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Raising ‘The Tempest’

CAMERON HOLLOWAY Grove City College’s production of “The Tempest” premiered this week. This show will be Dr. James G. Dixon III”s last production at Grove City College, marking the end of a 39-year career as a professor and director. See page 5 for the full story and page 6 for more photos.

let me take a selfie Wolf to speak First New kiosks puzzle students at graduation Grayson Quay News Editor

Former congressman, defender of religious liberty Adrienne Scrima Contributing Writer

Grove City College is proud to announce Frank Wolf, whose record marks him as a man of conviction and action, as the speaker for the 135th College Commencement.

Wolf is a retired U.S. Congressman and a tireless advocate for international human rights and religious liberty.

For 34 years, Wolf served as a lawmaker to Virginia’s 10th congressional district, retiring in January of 2015 after declining to seek reelection.

He has made many global aid visits to places such as Sudan, China and Iraq. Informed by these experiences, Wolf served in office as an advocate for vulnerable groups in these areas.

WORLD magazine recognized Wolf as the 2014 Daniel of the Year, an award given to “someone who, in the spirit

of the biblical Daniel, courageously speaks God’s truth to power.”

Wolf, wellversed in the Bible, said he was convicted by Jesus’ urging that “to whom much is given, much is expected.”

While on a visit to Ethiopia during the famine of 1984, Wolf’s life was changed. After witnessing horrific conditions and hunger, Wolf felt it was his responsibility to help alleviate the suffering.

“As both a U.S. congressman and a Christian, I knew I had to do something about it,” he wrote in his autobiography.

Thanks to new technology purchased by Grove City College, prospective students passing through Crawford Hall’s lobby will be able to not only take a selfie, but also access information about the College’s campus, history and upcoming events.

The kiosk first appeared in the Technological Learning Center, moved to the Breen

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Student Union for Admitted Student Day, migrated to the IM Room for Junior Crimson Day and will eventually take up permanent residence in Crawford Rotunda outside the Admissions Office, where it will display information about the history and mission of the College that was previously displayed on wall panels.

It has been dubbed the “Selfie Machine” by many students. According to Chief Information Officer Dr. Vin-

cent DiStasi, however, the kiosk is far more than that. “It’s kind of like what you would see in a retail store, except instead of having information about sporting goods or running shoes, it’ll be information about the College,” DiStasi said. He explained that the kiosk has many more potential uses beyond the selfie function.

“Our goal at the end of the day is to provide areas where KIOSKS 2

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“A day in the life of an Alumni resident: wake up at 4:45, eat mini rice crisps, watch the avengers, cuddle with roommates,” junior Charlie Matthews posted on the Facebook group Overheard at GCC at 10:02 a.m. on the morning of Tuesday, April 14.

The text accompanied a picture of several students sprawled out on pillows and blankets on the floor of the

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A hazardous materials truck from McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. was dispatched to campus to handle the situation at the PLC.

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Drs. Drake and Munson talk Netflix, leisure and objective beauty.

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Get the results of the campus election and a preview of the US presidential election.

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Burning rubber with ‘Furious 7’.

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RFRA: Freedom does not play favorites.

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In Pittsburgh and Grove City, a big year for baseball.

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Race taking shape 2016 candidates announced

Molly Wicker

Contributing Writer Republicans After a post on twitter announcing his official candidacy, Senator Ted Cruz began his campaign with a round of television appearances and several stops in New Hampshire and Iowa.

He is considered a key political figure, and while his conservative Texan roots have made him popular among Tea Party Republicans, they have also alienated him from more moderate and mainstream members of the Republican Party.

Chris Christie, Republican governor of New Jersey, is known among Independents and Republicans alike for his plain-spoken, conservative way of getting things done.

Christie was an oft-mentioned friend of Mitt Romney during the 2012 election and was reportedly in the running for the same position as Paul Ryan.

While some Republicans were dissuaded by Christie’s appearances with Obama following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, most are quick to admit that bi-partisan appeal is what makes him such a good prospect for 2016.

Senator Rand Paul officially announced his presiden-

tial bid on April 7 at a rally in Kentucky, saying, “I am running for President to return our country to the principles of liberty and limited government.”

The Tea Party favorite will have to address previous controversies including comments on civil rights and allegations of plagiarism.

In December, former Republican Florida governor Jeb Bush announced on Facebook that he was considering the idea of running for president.

He appears to have an early lead in fundraising, reeling in deep-pocket donors at important Political Action Committee events.

He has also resigned from any positions on corporate or non-profit organizations and sold his stake in his remaining businesses.

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida announced his candidacy for president on April 13 in a call to donors. He is the third Republican to officially enter the 2016 race.

A formal announcement will be made in Miami. He has hired Jim Merrill, Mitt Romney’s former campaign manager in New Hampshire, to oversee his race.

Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her candidacy on

Aprill 12. She is former secretary of state, and by many accounts has served an admirable two terms under President Obama.

Her foreign policy credentials are without question. Her campaign skills are sharp and most supporters of her 2012 campaign noted her strong debate skills against Obama.

According to sources at the New York Times, Clinton has leased two floors of office space in Brooklyn as headquarters for her campaign, the official announcement of which was released on April 12, 2015.

Democrat Jim Webb, former senator, became the first candidate of either party to announce his thoughts on the presidential race.

No commitments have been made yet, but he is testing the waters and has admitted to various media outlets that he is seriously considering a race.

After denouncing the politics of Clinton, Martin O’Malley made comments alluding to his own plans to run for President. He was also quick to hire New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s former campaign manager, Bill Hyers.

The busiest time of year is here for those involved in the Student Government Association as campaigning and voting took place this week.

Executive elections were held this past week, giving students the opportunity to choose who will represent them for the next academic school year.

Positions were available for Executive President, VP of Student Affairs, VP of Academic Affairs, VP of Social Affairs, VP of Communications and Marketing, and Executive Treasurer.

Executive officers are expected to commit around 10 hours per week, including weekly meetings, and devote time to committee projects.

The time commitment increases when there are campus-wide events taking place, such as the Presidential Gala or the Arts Festival.

For the General Senate, positions were available for class president, senator of student affairs, senator of academic affairs, senator of social affairs, and senator of communications and mar-

COMMENCEMENT In Romania, Wolf became passionate about religious liberty. There, he witnessed the enduring faith of Christian believers in the midst of severe persecution.

In an interview with The Collegian, Wolf stated that he is “interested in the rights and freedoms around the world.”

Motivated by the teachings of Jesus, Wolf believes he is responsible not only for the human rights of Chris-

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keting for the rising sophomore, junior, and senior classes.

General Senate members have less of a time commitment than the Executive members but are still expected to dedicate 3-4 hours per week in SGA meetings and activities.

“Members of SGA see their senate positions as their first organizational priority,” senior Maddie Plessinger said.

Plessinger was the Executive VP of Academic Affairs for the 2014-15 school year.

Those interested in running for SGA were required to attend an informational meeting and began campaigning shortly after.

Their dedication throughout the campaign process will continue into their job as they maintain relationships between the student body and faculty as well as perform a variety of other tasks, including everything from meal plans and maintenance to issues of curriculum.

In addition, SGA aims to encourage campus community and increase school spirit.

Events such as the Late Show, the Gala, Shark Tank,

the Arts Festival, the Crimson dance and the monthly coffeehouses are sponsored and organized by SGA as well as an annual class events that are intended to ensure unity within each class.

“Overall, we work behind the scenes to make every student’s experience the best it can be by answering questions, hosting events, and addressing concerns.

We are a very close group because we are all motivated by the same goal – being the voice of the student body,” Plessinger said.

The results of the Executive election are as follows: Elijah Coryell as Executive President, James Leach as VP of Student Affairs, Evan Broome as VP of Academic Affairs, Machaela Irving as VP of Social Affairs, Sarah Klein as VP of Communications and Marketing, and Bryan Thomas as Executive Treasurer.

General Senate elections will take place today, Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Hall of Arts and Letters and STEM Hall.

tians, but for other persecuted groups as well. He has met with and advocated for religious minorities such as Tibetan monks and Iranian followers of the Bahá’i Faith.

