The Collegian – September 9, 2016

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Intervis? Not anymore!

New “Open Hours” policy replaces Intervisitation Molly Wicker News Editor Starting this fall, Grove City College will be enforcing a new visitation policy.

Formerly known as Intervisitation, Open Hours are an opportunity for members of the opposite sex to visit individuals’ rooms in accordance with the policies and hours established by the Office of

Although the changes in the policy are minor, students across campus seem to have mixed feelings.

Student Life and Learning.

“My team and I recognized the concern and began to look at the procedure anew,” said Larry Hardesty,

Vice President for Student Life and Learning and Dean of Students. “In doing so we wanted to be sure to wrestle through the entire intervisi-

tation process.”

The most noticeable difference to the new policy is that visitors will now be able to sign in to their host’s floors, rather than their rooms, allowing more freedom. According to The Crimson, the official student handbook of the College, “A visiting student of the opposite gender who is currently enrolled at the College must

sign in to the floor that they are visiting on the provided Open Hours Log sheets located on each floor of the residence halls.”

After signing in, currently enrolled student visitors will be free to visit multiple rooms on that particular floor, as long as their presence “is welcomed by the reINTERVIS, page 4

AAUP lifts ban on GCC Caleb Harshberger Editor-in-Chief

The American Association of University Professors has lifted its almost six-decade censure of Grove City College.

The AAUP voted to lift the censure on Grove City College after President Emeritus Dr. Richard G. Jewell ʼ67 personally apologized to former College Professor of History Larry Gara, who had been summarily dismissed from the school in 1962 without a hearing or written charges.

Gara took his case to the AAUP in order to protect his reputation, and the next year the AAUP found that the College’s actions warranted a censure.

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Grove City and Donald Trump Joshua Delk Staff Writer

The 2016 general election will be the first opportunity for many Grove City College students to vote for president of the United States.

The Collegian interviewed several students and leaders of political groups on campus to see just how our students are reacting to Donald Trump’s candidacy and policies. Just how do the students of America’s secondmost-conservative-college feel about The Donald?

Across the nation, chapters of College Republicans are wrestling with the prospect of a Trump endorsement and the possible consequences of his candidacy on the Republican Party. These chapters are struggling with the same identity crisis that faces conservatives and the party as a whole.

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Graffiti Dance

Lyndsay Grimm, director of Residence Life, and her daughter Parker take part in the Graffiti Dance fun. Orientation Board welcomes freshman to campus each year with bright lights, loud music and awkward dance moves.

STU gets new patio Molly Wicker News Editor

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The new patio will provide additional outdoor seating. Construction is expected to be completed by Homecoming weekend.

Breen Student Union will be the latest area of campus to receive a facelift. Beginning September 30, the patio outside the building, which is known as the SAC to students across campus, will be open and available for use.

The new patio is the most visible sign of change though construction crews were also hard at work installing new sanitary lateral lines and building new steps in the area. The new entryway is an aesthetic and utilitarian addition to the student activity center. It replaces a deteriorating set of steps that wrapped around the face of the building, provides a commanding view of the PATIO, page 2

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Grove City tops rankings lists Molly Wicker Contributing Writer Grove City College is once again near the top of the Princeton Review rankings list. The recently-released rankings listed the College in its guidebook, “The Best 381 Colleges.”

The Princeton Review surveyed 143,000 students from across the country to come up with the best colleges based on 62 top 20 lists – from the happiest students to the best food and more.

The results have been published in the book, “The Best 381 Colleges: 2017 Edition.”

Many of the lists are based on answers to one survey question, such as “How do you rate your campus food?”

For a school to be included on one of the lists, the students must have indicated a high consensus of opinion on the topic.

Grove City College was included on the list of “Best Northeastern” colleges, as well as being identified as a “College That Pays You Back.” On a scale of 100, overall academics rated 82, with a 90 rating for accessibility of professors. The campus’ quality of life rated 87, moving up from 79 the prior year, with survey responses indicating the school is wellrun, students are friendly and career services are professional. Admissions selectivity rated 87.

The College was also included on the list of “Most

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Among its many rankings, Grove City College is also considered to be one of the most beautiful campuses.

LGBTQ-Unfriendly Students.” However, this year saw a notable jump from the first spot to the ninth spot, as Grove City was preceded by colleges such as Wheaton College in Illinois and Hampton Sydney College in Virginia.

Grove City College students also lived up to their reputation as “Most Conservative Students” (sixth) and “Future Rotarians and DAR” (seventh). Nevertheless, it would seem that the campus community came in 13th on the “Scotch and Soda, Hold the Soda” list.

According to student surveys compiled by the Princeton Review, Grove City College “keeps traditional values and top-of-the-line academics at the heart of everything it does” and is a “wonderful” and “uplifting” community where “people can further their education, grow rela-

tionships, and learn true humility and grace …”

This summer marked a banner season for Grove City College, as numerous other organizations and publications also recognized the College as one of the top institutions in several categories.

In July, the College made PayScale’s top 10 list of bestvalue national liberal arts colleges. The ranking recognizes the College’s incredible record when it comes to graduate outcomes in the working world. Based on PayScale’s 2016 College ROI (return on investment) report, the list looks at monetary return on a college based on several factors, including cost of attendance and earning potential of alumni.

The College was number 10 on PayScale’s Best Value liberal arts list, number 12 for colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and number

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ment projectections across

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courtyard between the union and STEM Hall, and creates additional outdoor space for student activities.

“We’ve been working hard all summer to complete these projects,” said Jim Lopresti, vice president for Operations at Grove City College.

“In the end, all of this work will make for a better, safer, and more efficient campus that meet the needs of our students, faculty, and community.”

All told, campus-improve-

million dollars.

AAUP

I never thought they would come around,” Gara told the AP. Lifting the censure completes one of McNulty’s goals he has had since assuming the job of president.

“The sanction did not reflect the true character of our work environment,” he said.

“We have a strong culture of collegiality and professionalism and our faculty members are excited about their calling.”

McNulty went on to say how the censure did not reflect Grove City College’s character and culture and that it was important to make sure that the record reflected that.

The AAUP officially voted to lift the censure last June.

Before that, Grove City College held the record for longest time censured by the organization.

With the censure lifted, the title now goes to Frank Phillips College in Texas for dismissing a faculty member without notice or a hearing.

five decades, until Grove City College alumnus Steven Taaffe ’89, a history professor at Stephen F. Austin University, began looking into the matter for a potential research project.

He found that Gara had been dismissed after his left-wing politics offended the chairman of the College Board of Directors, J. Howard Pew. The school began reaching out to the AAUP about the censure and began reviewing Gara’s case.

“Once we became aware of the full story regarding Professor Gara’s departure, the appropriate action was to express our regrets and let him know that our policies are different today,” current Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty ʼ80 said in an email to the Collegian.

Last October, Jewell, who had begun reviewing the issue before his resignation, was asked to visit Gara and his wife at their home in Wilmington to express the College’s regret.

Gara, now 94, was reportedly pleasantly surprised by the visit.

campus cost nearly seven Some, like the new patio, are more visible, while others won’t be seen by most students and visitors at all.

The College continues in its ability to avoid taking on debt to achieve its goals.

Generous donors and prudent financial management have been invaluable to making

capital

improvements

such as these possible.

uncharted territory when they decided not to endorse the nominee, summoning a firestorm of criticism from the national organization.

Harvard University’s College Republicans Club, the oldest in America, decided to not endorse the Republican candidate, the first time in 128 years.

At Yale University, Trump caused so much division among the university’s chapter that half of the executive board left and formed the Yale New Republicans after the original group gave an endorsement.

The Grove City College chapter of College Republicans President senior Mark Taylor stated that “the GCC College Republicans endorse Donald Trump because he is the official Republican candidate for president.

It’s important to remember that Trump is not the only candidate on the ballot.

We are committed to helping elect Republican senators and congressmen as well.”

Taylor went on to say that while “Trump is a controversial candidate, the Grove City College Republicans strive to include people regardless of their opinion of Trump.

Our main goals are to encourage students to discuss political issues and to get involved in the political process.”

One student interviewed, senior Allie Bimber, was fervent in her support of Trump.

Despite his status as an outsider candidate and political infancy, she explained, “Trump will know how to appoint people to the right positions without feeling like he needs to be involved in everything,” and referenced Trump’s record of appointing high-performing employees for his business ventures.

