.

They come from a variety of backgrounds and are majoring in a variety of things, from BARS to biology, engineering to English, mathematics to marketing management and pre-k special education to psychology.

Some of the previous colleges represented are Allegheny College, Cedarville University, Duquesne Uni-

versity, Geneva College, Messiah College, and Slippery Rock University.

The process of welcoming transfers is very similar to that for freshmen.

Transfer students come in a few days before classes start to get used to the environment.

There are a series of informational sessions, and there are many chances for ice breakers and time to meet with members of Orientation Board.

Many of the transfer students commented on the welcoming community of Grove City.

“Now that I have been here for about a month, my favorite part is the atmosphere.

The majority of people on campus are some of the friendliest that one will ever meet. I can’t walk to a class without people saying hi to me, or someone slapping me on the back asking how my semester is going. PeopleTRANSFERS 2

Je suis Charlie?

The implications of Charlie Hebdo

Josh Evans

Editor-in-Chief

The Freedom Readers lecture Tuesday offered an examination of the implications of the Charlie Hebdo attack on free speech for those in attendance.

Dr. Guido Hülsmann, professor of law, economics and social science at the Hülsmann Université d’Angers in France, discussed free speech issues raised by the terrorist attack against the satirical magazine’s staff on Jan. 7, when two gunmen killed 10 of the magazine’s staffers and two policemen at its office in Paris. Cartoons depicting the

prophet Muhammad that ran in the magazine inspired the militant Islamist attackers.

Hülsmann emphasized the need for personal restraint in the exercise of one’s free expression. In a free society, he said, people are dependent upon each other to help defend their right to free speech, thereby putting themselves at risk in defense of the rights of others.

When an individual uses their right to speech in a consistently vile manner, as was the case with the staff of Charlie Hebdo, society is less likely to take on the great risk of protecting speech, Hülsmann argued.

“You wouldn’t help a guy that is a loose gun,” Hülsmann said. “You’d say, ‘bear your own consequences.’”

He also explained how the CHARLIE 2

JEREMIAH SWEET

Grove City College students have been taking to the slopes in hoards despite the freezing temperatures.

To the slopes!

Weather doesn’t keep Grovers from their favorite winter sports

Wesley Suplit

Contributing Writer Despite the temperature changing rapidly, many Grove City College students are flocking to nearby ski and snowboard resorts like Peak n’ Peak and Seven Springs, located in Western NY and Champion, PA. It is hard to believe that just a few days ago nearby resorts were boasting 45” of packed snow

and superb groomed trails.

Now, it seems, the temperature is preventing exceptional conditions for snow sport enthusiasts. In lieu of this, I decided to meet up with seniors Karter Gagliardo and Jeremiah Sweet to see if their latest trip to Peak n’ Peak fell flat or slid along smoothly.

Gagliardo has been snowboarding since he was 11 years old, and Sweet has been following him with a cam-

era for the last couple years.

They both enjoy the local snow sports scene, but they have qualifications for fun: big jumps, opportunity for a little danger and a vantage point for photographs. Specifically, Gagliardo prefers Peak n’ Peak’s terrain park over Seven Spring’s freestyle options.

Gagliardo said that when SLOPES 2

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Paying you back New ranking makes the college shine

Grayson Quay

Contributing Writer

The Princeton Review recently announced Grove City College as one of 200 “2015 Colleges That Pay You Back.”

According to a press release from the Princeton Review, this ranking is based on a newly developed metric called “Return-onEducation” (ROE), which “measures 40 weighted data points – everything from academics, cost, financial aid, and student debt to statistics on graduation rates, alumni salaries and job satisfaction.”

The College Board reports that the average cost of tuition and fees at a private college is $31,231 for the 2014-2015 academic year, compared to Grove City College’s $15,550.

In addition to costing around 50 percent less than the average private fouryear institution, Grove City College also boasts an impressive placement rate of 95 percent, meaning that within six months of graduation, 95% of the graduating class of 2014 was either employed or enrolled in graduate school. These graduates are also relatively well-paid,

CHARLIE authority of the government can complicate the issue of free speech.

In the case of Charlie Hebdo, the government actually provided funding to the publication in order to help it publish content that Hülsmann called vile and malicious.

“The government might tax you, which is coercive, and subsidize clowns like the Charlie Hebdo staff,” Hülsmann said.

Although the French government strongly condemned the attack and voiced support for freedom of expression, Hülsmann labeled this response as highly hypocritical.

French authorities frequently target certain viewpoints,

SLOPES he hears snow crews working late into the night, he does not think of the crisp cold while walking to class or staying warm inside; he daydreams of the snowboard tricks he wants to land during his next weekend trip to the slopes.

Gagliardo explained the “Mad Dog” snowboarding trick. “It’s a front flip combined with an aerial, but no rotations,” he said. Essentially, the flip is a no-handed cartwheel with a snowboard attached to your feet. Gagliardo told me other names for the tricks he performs off “kickers,” which had quite unique names like the “Stale Fish,” the “Cork 3,” or the “Underflip.”

When asked about his process before he hits the ele-

with an average starting salary of $44,300 and average mid-career pay at $82,800, according to a survey by Payscale.com This list, on which Cooper Union, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd College, Stanford University and Princeton University hold the top spots, establishes Grove City College as a viable option for students who want a quality education that will enable them to flourish after graduation. This is especially important in light of rising rates of student debt. The Institute for College Access and Success reports that in 2012, the average debt for a graduate of a private non-profit college – a category that would include Grove City College – was $32,300.

This new ranking, along with the College’s previous ranking as the #1 Best Value Liberal Arts institution in the country by Consumer Digest, should serve to inform prospective students that, even in a time of increasing tuition and debt, a four-year liberal arts education can still be an economically viable option. particularly Holocaust denial, and Hülsmann believes that the attack will be used as an excuse to further clamp down on unpopular and offensive opinions.

“It will serve to incite various authoritarian measures from the government,” he said.

Hülsmann’s message on the importance of not abusing free speech resonated with many attendees, including sophomore Bradley Smith.

“We really need to be certain about what they’re putting out before we jump in and say ‘yes, we support them,’” Smith said.

The Freedom Readers lecture series is hosted by the Center for Vision and Values. ments, Gagliardo said that he feels “super relaxed” but “focused” while at the top of the hill. He described his time at the top of the hill as an opportunity to plan the run. “I am going to board side that box, kink that rail, throw a 3 off the kicker and then ride it out,” he said, explaining a typical run.

Gagliardo loves great snow conditions like any skier or snowboarder, but his fun is not contingent on the uncontrollable. He enjoys himself no matter the conditions.

However, he was pleased to be at the slopes on a perfect 30 degrees with “fresh powpow” to ride. These two students demonstrate their passion for the outdoors – no matter what the season or weather.

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Swimming with the sharks

Emily Bartlow

Contributing Writer Grove City College will plunge contestants in with the “sharks” as it hosts its first entrepreneurial campus improvement competition, Grove City Shark Tank on March 14, 2015.

Analogous to the platform of CNBC’s reality television show, “Shark Tank,” Grove City College’s competition will feature a selection of finalists who will pitch their campus event idea or improvement proposal to a panel of judges in hopes of seeing their vision come to fruition.

While consolation cash prizes and free t-shirts will be rewarded to the top finalists, the winning team will receive a $200 take-home prize as well as a $1,000 allowance to put their idea into action.

The event, sponsored by The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and facilitated by the Student Government Association,

TRANSFERS genuinely care for one another here, and that is what makes it different from the other educational institutions I have attended” freshman Nate Longjohn said.

The transfer students also had wonderful things to say about the Orientation Board.

Sophomore Laura Fox said, “When I first got to Grove City with the other transfer students, a group of OB kids was there to welcome us.

