The Collegian – September 11, 2015

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Collegian

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Friday, September 11, 2015

The Grove City College Student Newspaper

Vol. 102, No. 2

REBECCA SCHAFFER

Bubble blowin’ fun

Sophomore J.D. Elsey blows a big bubble at Fall Fest last weekend. The event, debuting this year, offered activities and attractions such as a petting zoo, crafts and even a dunk tank. For more photos of students enjoying thye fun provided by campus organizations, see pages 6 and 7. Story on page 3.

Intervis cancelled Hopeman’s privileges revoked after damage

Molly Wicker News Editor

A recent string of vandalism episodes in Hopeman Hall resulted in dorm-wide reprocussions last weekend. Resident Director Ross Harris sent an email to all residents of the building explaining the events and the resulting disciplinary action. The vandalism was visible on Hopeman’s intervisiation

sign-in desk and occurred multiple times before it culminated in the etching of an inappropriate and un-removable word onto the face of the desk. Although the perpetrator of the vandalism remains unknown, intervisitation was cancelled for the entire building. Harris explained his reaction in a Sept. 2 email sent to Hopeman residents. “When living in a com-

munity where someone can act anonymously, it is sometimes the case that the only way to end a problem is to have consequences for the entire community. This is one of those times. It is certainly not optimal … and very frustrating for everyone,” said Harris. Harris also encouraged the person or persons responsible to take ownership of the vandalism and engage in

“When living in a community... the only way to end a problem is to have consequences for the entire community.” Ross Harris constructive dialogue in order to have the restrictions removed. At the time of this publication, the perpetrator has not come forward. The vandalism comes in light of recent intervisitation policy changes which

were unveiled at the beginning of the semester. Larry Hardesty, Dean of Students and head of Student Life and Learning, communicated the changes with students via an INTERVIS 2

Pro-Life Town Hall makes final stop at GCC Molly Wicker News Editor All students, faculty, staff and members of the public are invited to attend the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation’s final Pro-Life Town Hall of 2015 at Grove City College on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Sticht Auditorium in the Hall of Arts and Letters. The event is a collaborative effort by the Federation and the Marriage and Family Working Group of the Center for Vision & Values. According to their web-

site, the mission of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation, Inc. is “promoting the dignity and value of human life from conception to natural death” and “restoring legal protection for preborn children. The organization is the Pennsylvania affiliate of the National Right to Life Committee in Washington D.C., which has volunteer chapters in over 40 counties in Pennsylvania which strive to carry out the mission at the local level. The Federation has hosted numerous events including conventions, banquets, and PRO-LIFE 2

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Pro-life marchers demonstrate at last year’s March for Life in Washington D.C.. The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation will address abortion-related issues at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 in Sticht Lecture Hall.

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Sports

Find out more about the winged friends on the ADEL hall. Page 3

The Fall Fest last weekend was classic fall fun in blazing hot weather. Pages 6 and 7

Korean Western film makes viewers ask: is it good, bad or weird? Page 5

The severity and outcomes of Clinton’s server scandal. Page 10

Coach Smith enters his last year with the College determined to end strong. Page 12


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