65 for private colleges.

Schools that were included in the report “are simply doing a better job of setting their alumni up for success in the job market,” according to PayScale, which found “earning potential in your chosen field, along with the cost of attendance for the schools you’re considering, should be part of the equation when whittling down your list of best return on investment colleges.”

PayScale is one the leading sources of compensation software, data and salary profiles. The ratings are just the beginning in a slew of evidence that proves Grove City College is a sound financial and personal decision for students and parents alike.

The College was also recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Top Colleges. The financial magazine issued its 2016 list of the nation’s best schools in July, ranking Grove City College at 250 overall out of more than 600 schools. The College also came in at 105 on the magazine’s list of top liberal arts colleges, 181 among private colleges and 106 in the Northeast. The rankings are created in partnership with the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, the U.S. Department of Education, PayScale and other sources. They looked at post-graduate success, student debt, student satisfaction, graduation rates, and academic success.

Grove City College’s en-

gaged students, vibrant community and classroom atmosphere qualified it as a 2016-2017 College of Distinction. This ranking sets the school apart from most, as it looks at past statistics and at the heart of the school itself.

“A truly great school must emphasize core competence such as critical thinking, writing, oral communication, research and global perspectives. They must also offer dynamic, out-of-classroom learning, intensive study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities,” according to Wes Creel, the founder of Colleges of Distinction.

What is universal is this: Grove City College students are some of the most dedicated, motivated and conscientious members of this generation.

“When it comes to challenging students to grow intellectually and spiritually, our high expectations produce outstanding outcomes resulting in well-prepared graduates eager to pursue their life’s calling,” said College President Paul J. McNulty ’80.

“Our living and learning environment provides a strong spiritual foundation and delivers unsurpassed academic experiences at an amazing value. These rankings affirm our vision to be one of our nation’s finest colleges and universities,” he added.

“The GCC College Republicans endorse Donald Trump because he is the official Republican candidate for president. It’s important to remember that Trump is not the only candidate on the ballot.”

Mark Taylor, President Grove City College Republicans

“He may not be able to cite the constitution article and sentence,” Bimber continued, “but that’s where experts come in, to make sure our liberties are preserved.”

“Trump understands that ideas such as religious liberty and free markets are vital to the American idea, and I trust him to surround himself with experts who can implement effective legislation.”

Another student-led group, the Network of Enlightened Women, is a campus chapter of a nationwide organization where female students meet regularly to discuss politics, world events and pop culture.

The group does not endorse candidates, but rather seeks to educate women of all backgrounds and political stripes on the issues of the day.

NeW President and senior political science and communications major Brooke Dymski voiced her disappointment in this year’s Republican candidate.

“What I’m hearing from a lot of my friends is the ‘lesser-of-two-evils argument.’ So many people are fixed on the idea of ‘NeverHillary’ that they’re willing to compromise on traditional values.”

“I’ve been frustrated with my conservative friends who seem to be more loyal to their party than their principles.

The Republican Party has

failed us from a presidential and

congressional

stand-

point. With Trump, you’re filling in every stereotype The Left pins on us.”

Dymski added that because of the GOP’s direction and choice of nominee, she no longer identifies as a Republican.

A number of Grove City College students were frustrated last year at the selection of former GOP candidate Dr. Ben Carson to speak at the 2016 graduation ceremony, due to his endorsement of Donald Trump.

Students voiced their concerns on social media, beginning a campus-wide debate that

included

comments

from elected members of the Student Government Association and College faculty.

Several faculty members, including professors from the political science and history departments such as Dr. Paul Kengor and Dr. Gary Smith, have written extensively on the election and its implications.

Articles from these professors and many others can be found on the Center for Vision and Values website.

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M-T-O-no you didn’t Hicks Cafeteria shakes things up

Maddy Moser Contributing Writer Coming back to campus this fall, it was clear that major changes were made to Hicks Cafeteria.

One of these was a remodeled kitchen, which was done to make working in the kitchen easier for Hicks staff and student workers However, Grove City students are most aware of the substitution of the Made-To Order (MTO)/Wolf Creek Grill station for an all-day

breakfast bar.

What was once a station of french fries, made-to-order burgers, veggie burgers and grilled chicken now serves eggs, hash browns, sausage and waffles.

Students have been very vocal about their opinions on this change. The suggestion board has seen increased traffic in the past few weeks, as students are demanding the return of some of their favorite Hicks food.

Some comments are comical, such as a dollar bill tacked to the board with a

simple attached note, “you know what we want.”

Others are far more serious. Several students have made it a point to write a note about the change each time they dine in Hicks, leaving little room on the board for any other comments.

According to junior Elaina Kimple, “It’s just frustrating because that was a major source of protein for people.

It was a constant thing that always tasted good.”

Martha Mihm, also a junior, added that “I would like the all-day breakfast option

more if there was an omelet bar. That way you could customize what you wanted.”

Other students are going directly to SGA to ask for the return of the grill. Late last week an SGA survey was sent via student e-mail. The short survey mentioned the possibility of a Wolf Creek Grill station that exclusively offered chicken, burgers, and veggie burgers, eliminating long wait times and lines.

The SGA survey was then used as a baseline of information for discussions with Bon Appetite staff.

Ryan Trask, Executive Chef of Grove City College Bon Appetite, said that members of SGA have met with Bon Appetite staff to discuss possible menu changes. “[We] are currently working on some changes in the not so far future to some stations and menus that will allow for a better overall satisfaction,” said Trask.

Though the not so far future seems vague, it very well could be in the next few weeks that things start going back to the Hicks students are familiar with.

Os Guinness to Campus Christian thought leader to speak at Grove City Kelleigh Huber Life Editor One of the most wellknown evangelical authors today is worth a read and a listen during his time on campus today.

Dr. Os Guinness, an author and social critic, was born in China during World War Two to medical missionary parents, and expelled in the Chinese revolution of 1949, along with many other people, landing him in England for his education.

Guinness moved to the United States in 1984, bringing his ability to distinguish between culture and Christianity.

According to Dr. T. David Gordon, Professor of Religion and Greek, this perspective is something unique. We are immersed in our culture from the beginning and see no difference, whereas Guinness has the ability to see a different side of the coin, having been exposed to other cultures.

“He is fascinated by the influence of culture on Christianity, and Christianity on culture,” Gordon said.

As college students, perhaps the influence of Christianity and culture on one another are things that are all too familiar to us. In fact, there may not be a better time to hear a message about how the two interact.

“Dr. Guinness, who had a close connection with Dr. Francis Schaefer, has thought deeply about how the Scripture relates to our cultural endeavors,” said Dr. James Bibza, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies.

According to Gordon, college is about leaving the nest, looking back on what shaped you, reflecting on what you want to borrow and then choosing what cultures you want to pass on to the next generation. This gives us the opportunity to receive advice in how best to leave the nest

and how to build a nest of our own.

Guinness’s discussion may give a look into the types of cultures GUINNESS which should be passed on, along with a critique of American culture and Christianity from an outsider’s perspective.

“Os is perfectly suited to speak on this topic. He came to American culture, and is able to see the distinctions more acutely. He is helping American Christians to see American culture,” Gordon said.

The opportunity to hear a large figure of the evangelical movement is not to be taken for granted, and is a chance not only to hear about American culture, but to learn how to better engage with American culture in a Christian way. Too often today’s society is concerned with individualism and narcissism, Gordon pointed out, and parts of culture like that are very hard to get rid of.

Growing up in America, we are limited in our point of view. This is the only experience many of us have had, and college is the time in which we may be asking questions in regards to our faith. Guinness is likely to speak to doubting, why doubt is an important part of faith, and how to make one’s faith mature. Moreover, his book “In Two Minds” describes this relationship between faith and doubt, and the importance of using doubt to grow in faith.

“I believe that having an opportunity to see and interact with Os Guinness is a treat that is not to be missed by our students. They may not be as familiar with Dr. Guinness as I am, but if he is as good in person as he is when he writes, they will not be disappointed in spending an hour with him,” Bibza said.

OB Street Dance coming

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Molly Morgan Contributing Writer Tonight, Grove City’s annual all-campus street dance returns to the HAL Courtyard.