“They answered our questions, gave us tours, played games with us and fellowshipped with us.

“They were so influential in my transition to GCC, and

SNOW worst weather the staff had experienced in a long time.

Between the parking lots and sidewalks, the amount of salt they used was around 285 tons – 225 tons of road salt, and 60 tons of sidewalk salt.

One of Lopresti’s roles as vice president is to make sure that the Operations Group is doing their best at keeping up with the roads and sidewalks and that students, faculty, and administration are safe

The objectives in hosting the event are “to spur and facilitate creative thinking from students in regard to problem solving and events related to campus life, provide continuing opportunities for students to utilize the entrepreneurial spirit, and improve the campus.” seeks to fulfill three objectives in hosting the event: “to spur and facilitate creative thinking from students in regard to problem solving and events related to campus life, provide continuing opportunities for students to utilize the entrepreneurial spirit, and improve the campus.”

The judges, or “sharks,” will consist of SGA Executive members and some of the College’s Administration and Entrepreneurship professors, all of whom eagerly anticipate hearing students’ innovative ideas.

“Contestants may submit as many ideas as they would like, but a maximum of one individual idea and one team idea will be chosen for the final round,” stated the

Grove City Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation website.

“There are no other qualifications to enter than to be a GCC student,” said sophomore Sarah Klein, SGA Marketing Executive and Grove City Shark Tank brainstormer. “We’d love to see students from all majors participating.”

Students interested in braving these entrepreneurial waters can visit gccentrepreneurship.com to register under the competitions tab.

Registration is due by Friday, Feb. 13, and ideas must be submitted to Sarah Klein no later than Friday, Feb. 27.

I am so thankful for each and every one of them and how they helped me get used to Grove. They still keep up with us and they’re always available for us to ask questions.”

The transfers did mention some struggles with adjusting to campus.

Weather was one of the biggest issues and figuring out where classes are was also prevalent.

Some transfers talked about the struggles of finding new friend groups.

“I would say the biggest struggle is making friends,” Sophomore Anna Stillwaggon said. “I’m a very outgoing person but because I live

at home, I don’t really have a chance to make genuine friends, which is what I’m looking for. I guess it’s just hard because most people have their friend groups already. Since I grew up in Grove City and because I value true friendship, I have had the same friend group since 1st grade. I am a definite extrovert, and I just wish someone would ask me to hang out or to go to dinner.

I’ll make some more friends eventually.”

Despite a rocky transition for some, the experience has been positive overall for most and will likely continue to improve as they adjust to life in the bubble.

when traveling on campus.

“The ‘real work’ is done by the people in Maintenance and Housekeeping,” and “their efforts are appreciated,” Lopresti said.

The responsibilities of the Operations Group include, but are not limited to, all of the roads within campus, the sidewalks and the parking lots.

Snow shoveling, as well as salt application, are done by these employees on a regular basis during these months.

The staff members are working hard to keep everyone on campus safe, and by performing these responsibilities well, are helping students to travel without difficulty to class and extracurricular activities.

“We always appreciate compliments; however, our satisfaction is really associated with trying our best to keep everyone safe,” Lopresti said.

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Self defense prepares students for the ‘real world’ Deborah Clymer Contributing Writer

“I live in Grove City, but I have felt unsafe walking alone after dark before. There are many more dangerous places out there. That’s why I’m here. I want to gain experience in preparation for any type of situation I may find myself in in the future.

Who knows where I’ll be in five years?” Anna Stillwaggon, a sophomore psychology major, said on Feb. 8 at the Women’s Self-Defense seminar.

Rachel Wilson, a sophomore sociology major, led the seminar for the female students of Grove City College.

She taught the women some basic krav maga techniques that would be extremely useful if the students ever found themselves needing to defend themselves. “I love the practicality of krav maga. It changes your mentality. You will gain confidence in yourself and the knowledge that if something were to happen, you will be able to defend yourself under stress,” Wilson explained.

The students learned how to defend themselves in scenarios such as being attacked from behind, experiencing domestic abuse, being held

at gun point or having a knife to their neck. The seminar not only trained the students in basic techniques, but also shaped their mentality in such a way that they will feel safer in threatening environments.

Although the seminar was for women only, self-defense work on campus is certainly not limited to just to woman.

Wilson also holds classes every week at which she teaches jiu-jitsu skills such as grappling and wrestling as well as krav maga.

“Wilson is an excellent teacher. She lets the students have hands on experience in preparation for very real world scenarios. I would highly recommend her class to any student on campus.

You never know when it will come in handy,” sophomore Rebecca Holmes, student supervisor of the class, said.

The classes are on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m and Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the multi-purpose room in the Physical Learning Center. Interested students can email Rachel Wilson at wilsonrb1@ gcc.edu.

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A century of news Valentine’s Day Breana Renkin Staff Writer

Whether you hate it or love it, think it is a commercial scam or it is your favorite holiday, it is Valentine’s Day weekend. Whether you are a boyfriend stressing over planning the perfect Valentine’s Day for your girlfriend or are single and searching for the perfect date (or worrying you will spend Valentine’s Day alone), Valentine’s Day and all that it entails proves to be a stressful time of the year. Like Grove City College students today may worry about their Valentine’s Day plans, students at Grove City College during 1968 also experienced the stress of having a date or being dateless.

In the article “Mate or Bait” that appeared in the February 23, 1968 issue of The Collegian, the writer lists the pros and cons of attending a dance stag or with a date. If you are deciding whether or not to spend Valentine’s Day alone or with a special somebody, check out this advice from the 1960s.

Mate or Bait

Who has more fun at a dance-the girl who goes stag or the one with a date?

There are many arguments for and against each side of this question-so many that some girls face a real dilem-

ma when the phone rings for them.

It could be compared to the choice between common and preferred stock. One involves chance-the rewards may be great or the venture may end in disaster. The other offers security; a certainty of exactly what benefits will be reaped.

The stag girl is a free agent. The overabundance of boys usually found at GCC record hops is a huge advantage to her favor. She can go to the dance with a delightful feeling of uncertainty about the outcome. Maybe she’ll dance with that guy in her French class she’s been eying all week. Or perhaps there is someone who has been secretly eying her, and tonight he will step forward to stake his claim. Of course the stag girl’s goal involves more than pleasant dance partners-she must also “end up” with someone and be escorted home. Who this escort will be is the biggest question of the evening.

The disadvantages to going stag are clear. Without a date, the girl takes the chance of left standing with a group of girls, chattering and smiling and looking oh so gay while she burns inside. Or she may dance, but not with the type of boy she had hoped for. She risks being stuck with a partner who

continually leads her into a dark corner, one who asks to twist and then goes into weird ape-like contortions which make her want to run off the floor rather than acknowledge him as her partner, or one whose vocabulary consists of, “Cold weather, isn’t it?”

The dated girl knows she will dance every dance if she wishes; if she decides to sit out a few, she may do so without appearing to be a wallflower. She generally feels more at ease than a stag girl, for she knows that the boy she is with thinks at least enough of her to want to spend an evening with her. The monetary advantage cannot be overlooked (not only is her admittance paid, but she can also be quite sure that she will be fed after the dance).

Not every aspect of going on a date is pleasant, however. This girl does have the obligation to remain with her date all evening and pretend that at least for this evening he is the most important boy in her social life.

If she becomes bored with him, there is no running to the water fountain or girls’ room for escape. And if, while at the dance, she sees the boy she’s always wanted to date standing alone and looking for a partner, there’s not a thing she can do about it, except try to be inconspicuous so he won’t think she’s steady dating.

In a “Stag or Drag” poll taken by this writer in North Hall the majority of the girls asked were undecided.

Those who did take a stand for either side were almost exactly evenly divided. So there appears to be no clear answer.

