The Collegian – May 2, 2015

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Family Weekend Edition Man of the Year Chesterton Cobb

Woman of the Year Chloe Smiley

Sportsman of the Year Peter Riley

Sportswoman of the Year Emily Rabenold

Collegian Collegian

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Saturday, May 2, 2015

The Grove City College Student Newspaper

Vol. 101, No. 14

Changing of the guard Molly Wicker Staff Writer

It has been a momentous year for the Grove City College English department. The impending departure of three of its most highly lauded faculty members, Dr. James Dixon, Dr. Diane Dixon and Dr. Janice Brown signals the end of an era. All three faculty members have seen the department through several different transitions, most notably the College’s return to its conservative roots in the early seventies. Dr. James Dixon, who has been professor at Grove City College for 39 years and the chair of the English department for 37 years, acknowledged the fact that for those that chose to retire this year, they knew their time at the College was coming to an end long before they made their plans public. “The department has been in transition for years,” he said noting that before this year, “the transition wasn’t as concrete a reality as it is now.” His leadership in the department has been key since he began teaching at the College in 1976. Despite his young age and limited experience, he was promoted to department chair after only two years at the school. His presence was instrumental in guiding the College as it made the deliberate choice to revisit the historic Christian roots and conservative values that set it apart from other institutions. Now, as the College continues to pursue excellence in its English departments and elsewhere, it will look to a new leader to take over the role in which Dixon has served for so many years. Dr. H. Collin Messer will be the chair of the department beginning in the fall of 2015. His leadership will coincide with the arrival of several new faculty members, most notably Drs. Sarina Moore and Kristen Waha, who will be taking over the responsibilities of the deENGLISH 2

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Track and field makes a splash

Men’s track and field took sixth place at the PAC Championship. Read the full story on page 6.

A family tradition

Connor Smith

Contributing Writer This weekend of May 1 - 3, 2015 features one of Grove City College’s longest and most memorable traditions – Family Weekend. Our campus is once again alive with students, siblings, parents and close relatives. Multiple events will be taking place throughout the weekend, and there will be continuous chances for students and their families to experience this annual celebration. While the formal name has changed several times over the years, the original purpose has remained constant. In 1916, the College began the annual event known as “May Day.” Its purpose was to crown the Spring Queen, and hold dances in her honor. Forty years later, the tradition expanded to include a Recognition Convocation, which honored students for their achievements, and Greek Sing. The event has continued to expand with every passing year. In recent years, the event has been called “Parents

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Independent group Hardcore Parkour rehearses for All-Campus Sing, a staple of Family Weekend. Weekend,” giving a chance to honor and recognize the parents who support and inspire their students to do great things. This year will mark the first of the occasion being known as “Family Weekend.” According to Family Weekend Coordinator Megan

Krimmel ’08, “During the 2014–2015 academic year, Parents’ Weekend was officially renamed Family Weekend to account for the presence of many siblings, aunts, uncles and grandparents at related events.” “Family Weekend is a time to celebrate the cumulative

academic, service, musical, athletic and social achievements of students throughout the school year and honor all those who support and encourage students along the way,” Krimmel said. This event will continue FAMILY 2

Life

The Lens

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Perspectives

Sports

Meet the man and women of Spring Court 2015. Page 11

See all the best photos featured in The Collegian this year. Pages 8-9

Paper Sky Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Page 5

Editor-in-chief Josh Evans and Managing Editor Marissa Candiloro bid farewell. Page 13

Men’s tennis wins 25th straight PAC Chamionship. Page 14

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