“We are called to serve the poor and hungry,” Wolf said.

Wolf cares deeply about religious injustice in America as well, noting the disturbing trend of anti-Semitism on college campuses, a trend that has been reported on by media outlets including CNN and The Huffington Post.

“The Christian church has an obligation to speak out,”

Wolf said. He also claimed that in order for the government to become involved in and assist with these issues, the church has to lead the way.

He quoted Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who said “Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”

“Jesus of Nazareth had much to say about the persecuted, the oppressed and the imprisoned,” Wolf said, raising the possibility that modern Western Christians may find themselves “burdened by the great injustice of reli-

gious persecution.”

Wolf expressed his great respect for the College, while President Paul J. McNulty ’80 vouched for Wolf’s experience and character.

“In my years in Washington, I never met a public figure with a greater commitment to human rights than Frank Wolf. He inspired countless public servants with his courage and passion for helping global victims of persecution, human trafficking and oppression,” McNulty said.

McNulty’s late son, Jo-

Students elect new representatives Staff Writer

Morledge Great Room in Rathburn Hall.

According to a press release from the College, “The Physical Learning Center … was closed around 4AM this morning after an unusual odor was detected by officials.

As a precautionary measure the Alumni Residence Hall was also closed and approximately 70 students were relocated to other campus facilities.”

Alumni Hall RA junior Elliot Neff explained that students were awoken by the fire alarm and evacuated the dorms, moving first to Harbison Chapel and then relocating to Rathburn Hall.

Alumni residents had to leave everything in their rooms and were excused from 8 a.m. classes because they were unable to retrieve their books and other supplies.

All classes that were scheduled to be held in the PLC that day were also cancelled.

“It was literally the best thing ever,” freshman Lauren Fishel said of the cancellation of her Fitness and Wellness Free Weights class.

The rest of campus was informed by way of a call and an email from the campus alert system at around 7:30 a.m.

This was the first use of the

we can provide better communication to students,” DiStasi said.

This communication could be facilitated by a variety of apps, including a directory app that helps students locate the office’s faculty and staff members within campus buildings. DiStasi said that administration plans to install four interactive screens in the Student Union this summer, which could interactively provide information about upcoming campus events, as well as a few in the Physical Learning Center, which could display game schedules and results for the College’s various sports teams. He also hopes to install displays with the directory feature into buildings like the Hall of Arts and Letters. Any new displays will likely be wall-mounted screens. As DiStasi explained, a freestanding kiosk was chosen for Admissions due to the Rotunda’s unusual architectural qualities.

In cooperation with Admissions, DiStasi’s Information Technology department purchased the kiosk this fall from Pittsburgh-based digital signage company Industry Weapon, which boasts a client list that includes Hallmark, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Under Armour and Robert Morris University.

When asked about the price of the kiosk, DiStasi first said “I don’t recall,” then

Voice of the student body

Kelleigh Huber

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April 17, 2015 alert system since a robbery suspect fled from police onto campus in August.

At around 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, GCC ‎Senior Director of Marketing and Communications Jacki Muller attributed the evacuation to “an abundance of caution” in response to “an unusual odor.” She stressed that “At no time were any students in danger.”

Although Neff initially characterized the incident as a “chemical leak,” evaluations from the Department of Environmental Protection and private hazardous materials firm McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. concluded that “there was no chemical leak or spill.” At their suggestion, “muriatic acid was sent into a sodium hypochlorite tank and that the tank’s supply lines have been removed for rinsing.”

Sodium hypochlorite is a disinfecting and bleaching agent that provides chlorination to the PLC’s swimming pools, while muriatic acid is another name for hydrochloric acid.

According to junior Chemistry major Cody Work, this strong acid was likely introduced in order to neutralize the sodium hypochlorite, which is a base. added “Usually we don’t talk about what stuff costs.” According to DiStasi, computer software companies often give discounted price quotes on the condition of confidentiality.

Several students, including sophomore Michael Cooper said that using the kiosk was a little awkward. “Everybody takes selfies. I just don’t want to do it in public,” Cooper said. It seems that many students do not share Cooper’s hesitancy. According to DiStasi, as of April 10, students had taken over 330 selfies with the kiosk. These selfies can then be added to a slide show on the machine, sent to an email address or both.

Other students expressed very different misgivings about the kiosk. “I don’t want the government taking pictures of me, even if it’s the student government,” junior Ryan Brothers said. Brothers’ fears, however, seem to be unfounded. According to DiStasi, the camera does not live stream video and cannot be used as a surveillance camera.

DiStasi also happily announced that the kiosk has experienced “zero problems” since its activation, pointing out that because it will be located near the Admissions Office it will play a role in forming first impressions of the College for visitors and prospective students. seph, worked for Wolf and was described by Wolf as “an outstanding member of [his] staff.” When Joseph died of cancer in 2012, Wolf spoke at his funeral.

When asked about his advice for Grove City College graduates he said, “You’ll have to wait to hear the speech.”

Weather permitting, the College’s 135th Commencement will take place on the Quad at 10 a.m. on May 16, 2015.

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April 17, 2015

Senior spotlight

A showcase of the class of 2015 Josh Weatherstone

Major(s)/Minor(s): Entrepreneurship with a focus in Marketing Hometown: Rethy, Congo Favorite Prof/Classes: Principles of Economics with Hendrickson is pretty much tied with two semesters of Drake’s Art History, and my Business Planning class with Howley. I would probably do college over just for those four classes alone. Hendrickson’s class literally explains how the world functions in simple terms… if everyone in the world read Thomas Sowell’s Basic Economics, our world would run a lot more smoothly.

Miss the Most: My closest friends and fraternity brothers, and our many crazy experiences together. I’m sure I’ll miss the BSG too, in a weird sort of way. I know Dr. Powell’s stories belong on this list too, along with Professor Howley’s mannerisms. Oh, and I’ll definitely miss people watching on our campus.

Plans after college: I’ve accepted a marketing position with The Alexis Agency in Vero Beach, Florida. Ultimately I want to launch several businesses, and write for Palm Beach Research Group in my free time while soaking up sun and sipping an ice cold drink.

Lesson Learned: You never know what’s behind a closed door unless you open it.

Advice to Freshman: Don’t pick your friends based on who you want to be.

Alison Killian Major(s)/Minor(s): Business Management and Biology Hometown: San Francisco, CA Favorite Prof/Classes: Dr. Hendrickson because I learned a lot about applicable economic and political knowledge. He also invites his students to his beautiful home for a very nice Christmas party and his lovely wife makes a home cooked meal.

Miss the most: I will miss the hall community, my sorority sisters, chicken tender quesadillas, Wednesday nights, and all the fun college events on campus.

Plans after college: My plans are up in the air, but I plan to make buckets of money and buy a puppy.

Lesson Learned: Save your money. Don’t wait until the last minute for anything.

Advice to Freshman: Be active on campus. Volunteer more. Get an internship. Believe that you will find your true calling, it may not come as quickly but it is all in God’s plan. P.S. Netflix will always there for you, but don’t ever forget your friends, they are there for you even when the Grove City wi-fi isn’t.

My big fat Greek diner

Kait Tromans

Contributing Writer The room is teeming with people and the rich smell of lamb fills the air. A talkative young man is serving a flaming frying pan of saganaki to a table of college students.

This man is Deno Neofotistos, the son of two Greek immigrants and the director of Main Street Diner’s monthly Greek nights.

For small-town Grove City, Greek nights offer an opportunity to expand your horizons and try something new.

“The foods we serve here on our Greek nights are the foods I grew up eating,” Neofotistos said, “My mom does all of the baking and my dad does all of the meats. The beauty of it is it’s like having a homemade Greek meal made by my mother and father.”

Two years ago Neofotis-

tos was trying to figure out a way to attract more people to his family’s business, “It was actually at Grove City College’s Chamber of Commerce college mixer that I started talking to students about what would they like to see in Grove City food wise. I started asking people if they liked Greek food.”