Comics, cards? Check out Bell’s Comic book and gaming store discovered right under our noses

Stephen Dennis

Staff Writer

Sometimes things really are bigger on the inside. This is certainly the case of Bell’s Comics and Cards. The comic and gaming store is snuggled in the very middle of the Pine Grove Square plaza along with County Market and Dollar General.

Bell’s store front is covered with all forms of geek miscellany including a cardboard cutout of the Hulk, Walking Dead posters and advertisements for Magic the Gathering. The store front is quite small, especially compared many of the other stores in the plaza, but once one is inside, it is evident that size is not a concern.

The interior of the store is rectangular and despite having a smaller width than many of the other stores in the plaza finds more than room in the extra length to display all the available products. Bell’s could be divided into three different sections.

The first section is the right hand side of the store. It contains comic books and comic related material.

The most recent issues of numerous series can be found hanging on the right hand wall along with discount graphic novels. The new comics are all sold at cover price.

Next to the wall is over twenty feet of tables, covered in long boxes of backstock comic books. Some books date back to the 1970s and earlier, but the majority are from the 1980s

and up. Most are priced cheaply. A final table containing around twenty boxes is located at these end of the store; these boxes have fifty cent and one dollar comics in them. There is also a discount area which full of cheap DVDs, paperbacks and other oddities at rock bottom prices.

Next to the discount area is the counter, which extends nearly to the back of the room. The counter is a glass display case, as well as a check out area and offers many more expensive items under the glass.

The very end of the store has a section made up of folding tables. This is the gaming section. Bell’s has card game nights many times throughout the year. The groups of card players all seem quite friendly and can of-

ten be found involved in role playing games at odd hours throughout the weekday and weekend.

The center of the store is a mixture between the gaming items on the left and the comic items on the right. There are life-sized fully metal Wolverine Claws and an entire shelf dedicated to Walking Dead books and toys, as well as anime and regular paperbacks in this section.

Overall, Bell’s Comics and Cards is a nice environment for those seeking to fulfill their nerdy desires in Grove City. The staff is nice and the prices are reasonable to downright cheap.

The store has been owned and operated by Mark V. Bell for over 20 years and frequently runs discount sales throughout the year.

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Not to be overshadowed Matthew Hoekstra

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Past Is Prologue

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Morten Tyldum’s “The Imitation Game,” despite being nominated for eight Oscars, has been largely overshadowed by films like “Boyhood,” “Birdman,” and “Selma.” While these films are certainly worthy of attention and praise, this World War II era film shouldn’t be counted out just yet.

“The Imitation Game” tells the story of Alan Turing, an eccentric British mathematician tasked with cracking the Nazi Enigma Code. The work of Turing, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, ultimately helps end the War and saves countless lives.

While the narrative of the film focuses on three points of Turing’s life, the majority of the film takes place during the War. Overall, these parts are inherently less captivating, since viewers, mindful of how World War II ended, can counter every setback with the knowledge that success will come eventually. But that’s not to say that these parts are boring.

At one point, Turing’s taskforce must decide whether or not to save a cargo ship about to be attacked by a German fleet. Doing so would alert the Nazis to the fact that the Allies know more than they’re letting on. The result is a fascinating moral dilemma: speak up and save the lives of the people on the ship, or

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let the ship be destroyed and save more lives later on.

Another part of the film takes place in the years following the War, after Turing has been arrested. Alan Turing was gay, and homosexuality was a criminal offense in England until 1967. These scenes are difficult to watch, because Turing goes from quirky and inspirational to heartbroken and defeated.

The sudden transformation is profoundly impactful, revealing the cruelty involved in the treatment of Alan Turing.

The most compelling scenes comes from Turing’s childhood at an all-boys boarding school. Young Turing’s peculiarities attract a myriad of bullies, but it also

win him the friendship of one of his peers, Christopher.

Christopher is encouraging, compassionate, and shares Turing’s interests in math and science.

Alan Turing falls in love with Christopher, but their story ultimately ends in tragedy. The prejudices of his society force Turing to deny how much Christopher means to him, and this denial sets in place a pattern Turing follows for the majority of his life whereby he suppresses anything about himself that others might reject.

Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Turing has earned him an Oscar nomination, and for good reason. Cumberbatch perfectly captures both Turing’s amusing eccentrici-

ties, such as his endearing attempts to bond with the workmates who openly despise him, as well as the heartbreaking tragedies of his life, especially his eventual treatment by the British government. In another actor’s hands, Turing could have come off as inconsistent. Instead, Cumberbatch’s Turing is one of the most complex performances of the year.

A major theme of the film is the idea of great things coming from sources from which no one expects anything. Alan Turing was one of those people, and “The Imitation Game” is one of those films.

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New exhibit comes to Grove City ArtWorks Hannah Bailey

Contributing Writer

The Wendell August Gallery at Grove City ArtWorks has unveiled a new gallery for the month of February featuring sculptures by the classically-trained artist Sarah Hempel Irani.

Irani is not only the chairwoman of Grove City ArtWorks but is also an artist, mother and community builder from western Pennsylvania. Her new art exhibit allows viewers to see her exquisite works as well as the artist herself at work. The focus of the exhibit is a large-scale carver’s model of the annunciation to the Virgin Mary figurine that Irani was commissioned to do by a church.

“I love Mary; she has been portrayed in every way for the past 2,000 years

and I feel like if there’s something about being a woman, there is an image of Mary,” Irani said. “There’s the annunciation which is my very favorite where, you know, this is the moment of incarnation, the moment that God becomes flesh, the moment that history changed.

I just think it’s so profound, and I will spend my entire life thinking about it. It will never stop speaking to me.”

Each one of Irani’s sculptures reveal her passion and incredible craftsmanship. Fellow artist Andy Hazelton is just one admirer of Irani’s work.

“Sarah’s work struck me when I first saw it because of her acute craftsmanship of the human form and the anatomical quality of the subjects as well.

The expressions and emotion began to work into my imagination. Her work to me is of Michelangelo quality. Sarah is

extremely inspiring to me as a fellow artist, her enthusiasm and drive are without question,” Hazelton said.

Irani has an inspired purpose for her sculptures and it is displayed in each masterpiece. “My goal is to penetrate people’s imaginations and to tell them something that is very true about what it is to be human or something that is very true about who God is in some way … I think that should be the goal of art, especially Christian art,” Irani said.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m., Irani will discuss the process she went through to make the sculpture of Mary as she joins Dr. Marianne DiQuattro, Dr. T. David Gordon, Dr. David DiQuattro, and Grace Ellis Barber in a panel discussion on “Nude vs. Naked: The Unclothed Form in Art.” This event is free and open to the public.

We live in a time where catchy beats and superficial lyrics make the cogs of the music industry turn. In all honesty, this is disheartening. It is always a pleasant surprise whenever a shining beacon illuminates the way through the dust that settles thanks to a lackluster definition of “good music.”

In 2006, Tycho, formed

by Scott Hansen, the owner of the photography and design company ISO50, released his first full length LP under Ghostly International. This album was titled “Past Is Prologue,” and it boasts some qualities that have become a rarity in popular music today. Tycho is a purely instrumental band, utilizing a variety of samplings from old television programs, reverberating guitar, and synthesizer. With all of the components combined, Tycho creates a harmony that is ambient yet rapturous at the same time.

In essence, “Past Is Prologue” feels like turning raw emotions into sound.

This extraction of feeling and transforming it into a captivating harmony is great because it conveys a sense of subjectivity: any song can have any meaning, depending on the listener’s mood. This is done through a few key elements.

There is a use of multiple synthesizer and sampling tools. Harmonically, their sound is very lofty and free. This contrasts with the sampling of somewhat jumbled conversation in the background, creating a feeling of emptiness at certain points and a feeling of completeness at others.