The dance, the first all campus dance of the year, starts at 8:30pm. It will be DJ’d by Austin Everett and Dan Huff, and students are welcome to dress in whatever themed clothes they would like.

The Orientation Board Street Dance Committee has been planning and working on this event over the summer and hosts it every September.

The dance will be preceded at 7pm by Founding Senior Fellow of the Trinity Forum Os Guinness.

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Free advice for freshmen How to make the most out of Grove City

Tara Steinheiser Contributing Writer Being a freshman can be a scary experience. There’s a lot that you’ll learn in your first year of college, and not just in an academic sense.

However, there are several helpful tips and tricks for living on and around the GCC campus.

First, take advantage of professor’s office hours. Outside of each office there is a schedule that shows you when each professor is available. Don’t spend half the semester trying to get through something you don’t understand; take a half hour and

visit your professor. They may seem intimidating at first, but, they are all very wonderful people.

Remember to love your RAs. They put a lot of work into making this year extra special, and they are all amazing people. Take advantage of the fact you have a brother/sister hall. Invite them to events, watch movies with them, and have a fun time. These are great people to build lasting friendships with.

There are a few places you should be aware of, the first of those being RiteAid. It is around a seven-minute walk from the upper portion of campus and is a good place

to go for last minute supplies and snacks. Keep in mind that you can get cold and flu supplies for free from the Zerbe Health Center on campus, or try to purchase these things at the Grove City Walmart. RiteAid keeps higher prices on these items since they’re so close to campus.

You should also know about the Sheetz and Walmart area. The road to Walmart has a lot of good stores along it, including a Salvation Army and Howe’s Candy, as well as a large park that is worth exploring.

If you keep walking down the same road, you will eventually reach Sheetz, Walmart,

Bell’s Comics & Cards, and County Market. The walk from campus to Walmart is approximately two miles, which may seem like a long walk for Sheetz, but some of my personal favorite memories are late night runs with friends.

There are also some great locations around campus to hang out or study. Ketler Recreational Area, also known as Ket Rec, is co-ed and open 24/7. There’s a piano, ping pong and billiard tables and plenty of space to play board games or card games with friends. During the school day, it is also the perfect spot for silent studying.

Though those two things

don’t seem like they could work well together, it actually works quite well. From morning to early evening, Ket Rec is quiet and underpopulated, not to mention one of the spots with reliable WiFi. If you’re more of a sports person, the football field on lower campus is a great spot to play anything from football to frisbee, and is open and well-lit until 10:30 PM. Also on lower campus is the Picnic Cove. It is a great place to take lunch from the GeDunk and meet with your friends, or to work and study in isolation while outdoors.

Where were you?

Remembering one of the most signifcant events of our lives

Kelleigh Huber Life Editor

New lanes, new gains

GCC bowling alley makes changes John Von Stein Staff Writer “Let me show this off to you,” said Julie Fijal, who disappeared behind a column between lanes four and five.

She reappeared a few seconds later as an impressive array of lights flashed from blue, to red, to green, and back to blue again, illuminating the white walls. Fijal is a senior who works at the bowling alley in the Physical Learning Center, and she is excited about its recent renovations.

Some of these renovations are more aesthetic than practical, such as the lights Fijal showed off. However, there are other aesthetic improvements as well.

An old, four-top table, along with the chairs that accompanied it, were replaced with four red lounge chairs, a small sofa, and a contemporary glass-topped coffee table that appropriately utilizes bowling pins in its structure.

A high-top table and chairs stand in the corner. Under all of this is a new black and red carpet. Fresh paint also coats the ball returns, the walls, and the backs of the booths.

However, other changes were desperately needed.

The once-uneven lanes were re-sanded, re-grouted, and re-oiled. According to Fijal, some dents in the lanes were decades old. New bowling pins are ready to serve as targets as well.

Fijal is pleased with the changes. “I’m a fan. I think

this place was in need of it,” she said. “They revamped it from the 1960s to the 2000s… It’s a great place for a birthday party.”

One change that came as a shock to some, though, was the change in price. The price increased from twentyfive cents to rent shoes and fifty cents to play a game all the way to one dollar and two dollars, respectively.

Sarah Robinson, another employee at the bowling alley, recalled peoples’ reactions to the change in price.

“People have been like, ‘This is quadruple the price!’’ Robinson also described a scenario where a bowler waiting outside the alley, appalled by the price, returned with bowling shoes to avoid the one dollar rental fee.

Some students, though, remained rather unfazed by the changes. According to Micah Quigley, a junior, “The price still seems pretty reasonable.”

When asked about the renovations and changes in the bowling alley, James Leach, current Executive President of the Student Government Association, said, “The college isn’t looking to gouge its students... the college is trying to encourage more students to come.”

He sees it as an attempt by the college to put money into the campus in order to help build community.

Leach drove this point home, saying, “The more I work with the administration here, the more I realize they want to be in touch with the students.”

Increasingly, the students on this campus will become less and less aware of the September 11 terrorist attacks that so drastically impacted the United States.

Upperclassmen will be left to carry on the story, of where they were, and what happened.

In the same way the Holocaust is remembered, it is important that we never forget this significant story in our nation’s history. It is a time for Americans to come together to reflect, to love one another, to find peace in the world around us, and to remember those who passed away on that day, and who pass away every day for the sake of keeping the United States safe.

The College Republicans and Young Americans for Freedom are coming together to place flags on the quad in memory of the 2,996 lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. Members from both chapters are planning to set up the flags on Saturday night so that the memorial will be up all day on Sunday.

“This is a small way for students at Grove City College can remember those who were tragically lost in an impactful way,” said Hannah Lutz, Co-Chair of the College Republicans.

Flags on the quad provide a way for students to interact and remember, simply by walking by on their way

INTERVIS siding guest.” Guests will also be responsible for signing themselves out of the building in which they are visiting.

Additionally, students who are enrolled at the College will have ID access during designated open hours.

Visitors who are not currently enrolled students will be required to specify on the Open Hours Log which particular room they are visiting and the name of their host/ hostess. These guests must also be escorted through the building by their hosts or hostesses at all times.

Open Hours will maintain the same hours as the old Intervisitation policy. Additionally, guests of the oppo-

“This is a small way for students at Grove City College can remember those who were tragically lost in an impactful way,” Hannah Lutz, Co-Chair College Republicans.

to church, lunch, or just sitting outside to do homework.

Being the central part of our campus, the College Republicans and Young Americans for Freedom chapters are insistent on illustrating the importance of this event as it affects us even today.

“I believe it is important to remember 9-11 because it forever changed America. My generation was very young when it happened, but for some students that was their first memory of America, which is significant and is a contrast between how older generations grew up knowing America,” Lutz said.

In what seems like a divisive election season, this memory is even more important in demonstrating the ideals that we should strive for as Americans. The College Republicans, in anticipation for a heated election cycle, are planning events to engage the campus community in the election, aiming to show how much this election will impact our age group in the upcoming years.

“The goal of our chapter this semester is to build an active coalition of republican millennials that produce

a powerful voice both on our campus and our community. We hope to achieve this objective by registering our fellow students to vote, participating in door knockings, and spreading republican ideals through our all-campus events,” said Alexander Kiselica, 2016 Election Chair of the College Republicans.

One of these all-campus events includes watching election debates in the Student Union in attempts to better understand the platforms of all of the candidates before November.

As a beginning to the long haul until Election Day, the College Republicans are working to ensure that Grove City’s campus is reminded of the steps our nation has taken and the events it has been involved in to get to this point, including the largest tragedy in most of our lifetimes.

President Paul McNulty, who was involved in the nation’s response to the September 11 attacks, will be sharing remarks at Vespers on the fifteenth anniversary of the tragedy. Vespers begins at 6:30 pm in the chapel.

site sex will not be permitted to use hall bathrooms during Open Hours, but instead may use lobby bathrooms.

All of the specifics of the Intervisitation policy will also be carried over to Open Hours, included the door remaining open at least four inches, proper light, and general respect for the integrity of the campus community.

Hardesty is hopeful that the new procedure accurately reflects the values of the College, enhances community, and encourages student responsibility. “It is our hope that the resulting Open Hours policy, a change in nomenclature to reflect our desire to see students connect in community, will enhance the student experience.”