After he received positive feedback from the community, Neofotistos decided to host Main Street Diner’s first Greek night.

“Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 people showed up, which for me was quite the success, Neofotistos said.

“I didn’t know if anybody would show.”

Over the last two years the popularity of Greek nights has grown.

“Last month I had almost 350 people come in over the course of two nights,” Neofotistos said. “I had to start do-

ing Greek nights on Fridays and Saturdays because it was getting too crazy with it being just one night.”

Neofotistos usually sees more college students on the Saturday Greek nights. He enjoys the college crowds.

“The more students that come in, the happier I am,” he said. “I like seeing young people out and trying the different things that Grove City has to offer.”

Senior sociology major Beth Kelleher attended last month’s Greek night. “My friends and I heard about Main Street Diner’s Greek nights from a community member at church,” she said.

“We decided to check it out and we ended up having a great time. It was a lot of fun to try the different authentic Greek food. I think Greek nights are one of Grove City’s best kept secrets!”

Let’s talk about beauty Liesl McClintock Staff Writer

Drs. Paul Munson and Joshua Drake spoke at their annual talk on beauty last Wednesday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. in Sticht Lecture Hall. They wanted to define the traditional Christian view on beauty and its application in the Christian’s life.

The talk was part of the Arts Festival this past week as a way to prepare students to view the art on campus. Over 70 people attended the event.

Munson spoke on the Christian concept of beauty, saying that beauty is not in the eye of the beholder as the old adage goes. He said that this phrase turns beauty from being an objective reality created by God to a subjective preference based on the individual. He turned to Genesis 1 and said that in creation God made beauty visible, thereby making beauty objective.

This is not to say, however, that preferences are wrong. Rather, Munson and Drake encouraged different preferences in the question and answer session. They both said that we will all have different preferences, and in this way we will get to share different parts of God’s glory with one another. The only question is whether or not one person’s preferences truly show us more of God’s glory.

Munson also mentioned that humans both desire and dread beauty, saying that humans are more prone to use the beauty that God has given us. When we look at God we see our own unworthiness. We love the things of this world, but we are scared to look at the only

who created them. Munson said, “We use the things that point to God as a distraction from Him.” Drake spoke on an application of beauty to the Christian’s life, particularly to leisure time. He pointed out the irony that both he and Munson have noted that students are often less refreshed after a break than they were before. Drake attributes this to a poor use of leisure time.

Drake then asked the question, “How should we use our leisure time?” He said the answer is really quite simple. He described the answer to this question in terms of a matrix. Drake says that everything that we do will either sensitize or desensitize us to beauty. In other words, how we use our leisure will either show us more of God’s glory or less.

For example, Drake mentioned that you can keep watching Netflix till all hours of the morning, but you’re never really satisfied because there’s always more to watch. In this way, you are not refreshed and you end up losing sleep. On the other hand, Drake said that we should chose things that show us more of God’s beauty and glory even if they are difficult because at best we will see more of God’s glory and at worst we will fall asleep.

In this way Drake said that initially choosing to do the thing that will show us more of God’s glory might be less enjoyable, but that, in the long run, we will become more and more sensitive to God’s glory and we will take more and more delight in it. By doing this, Drake concludes, we will truly be refreshed in our leisure time.

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A century of news Graduation nostalgia Breanna Renkin Staff Writer

As the semester draws to a close, underclassmen are already preparing for the next school year – scheduling next year’s classes, participating in room draw, and trying out for next year’s activities. On the other hand, this year’s graduating seniors are preparing to leave Grove City College as a student for one last time.

For many, graduating from Grove City College is bittersweet. While finishing the last humanities course may rouse excitement, the thought of not living on the same hall as best friends or never taking pictures on the princess stairs before a dance cause sadness for many. Although seniors may feel relieved to have survived the work load, they find themselves already mourning the loss of laughing with their friends while working on homework in the Student Union.

Though we like to complain about Grove City at times, whether about staying up all night to study or about the trek from Harbison to the Hall of Arts and Letters after chapel, Grove City College has provided us with the opportunity to grow as a person, a student, and a friend.

Grove City has allowed us to foster relationships that will last a lifetime. As Robb Riggs suggested in ‘Relationships, Nostalgia, and Camelot’ in the April 29, 2000 issue of the Collegian: Seniors, your days as a Grove City College student are almost over, but take advantage of this time to continue to strengthen the relationships that you will have for a lifetime.

Relationships, Nostalgia, and Camelot Robb Riggs Spring has finally arrived in Grove City. It’s not just the blooming dogwoods or the plethora of couples crooning at each other on the sidewalks outside of various dormitories. It’s not just the opportunity to smell the freshly cut grass and even fresher manure along the walkways. It’s not even the ability to see blue when you look up. Spring has finally arrived when you see that somber look of nostalgia mixed with apathy in the eyes of graduating seniors.

I didn’t think I would be one of them. Maybe there is something in the water or air which says “Stop and reflect on how you’ve changed.”

But in this last semester at GCC I have become an old man. Of course life will go on and there are new horizons to reach, but let’s not forget the past. It seems like just yesterday that Mom and Dad were seeing us off amidst tears and OB shouts.

Maybe we were surprised by the amount of time we spent talking about high school, reminiscing and maybe trying to reestablish an identity after the culture shock of an entirely new environment.

Maybe many of us had to let go of old relationships, be it male/female or otherwise, as we saw ourselves grow and change.

In many ways the years became a blur as we became involved in various activities

and groups on campus.

Perhaps many of us renewed or discovered faith or discarded it As the time came for senior recognitions and privileges, we could hardly believe that the figures we looked up to, revered or feared were ourselves.

The old jokes about looking to the left and right don’t seem funny for those who fear the unknown that lies before them. Now we find ourselves knowing less people in MAP cafeteria, being less concerned with campus events, and definitely showing up later to class.

Grove City College is not Camelot. Anyone who sees this as heaven on earth clearly has an impoverished view of Heaven. Plenty of things exist of which we can choose to complain and I am not trying to gloss over the exciting problems.

On the other hand, GCC is far from being a bad place to go to college. If I had to sum up my Grove City experience in one phrase, it would be “a time to grow.” Growth has come through learning how to live apart from parents and manage finances and time. Growth has come intellectually as discussions in dorm rooms and at meals ranged from faith to intervis to politics. Growth has come through trials, as we have struggled with break-ups, deaths, and the trauma of deciding what we want to do with our lives.

Now we are on the brink of a new adventure called “real life.” Of course we have been living and dealing with problems which were very real for us at the time.

Yet, as we stand on the edge of the rest of our lives, will we choose to live for ourselves or for Another?

More specifically, will we choose to accept Christ’s offer of life and peace, or will we struggle on in our own strength. If there is one truth I have learned in my years at GCC, it has been the value of relationships. We are created for relationship, and our ultimate fulfillment must come from the ultimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

I have met people from all different areas of the campus in my time here, and the ones I admire the most were not the most “accomplished,” but the most fulfilled. It may sound strange to our pragmatic society, but a list behind your name is just that. It does not give you self-worth. The only time that true satisfaction can be found is when we slow down and listen to the great Lover of our Soul — who does not look on the outward appearance, but at the hearts.

Peace is infectious and those whom we are most attracted to are the people who take the time to ask, “How are you really doing?” In the long run, we will forget all of our college activities just as high school has now faded into a yearbook picture. All of our fondest memories of college will be the time spent with people. Let’s take advantage of the little time left to strengthen the greatest gifts GCC has bequeathed us – relationships.

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Newsboys perform at Grove City College

Internationally renowned Christian band The Newsboys rocked Grove City College with a sold-out show March 28 in the PLC Arena

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‘Our revels now are ended’

GCC production of ‘The Tempest’ features prof in unusual dual role Jonathan Fisher

Contributing Writer

The Grove City College theater program is presenting William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” this weekend. Dr. James Dixon, Chair of the English Department, stars in the lead role of Prospero, and he also works as a co-director of the production.