It depends from track to track, with each “conversation” subjected to context.

A prime example of this is the song “Daydream.”

The repetition of the guitar accompanied by the forceful percussion and uplifting synthesizer produces an interesting dichotomy of potential vibes. On the one hand, the song could feel innocently uplifting; on the other, it could be perceived as wistful despair, a looming pensiveness that is, at times, debilitating.

Simply put, Tycho is a calming artist. Their sound is very much useful to fill the empty spaces that come with the lull of an unexciting day. Some other standout tracks are “Disconnect,” a heavy exhalation of discontent, “Sunrise Projector,” a light and airy track that allows the listener to float through the sky, and “Send and Receive,” an ode to contemplative thought.

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It’s an Extravaganza The 30th anniversary of the longest-running student-run event on campus delivered a night of music, mocktails and mustard.

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Jenny & Tyler & You

Abigail Genzink Contributing Writer

Jenny & Tyler performed a concert hosted by Stonebridge Concerts in partnership with International Justice Mission of Grove City on Saturday, Feb. 7. Noah Jordan, an emerging artist originally from the western Pennsylvania area, performed as the opening act.

The lights were low in the Morledge Great Room where a simple stage was set up for the bands, and the crowd was

free to stand or sit. As junior Kara Mazey, junior chair of Stonebridge Concerts explained, “We created an atmosphere for concert-goers.

An atmosphere where any person could walk in, open their ears and feel at home.”

Perhaps the highlight of the concert was Jenny & Tyler’s self-proclaimed anthem, “Faint Not”. They began by sharing the background of the song, which was inspired by their passion for justice and the hope that their excitement would remain consistent. They then taught the

crowd the chorus of the song and asked for everyone to join in, inciting eager collaboration from their audience.

Jenny & Tyler consists of a married couple, Jenny and Tyler Somers. The couple met as students at the University of Delaware and later married and moved to Nashville, Tenn., where they currently reside. The duo performs original music as well as a variety of covers. Although they perform non-Christian music and secular covers, many of their songs reference Christ and both Jenny and Tyler

made reference to their faith in between sets.

After the concert, students lingered for the opportunity to mingle and speak with the bands. The event fared well for attendants and its sponsors. “Our goal has been to bring the highest quality music we can to campus. Jenny

& Tyler achieved our goals,” Marcus Archibald, a senior member of Stonebridge said.

Proceeds from the event went toward the International Justice Mission, a cause also close to the hearts of Jenny & Tyler, who spoke about justice throughout their concert.

PHOTOS BY ANNA MITTELMAN

The 30th Tri-Rho Extravaganza Alumni return for a memorable night

Jenne Mante

Contributing Writer The Tri-Rhos threw their annual Extravaganza dance this past Friday. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the Ganza, making it the longest running student run event at Grove City College.

The first Ganza, held in 1985, took place in Ket Rec and involved a variety of activities more unique than just dancing.

“There was frozen turkey bowling and smashing suitcases in an attempt to shove them through a small grapefruit-sized hole,” senior Rho Mike Vogel said. “Apparently these peculiar activities were in reference to popular commercials at the time.

It’s an 80s thing. You just wouldn’t understand.”

The suitcase smashing was part of an event called the “Samsonite Competition,” an event in which one would try to destroy a suitcase in order to fit it into a small opening. At other past Ganzas there were oppor-

tunities to pie professors in the face.

While these traditions were not resurrected at this year’s 30th anniversary celebration, there was one past Ganza happening that the Rhos decided to bring back.

According to the Rho alumni who started the Ganza in 1985, the Rhos ran out of food in the middle of the dance, and their solution was to head to McDonald’s and buy as many burgers as they could afford.

“They were originally thrown into the crowd as a means of not being trampled by the hungry attendees,” senior Rho Taylor Leick said. “Apparently Grovers were a little wilder back in the day.”

Sadly, this year’s cheeseburgers were not as well received as the originals, and very few, if any, got eaten.

The burgers, which were tossed into the crowd by some of the Rho alumni who were invited back for the anniversary dance, fell apart in the process and covered the floor in patties, ketchup, and mustard.

Some girls complained about their

dresses being splattered by burger bits, but the general reaction seems to have been that the giveaway was fun and harmless, if not a little strange.

“Love it or hate it, it was for nostalgia, and a thank you for the great TriRhos who started such an amazing and beloved event thirty years ago,” said Vogel.

The Rhos paid homage to that first Ganza by ending the dance with the popular 80s hit “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”

When asked by present Rhos about their memories of the Ganza’s past, Rho alumni passed along not only stories of the hamburger throwing and frozen turkey bowling, but also some sweeter stories as well. At least two Rho alums met their future spouses at the Ganza.

Planning this event is no easy task.

The Rhos put hundreds of hours into the Ganza each year, starting in November when they elect chairs to organize each aspect of the dance. Rhos then work on their respective duties over Christmas break, and when the

spring semester starts they get down to business. But they think the time and work is worth it.

“I, and all the Rhos, are extremely proud of the consistent quality the Ganza offers,” Leick said.

Senior Mike Shang, another Rho, said that the group tries to keep the basics the same from year to year, focusing on making improvements each year to make the dance better for guests.

“As long as I’ve been a Rho, key concepts of the Ganza have stayed the same and we just build upon that,” Shang said.

The Rhos are dedicated to putting on an awesome dance each year and they put a lot of time and effort into it. “It’s so intricate and precise that basically all Rhos are working during the entire dance,” said Shang.

“The dedication to put up an amazing dance and the bonding that we get out of it is awesome.”

Entertainment Spider-Man joins Marvel

Feb. 13, 2015

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Matthew Hoekstra

Contributing Writer

When I was growing up, I wanted to be Spider-Man. I loved everything about him, from his sense of humor to his thirst for justice. I was inspired by the way he always did what was right even when it would have been so much easier to just sit back and let someone else do the right thing.

“With great power comes great responsibility,” was a mantra that I held dear.

Imagine my disappointment, then,

when the Marvel Cinematic Universe was taking off in 2008, and I learned that Spider-Man would never be a part of it. While Marvel Studios owned the rights to most of the other great characters, the rights to SpiderMan’s movies were owned by Sony Pictures. I sadly accepted the fact that Spider-Man would never be able to team up with Iron Man, Captain America, or rest of the Avengers All that changed on Feb. 9, 2015, when Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures announced that Spider-Man will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

To be specific, Sony will still “finance, distribute, own and have final creative control of the Spider-Man films,” but Marvel Studios will serve as a co-producer on any solo SpiderMan films, and, more importantly, they will be allowed to use SpiderMan in their upcoming films.

The joint press release reveals that a solo Spider-Man film will come out on July 28, 2017, but before that, Spi-

Uncle Ben would be proud. dey will appear in one of the upcoming Marvel Studios films. While the press release did not confirm the film in which Spider-Man will be making his Marvel debut, there are only three Marvel films coming out before July 2017 that have yet to begin filming: “Guardians of the Galaxy 2,” “Doctor Strange,” and “Captain America: Civil War.” Speculation seems to suggest that the third installment of Captain America would be the most appropriate film for Spider-Man to appear in, considering the important role he plays in the comic book storyline that the film is based on.

What does this deal mean for Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man? While nothing has been confirmed, it’s no secret that Sony wasn’t happy with The Amazing Spider-Man 2’s $700 million performance at the international box office – the poorest perfor-

mance of a Spider-Man film by a sizable margin. The press release also makes reference to “the new SpiderMan,” which seems to suggest that Garfield’s web-slinging days are over.