Although the changes in the policy are minor, students across campus seem to have mixed feelings. “Open Hours seems like a more efficient process but I feel uncomfortable with the fact that people who are not explicitly invited on to certain halls or floors will now have the ability to access those areas, even if they are unwelcome,” explained Tom Miller, a junior living in Lincoln.

“For me, being able to have the ability to go over to my friend’s room without causing her inconvenience is great, but on the flip side, those who wouldn’t normally be trusted with this responsibility have the freedom to do things that they maybe shouldn’t.”

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Pokémon Go, going, gone?

Will groundbreaking new game take over campus?

Claire Rauf Contributing Writer These days, a quality shared by both culture and technology is instantaneity.

People expect to be entertained, informed and taught by quick, vapid soundbites of information. A study by Microsoft has shown that the advent of mobile, computerized technology is to blame, with results that illustrate how the average human attention span has fallen from 12 to eight seconds since the year 2000.

That is one second shorter than a goldfish’s attention span.

While the gaming industry caters to this fast-paced and vapid lifestyle, it is also adversely affected. An example of this is a now moderately un-played game that had taken over the world just last month: “Pokémon Go.”

The game is centered on the classic premise of “Pokémon:” to “catch ‘em all, and to be the very best” (at least in your town). Once a player logs in and creates an avatar, Pokémon immediately start popping up in relation to the GPS location.

Imagine Google Maps, but with virtual creatures. The highlight of the game is its “augmented reality” feature: using the camera on a phone, the Pokémon will appear to be directly in front of the player.

It is a fun and fascinating trick, most often resulting in too many photos of your unsuspecting friends with Ratatas on their heads.

After catching it, a Pokémon will be available in the inventory to trade in, level up and evolve into more powerful forms. One could satisfy themselves by simply collecting new Pokémon and

A night of laughter

OBOB delights new freshmen Angela Kim Contributing Writer After several months of planning, prayer and preparation, the Orientation Board finally had the opportunity to meet the class of 2020 on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 25.

The real show, however, did not hit the road until Sunday night.

“OBOB” stands for “Orientation Board Off Broadway,” in which all five OB committees and the freshmen resident assistants perform comedic skits for the freshmen.

The goal is always to make them laugh before the first day of classes hits – to relieve stress before the semester really begins.

Each committee had several months to write a script, five days to practice, and one dress rehearsal before stepping onto stage for the real show.

The social committee – in charge of running the Graffiti Dance, Community Luncheon and the Street Dance,

etc. – also prepared a dance to perform at the end of their skit. This year, they danced to Backstreet Boys, led by Emily Fletcher. When the song came to an end, they ran from the stage screaming “intermission!” at the top of their lungs.

The final show was a smashing success.

Just as hoped, the Orientation Board and the RAs got the freshmen to laugh until their sides hurt the night before their classes started.

It was exciting to see the OB members say their lines perfectly and to watch the crowd’s roaring laughter as a result. A week of practicing and fixing mistakes paid off.

“It’s so satisfying to see it all come together and know that it was a team effort by people I love so much,” said Maya Craig, a senior serving on OB for the third year in a row.

If you missed OBOB this year, do not worry – next year’s performance will come soon enough!

filling up their Pokédex, an encyclopedic catalog which fills in information about all 150 Pokémon as they are acquired, a much more daunting task than it seems.

The other option is battling. Gyms are most often found at churches, but by Grove City College there are three gyms. The one on campus is at the Pythagorean Pi statue outside of the Physical Learning Center. The other two are at the Guthrie theatre and the fish statue across the street from the post office.

Thirteen hours after the game was released, “Pokémon Go” topped the chart for the highest-grossing app in the U.S., and has since continued to break international mobile gaming records, according to Digital Statistics and Gadgets.

The initial excitement has declined slightly, but not enough for the news media

to declare the game dead.

As of Sept. 3, the Chicago Tribune reported that app analysts say “Pokémon Go” has over 160 million downloads, and millions of fans continue to play daily. As for Grove City College, the biggest buzz the game generated was when a July 9 post on the Facebook page “Overheard at GCC” revealed that there was a gym on campus.

“I played the game for a little bit at home, but stopped when I came to school. Right now it’s just more important for me to focus on schoolwork than wander around campus,” junior Courtney Drescher said.

The gyms both on campus and in downtown Grove City shuffle leaders every few days, so there are still some loyal players in the area.

In a world where millennials are almost constantly being rebuked for lacking

local community, “Pokémon Go” seems to be an answer.

Thousands of people across the world have publicly expressed admiration for the exploration the game requires, as it has helped them to leave the house, meet new people and traverse their neighborhood in a way that most never have.

“Pokémon Go’s” impact on Grove City College, however, appears to have been quite minimal. The novelty of the game seems to have already diminished between its July release and the start of this school year.

Perhaps as the game is updated and new, multiplayerfocused features are added (direct trainer vs. trainer battles? Pokémon trading?), a resurgence in the school’s interest might come about.

Until then, it is still a fun, nostalgic game that is worth the download.

‘Gilmore Girls’ returning Alexis Marnejon

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Wherever you lead, “Gilmore Girls,” your fans will follow.

One aspect the die-hard enthusiasts of the famous relationship between Lorelai and Rory would never have missed was the announcement of their revival.

That’s right: Netflix announced last month that the Gilmore Girls would be returning for a four-part event this fall. On Friday, November 25 the continuation – entitled “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” – will drop in its entirety, instead of over an extended period of time.

Netflix president Ted Sarandos claimed that “The fans would kill us!” if they did not release all parts of the revival at once. Each part will be 90 minutes long and will feature all of the four seasons, completing a full year.

The “Gilmore” fandom will not only witness the revival of one of television’s favorite mother/daughter relationships, but they get an answer they have been demanding for quite some time.

The question, of course, is, “What are the last four words of ‘Gilmore Girls?’” Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino claims she has known the final four words of the show since 2006 when she left before the seventh and last season. Despite her refusal to reveal the sacred words, the “Gilmore” fan club could probably make some guesses as to what they may be. Perhaps they have something to do with coffee or chocolate.

No matter the topic, fans are convinced that it will be the most epic ending to the famous mile-a-minute banter between Rory and Lorelai that we all miss. The movies will pick up with Rory working and living in London and Lorelai dealing with Richard’s death, coinciding with the cast mourning the reallife death of Edward Hermann. This could make for an emotional revival.

If you are searching for someone on this campus to watch the revival with upon your return from Thanksgiving break, it will not be hard at Grove City College.

Megan Baak, a senior student and fellow “Gilmore” fa-

natic says that she is excited the producers got the original cast back together.

“I’ve been re-watching the entire series to gear up for it,” Baak said.

All lovers of the show are trying to balance these ‘rigorous academics’ while binge watching numerous episodes in one sitting.

“I am excited to see which of [Rory’s] boyfriends she ends up with. I’m rooting for Jess,” senior and “Gilmore Girls” enthusiast Katherine Taylor said. Many in the show’s fan club hope to see him in Rory’s future.

Whether or not that is the case, nothing can come between the love of this legendary mother-daughter pair.

Fans all around the world are excited to see the return of Lorelai and Rory.

So while you are wondering what to do as you sit on your couch with your postThanksgiving food coma come November 25, think no more. Curl up with a cozy blanket and grab the largest cup of coffee you can find, because the girls are back!

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Through the Lens

Here’s to a new year Grove City’s Orientation Board welcomed the Class of 2020 to campus on August 25 with activites like the Graffitti Dance, OB Olympics and a movie on the lawn.

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The Bahamas take the cotton Freshmen compete for OB Olympic title

Alison Kjergaard Contributing Writer

Many of us are experiencing severe withdrawal.

This sensation is not from sleeping late nor the endless freedom of summertime, but from our newly formed habit of watching nightly Olympic events. Though the Rio Games are over, the Grove City College Olympics began not long ago.

People around the world can recall tales of Michael Phelps’ and Simone Bile’s glorious showing in the Olympics, but only the freshman class of 2020 at Grove City College who can regale the upperclassmen with tales from the “OB Olympics” that were played on Saturday, Aug. 27.

OB Olympics is one of the many events that Orientation Board puts on for the freshman, and though it is one of the hotter events (although much can be spoken of the

blistering heat during the graffiti dance), it is also one of the more enjoyable. Various groups are assigned to a particular country for which they must then compete. The countries range from Germany to Mali, and even include Antarctica. Each team dresses in their country’s colors and waves their flags as they march to play in your not-sotypical Olympic events.