In the story of “The Tempest,” Prospero, a powerful magician and the former Duke of Milan, uses his skills of enchantment to shipwreck the men who were involved with the seizure of the dukedom from him onto the magical island on which he now lives. Using his magical powers along with the aid of the spirits inhabiting the island, Prospero directs a series of events that occur on the island for the rest of the play that involve the shipwrecked men. By the end of the play, Prospero decides to give up his magic and return to Naples This conclusion for the character of Prospero has a double significance for this particular production of “The Tempest.” Not only does Prospero’s departure from the island and giving up of his magic represent Shakespeare’s own retirement from writing, but it also represents Dixon’s retirement from the College.

In his 39 years here since Pew Fine Arts Center first opened, Dixon has directed over 40 productions. Reflecting on the many shows he has done at the school, Dixon said, “Each production is special because there is a particular group of people, some of whom I never may work with again, some of whom I do work with again,

but that particular group, that particular time is special, and so it has a special place in my memory.” Regarding what some of his favorite productions might have been from his years of directing at the College, Dixon continued, “It’s hard for me to say one is more special than another because I just enjoyed working with that group of people at that particular time on that particular play.”

This play is surely not any less of a special production for Dixon. One thing that makes this an exceptional experience for him is having the opportunity to work for the first time with his colleague of 34 years Professor Betsy Craig who has co-directed with him for this show. It has been special for Craig herself to work on “The Tempest.”

She commented, “It has been a bittersweet experience working with my long-time colleague and friend Dr. Dixon. There are also some wonderful seniors in the cast who will be giving their farewell performance.

While I am pleased to finally draw the rehearsal process to a close, I am sure I will not get through Saturday’s performance without some tears of sadness, knowing this is my last time to work with these folks.”

The play is also significant for Dixon because of the case, which includes many seniors. Sophomore Dave Tharnish, who plays Prospero’s power-hungry brother Antonio, has enjoyed the experience this play has offered. Going into the audition process, Tharnish’s primary goal was just to be cast at all so that he could be part of this special send-off

show for Dixon. Tharnish says that it’s been fun to interact with Dixon onstage as opposed to him merely directing from the seating section of the auditorium.

Senior Ethan Mitchell, who plays Ariel, has had a memorable time with this show as well. It has been a fascinating study for Mitchell to play Prospero’s better half. It is both a physically demanding and a physically active role for him to play. Mitchell has had an interesting experience acting alongside Dixon, one which makes someone almost forget that he is actually acting alongside a professor. Considering how this production is his last main stage play at Grove City College, Mitchell observed that it isvery fitting to have “The Tempest” fill this role for him as well as for the other graduating seniors in the cast. He describes it as “a show of farewells.”

It has been a full workload both for the actors onstage and the stage crews backstage. Junior Mary Grace Brown, who is the stage manager for the production, expressed how preparing for this show has been a long time coming. Matt Mitra, the lighting designer for the play, explained the process of how the staging concepts came together. There has been a collaborative process between the directors and the designers since December. They decided on using sea tones and earth tones and special sound, lighting and pyro effects, some of which elements have never been used on the stage of Ketler Auditorium before. “We wanted a vision that the audience would be enveloped in

the world of the play,” said Mitra.

The play itself is about redemption and forgiveness. As Dixon describes it, Prospero as well as all the other characters go through a “sea change” in the course of the play, and in the case of Prospero, he changes from an attitude of vengeance to one of virtue.

Another significant lesson from the play about which Dixon makes sure to make a point is the ephemerality of life. Prospero’s famous speech in Act IV of the play beginning with the line “Our revels now are ended” talks about the ending of a play in the theater and what implications that can have in the real world. Dixon discusses it in this way: “You see the parallel between the theater, which is here today, gone tomorrow and our own lives. We have this short time in which to live that God has given us, and then it’s gone. Of course we have the hope of eternal life, but still the time that we are given here on this earth is limited.”

Dixon also commented on how within that limited time, there is still a joy because it is a blessing from God. He says, “Our lives and the time we have is a gift, and so I think God delights in seeing us make good use of that gift.” From the legacy that Dixon will leave behind at Grove City College, it seems to be fairly definite that he has made good use of his time here. “The Tempest” is being performed in Ketler Auditorium of the Pew Fine Arts Center at 7:30 pm on the nights of April 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2015.

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April 17, 2015

‘The Tempest’

This weekend, Grove City College presents Shakespeare’s, and Dr. James G. Dixon III’s, final play. Set on a magical island, ‘The Tempest’ tells a story of nature and the supernatural, usurpation and restoration, vengeance and mercy.

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Pick of the Week

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Chastity Belt

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WSAJ Contributor

Jacob Sziráky Entertainment Editor The show “Arrested Development” is both beloved and reviled by nearly all who have watched it. It was a show before its time, as it used humor that is popular today in the early 2000s. Those who knew of the show back then loved it.

However, there was not nearly enough of a fan base to keep it going. The show

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even devoted an entire episode to trying to convince people to watch, bringing in guest stars and even doing a portion of the show “live”, in an attempt to keep the franchise alive. This did not work at the time, and the show was cancelled in spring of 2006.

Michael Bluth, (Jason Bateman) is the son of George Bluth Sr. (Jeffery Tambor), a very wealthy businessman.

When George Sr. gets arrested for treason, Michael not only has to run the company and keep it afloat but also keep the entire family together. Surprisingly, keeping the company from going belly up is easier than keeping this ragtag group together. The family that consists of an alcoholic manipulative mother, a failed narcissistic magician, a “never nude” analyst-therapist-turned-actor, a shopaholic sister, a rebellious niece and a socially awkward son.

In 2011, the show was regaining popularity again. Its humor was finally being appreciated by the masses and could prove to be profitable. Netflix, the internet rental and streaming service, decided to attempt to resurrect the series. They brought back the entire cast for an additional season of Bluth family

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fun, but it did not translate well.

While the season had all the comedic elements of the original with all of the zany characters, but it still managed to leave a foul taste in the mouth of many viewers. The storyline was choppy and incoherent. The family dynamics that made the initial show so amazing were not present. But perhaps the largest mistake the show made was that it tried too hard. The original was totally off the wall and unrealistic, however it was able to balance it all to keep it from being noticed.

While it seemed like the last season was that one, there have been talks of doing a fifth season of the show. This could either be a blessing or a curse. It could be like Sylvester Stallone’s “Rocky Balboa”: an attempt to redeem the show. Or it could just drag what dignity the show has left down into the depths of television, where all the “M*A*S*H*” spin offs and failed day time talk shows reside.

Harvey Dent from Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” sums it up best with his quote: “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”

A love letter to Fast and Furious

Grayson Quay News Editor

One of my favorite things about the “Fast and Furious” series is walking out of the theater and watching the cars peel out parking lot with so much speed and flair.

During Easter break, I saw “Furious 7,” the latest film in a franchise that has become my favorite guilty pleasure and has now spanned more installments than either “Rocky” or “Star Wars.”

I don’t remember where or exactly when, but the first one I saw was “Fast and Furious,” the fourth film and the one that set F&F on the course to becoming a cohesive series. I was dazzled by the fast cars, beautiful women, unbridled machismo and preposterous stunt work. I

watched the rest of the series out of order, gaining appreciation for it as I went.

The series’ ability to continuously raise the bar is astounding. The first film was largely a retelling of “Point Break,” with street racers standing in for surfers, Vin Diesel standing in for Patrick Swayze and Paul Walker standing in for everyone’s favorite block of wood – Keanu Reeves. The most impressive stunt in “The Fast and the Furious” is a highway chase in which a car is driven under a semi-trailer; compared to the later films, this seems as tame as the morning commute.

But beyond the massive syringe of testosterone is a compelling underlying meaning. Am I reading too much into them? Almost definitely.

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In American film and literature, the automobile is usually a symbol of autonomy and individualism. In the first film, Diesel’s character Dom Toretto speaks of street racing as a way to escape the trials of life and the demands his friends and relatives make on him. “For those ten seconds or less,” he famously says, “I’m free.”

As the series progresses, however, we begin to see a different side of the freedom that a fast car provides. The man (or woman) behind the

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wheel becomes not a freewheeling loner, but a member of a tribe that carves out a niche for itself in a world that seems dedicated to reducing him to a functionary. Dom is even referred to as the “Alpha” by an outsider.