Another exciting aspect of this deal is the prospect of characters from the Marvel Universe appearing in future Spider-Man films. It creates the possibility of Spider-Man and StarLord trading quips, Hulk rampaging through Peter Parker’s home in Queens, and Spider-Man facing off against the Kingpin, one of his most iconic villains who is controlled by Marvel Studios.

The possibilities brought about by this deal are nearly infinite and, while it would be very easy to take a cynical look at this announcement, my inner child cannot help but believe that Marvel and Sony, with all their power, did the responsible thing. Uncle Ben would be proud.

Work it out Is it a curse or a calling?

Kaitlyn Russell Contributing Writer

Traveling art exhibit “WORK: Curse or Calling?” finally made its way to Grove City College last week. The series is located in the art gallery in the Pew Fine Arts Center and will continue to be on display through Wednesday, March 4.

“WORK: Curse or Calling?” is one of the many traveling exhibits curated

by Christians in the Visual Arts, a non-profit organization that exists to cultivate the relationship between culture and faith. Since its tour began in Jan. 2011, “WORK: Curse or Calling?” has visited a total of thirteen churches and campuses across the country. The pieces vary greatly by medium, but come together to provide biblical perspective to challenge the viewer to reflect on his or her understanding of work.

Nathanael Mucha, Professor of Design, said, “I think some pieces definitely do it better than others. They really make you think in a ma-

terial sense.”

While some of the pieces are more provocative than others, all of the artists were quite intentional in their portrayal of the tension between work, calling, stewardship, and rest.

According to junior Madison Waterman, the gallery attendant, “The exhibit has seen a pretty good turnout so far. We usually have about five visitors each afternoon and we had about thirty at the reception last week.” Mucha offered some speculation regarding the gallery’s consistently low attendance. He said, “I think it’s a cultural issue on campus ... People don’t think of Grove City College and think of art or visual creativity. Art should be a vital part of the education system. They’re going to be more curious about it.”

In other words, the poor attendance is due to a lack of demand rather than a lack of event advertising.

The exhibit is open Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PHOTOS BY JULIA WILLIAMS

Nintendo in the rough Why Nintendo is losing the console war

Jacob Sziraky

Entertainment Editor In the realm of gaming, two names reign supreme: Microsoft and Sony. These titans of virtual reality are responsible for the Xbox One and Playstation 4 respectively. Like the debate of Team Jacob and Team Edward during the Twilight years, many gamers are ferociously defensive of either of the companies to which they have sworn loyalty. There is one company, however, that has seemingly fallen off the face of the planet in more recent years.

This company is the Ozymandias of the gaming industry: Nintendo. Yes, Nintendo that used to bring us so much delight with its simply fun games such as the Mario Bros. franchise or the Legend of Zelda series. In the

previous generation of gaming, Nintendo was perhaps one of the most popular systems. There were even shortages of its Wii system when it was initially released. This popularity, however, has not carried over to the latest Nintendo console, the Wii U. Nintendo did a lot of things wrong with the Wii U console. One of the most blatant is its lack of originality. If you were to place the Wii next to the Wii U, there would be very little difference between them. The largest difference is that the primary controller for the Wii U is a large screen as opposed to the simple buttoned handhelds. Besides this new primary controller, the rest of the system is identical to its predecessor.

While on the subject of controllers, another major complaint against the Wii U is that it is not backwards

compatible. Many members of this generation were raised on the Gamecube era controller. The Wii’s controller and nunchuck combination threw a monkey wrench.

The Wii still allowed players their beloved Gamecube controller, but the Wii U has sacrificed this aspect of gaming. Nintendo did begin selling an adapter that will allow a player to use their old controllers, for a price.

There are many other things the Wii U did wrong as well, but perhaps the most heinous of their faults was the lack of advertising.

The Wii U is truly an exciting new adaption to the Nintendo franchise. The graphics are clearer. The games are so much more complex and three dimensional, and actual gameplay is extremely innovative. It is a shame that this system is being outshone

by those of other companies.

While it has its pitfalls and negatives, it still deserves so much more credit than it is

being given. So next time you have the opportunity, go try Nintendo’s latest diamond in the rough.

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Perspectives

Feb. 13, 2015

Faith & Freedom College rules proper or paradoxical?

Meg VanTil

Staff Writer

All those who have graced the hallowed halls of Grove City College are no doubt familiar with the oft-quoted slogan: Faith and Freedom.

While, at first, this may seem like a rather straightforward concept, many of the students at the college would disagree. This concept of faith and freedom can at best be seen as a slightly odd, though not incompatible, pairing. At worst, it can be understood as a concept of contradiction, with inconsistencies at its very core.

Grove City College is an academic institution which was founded on the principle of faith, based of course on Christianity. I personally believe that this has been a very beneficial foundation for the college over the years, and am grateful for the opportunities which they provide for students to participate in Christian community and grow in faith.

I must, however, question the rationale for spouting faith and liberty as two such important principles, while at the same time restricting freedoms of students. To be frank, students will do what they want, even if it means breaking the rules. If two people want to spend time alone together, there is a good chance they will break intervisitation rules. If students want to drink on campus, they will find a way to do so.

While I am neither condoning nor condemning such activities, I would argue that it would be far more beneficial for the college to encourage students to behave in a way which reflected their Christian values than to enforce a set of rules which breed both contempt and resentment.

Instead of treating students as children who need to be disciplined and controlled, would it not be better, and in fact more respectful, to treat students as they wish to be treated; that is as autonomous adults.

Almost all the students who attend Grove City are

over the age of eighteen, and therefore are adults in the eyes of the government.

Many of these students, myself included, would like nothing better than to be afforded the same freedoms at this school as we are simply by being citizens of the United States.

I would argue that if the school were to allow their students more liberties, to trust in them as adults to do the right thing, we would experience a campus community with far less division.

Should we not respect the rights of others? Should we not treat people as adults simply because they also carry the label of “student?”

Naturally, there are some standards that are absolutely necessary for a campus community to function in a wholesome way, and the violation of such basic standards is indeed cause for punishment.

But in general, if the college is going to spout liberty as such a high value, they should act in accordance with that opinion, and trust that students have the grace and clarity to live a life that is consistent with both faith and freedom.

Freedom’s College lives up to its reputation Scott Alford

Perspectives Editor “Give me liberty or give me death” are words etched into the hearts and minds of Americans from the immortal words of Patrick Henry, yet few Americans seem to comprehend liberty. As politicians and pundits throw around terms like “liberty” and “freedom,” the popular conception seems to have made this historical ideal into a marketing term. This misconception of what freedom is has marred students’ understanding of Grove City College’s motto that the institution should be valued “because faith and freedom matter.”

Faith for Grove City College is about the College’s heritage as a thoroughly Christian institution driven by the deep faith of founder Isaac Ketler. The core curriculum, faculty, administration and student body clearly demonstrate a priority on faith both personal and communal. The College’s mission is to protect, preserve and propagate the Christian faith.

While the student body and the administration generally agree on the priority of faith, the College’s claim of freedom has little consensus.

Many students understand freedom as an ability to live apart from strict rules. Students ask why we have limitations like intervisitation and prohibitions of drinking on campus when students should have the “freedom” to make mistakes like adults. If Grove City College is “Freedom’s College,” shouldn’t the school have more relaxed rules? The Crimson’s rules,

in the eyes of some students, abridge their freedom.

While it is reasonable to desire freedom, it is a misconception of liberty to think that rules should be nullified for personal self-determination. Edmund Burke understood a sense of ordered liberty when he explained “This kind of liberty is, indeed, but another name for justice; ascertained by wise laws, and secured by well-constructed institution.”

Freedom is not license for vice although it does often does permit it. Liberty requires just laws and self-regulation for a flourishing community. While not always convenient, rules and limits by private entities can actually be helpful for promoting the most freedom for the most people by encouraging responsibility. As libertarian Michael Cloud once said, “Personal responsibility is the price of liberty.”