The events vary from a water balloon toss to “man, bear, gun” (a game of tag and rock-paper-scissors combined), and also include a performance of “best song/ chant.” The more humorous the song, the better it will do, and random facts about countries are encouraged.

Greece put out a strong performance as they bemoaned their dying economy, and Canada cheered for their beautiful maple leaf. Needless to say, there were many memorable songs.

There were the heartbreak-

ing moments when Madagascar was only one round away from being awarded points in the water balloon toss, but their lopsided balloon splattered to the ground, alongside the competitors’ dreams of making it into the top three. In the end, though, it was the Bahamas who were awarded the ultimate prize that all college students dream of: a free t-shirt.

The OB Olympics are undoubtedly a great deal of fun; it is a time to ease the nerves of new freshmen and build up excitement as the new year is about to begin. The OB Olympics allow bonds to form between the different players and a few friendly rivalries to form. To outsiders they appear to be just a bunch of silly college kids running around in the last days of summer heat. That assessment is not inaccurate, but it is a chance for the future of Grove City College to begin to connect and bond.

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The Orientation Board leads the freshman of Grove City College on IM Fields during the festivities of the OB Olympics. Students divided by connection groups as they faced off against their freshman rivals.

Upperclassmen should never ity. There is something more forget the nerves and wor- to OB Olympics then goofiries of the very first week of ness, even though that is a college and the Olympics is big part of them. It is a begina way to allow the incoming ning to the year, a last hoorah freshmen to forget those anx- to summer, and a chance to ieties and compete in games fire up the upcoming class for that require no athletic abil- the future that awaits them.

Suicide for the Squad?

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With the beginning of a new school year comes new responsibilities: homework, tests, papers and emails, places to be, and people to see. A small break every now and again can come in handy in the midst of a crazy semester. What better way to get away from daily tasks than to gather around with some friends or snuggle into a comfy spot by yourself and watch some Netflix? There are so many great movies and series to choose from, but one new Netflix Original Series, “Stranger Things,” has gotten many people buzzing ever since it premiered over the summer.

“Stranger Things,” set in the early 1980s, is a supernatural science-fiction series that seems to border between a thriller and a horror piece. The show throws the audience back to the days of “E.T.” and “Back to the Future,” when kids had big walkie-talkies with extendable antennas and rode their bikes all over town until dusk.

The premise is a bit darker than an average 80s movie, however. The show centers on the disappearance of a boy in a small town in Indiana due to seemingly otherworldly forces and the strange events that occur in the town thereafter.

The event of Will Byers vanishing affects many people in the town of Hawkins, Ind., including his mother, Joyce (played by Winona Ryder of “Beetlejuice” and “Edward Scissorhands” fame), his three best friends (Mike, Lucas and Dustin), and Police Chief Jim Hopper, among others. Even though people in the town want to write off the event as an unfortunate but ordinary occurrence, the main characters discover little by little that there is much more

It is a poorly kept secret that DC’s cinematic universe has had more than a little trouble getting off the ground, particularly when compared to their biggest competitor, Marvel. Their first outing, “Man of Steel,” received average reviews, whereas their next venture, “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” was received even worse. DC needed to right the course with this summer’s “Suicide Squad,” but came up short – way short.

“Suicide Squad” sought to set itself apart from the countless other comic book movies by focusing on the genre’s villains instead of its heroes. The Suicide Squad is a group of convicted baddies that the government charters to go on the most dangerous operations. The criminals agree to this arrangement in order to receive reduced jail sentences, whereas the government gets behind the idea because they see the villains as disposable, so it does not matter if they die in their efforts.

This concept is promising, and a tall order to fill.

Early on in the film, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) says that “getting people to act against their own self-interest for the national security of the United States” is what she does for a living. At another point, another government agent asks, “What happens if the next Superman becomes a terrorist?” Both of these concepts are interesting, but unfortunately neither is ever properly developed. This is a habit that Suicide Squad falls into a lot – introducing compelling concepts, and then dropping them instantly.

For an ensemble film, Suicide Squad does a terrible job at fleshing out its cast of characters. Will Smith’s Deadshot and Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn are the best characters in the movie, and fairly well-developed.

Deadshot is a hired assassin who is trying his best to be a good father to his 11-year-old daughter, but his life of crime stands in the way of that.

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going on than just a missing boy.

Byers’ disappearance is not the only strange thing that is going on in Hawkins. A little girl named Eleven with extraordinary powers appears on the outskirts of town and makes her own impact on the lives of the other characters.

She could possibly be able to help the others find Will.

The series has drawn in a considerable viewership in the less than two months that it has been available to watch on Netflix. The show’s success, however, was not guaranteed from the get-go.

In an interview with CBS News, creators Matt and Ross Duffer discussed the start of their venture.

“This show was a huge chance … There was nothing sexy about the project,” said Matt Duffer. “I think one of the reasons ‘Stranger Things’ worked is there were a lot of people we were able to bring in who we felt are very talented who were also inspired by the same films that we were.”

Every aspect of the show comes together with the others to make an excellent

and appealing piece for the audience. The 80s nostalgia, along with the intense storytelling inspired by creators such as Stephen King and Steven Spielberg makes it challenging not to want to binge the entire first season in one sitting.

The acting and cinematography also add to the series.

Ryder gives a compelling performance as a mother going through the trauma of losing a son, and the child actors themselves embody the spirit of the everyday, fun, adventurous kids from our favorite movies of that time period. Each episode is set up so that the audience sees a bit more of the mystery uncovered each time while the town of Hawkins gradually transitions from a nice little suburban community to an eerie environment.

“Stranger Things” has certainly become a cultural phenomenon, and its community of fans only continues to grow. It should be something that each student has on their “to-watch” list during their study breaks.

Harley Quinn was a psychiatrist to the Joker (Jared Leto) who lost hold of her own sanity from working with – and eventually falling in love with – him. There is real conflict with their characters. Unfortunately, the rest of the Squad is far less fleshed out. They all have quirks – Boomerang is Australian, Diablo loses control of his powers when he is angry, Killer Croc is a humanoid crocodile – but none of them are fleshed out in any meaningful way.

Beyond the titular team of villains, the characters of Suicide Squad are too numerous to all fit comfortably within the movie. Batman (Ben Affleck) shows up briefly, as does The Flash (Ezra Miller). Instead of enhancing the movie, they detract from it, serving only as a reminder that, yes, DC is building a universe, and yes, they do want you to come back in a few months to see the next movie in their lineup.

That may be the biggest problem with “Suicide Squad:” it never feels like it stands on its own. Any one of Marvel’s movies can be understood without seeing any of the others. A fan of Iron Man does not have to watch Thor’s movies if he does not want to. But with every forced appearance from Batman or with every mention of Superman, we are painfully reminded that this movie only serves as a stepping stone to make more movies with more characters that is supposed to take in more money.

Whereas Marvel built their universe a piece at a time, DC is trying desperately to catch up – and it shows.

Simply put, “Suicide Squad” is not a good movie.

At best, it is an interesting concept with a small handful of well-developed characters. However, it is difficult to focus on the good when the bad is as bad as it is. It is cluttered with characters, poorly plotted, and an obvious attempt at selling future movie tickets. Regrettably, “Suicide Squad” signals more bad news for anyone hoping for a good DC film.

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The Collegian looking to the future

It’s no secret that journalism is evolving. People still get their news from newspaper stands, but they increasingly turn to the internet and social media to find out what’s happening in the world.

This is nothing new to college students. For years now, we’ve been browsing Facebook, scrolling down Twitter and perusing Instagram to get our news. News outlets have realized that they must evolve to attract a new generation of readers. The times have changed, and news outlets are changing with them to appeal to a digital audience.

This brings us to The Collegian. For over 100 years, our newspaper has reported the goings-on at Grove City College. Writers and editors have come and gone, but the paper has remained, always trying to get the facts to students on campus.

This year, it’s time for The Collegian to move into the 21st Century. Our aims are not going to change, but it’s time to change with the times. We have been working with Dr. DiStasi, and we will have a new website up in the coming months. This will allow us to provide up to date information to you, our reader, as quickly as possible.