Toretto’s gang rejects any external authority and has spent the last four movies fighting to escape from it. As Wiz Khalifa says in “We Own It,” an anthem written for the fifth movie, “Only God can judge me now.” In “Fast Five,” they rob a Rio crime boss so they can stop running from the law and buy themselves a safe haven. In “Fast and Furious 6,” they cooperate with the law in return for the right to come home from their exile. In “Furious 7,” they seek revenge against the man who killed one of their own. Each time, their exploits make them new enemies, drawing them back into the grasp of the establishment, but that this is a vicious cycle does not matter.

It is the fierce claim to and struggle for independence, the seizure of the moment, that constitutes a triumph over the alienating forces of the world.

It is always fantastic to be delightfully surprised.

WSAJ receives new music through the mail every week, and, at times, these free albums can be really awful. Fortunately, this only occurs a fraction of the time. Recently, the album “Time to Go Home” by Chastity Belt floated into the station mailbox, and it is quite great. With great delight, it ended up being of the ranks of the best albums to arrive this school year, and it is a wholesome addition to WSAJ’s music library, currently circulating the new music.

“Time to Go Home” is the sophomore album produced by Chastity Belt, an all-female band from Seattle, Washington, which bolsters a sound that exudes a free-spirited vibe that goes well with the change of the seasons, getting a person excited for summer. With a sound that feels like a cross between the groups Best Coast and Real Estate, “Time to Go Home” resonates with the attitudes of the west coast.

As a whole, it is crass at heart, but it is also, a perfect representation of what it feels like being a twenty-some year trying to find one’s identity.

The lyrics don’t seem to make sense at times, but, in reality, it accurately shows what it feels like to seek one’s true identity, to stumble about searching for the mold to which one fits. They’re blunt yet playful whenever addressing social norms. No words are wasted as Julia Shapiro belts out the chorus to songs like “IDC,” “Time to Go Home,” “Joke.”

There are two breadwinning tracks for this album; the first of those tracks is “Time to Go Home.” Initially starting out as down-tempo, with the bass and guitar taking center-stage. The percussion slowly creeps in, and Julia starts out with “There we were / sitting in silence.” Once the ball gets rolling about half way through the track, one can almost perfectly imagine a topless convertible speeding down an empty desert road.

The second top-notch track is “Lydia,” an upbeat track offering insight into a relationship that is seemingly falling apart.

Based on the line(s), “Will you keep all of your/my mistakes,” this is fairly clear. The track possess long, airy strums of the guitar, contrasted by the quick strums of back-up guitar and the forcefulness of the bass.

Be cautious: Chastity Belt is a bit of an oxymoronic name for band, reviving the harshness of classic punk and the free soul of indie music. Overall, however, this album would be a great addition to a summer playlist.

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Religious freedom is not discrimination Kayla Murrish

Indiana’s controversy over RFRA

Contributing Writer As one of America’s foundational freedoms, religious liberty is worth protecting. When Indiana’s state legislature sought to do just that in late March, they encountered a firestorm of controversy. To avoid discriminating against LGBT Americans, can the government force a religious business owner to service a same-sex wedding against her beliefs? Or is that use of force just another form of discrimination?

The media hype surrounding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), which Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed into law on April 2, 2015, demonstrates the importance of understanding historical context and investigating both sides of an issue instead of trusting politically-charged sound bites.

Ironically, Indiana’s RFRA law echoes a similar federal law which President Bill Clinton signed back in 1993 after it passed Congress with an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 97 to 3 votes. This important law ended up shielding the Green and Hahn families as well as thousands of other religious business owners from having to fund abortion-inducing contraceptives in the Supreme Court’s Burwell v. Hobby Lobby decision last June.

In 1997 the Supreme Court ruled that RFRA did not extend to the state level, so Indiana and 19 other states have since decided to pass similar laws. Indiana’s new law simply states that the government cannot substantially burden a person’s exercise of religion unless there is a “compelling governmental interest” and the government is using the “least restrictive

Indiana Governor Mike Pence signs the RFRA into law. means” to further that interest. Indi- as such,” Laycock explains. “The reana’s law is not a radical trump card ligious liberty issue with respect to that places religious liberty above ev- gays and lesbians is about directly faery other right--it merely allows indi- cilitating the marriage, as with wedviduals on both sides of a dispute to ding services and marital counseling.” be heard in court.

This is a crucial point, for thus However, Pence immediately received backlash from LGBT activist far, the only religious liberty issues organizations including the Human that have arisen for religious busiRights Campaign, figures on the po- ness owners involve actual weddings. litical left including Hilary Clinton, Religious freedom laws do not stop and even the CEO of Apple Inc., Tim LGBT customers from being served Cook, who urged a boycott of Indi- at public or private establishments. ana. Opponents of the RFRA law ar- For example, Barronelle Stutzman, gued that it would allow discrimina- the 70-year-old grandmother who tion that hearkens back to the days of was driven out of business for deracial segregation, warning that gay clining to bake a cake for a same-sex or lesbian Americans could be de- wedding in Washington, had often nied service in restaurants and other served gay and lesbian customers for other important life events such as establishments.

These accusations are serious, as a birthdays.

Unfortunately, in response to the law justifying discrimination of that kind would fly in the face of Ameri- media backlash and protests that can ideals of freedom and equality. Pence experienced, he “fixed” the However, same-sex marriage propo- RFRA law to specifically exempt sexnent and law professor Douglas Lay- ual orientation and gender identity cock recognizes that RFRA’s goal and laws except with respect to a small effects are in no way meant to cause group of nonprofit religious organithat type of discrimination. “I know zations. With this amendment, Indiof no American religious group that ana’s RFRA law will no longer protect teaches discrimination against gays florists or bakers like Ms. Stutzman

Selfie machine raises questions

Caleb Harshberger Contributing Writer

If you have been around the TLC or the Breen Student Union, you may have noticed the big black obelisk making its way through the campus.

This is the new kiosk that has been installed by the administration. The kiosk, or “selfie machine” as students call it, currently resides in Crawford Hall.

How much did this glorious artifact of indulgence cost? The administration won’t say, beyond suggesting that the college got a deal on the machine. It seems that students would like to know how much their college is spending on this machine whose primary function can be replicated by the phones in our pockets. Keep in mind, tuition is increasing by 3.9 percent next year.

The selfie machine does, admittedly, do more than take pictures of students. It is also an interactive informative kiosk with which prospective students can become informed about the school’s history and missions, just in case they missed it on the website or needed it repeated after a tour. It may be noted that a television screen could do the job just as well.

The kiosk was manufactured by Bruinkiosk, LLC. Their website neglects to list prices, which I understand to be common in companies in their line of work. However, a large amount of research seemed to yield an estimate of how much a machine like this might cost. A similar device was installed by the World Trade Center for a total of $7000. The device was made by a different company and in no way determines the price of the one at Grove City

College, but it does show how much these kiosks can cost.

What makes things worse is that the College plans on installing four more throughout the campus this summer.

The screens are expected to have directories, events and other bits of information, much like you would expect to see on a mobile app. The superfluity of this oversized pseudo-smartphone is baffling. With tuition on the rise, the school has deemed it necessary to spend money on useless technology. After more research I discovered to my chagrin that the school’s budget is not available to student viewing. It must be noted that the schoool is by no means required by law to disclose budgeting information to its students.

What should we take away from this? The school is spending possibly thousands of dollars on a machine that every student can do with a mobile device. By keeping its budget confidential, it expects its students to trust the administration that they know best. But how can we trust them with evidence of such frivolous spending? For a college that is typically so conservative with its money, these are strange choices to say the least.

If the administration has a justification for it I will be the first to apologize and admit I was wrong. But until then I will remain frustrated at frivolous spending and even more so at the utter lack of transparency from a college of which we are supposed to be a part. If the College wants to bring in more students, it may wish to start by not alienating those currently attending.

from being forced to service a samesex ceremony against her religious beliefs.