As a private entity, the College’s rules are not an infringement upon any freedoms. Students consent to the rules when they decide to study at this institution.

Even so, Grove City College provides significant amounts of freedom compared to our Christian counterparts.

These regulations appear draconian when compared to those at Grove City College.

The College treats students as adults with freedoms to make mistakes while providing mostly reasonable rules for the campus. The argument about the on-campus rules don’t apply to the Grove City College’s understanding of freedom in the motto.

Instead, “Freedom’s College” has a broader societal sense that we are an institution that protects and preserves the value of freedom in society against the overreach of government. According to our websites description, “Grove City College remains free from government influence and advocates a free market philosophy.”

Since Grove City College v.

Bell, the college has fought for the freedom of education and has had this freedom as a centerpiece of its identity.

Grove City College is one of only a handful of institutions that still defends both Faith and Freedom in society.

The joys of a narrow mind Caleb Harshberger Contributing Writer

As a highly curious individual I am always looking for more things to learn.

And as an outgoing individual I always run into people with all sorts of ideas.

So naturally I run into the temptation to inquire further and even accept certain alternative ideas. Socialized medicine, progressive political systems and even global warming have all made appearances in my mind.

It has been a long struggle trying expel such thoughts from my mind, and I have decided that my case may be wellnigh hopeless. So I hope to become a cautionary tale to others dabbling in cu-

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Save yourselves. Register Republican, read the Constitution and let the wealth trickle down. riosity and open-mindedness. Stop that right now. Alternative beliefs will only cloud your mind. Read only those books whose authors you agree with, and leave the critical analysis to the professors.

When you already have all the answers, it is simply a waste of time looking elsewhere for knowledge. The joy of a narrow mind is a life of confidence and

absolutes. It is a life with no doubt or complications distracting you from the road to truth. Few experience the joy of knowing that you will never waste a single minute of your life reading Terry Eagleton or Noam Chomsky, as I ashamedly confess to doing. Fewer still realize the freedom of knowing with certainty that yours is the right way. I can no longer confidently assert this.

I have wasted my precious intellectual purity by dabbling in the corruptive waters of progressives, socialists and other so-called free thinkers and have paid the price. Save yourselves. Register Republican, read the Constitution and let the wealth trickle down.

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Standing for freedom of religion Protecting the freedom of religion in America

Thomas Kutz Staff Writer

At Grove City College, most students take the First Amendment rights to freedom of religion pretty seriously. It is evident that the writers of the Constitution did as well, so much so that it was the very first thing they thought to include in the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment begins, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…”

Unfortunately in the present world, too often people only look at the first clause about religion regarding any law in which the state would respect a religion. Too often these people forget about the clause that follows, known as the Free Exercise Clause, which establishes the closely held freedom to practice religion.

Opposition to free exercise has arisen in recent years, especially against Christianity. Groups have protested to remove religious undertones from just about everything. Just this

Letter to the Editor Did you know that tuition dollars only cover part of your College experience? Gifts from alumni, parents, and friends make up the difference. Donations provide the funding for buildings, classrooms, science equipment, fitness machines, scholarships, special programs, guest lectures, and more.

Because of the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends, a full Grove City College experience is made possible for every student.

On Thursday, February 19, the Office of Alumni & College Relations is hosting its third annual Alumni Appreciation Day. Red gift bows will adorn the campus (on buildings, equipment, and more) to label just some of the many gifts made possible our donors.

Students are encouraged to stop by the Student Union between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to sign thank you postcards to our donors and to snap photos with any campus bow and post their appreciation via social media using the hashtag #onedayofthanks.

Cone day was funny, and some of you even celebrated Tom Hanks last year, but in all seriousness, we have a lot to be grateful for.

Come visit us in the Student Union on Thursday to show your appreciation for your Grove City College experience. There will be giant red bow cookies, coffee and cider, prizes for social media posts, and even CLP credit for those in campus groups. Help us reach our goal of 1300 postcards signed.

Alumni Appreciation Day. Thursday, February 19. Breen Student Union.

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thank you.

-Megan Krimmel

year, a protest led to the removal of a monument of a soldier kneeling and praying in front of a cross at a public park. The monument was removed to avoid further incident. Additionally, baccalaureate services are being phased out of public high schools and universities, with institutions citing reasons of avoiding controversy and not appearing to respect Christianity more so than another religion.

The problem with these incidents are that they prohibit the free exercise of religion, an equally valuable part of the First Amendment as respecting no religion. The Free Exercise Clause provides for the freedom of any religious group to practice or exercise aspects of its religion in any way it chooses to do so within the law.

In the case of the monument of the soldier praying, the park is allowing the free exercise of religion with the placement of the monument. In accordance with the free exercise clause of the First Amendment, the park should therefore allow a similar statue be built for any other religion

as well as Christianity. Baccalaureate services are no different. Public schools and universities may provide a forum for such a service so long as equal access is given to alternative religions that may also wish to hold a service.

It is not as though all religion must be separated from public grounds.

The Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., is the final resting place of thousands of fallen Americans. Many of their graves are marked with a cross, while others are marked with the Star of David. In marking the graves as they are marked, mind you on publicly owned land, the government is allowing the free exercise of religion. A grave can be marked with a religious symbol, but several religions are equally protected, without prejudice, to be represented in the cemetery.

Many have suggested that Christianity is being targeted, but they ponder for what reason. Christianity is the largest religion in America, and some of its traditional values are not accepted in modern America. In the

same way, Islam and Judaism have similar values that are not accepted in modern America. The difference, however, is that it is easier to accuse the majority of alienating the minority than it is the other way around.

Consequently, Christianity is the subject of ridicule across the United States and the world.

As a population that is constantly under attack and at risk of losing our freedom to exercise our religious beliefs, we must decide to stand firm in our faith and not surrender to attempts to limit our right to exercise religion freely. The best hope at securing long term rights starts with short term behavior. We must embody what it means to follow Christ so that by our example, others will choose freely to follow Christ as well.

The First Amendment provides for the free exercise of religion, which is the way that we must choose today in order to have a better tomorrow.

I am a conservative Western Christian Dr. Gary Welton

Professor of Psychology In my political views, I consider myself to be a conservative American. In my religious beliefs, I consider myself to be a conservative Christian. I am a conservative Western Christian.

Sometimes, however, my two conservative bents seem to be in conflict with one another.

I was particularly conflicted when George W. Bush invaded Iraq. Because of my conservative political bent, I was inclined to support the Republican president’s decision. However, because of my Christian faith, I was against the war. The evidence indicated that Iraq was perhaps the most religiously open Arab country, allowing Christian churches to meet and worship without threat of attack. Indeed, the Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq was Tariq Aziz, a member of the Chaldean Catholic Church.

The American attack on Iraq, however, had serious consequences for the churches in that country. America’s war on Iraq quickly evolved into Iraq’s war on Christianity, in a very predictable manner.

Once again, I am very conflicted, as I consider the Charlie Hebdo murders in Paris, the Western response, and now the Muslim reactions. Some Muslim protestors have chosen to express their frustration by attacking Christians in Muslim countries. CNN has reported that the violence to date has been most severe in Niger, where churches and Christian homes have been destroyed.

Thus far, at least 10 have been killed. Yet, I wonder,

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is their frustration with the realities of Christianity, or with the realities of Western secularism?

I understand that much of the world sees the West as Christian, yet it can be argued that Christianity is on the decline in the West, while it is expanding in Africa and China. It is a stereotype to think that the West portrays the essence of Christianity.