This year, we are also increasing our engagement to a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. That’s where college students get much of their news, and The Collegian knows it.

Journalism isn’t dead. In fact, the future of reporting is very bright.

We promise to keep you up to date and informed with unbiased information this school year, and we hope you like our digital transformation.

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One chance to reject Trump Grant Wishard Staff Writer For the past three decades, conservative Christians have constituted one of the most powerful voting blocs in American politics. White evangelical Protestants account for 19.3 percent of the U.S. population and a full 39 percent of the Republican Party. They are highly organized, motivated to vote, and have acted as gatekeepers to the GOP since ushering in Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Against all expectations, Trump has won their support.

He won an early primary victory in South Carolina, receiving a 34 percent plurality of evangelicals, an early indication of his strength with the group across the country. Trump went on to win every state in the Bible Belt. He won the church-going vote from Massachusetts and Vermont to Georgia and Virginia. Evangelicals were predicted to be a fail-safe to stop Trump’s campaign, and they handed him the nomination instead.

Why and how did an adulterous, racist, arrogant, loud-mouthed, casino-owning narcissist make off with the evangelical vote?

Trump knows he’s gotten away with something. Accepting the nomination at the Republican convention, he said: “I would like to thank the evangelical community because I’ll tell you what, the support they’ve given me, and I’m not sure I totally deserve it … it’s a big reason for me being here tonight.”

These are the same voters who waffled over the rightness of voting for Mitt Romney and his Mormon theology in 2012. As of today, they’re giving Trump more of their support than they

gave to the upstanding family man.

Pew reported in the primaries that a mere 15 percent of devout evangelicals are original, steady Trump supporters — the remainder are latecomers. But now that Trump and Clinton are the nominees, evangelicals face a bifurcated choice and many are determined to take the realistic, make-the-bestof-an-evil-world approach.

Most voters, especially this year, are faced with two bad choices. But it’s evangelicals who have always claimed to be “values voters,” expecting their candidates to be of saintly character and orthodox on moral issues, such as abortion and gay marriage.

How do evangelicals justify falling in line behind the morally bankrupt Donald Trump? Many will describe their choice as finding the “lesser of two evils.”

Christian conservatives have long dreaded what they view as the evil possibility of a Clinton presidency. She’s pro-choice, will appoint liberal Supreme Court justices, and will defeat the Right in the culture war. Surrendering to the lesser of two evils is a thin, desperate justification for tossing aside the values evangelicals have touted for 30 years. It’s code for “I would vote for anyone, even Vermin Supreme, to defeat Clinton.”

In July, the New York Times reported fourth-fifths of white evangelicals plan to vote for Trump. According to Pew, 94 percent of GOP evangelicals are now on board the Trump train. Half of those voters say they are voting against Clinton.

“The most likely result of not voting for Trump is that you will be abandoning thousands of unborn babies who will be put to death under Hillary Clinton’s Supreme

Court. Thousands of poor will never again be able to find high-paying jobs,” writes Christian ethicist Wayne Grudem.

At a critical moment, evangelicals have proven more fearful than principled. The solution for them? Don’t vote for president.

Making an informed decision not to vote for a presidential candidate is one way to participate and vote your conscience. Not voting, when you would have otherwise, is the only way to reform your party. That’s especially true if you vote in other races, so the shortfall at the presidential level is obvious when ballots are tallied. True, your withheld vote won’t affect the outcome of the race and may even help Clinton gain the White House, but it sends a powerful message to the candidates.

The 2016 primary season proved once again that evangelical votes have impact. Republican politics will change forever because a plurality, and now a majority of evangelicals have shown themselves willing to vote for a monster, as long as he’s their monster.

But there’s one more moment of reckoning, one more choice looming.

On Election Day, evangelical conservatives can help the country pick one of two bad options, or stick to their principles, not vote, walk away, and prove they can’t be so easily bought. They are an essential part of every electoral contest, but this year they’re the cart horse who has forgotten he’s strong enough to run away with the cart.

This article is a reprint from the USA TODAY Opinion section.

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The McNulty Memo

Reflections on 9/11: A triumph of civilization over anarchy

Paul J. McNulty ’80 On the morning of September 11, 2001, at 8:42 a.m., United Airlines Flight 93 left Newark International Airport on its way to San Francisco. Less than thirty minutes later and shortly before being commandeered by four terrorist hijackers, it passed almost directly over Grove City College at an altitude of about 35,000 feet. Just west of Cleveland, the terrorists seized control of the plane and turned it around on a new course heading towards the U.S. Capitol. A group of courageous passengers changed the course of history by fighting back and crashing the plane into a field near Shanksville, PA. It’s worth reflecting on this. At the very moment when the terrorists were passing overhead, students were making their way to Chapel. The implications of the terrorists’ murderous plot were in direct opposition to the Truth being pre-

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served and communicated far below at the College.

Our mission then and now emphasizes the immeasurable worth of every person as God’s image-bearer and the power of redemption to restore the righteousness and holiness in which we were created.

I saw the implications of our worldview up close and personal in the weeks following the attacks. I was given the responsibility of overseeing the federal prosecution of these unspeakable crimes. On multiple occasions, I visited “Ground Zero,” the site where the World Trade Center towers once stood. I had the privilege of witnessing the enormous cleanup and recovery operation.

I will never forget one rainy day in November when I went down into

the “Pit,” the massive hole in the ground where the Twin Towers stood just two months before. A team of firefighters, police and other public servants worked day and night on the removal of the debris. It was being transported to Staten Island where it underwent careful inspection in search of the smallest personal effects.

The recovery operation in the Pit proceeded in a slow and deliberate manner as workers searched for the remains of victims. When any human remains were found, a small crew carefully extracted whatever portion of a body that was found.

Then the police and firefighters quickly assembled in two columns stretching up the long ramp out of the Pit. They stood at attention as the remains were slowly transported out of their temporary grave and taken off to a permanent location.

This tribute was repeated over and over as the cleanup ensued.

This deeply moving make-

magnified by the media, allowing elite professionals to earn an international platform on which to shape others, positively or negatively.

As viewers, we need to be aware of their powerful influence, recognizing their flawed nature as well as their capacity to do good. The Olympics, as entertainment, focuses on the emotions that fuel the actions of the game.

Due to close media coverage, we talked about athletes’ personalities as much as their athletic performances.

Swimmer Michael Phelps became an internet sensation for his reaction to a cocky rival. His unusual facial expression inspired the hashtag #phelpsface.

Other instances are far more serious. The recent doping scandal involving Russian athletes sparked a rivalry between American

swimmer Lilly King and her opponent Yulia Efimova, who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs before the games, especially as King expressed her intolerance for cheating.

Questions of morality rose even outside of the games.

After competing, Ryan Lochte and several other American swimmers drunkenly vandalized a gas station in Rio. Lochte claimed the group was robbed by armed men. Soon it was discovered the “robbers” were actually security guards trying to hold them accountable for their actions. Although an accomplished athlete, Lochte failed to use his given platform to demonstrate good character.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, American Gabby Douglas recently spoke out about the discrimination she faced as an African American

shift ceremony was a powerful testimony to the value of human life. It stood in starkest contrast to the callous disregard for life exhibited by the 9-11 hijackers. It also represented a victory of sorts over evil, a triumph of civilization over anarchy.

This Sunday, September 11, we mark the 15th anniversary of the vicious terrorist attacks of that horrific morning. Students of GCC have grown up in a new world of enhanced security and nearly daily reports of other terrorist attacks somewhere in the world. As we struggle with the reality of this senseless crime, may we hold fast to the values that have been foundational to our civilization, values that are treasured on our quiet campus.

Paul J. McNulty is president of Grove City College and a former Deputy U.S. Attorney General. He was a federal prosecutor in the years after Sept. 11.

The Olympic impact

Contributing Writer Another Olympics has passed, and already it has left its mark on American culture. The value we place on the actions of Olympians has determined our headlines and trends during the last days of summer.

But why? For a brief, hectic period in August, we witnessed the fruit of years of training, conditioning, and competing. While the excitement and unpredictability of each event encouraged many to watch, the emotional aspect of the games still inspires an unconscious response in all of us.