According to Ryan Anderson, policy analyst from the Heritage Foundation, this amendment upset the important balance between religious and sexual liberty by suggesting that sexual liberty should always trump religious freedom. To decide that one group of Americans deserves more freedom than another, however, is in itself discrimination. Besides, RFRA does not guarantee that religious liberty will always trump sexual liberty, but merely gives the individuals on both sides a day in court for their convictions to be heard.

Media hype on the political left that equates religious freedom with discrimination suggests that there is a monopoly on freedom – that for LGBT Americans to live out their beliefs, supporters of traditional marriage can no longer live out theirs. To look past the hype is to discern that freedom does not play favorites according to the unpredictable swings of popular opinion. Religious freedom sets America apart, and it is still worth protecting.

Editorial

Out of the dark ages

Josh Evans Editor-in-Chief

Over the last two semesters, we’ve taken a look at The Collegian’s 100-year history, but now it is time to look toward the future.

We are excited to announce that The Collegian will now have its own website.

As we take our first steps into modern digital journalism, we are confronted by the question, “What does this mean for The Collegian?”

First of all, it most certainly does not mean an end to or even a decline in the quality of our print edition. The Collegian is first

and foremost a print outlet, and that is not going to change. We are just as committed as ever to providing accurate, important and interesting news every week.

However, the launch of our website does mean that we will be able to provide our readers with even more content. Space is one of the greatest constraints of print, and we have often been forced to cut wellwritten articles due to lack of space. With the addition of a web platform this will no longer be an issue.

The Collegian’s new website will also help us keep you up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Due

to our weekly production cycle, we are too often lagging behind the big news on campus. Now our staff of reporters will be able to keep Grove City College informed of news as it unfolds.

Lastly, our website opens up a whole host of possibilities in other forms of media. In the coming months and years we hope to take full advantage of new mediums such as video content, interactive articles, and more.

We at The Collegian are proud of our last 100 years of serving the campus community and are excited to continue to do so in ever-evolving ways.

Research before you give Rachel Martin

Contributing Writer As students at a Christian college, it is important that to consider the importance of charity work. With all the recent attention given to the concept around campus, it can be difficult to decide what you believe about the topic, or what you think matters most.

Recently, a lot of attention has been given to the idea that charity could potentially hurt a community in need. In some instances, an organization with good intentions can enter into a situation without the adequate background knowledge to properly meet the needs of those they are trying to help.

While it is important to do thorough background research no matter what your

goal, it is especially important in the area of international aid. Every community has its own unique culture, and those seeking to do charity enter into that culture as an outsider. This is true whether you are doing work a mile from home or 2,000 miles away.

Before you decide to work with an organization, either as an employee, volunteer, or donor, it is important to do your research. Ask some of the following questions: how do they spend their money, where do they spend their money, what work are they doing and where, how are they doing their work, and so on. Doing your research allows you to make a responsible decision about what you choose to support.

Large multimillion dollar organizations are great

and help many people, but they are not always the most financially responsible in terms of how much of their funding goes toward actually helping people. If you do your background research, you can find excellent local charities that are helping people too, but are also using more of their funds more responsibly.

Part of being a Christian is the calling to help those in need, and there is no need to reinvent the wheel when there are many organizations offering to help which already have established connections and networks of support. Part of being a Christian is also stewardship and researching the practices of an organization before you become involved is part of the calling to help others.

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Why Republicans are so wrong about Iran SMARTCOMMUNICATOR.NET

Jon Matt

Contributing Writer Iran has once again returned to the forefront of the news as negotiations over a nuclear deal have become more serious. Unsurprisingly, the recent developments have triggered a visceral response from many, especially those on the American political right. Alarmism and exaggeration are nothing new when it comes to the supposed national security threat emanating from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been predicting an Iranian attack for the better part of the past two decades, and during the last election cycles several Republican presidential candidates indicated their willingness to preemptively attack Iran.

Recently, the situation has gotten worse. The Republicans have done whatever they can to block President Obama’s ideas when it comes to Iran.

First, the House Republicans invited Netanyahu to address the House of Representatives in a gesture meant to show that they would not cooperate with the Obama administration. Later, Senator Tom Cotton was able to convince 47 senate Republicans to sign a letter to the Iranian government undermining any nuclear deal, saying that it could be overturned once Obama left office. The problem is not that the congressional Republicans did not have the right to do these things. On the contrary, it is a good thing when the legislature acts as a check on the executive branch. The problem is that they are making poor foreign policy decisions and getting in the way of progress.

Obama is far from perfect on foreign policy. He has made plenty of mistakes in the past that are worthy of criticism.

When it comes to the issue of Iran, however, President Obama’s ideas make

much more sense. Iran is not the same country it was even a decade ago. President Hassan Rouhani is more moderate and less anti-western than Iran’s previous president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Similarly, the mindset of the Iranian population is different, as indicated by the protests that took place in 2009 after the corrupt reelection of President Ahmadinejad. Iran is steadily moving in the right direction and Obama’s plan of action encourages this progress. Obama recognize that Iran has the ability to become a legitimate regional power, and that the U.S. can encourage better behavior from the Iranian government.

Additionally, it is important to note that President Rouhani, as well as, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have indicated their willingness to cooperate and negotiate with the United States. They have both said that they are willing to make concessions on their nuclear program in exchange for concessions on sanctions.

President Obama has offered Iran a way forward and they seem poised to take it.

This is not to say that Iran will become our close ally or a model regime, but at least they will not be an enemy. In the fight against ISIS that has been taking place in Iraq, the US and Iran have been working together to a certain extent to combat a common enemy. It is clearly not impractical to think that the US and Iran can cooperate.

Americans need to learn that not every foreign policy problem can be solved with force, whether from sanctions or from the threat of a preemptive aerial attack. We have tried sanctions for several decades, and they have not solved the problem of Iranian belligerence.

They are an extremely blunt instrument, like trying to remove a splinter with a sledge hammer. The human cost of sanctions is staggering. Economic development has been hindered, unemployment is quite high, and there is very

limited access to medication and other medical technology. The sanctions have caused the collapse of the country’s industry and currency, resulting in ordinary Iranian citizens, who have nothing to do with the government’s nuclear program, being unable to get access to their basic necessities. Furthermore, in 2012, charities were unable to give aid to Iranian victims of devastating earthquakes because of the sanctions. It is clear that the sanctions are having the unintended consequence of devastating the lives of average Iranian citizens.

In light of all of this, the approach of Senator Tom Cotton and others who say that the U.S. needs to be tougher on Iran will not only fail to improve the situation, but it could also prevent any progress from happening for several more years. Historically, Iran has not responded well to pressure from the United States or other western countries. For example, the 1979 Islamic Revolution ostensibly resulted from popular dissatisfaction toward the U.S. supported Shah, who brutalized the Iranian people for over two decades.

The Shah was put in power after 1953 when the CIA helped to facilitate a coup against democratically elected Prime Minster Mohammed Mossadegh. More recently, sanctions and other pressure from the U.S. have only been used as an excuse by Iran for more belligerent behavior. Putting more external pressure on Iran, rather than negotiating, will only result in more anti-western backlash.

It is clear that, although President Obama’s plan for Iran is not perfect, it is the best way forward at this point.

The Republicans should stop standing in the way of progress with Iran. It is time for the GOP to be less interested in obstructing the President and more interested in doing what is right for the American people.

The McNulty Memo Paul J. McNulty

Grove City College President • Congratulations to our new football coach Andrew DiDonato who was just named as Western Pennsylvania High School Coach of the Year by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for his dedication to ministry and coaching excellence.

• Speaking of football, let’s pick a school rock song that we can all sing together at home football games. Look for an opportunity to pick our song in next week’s Collegian.

• Many thanks to all who helped with last week’s Arts Festival. It was an extraordinary demonstration of how richly God has blessed this campus through the many talents of our students.

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Sports

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Par for the course Wolverine red team wins opening tournament

Michael Cole

Contributing Writer The Grove City College men’s golf team recently began their season with the annual spring invitational on April 8.