In fact, the West provides for a rather free expression of faith. Granted, Christianity has been the dominant faith in the West, but I am not willing, as a Christian, to take the blame for Charlie Hebdo’s depiction of Muhammad. Charlie Hebdo is a reflection of the secular West, not particularly a reflection of Christianity. I am not Charlie Hebdo.

Salman Rushdie wrote, in his novel “Midnight’s Children,” “It’s a dangerous business to try and impose one’s view of things on others.” I value the freedom to practice my Christian faith. I also value the freedom of others

Charlie Hebdo does not reflect my Christian views; I am disappointed that Muslims are attacking Christians and their churches.

We are not Charlie Hebdo. to practice their various faith traditions. I value the freedom of others to practice no faith tradition. I personally disagree with other religious traditions, but I do not make fun of them or ridicule them.

I do not seek to impose my view of things on others.

Christianity and Islam have not always been civil to one another; we all know the history of the Crusades. Nevertheless, I contend that the current disagreement is not a disagreement between Christianity and Islam. Charlie Hebdo was not reflecting the dominant Christian view of freedom and respect. Charlie Hebdo, rather, was reflecting the secular view against Islam (and, to some extent, against Christianity).

Because the West is often seen as the bastion of Chris-

tianity, the church is now under attack in Muslim countries. This disappoints and saddens me at many levels.

Most relevant to this editorial, Charlie Hebdo does not reflect my Christian views; I am disappointed that Muslims are attacking Christians and their churches. We are not Charlie Hebdo.

Western and Muslim countries have not always been civil to one another. I am not always in agreement with the decisions that my politicians have made. Nevertheless, I freely admit that the issues are complex and difficult.

Physical and verbal assaults do not facilitate a path forward. We need a civil exchange of ideas. This civil exchange is a conversation worth having.

Sports

Feb. 13, 2015

Three point champ Shirey shines for Wolverines

Andrew Walsh Contributing Writer

As a fouryear starter and soon to be letter-winner, senior Kelsey Shirey PHOTO CREDIT has had more This is a cap- than enough experience as a leader for Grove City College’s women’s basketball team. As a junior, she was All-PAC honoree and the team leader in assists and points. Now, as a senior, with her career dwindling down here, Shirey has certainly left her mark on the court.

The Ohio native has brought success to the team in all categories this season, including 11.1 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, few turnovers and a free throw percentage of 85.

Her surrounding cast has also had a positive effect, composed of players such as junior forward Kathryn Erbelding, senior guard Cayley McClean and freshman guard Lexie Arkwright. Yet Shirey has brought many things to the table over the years for her team that could be considered unmatchable, including record-tying and breaking performances.

On Jan. 31, the Grove City women’s team suffered a heartbreaking loss at home to Waynesburg by a score of 69-64. The team trailed by up to fifteen points in the

second half, but that didn’t stop Shirey from taking over.

With just 5 first half points, the senior caught fire from the perimeter in the second half, making five threes in the process. She propelled a comeback that eventually gave the Wolverines a one point lead, although her 22 points were not enough to take home a victory.

But even with the loss, Shirey recorded six threes, which tied the Grove City women’s single- game record. The senior guard has also already surpassed last year’s three point total by five, and has a chance to break the single-season record this year, needing just 18 more. None of this is new to Shirey, after setting the single game record for free throws made without a miss (13-13) last season against Waynesburg.

After watching her brilliant performance, I decided to sit down and talk to Shirey about her time here with the basketball program. After being asked about how she felt about the monumental game, Shirey replied modestly, “I was surprised by the amount of threes I actually made. In the heat of the game you don’t really think about your own statistics.

But it was definitely exciting and nice to know.”

When asked what she does to prepare for the games, Shirey said, “Well, on the court I do everything I can do

Best for last

Wolverines come out strong against rival schools Joe Setyon

Sports Editor

After losing five out of six games mid-season, the Grove City men’s basketball team (9-13, 4-8 PAC) appears to be coming into its own. They are playing hard defense, shooting for higher percentages, and moving the ball better as the season moves along.

On Feb. 4, the Wolverines were on the road at President’s Athletic Conference foe Westminster, a team they had previously beat in overtime 72-69. This game would turn out to be another nail biter. Grove City took a thirteen point lead, 48-35 in the second half, but Westminster would not back down.

They kept chipping away until the Wolverine lead was down to just one point. But Grove City recovered, hitting foul shots down the stretch to put the game away. The final score was 72-67.

It was an overall team effort that fueled the win as three players finished in double digits with points.

Even junior guard/forward Caleb Knudsen, who had eight points, added on eight rebounds and four assists.

Meanwhile, senior guard Mitch Marmelstein led the way with 18 points, followed by fellow senior J.T. Schwartz with 16, and junior guard Stephen Tam with 14.

Defensively, the Wolverines held Westminster to just over 36 percent from the floor, while shooting over 41 percent themselves. Grove City also converted over 81 percent of its free throws, 22 of 27.

On Feb. 7, the Wolverines

continued playing well but dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to rival Geneva, 8381. Grove City was down by five points with 25 seconds to go, but a layup-forced turnover and a pair of converted free throws made it a game again. With 2.5 seconds to go, Mitch Marmelstein sent the game to overtime with a three. Then the Wolverines were down again by six points with 40 seconds to go in the extra period, but several quick shots helped tie the game. However, Geneva hit a jump shot with one second left to win the game.

Grove City shot over 50 percent from the floor in this game, 29-56. Marmelstein scored 24 points and is now just 16 points behind John Cochran for fourth place on the all-time Grove City scoring list. Meanwhile, Schwartz had 20 points and four steals in the loss, and Knudsen scored 16 along with seven rebounds.

The Wolverines may be below .500, but they should be proud of what they have accomplished. They are playing close games, and even when they lose, they display exceptional toughness. For the remainder of this season and next as well, they need only build off of this to be a more successful team.

Looking forward, Grove City has three games left in the regular season, starting with a home game Saturday at Saint Vincent.

This one will be special, as Grove City will honor 11 former players and coaches with Hall of Fame Inductions and Heritage Awards during the men’s/women’s doubleheader.

be the ideal point guard this team needs. I like to stick to the offense that Coach Fuss utilizes, but also make plays happen individually when needed.”

Additionally, “We run a leadership group with our team to show us how to become better leaders on the court. It really builds the chemistry of the girls on our team,” she said.

Shirey has played for two different coaches here at Grove City, with Coach Fuss heading towards the completion of her second year.

When asked if this transition in coaches affected her in any way, she responded positively. “It truthfully hasn’t affected me in any way,” she said, “I love playing for both coaches, and having played softball with Coach Fuss already, I knew what to expect from her. I already knew her coaching style and had already built a good relationship with her going into it.”

The Wolverines won back to back away games against Westminster and Geneva this past week, putting them at 9-12 overall (7-7 in PAC play). They currently are tied for fifth in the PAC, but with the leadership of players such as Shirey, the team has a promising chance to make a run in the PAC playoffs.

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Eat my bubbles Swimming, diving teams prepare for PAC Championships Connor Lowe Staff Writer

The Grove City College swimming and diving program is continuing to do this season what they have always done; swim fast, dive hard and win. The Wolverines did just that when they earned a close victory Saturday afternoon against conference rival Bethany, 114-107. The victory saw Grove City win seven events on their way to defeating the Bison.

It was a special day for all of the swimmers and divers in the James E. Longnecker Competition Pool. On top it being the senior recognition meet, there was a huge turnout, and every member of the dive team broke their personal best. Each diver had a career day, but none more so than senior Mac Clyde. He claimed his first collegiate victory by recording a careerbest score of 200.93 on the 1-meter board. “The senior recognition meet last week, that was awesome, we all got recognized for being on the team, posters were made, we had a huge turnout, and every member on the dive team broke their personal best, including myself. That was special,” Clyde said about the victory.