We watched as athletes experienced the reality of achieved goals and dreams, as well as heartbreaking disappointment. Their behaviors and personalities were

gymnast. Despite her numerous achievements, at the 2012 Olympics, many viewers were fixated on the texture of her hair rather than the quality of her athleticism.

Douglas reacted, considering it inappropriate. As a result, she used her platform to draw attention to issues viewers may face themselves.

Her status as an Olympian enabled her to speak out.

Olympians have a great presence in American pop culture and the media. From memes about Phelps to criminal charges against Lochte, the attention we give these athletes determines what we think about and the questions we ask as a society.

Ultimately, how we react to what transcends the games, whether it be criticism, controversy, or awareness, is our decision.

Did Ghostbusters take feminism too far?

Rio Arias Perspectives Editor From live reenactments, to the theme song, and the original movie itself, Ghostbusters has been iconic since it first premiered in 1984.

There was the sequel in 1989 which brought out everyone’s favorite characters again.

This summer, though, a third movie was added to the sequence, with a brand new cast of heroes. The twist? they were all women.

Ghostbusters 2 fared reasonably well among critics, ranging from 50-60% in ratings, but reached a higher rating among audience members, closer to 60-70% for the reboot of the classic film.

And while Ghostbusters 3 reached critic reviews of over 70%, it received less than 60% approval ratings among audience members. Furthermore, the YouTube trailer for the film is one of, if not the most, disliked trailer in his-

tory with over 1,000,000 dislikes compared to less than 300,000 likes.

The problem doesn’t seem to be with a plot line or character development, and the film seems funny enough, so what is the real issue that pulls apart movie criticism from audience enjoyment?

No matter how the picture is painted, it comes back to the all-female Ghostbuster crew. It’s the only main difference between the two preceding films, and it has led to a huge amount of backlash across social media, and a number of journalist outlets.

Some have felt that it’s an important stance for feminists, while others have felt that it’s a slap in the face to an iconic film in the name of equality.

The most obvious criticism of this major change is that equality shouldn’t mean “women can do everything that men can do” or that “women need to take charge”. The film wasn’t bad

because men were heroes, in the same way that making a woman a Ghostbuster isn’t synonymous with cinematic greatness. A movie should be great because it captivates an audience with its story and development, not because it has a politically correct stamp on the front cover.

But the issue with that stance is the fact that many perceive that having women as heroes means that women must want to be more than men, or think that the only good role models for women can be other women.

None of those things are true, in the same way that women who want to be firefighters and police officers did not wait for someone to do it first; they rose up to the occasion to do the job they love. If they inspire others in the process, great. If not, that’s okay too.

Ghostbusters didn’t need to have an all-women core to premiere as a remake.

But it was important for the

film to show women in lead roles, because it means that for the first time, little girls might think that they can dress up as Ghostbusters for Halloween too. It means that even though it shocks people to see one of the most prominent films over multiple generations so drastically changed, they will associate the story with chasing ghosts and crazy scientists instead of men as heroes, or women as the headliners.

The point of the remake wasn’t to insult people or put a dagger in the heart of everyone’s love for all of the culture behind the movie. It was to show that it’s more important that we honor a storyline than the exact method from which it was created. So yes, Ghostbusters might feel a little feminist, but it is also a great way to laugh and enjoy a different spin on a movie that everyone likes, feminists and nonfeminists alike.

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It’s a loud, loud world

How do we deal with all the noise?

Amy Luebben-Rivera Contributing Writer When I was in sixth grade, my teacher called out every student to publically criticize their tendency to talk excessively or praise those with a more passive interaction style.

Looking back, this doesn’t seem like a very good teaching strategy, but it resulted in my heart beating out of my chest due to my belief that I was one of the talkers.

However, when the finger found its way to my terrified 12-year-old face, the voice exclaimed that I was quite the quiet student.

I usually have an atrocious memory, but this moment stayed with me because the way I saw myself was completely different from how I was viewed.

My mind goes a million miles an hour, but I often mistake the cogs whirring as actual speech. This proved to also be true at home and in academic environments, because everyone seems to have deafening opinions- so much so that it’s hard to sort out my own thoughts.

For those of you who see the world as I do, it’s incredibly loud and way too close for comfort. We’re the people that stay in the shadow world of non-opinions because we feel we don’t have enough to say or what we say isn’t correct- all the while our minds are working overtime to tame the madness. In a world full of Clintons, Kardashians and chaos it’s easier to stay mute.

But is it?

We’re not giving ourselves enough credit, you and I. The easy thing to do is speak without thinking, blurt without ceasing, eject without caring.

In order to be loud and make that coveted difference with words, you sometimes have to shut up and listen first.

And that’s not always easy.

I see my Mexican-American high school educated dad working at Home Depot and my White college educated mom with a Master’s degree working with troubled teens, and half the time I don’t know what to think, how to vote, or what to say.

However, I do know this; I know that I am not the only one who feels lost in this roaring world of ISIS and boarders and Pride Parades.

I’m going to tell myself the same thing I’m telling you scared masses: just wait, listen, and most definitely learn, for there will be a day to make the silence loud.

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Grove City athletes don new threads GCC upgrades to Under Armour Robert Davis Contributing Writer

Senior Natalie Slick has started both games for her team., collecting two shots on goal.

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Socking the competition Women’s soccer begins season 1-1

Bradley Warmhold Sports Editor

The Grove City College women’s soccer team, under 23rd-year head coach Melissa Lamie, opened their 2016 season with a set of home games last weekend against non-conference opponents Otterbein University and Adrian College. The Wolverines went 1-1 in the process, getting shut-out by Ohiopowerhouse Otterbein on Friday and responding Saturday with a shutout victory against Adrian.

In Friday’s season opener, Otterbein took a 1-0 lead in the first half and then added an unassisted insurance goal early in the second-half to seal the game. The Wolverine offense continued to apply pressure late into the second-half of play, but a strong Cardinal defense frustrated

every Grove City opportunity within the goal-box.

The Cardinals outshot the Wolverines 17-9 and added four corner kicks, compared to Grove City’s two. In goal, junior Trishae Winters recorded 8 saves in her first collegiate start. The loss marks only the second time in the past 11 years that the women’s soccer team has dropped a home opener.

The squad was able to pick themselves up responding with a shutout victory of their own against the Adrian College Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. Sophomore Kristin Heckman gave the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead in the 13th minute Junior midfielder Elena Guerra crossed a ball from the right side of the goal box that redirected off of junior forward Lacy Harkrader right in front of Heckman, who poked the ball in for the game-winner.

Guerra and Harkrader were both credited for assists on the goal.

Harkrader added onto the Grove City lead in the 28th minute after sniping a long-range shot from outside 18-yard box to give the Wolverines a 2-0 lead. The relentless Bulldogs continued to threaten into the later portion of the game, even outshooting the Wolverines 12-9, but a solid outing by the Grove City defense kept Adrian at bay. Winters, who started in goal for this game as well, earned her first collegiate shutout for the Wolverines, making 5 saves.

Last year, the women’s soccer team finished third in the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) standings with a 6-1-2 conference record, and earned a trip to the PAC Championship after upsetting favored Washington and Jefferson College in penalty

kicks during the quarter-final match. The Wolverines then traveled to Crestview Hills, Kentucky to face off against Thomas More College, where they suffered a 0-1 loss to the number 1 seed.

The Wolverines return three all-conference players, including junior midfielders Katherine Kouzelos and Lindsay Hutton, both 2nd team All-PAC in 2015, and senior center back Jordyn White. White, who was a 1st team All-PAC selection in 2014 and 2015, was also selected to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s 3rd team All-Great Lakes Region last year.

The Wolverines will continue their season on Friday, September 9th at College Field in another non-conference match-up against Anderson University.

Football team rallies, falls short Losing streak reaches 21

Joe Setyon Managing Editor The Grove City College football team opened its season at home against Juniata on September 3, losing 3126. The Wolverines made the game close after falling behind by two scores in the second half, but their rally ultimately fell short. The football team has not won a game in nearly three years, since the

2013 season.

Grove City stuck first in the first quarter, taking a 6-0 lead, but at halftime, the team was trailing 14-13. With under six minutes to go in the fourth quarter, the Wolverines fell behind 31-20, but a touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Brett Laffoon to senior receiver Brett Pinson made it a one score game.