Coming off of a winter campaign in which the Wolverines had finished third in the PAC, it was important for them to start off fast to open up the new season.

“Coming off of the fall season it is definitely tough having a four month break and then going right back in to playing during the spring,” said senior Christian Locher. “Coming

into this season we definitely need to work on staying focused so that we can steadily improve throughout the spring.”

The Wolverines were able to host the tournament on their home field, which was a big advantage for the team during the first meet of the spring season.

The team also saw the tournament as an opportunity to improve on their game and learn early season lessons that will speed up improvement throughout the spring.

“During the opening tournament we learned just how good we can be,” said senior Brian Giesler. “We always

knew what kind of potential we had, but the final score was surprisingly good for this level and to do this in our first tournament was a huge confidence boost.”

The Wolverines’ red team ended the invitational with a final score of 294, finishing first. Over 18 holes, Locher was brilliant, shooting a 3-under 69. This was good enough for the best individual score. Meanwhile, Giesler finished in second place, just two strokes behind his teammate. With a score of 71, he was just the second player to finish below par.

“We always expect to do well in this tournament,” Locher said. “Be-

Player Spotlight

Baker goes from knee surgery to nationals Arianna Johnson Contributing Writer

For many athletes, making it to a national championship is a dream come true. Grove City College swimmer Victoria Baker made this dream a reality three times over. With her third and final trip to the NCAA division III championships, she was at her lifetime fastest speed.

With a split of 1:52.89, Baker shattered her previous personal record as part of the 800 free relay. However, the most impressive part is that eight months ago, Baker was not sure she would ever swim competitively again.

In May of 2014, a flag football accident left Baker with a torn ACL. This serious knee injury required immediate surgery, months of physical therapy and an entirely new game plan.

“After swimming in nationals my junior year I had huge plans for myself. In September, I was walking around with my brace on, and I was glad that I could leg press twenty pounds,” Baker said.

Though she was devastated at first, Baker’s injury became a new motivation to prove to her coach, her parents, her team, and herself that she was not done swimming.

Dave Fritz, the head coach of the women’s swimming and diving team, never doubted Baker’s ability to make a comeback.

“My first thought was Ron Woodson and the 1995 Steelers,” Fritz said. “Woodson tore his ACL in the first game

of the season and went on to play in the Super Bowl, and for Tori, this was the same amount of time. In my mind, we could do this, and we could be successful.”

Fritz gave her the goal and the workouts, but it was Baker who had to own it. Instead of swimming laps in the pool, Baker started the swim season with an individualized workout plan that focused on a strong core, stroke technique and low-impact for her knee. The road to recovery would be long, but Baker attacked it with a humbled determination.

“She strives to work hard for herself and her teammates but with a dose of humility that she displays with her sense of humor,” Fritz said.

Baker was cleared to swim at the end of December, and as she stepped into the water, she set her sights for February’s conference championships. By the time the Presidents Athletic Conference meet rolled around, Baker was ready to go.

“During PACs, she had her head in the game and killed it,” teammate Lauren Cassano said. “Then she persevered and made it to nationals.”

And at the national championship, all of the hard work paid off.

“I finished nationals with a lifelong fastest time,” Baker said. “It was an out-of-body experience.”

The conclusion of the national championships marked the end of Baker’s competitive swim career, a journey that started shortly

after Baker learned to walk.

Baker began taking swim lessons as a baby and first started competing when she was 4 years old. Though Baker comes from a family of swimmers, she really learned to swim as a matter of convenience.

“My mom was a swimmer and my parents loved going to the beach, so she just wanted us to not drown—she didn’t want to have to watch us all the time. We were never forced to do it. My sisters and I were given lessons, but then we all loved it and wanted to stick with it,” Baker said.

Swimming has not always been an easy choice for Baker. On two occasions throughout her career, Baker was ready to hang up her suit for good.

“In high school I wanted to quit and once in my sophomore year in college. I was just over the whole idea of swimming and was sick of it. I was mad about it, but my parents convinced me to keep going, and I am so glad they forced me to continue,” Baker said.

For her, these decisions to continue with swimming served as motivation and fostered an even greater work ethic.

“Her first years she wasn’t even sure she wanted to continue, she wasn’t giving as much effort, but different things in her life happened, and you could tell that it impacted her and what it meant for her career,” Fritz said.

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cause it is our home turf we have an advantage knowing the layout of the course and also knowing that we have won the invitational the last couple times.”

With the tournament now in their rear view mirror, the Wolverines now must look towards their remaining matches before the President’s Athletic Conference Tournament.

The Wolverines keep the lessons learned from the invitation in mind before their next match at Carnegie Mellon University on April 14, followed by three more road tournaments before the PAC Spring Championships.

A season of hope Pirates rebound after slow start

Connor Lowe

Staff Writer

The Pittsburgh Pirates (24) are off to a sluggish start to this 2015 season, one that is full of hope and promise for a fan base yearning for a playoff run.

In the opener, the Pirates couldn’t get anything working against Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto. However, after Cueto exited the game, fan favorite Andrew McCutchen blasted a gametying two-run homer. The elation wouldn’t last long for Pirates fans, and with the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the 8th inning Todd Frazier hit a three-run homer that proved too much for them to overcome.

The Pirates would lose another close one to the Reds two days later in a game that was delayed for over two hours. Due to thunderstorms, the game did not get under way until 9:44 p.m. A Joey Votto single in the bottom of the 11th four hours later would give the Reds the win.

The Reds would complete the three game series sweep on the same day. It was another especially tough loss for the Pirates, as the game was tied 2-2 in the bottom of the 9th before an error by Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco helped the Reds walk off.

The Pirates would finally find their first win of the season against the winless Milwaukee Brewers. Strong pitching from the promising Jeff Locke played a major factor in giving them the 6-2 victory.

Starting pitcher Jeff Locke was instrumental in the Pirates’s 6-2 win over the Brewers on April 10. Fresh off a year in which he pitched to a 3.91 ERA, he opened the season giving up just 2 runs over 6 innings.

The excitement of the first win wore off quickly as they were completely shut out Saturday by Jimmy Nelson, who pitched seven scoreless innings and recorded a career-high nine strike outs, giving the Brewers a 6-0 victory. The Pirates would answer Sunday with a decisive victory in game three of the series 10-2, due in large part to a crushing three-run homer compliments of McCutchen.

There are many Grove City students from the Pittsburgh area that are really pulling for the Pirates to do well. Grove City College freshman John Morris said “If the Pirates take care of what they need to take care of, they have all the tools to put together a good regular season record and make a post-season run.” Another Pirates fan, freshman Marcus Ubinger, is even more optimistic for the Pirates: “With McCutchen putting the team on his back like he has been, it’s not unrealistic to think we could win a World Series title.”

Inching closer to the postseason Baseball team fights to stay above water

Thomas Kutz Staff Writer The Grove City College baseball team (9-14, 5-8 PAC) has held their own but has only one series win so far this season in conference play.

This came in a double-header sweep over Saint Vincent on April 2.

The Wolverines dropped series to Waynesburg and Thomas More by taking one of three games, while failing to win a game in three games against a formidable opponent in Thiel. The team faces what it hopes will be a slightly easier schedule moving forward as it crosses the halfway point in conference play.

The good news for Grove City is that they have received an outstand-

ing level of production from several key players across the lineup. The Wolverines are batting .302 as a team this season. What is more reflective of their record, however, is their opponents .324 average against them. The team’s ERA is 7.39, which has been the cause of most of their struggles.

Wolverine ace, senior Mason Stephens, is performing at an All-Conference level, posting a 1.93 ERA in six starts, with 29 strikeouts in just 32.2 innings of work. Stephens’s lockdown work from the mound has allowed just seven earned runs this season and just four extra base hits.

Stephens’s 1.41 WHIP is right where the Wolverines would like it to be as they move closer to the playoffs.

The team should still be encour-

aged by some impressive appearances from freshman shortstop Drew Landis. The infielder is also a talented pitcher, and owns a 5:0 K:BB ratio in 4.0 IP. Landis recorded his first career save in a 7-5 win against a dominant Thomas More side on April 11.