During the diving break, Grove City honored seniors Mac Clyde, Jim Bossert, Rich Klimek and Caleb McKusick, who were competing in the

final regular-season home meet of their careers. “We had a good season. I missed some time at the beginning with a concussion, but coming back and finishing the season with every single member of the team breaking their personal best including myself, it’s just a good feeling,” remarked Clyde about the season.

The meet concluded regular season action for the Wolverines, who are now turning their heads toward the 2015 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships Invitational. This will take place from Feb. 12-14. Clyde is optimistic for the upcoming championships, saying “our men’s team is just looking to do the best we can; there’s some tough competition from Westminster and St. Vincent.”

The men’s swimming and diving team have won six out of their last seven PAC championships in a row, and the women’s team has won the PAC championships six seasons in a row, so expectations and goals are sky high for everyone, including Clyde. “If by some miracle I can make a regional qualifying score high enough so that I can go to nationals, that would be the dream,” said Clyde.

The swimming and diving teams have the talent and experience, and now they just need to back it all up once the PAC Championships begin.

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Febuary 11, 2015

Men’s Swimming and Diving Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. / 6 p.m. start time, at the PAC Championships/James E. Longnecker Invitational Women’s Swimming and Diving Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. / 6 p.m. start time, at the PAC Championships/James E. Longnecker Invitational Men’s Track and Field Saturday, 10 a.m., at Baldwin-Wallace Mid-February Meet Women’s Track and Field Saturday, 10 a.m., at Baldwin-Wallace Mid-February Meet Men’s Basketball Saturday, 3 p.m., vs Saint Vincent/Athletic Hall of Fame Day Wednesday, 8 p.m., at Bethany Women’s Basketball Saturday, 1 p.m., vs Saint Vincent/Athletic Hall of Fame Day Wednesday, 6 p.m., at Bethany

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The Collegian

Feb. 13, 2015

Remembering the greats

Heritage Award winners. Hall of Fame inductees to be honored on Feb. 14th Joe Setyon Sports Editor

Compiled by Ryan Briggs Sports Information For the Grove City College sports family, Feb. 14 will represent a very special occasion. On Valentine’s Day, the Grove City Athletic Hall of Fame will induct eight new members into its 2015 class. The ceremony will take place during a home basketball doubleheader against Saint Vincent. Moreover, three iconic coaches and players will be given the Athletic Heritage Award, which honors individuals who have made major contributions to the Grove City athletic program. Finally, one man will be given the McMillan Jewell Ambassador Award for his longtime support of Grove City College athletics.

The first of the Hall of Fame honorees is Bob Bishop ’66. Bishop started in all of his four years on the varsity soccer team. As a freshman and senior, his team made the 1962 NCAA Championship Tournament. Bishop was also Grove City’s leading scorer in his last three seasons. The Wolverines were 29-7-2 throughout his career of the two-time member of the all-PennsylvaniaNew Jersey-Delaware team.

Bishop also played baseball at Grove City, and graduated with a business administration degree. He is now the president of an orthopedic implant supply company called RLB Associates, Inc. Another inductee, Sarah Hamsher ’97, led Grove City to 105 victories, as well as two PAC and ECAC titles each. Her honors include the PAC MVP, First Team ALLPAC and All-Great Lakes Region recognition. At Grove City, she was the 1996-97 co-Sportswoman of the Year, and a four-time Scholar Athlete. She graduated from with

a degree in elementary education, and currently works at Malone University as an assistant professor of education.

Dual sport star Brian Herrick ’87 made a name for himself in football, track and field.

As a freshman, he set a school record in the 400-meter relay, but his knack for running middle distance events helped Grove City claim back-toback undefeated seasons and PAC Championships. Currently, his 800-meter time of 1:55:61 still stands. As a wide receiver on the football team, he helped Grove City get back on track, and for his efforts, he was named the school’s 1986-87 Sportsman of the Year. After graduating with a degree in mathematics/secondary education, he is currently a math teacher at Greenville High School, as well as the football head coach and assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team and track and field squad.

Cross country and track and field star Jeff Ickes ’74 was the first Wolverine to compete in both sports’ NCAA Championships. As a freshman, the cross country team won the Penn-Ohio championship and finished undefeated. He set a school record six-mile time of 30:11 and was Grove City’s 1973-74 Sportsman of the Year. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, earned his Ph.D. from Kent State, and is now a counseling and psychology professor at Troy University.

Larry Sawyer ’70 was a standout baseball and football player. As a pitcher, he

graduated the school leader in career wins, innings, strikeouts and starts, while his 23 complete games is still a record. Two times he was selected for the TriState All-Star Game, and his .340 career batting average helped his team 44-28-1 record through his career. In 1966-1967, he also started at cornerback for the football team, shutting down opposing receivers throughout. He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering, and is now a sales engineer in the HVAC industry.

Volleyball star Susan Shadle Nelson ’87 became the school’s first female to earn multiple All-American honors. As a junior, her team went undefeated and won titles in the PAC and Women’s Keystone conference, and the next year, it happened with the PAC Champions. Her illustrious career includes the 1986-87 Sportswoman of the Year award, as well as multiple First Team selections and a PAC MVP. She graduated with a social studies/secondary education degree. She currently teaches social studies at Fairview High School.

Margaret Whitbeck Mahan will always be remembered as one of the greatest swimmers in school history.

During her career, she won three NCAA DII national titles in the 200-yard butterfly. As well as being named

1974-78. In addition to his coaching skill, he was an oftpraised professor of economics. He also worked for the U.S. Army before attending Grove City. He has been married to his wife Hazel for 56 years, and two of his grandchildren currently attend Grove City ColGROVE CITY COLLEGE lege.

Finally, Daniel an eight-time All-American, she was the PAC MVP each of McEuen was an English proher four years and the 2003- fessor and football, track, 04 Grove City Sportsman of and field coach at Grove City the Year. She graduated with for almost 40 years. In 1920, a bachelor’s degree in music he worked under the famed and education.

Robert E. Thorn, head coach The final 2015 HOF induct- of the football team. In track ee is diver Martin Wurl ’78. and field, he also helped In 1975, he was the runner- Grove City claim the Tri-State up in the three-meter diving title. McEuen coached the event at the NCAA Champi- debate team, helped start the onships. During his career, literary magazine and earned his team amassed a 35-10 an honorary doctorate from record in diving events. Wurl the college. After graduating was also a standout polevaulter for the track and field from Yale in 1908, he taught team. He now works for JR- at other schools before servLON Inc. after graduating ing in the army during World the school with a degree in War I. Four years after retirement, McEuen passed business administration.

The first of three 2015 away in 1976.

In addition to these presHeritage Award Recipients, Howard Archer ’13, excelled tigious honors, the McMilin football, basketball and lan Jewell Ambassador tennis. As a student, he Award will be presented to helped the football team to Skip Jonhson ’76. At Grove a 27-5-3 record, while in- City College, Johnson manning a Western Pennsylva- aged the men’s soccer and nia championship with the basketball teams. In 1979, basketball team. He later re- he started the William M. turned to the school to coach Johnson scholarship fund basketball and head up the at Grove City and was honfootball team. The highlight ored in 2007 with the John of his football coaching caM. Hickley Memorial Service reer was in 1919, when his Award. Johnson graduated team allowed six total points for the season. Archer served with a degree in business adhis country in the army dur- ministration, then worked ing World War I, and later at ExxonMobil from 1978 coached at Tulsa. He passed until retirement in 2014. He away in Albuquerque in 1957. is currently the president of The second recipient, the Grove City Men’s Soccer Charles Guiler ’61, guided Hall of Fame Selection Comthe college’s rifle team from mittee.

Track and field gets ahead

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