Grove City’s defense held

strong on the next drive, and the offense got the ball back with just over two minutes to go. Grove City drove to the Juniata 28, but Laffoon was intercepted with seconds left, sealing it for Juniata.

For the game, Laffoon completed a franchise record 34 passes, accumulating 347 yards. Freshman wide receiver Nick Ponikvar caught 14 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown, while Pinson

had seven catches for 81 yards and two scores.

It was the first game for new Grove City head coach Andrew DiDonato. After training for the job as offensive coordinator last year, he took over for Chris Smith, who led the Wolverines for 32 seasons.

Grove City will visit Washington and Jefferson on September 10, at 2 pm.

As the 2016 school year kicks off, Grove City College is abuzz with talk of the improvements to the campus, both aesthetically and functionally. One of the most noticeable changes is the college’s agreement with Under Armour, and the apparel upgrade that comes with it.

Over the next five years, all 22 of Grove City College’s teams will be outfitted with eye-catching uniforms designed for results.

The impetus behind the change is not solely for a change in look, but it is also an attempt to unify Grove City College Athletics.

According junior Blake Baer, a midfielder on the men’s soccer team, Grove City uniforms will be the standard for “helping the athletes feel more connected to the other sports.”

For years Under Armour has been on the leading edge of sports technology, and the new partnership allows Grove City College to take advantage of the innovation that the company has fronted. Athletes already notice the difference.

“At first we were all unsure about the jump to Under Armour,” said senior women’s soccer manager Moriah Williamson, “but all the new gear has been top notch!”

Overall, the general consensus has been that the new uniforms ones are more conducive to a better playing experience.

With changes ranging from coaching staffs to uniforms and turf, Grove City College athletics is stepping up its game and providing its athletes with the means to succeed.

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Home invitational kicks off cross country season Brad Warmhold Sports Editor The Grove City College men’s and women’s cross country teams both began their 2016 campaigns at the Grove City College Kickoff Invitational last Thursday on Grove City College’s campus.

The four-team meet pitted the Wolverines against Allegheny College, Waynesburg University and Thiel College.

The men’s team scored a total of 42 team points, good enough for second place. Allegheny won the event with 18 points, and Waynesburg

and Thiel finished the meet with 84 and 115 team points respectively.

Grove City standout senior Daniel Christiansen led the Grove City men by placing third overall with a time of 15 minutes, 29.78 seconds with junior Nick McClure placing seventh with a time of 16:04.29 and sophomore Ryan Budnik placing ninth with a time of 16:20.24.

Other notable finishes for the Wolverines included senior Brandon Wise who placed 11th with a time of 16:29.97, senior Andrew Mascio at 12th (16:39.52) and senior Gabe Imhof at

13th place (16:42.77).

On the women’s side, the team finished the event with 44 team points and also finished at second place. The final standing remained exactly the same for the women’s event, with Allegheny winning the team title at 23 team points, Waynesburg with 60 and Thiel runners competing individually.

Sophomore Rachel Martin paced the Wolverine women with a runner-up finish in her first event of the 2016 season, posting a final time of 18:33.30. Senior Lydia Keiper also finished in the top ten at fifth with a time of

19:02.37.

Notable on the women’s side were the strong finishes by many of the incoming freshmen runners. Freshman Heidi Hoffman, the third woman on Grove City’s team to finish in the top ten, took seventh place with a 19:31.86 finish, and fellow incoming teammates Abbie Schmader, Ellie Bell and Emily Kruse earned 12th place in 19:51.83, 21st in 20:25.33, and 22nd in 20:29.85 respectively.

In a recent poll conducted by coaches around the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC), the Grove City College men were predicted to fin-

ish fourth in the final standings of the 2016 season and the women in second right behind Waynesburg University. Under the “Players to Watch” section of the poll, Grove City highlighted its senior captains Daniel Christiansen, Brandon Wise, and Gabe Imhof for the men and seniors Lydia Keiper, Kellen McGann, and junior Martha Mihm for the women.

Both of Grove City’s crosscountry teams will return to action this Saturday, September 10th, at Penn State’s Harry Groves Spiked Shoe Invitational.

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This was the first football game played on the new resurfaced field. Grove City and Juniata line up during the Wolverine’s 31-26 loss on September 3.

A field for the future Grove City renovates Thorn Field

Caleb Harshberger Editor-in-Chief

Thorn Field saw major renovations over the summer. The Vasco Group installed a new surface made from high-quality FieldTurf, with new end-zones and a varsity “G” logo at midfield, all featuring a vibrant new shade of crimson.

The color of athletes’ uniforms will also be changing to match the field in the next few years, according to Director of Athletics Todd Gibson.

“If you look at the basketball arena, most of the crimson color is a more vibrant color,” he said in an email to The Collegian “…The hope is that our teams’ uniforms and our athletic facilities will match.”

“This is used on many NFL and Division I college playing surfaces,” Gibson said. With the new turf, Thorn field will serve as a faster and safer location for all teams.

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It’s a new year and Grove City has a new turf field, just in time for the 2016 season for football, track and field and others.

According to Vice President James Lopresti, the project cost approximately $800,000. This also included the relocation of the steeplechase pit.

The field needed to be re-

surfaced as it had “reached the end of its life,” Lopresti said in an email.

The new field was paid for out of the $7M the college spent on renovations over the summer and should last

for approximately a decade.

Thorn Field has served Grove City College sports since the late 1800s. In 2006 it was rededicated to athletic director and coach Robert Thorn ’16.

Five years later, new lights and bleachers were added.

The field is available to a wide swath of the student body as it is used by Grove City club teams, varsity teams and also intramural sports.

Domination!

Men’s soccer team shuts out three straight opponents Joe Setyon

Managing Editor After winning its first three matches of the season in convincing manner, the Grove City College men’s soccer team has high hopes for the upcoming year. The Wolverines’ lights-out defense and timely scoring against nonconference opponents PittGreensburg, Juniata and Penn State Behrend led to a devastating combination in each game.

In Grove City’s first game of the season last Friday, September 2, the squad shutout Pitt-Greensburg 4-0. Senior forward Stephen Betteridge stole the show, scoring two goals within a 91-second span in the first half.

Senior midfielder Dale Reese and senior defender Frank Hueber continued the offensive surge with goals of their own, and junior forward Peter Tobias and senior forward David Wurmlinger added assists. Goalies Mal-

com Blake (junior) and Bryan Denny (senior) combined on the shutout, making three saves.

On Saturday, September rd 3 , the Wolverines pickedup right where they left off by decimating visiting Juniata by an identical 4-0 score, giving head coach Michael Dreves his one hundredth career victory.

Betteridge starred again, scoring a goal and adding three assists. Reese also scored in the winning effort, as did sophomore midfielder Nate Curry and freshman midfielder Christian Caporaso. Blake’s three saves and flawless performance in goal earned him his first career solo-shutout.

The rampage, however, was far from over. The Wolverines hosted Penn State Behrend on Wednesday September 6 and added yet another shut-out victory to their record by a score of 3-0.

Caporaso and sophomore midfielders Jonathan Burton and Franklin Tropiano

provided the offense in the outing, each scoring a goal.

Blake’s perfection in goal continued, earning his second career shut-out and making eight saves.

Grove City’s early success is encouraging to Dreves, but the 11th year head coach still thinks there is room to get better.

“Our early games have taught us a lot. We are trying to get better every game,” Dreves said. “We won both of our scrimmages and our first two games, but we still have a ton of room for improvement all over the field.”

However, Dreves believes that the team has the right chemistry to make it far this season.

“I really believe that it starts off the field where our guys are really good friends.

I would like to think they are friends first and teammates second. This translates into some great on the field chemistry,” he explained.

Dreves knows the challenge of improving on a suc-

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Senior Stephen Betteridge has been brilliant for the Wolverines so far, amassing three goals and four assists. cessful 2015 season that saw the Wolverines make it to the semifinals of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournament.

Though Grove City graduated a high-caliber class of seniors, including standout forward Seth Loew who currently owns the second-most points in Grove City history, he thinks the team can rebound.

“Losing seniors is always

tough, but that is part of college athletics. Seth had an amazing career and will be missed but our hope is that we can have some guys step up this season. We are pretty deep at many key positions and that should help us throughout a long season.”

The team will return to action next Thursday at nonconference opponent Hiram College. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 pm.