Landis also leads the team in at-bats and is batting .358/.373/.469 with 11 runs batted in. He is also pacing the team with seven doubles and a triple.

Other bats are heating up too, including sophomore catcher Andy Fritz, who is hitting an astounding .479/.490/.563 this season. Of course, Fritz would just be happy to finish the season above .406 BA, though in slightly fewer games than Ted Williams. Fritz has 10 RBI in sixteen games and is poised to continue to be an asset moving forward.

Fellow sophomores and clubhouse characters Matt Waugaman (.345/.375/.655) and Nolan Myers (.310/.364/.380) have been impressive, while senior Josh Hodges has held a strong .324 BA in 21 games.

Waugaman’s .655 SLG% is best on the team by over .125, thanks to his four dingers and team leading 16 RBI. Waugaman added four doubles and a triple to his impressive resume, reaching base on nearly 40% of trips to the plate.

The Wolverines will hope to inch closer to the .500 mark in a weekend series against Westminster on April 17-18 and in the rubber match of their series when they host PAC-foe Geneva on April 21 at 4pm.

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April 17. 2015

Finishing strong

Water polo team closes out season after exciting playoff run Sarah McCracken

Contributing Writer

The Grove City College women’s water polo team finished off the season this weekend at the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Championships hosted at Grove City College.

They entered the tournament on Friday as the No. 5 seed in their conference and left the tournament ranked No. 4 after upsetting Macalester College 14-6.

“Going into it I was super nervous because we lost to Macalester twice, and in order to get into the winners bracket we had to beat them,” said junior player, Ashley Henderson.

In the first quarter they were able to score 3 goals on Macalester’s All-American

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Junior player Ashley Parks winds up before taking a shot and scoring on Malacesgoalie, and according to Henderson “we really got into her head.”

On Saturday the team continued on into the winner’s bracket facing No. 1 seed team Connecticut College, who is also the number 6 team in the nation.

The Wolverines lost to

Connecticut 12-7 but are still proud of how well they played against the top team.

“Even though the score might not show it I think we proved to ourselves that we worked really hard this season,” said freshman player Maggie Blume.

The last game was against

Undefeated

Grove City maintains winning streak after blowing out Thomas More Jonathan Wagner Contributing Writer

Last Saturday morning, the Grove City College men’s tennis team defeated Thomas Moore in a decisive 9-0 victory in their first home match of the season, remaining undefeated with a 3-0 conference record. Although Thomas Moore may not be one of Grove City’s toughest opponents in the President’s Athletic Conference, the Wolverines still made an impressive showing by dropping very few games overall.

The Wolverines’ number one singles player, senior Peter Riley, undefeated in the conference last year, brought his usual consistency to the court, beating Sergio Pascual 6-1, 6-0. The remaining singles players also did not have much trouble overcoming their challengers. They all finished their matches in just two sets. Juniors Dan Schafhauser and Jon Graber took down siblings Jared and Austin Justice 6-2, 6-1 and 6-3, 6-4 respectively, while freshman Matt Lynch shut out Will Nelter 6-0, 6-0 at fourth singles. Rounding out the Wolverines victories, freshman Jon Fleet defeated Sam Lewis 6-1, 6-2 at fifth

“It has been exciting to see the team bonding as a whole and having good unity off the court as this translates to good play on the court during matches.”

Jeff Buxton singles, and freshman Zack Sprunger won over Joey Gill 6-2, 6-0.

It’s safe to say that Grove City’s doubles teams dominated in their matchups as well. Riley and Lynch overcame the Justice brothers 8-1, Collins and Graber won against Pascual and Lewis 8-3, and Schafhauser and Sprunger won 8-0 against Nelter and Gill.

The defending PAC champion Grove City men’s tennis team clearly has a strong squad once again this year, and their prowess was on full display in the win over Thomas Moore. Although the match came early in the season, there are still a lot of positive signs that came out of the win. Notably, Graber had probably the closest match of the day at third

singles battling against Austin Justice. Although both sets were relatively back and forth, Graber came out on top as he kept his cool and continued to use his powerful shots to stay offensive and win.

For doubles, a sign of Grove City having good team unity was shown by the fact that this was the first time Riley and Lynch played together in a match. Unsurprisingly, the team is able to move around players in different doubles combinations and still consistently come away with wins. Also, the Wolverines have established some solid team chemistry under the leadership of third year coach Jeff Buxton.

Second singles player Schafhauser praised the group’s chemistry, saying that “it has been exciting to see the team bonding as a whole and having good unity off the court as this translates to good play on the court during matches.” The Wolverines have high aspirations for this season once again and will continue to work together to bring forth positive results.

No. 3 seed team Carthage College. At the end of the fourth quarter the game was tied 8-8 sending both teams into overtime, then double over time, and finally ending the game in sudden death.

The Wolverines lost from a penalty resulting in Carthage taking a 5 meter shot

and scoring, making the final score 11-10.

“We played a great season and had a really great tournament and ended on a high note because of how well we were playing, but it’s just unfortunate that the game had to end because a call that the ref made, and not because of how we played,” Henderson said.

Overall the Grove City women water polo team ended their season on a high note, showing improvement and growth throughout their season. “In our huddle after our final game our coach told us that it was important that we realize that our last games were our best games, and that’s how a season should be,” Blume said.

Steady improvement Softball team slowed by rainouts, keeps up pace Thomas Kutz Staff Writer

The Grove City College softball team (10-6, 2-3 PAC) enjoyed nearly a four week break recently. However, the Wolverines were somewhat quiet upon their return, dropping three out of their first five conference matchups. After coming off of two mercy rule-shortened games at Franciscan, the Wolverines came home to face Thomas More, where sophomore Erika Aughton’s complete game performance fell just short in a 2-1 defeat.

The Wolverine ace has allowed 16 ER in 61 IP and commands a sensational 1.15 WHIP. Aughton also owns a 6-2 record and has tossed seven complete games this season.

Her counterpart, sophomore Katie Watts, has also been impressive in her 40.2 innings pitched. Her 3.61 ERA is inflated only by a shortened outing against Thomas More. The team holds a 2.77 ERA to their opponents 3.52, which is a superb gap.

The pitching has anchored the Wolverines thus far, but the bats are starting to pick up again. After managing just one run in each game against Thomas More, the team came back to score 9 runs over their next three

games.

Going forward, the Wolverines would ideally bring their .274 BA up several points at least to match their opponents .286 average. The good news is that they will not have to play Thomas More again in the regular season, and the women look poised to lock up a spot in the top half of the division if their current form holds true.

Production has been shared evenly through the lineup, with 10 players holding an OBP over .300 and 13 players batting in runs this season. Senior Kelsey Shirey leads the team in nearly all offensive categories. She is batting .372/.408/.651 with a couple of homers and a team leading 14 RBI. She also is pacing the team in hits, extra base hits, BA, and SLG. The Wolverines will hope to see the same level of production that they saw when the team rallied to explode for five runs in the seventh inning to defeat Washington & Jefferson on April 11 and in nine innings against Geneva.

The team looks to move above .500 in conference play at home in a single game against Geneva on April 17 and a double header against Westminster on April 18.

GCC women’s lacrosse leads division The Grove City women’s lacrosse team is flying high, as they are currently 6-2, good for first place in the WCLL D2 standings. The Wolverines most recent game came on Saturday, April 11th, in which they defeated IUP by a score of 9-3. It was the Wolverines’ fourth straight win. In fact, so far this year, their only losses have come to Taylor and Dayton.

Several players have been standing out so far for Grove City. Midfielder Lindsey Reichert

(27) is easily leading her squad in goals, with 20, and has added on 2 assists. Also having good campaigns are attackers Sarah McCracken (6) and Katie Knight (12). They are each tied for second place on the team with 8 goals. Meanwhile, midfielder Megan Smith (14) has 7 goals, and is leading the team in assists, with 8. Finally, goalie Sydney Gunn (28) is certainly doing her job or keeping the team in games. She has given up just 15 goals so far this year.

ARIELLA CARTER