Collegian
The Friday September 29, 2017
VICTORY! The Grove City College Student Newspaper
Vol. 103, No. 3
ANDREW STEIN
Victorious Wolverines and jubilant students celebrate Grove City College’s first football victory in three years after a spectacular 24-14 win over St. Vincent in the annual Night Game.
Wolverines win for first time in three years
Aly Kruger & Karen Postupac Sports Editor & Editor-in-Chief
The Grove City College Wolverines won their first game in three years when they bested the St. Vincent Bearcats 24-14 in a thriller under the lights on Saturday. The team came out to an energetic crowd eagerly anticipating the showdown on Thorn Field. Amidst current students, faculty, alumni and visiting students
for Senior Crimson Day, the football team geared up to face their foe. The Bearcats started strong and scored early in the quarter to put 7 points on the board before the Wolverines answered with a 3-point kick from sophomore kicker Mitch Causer. The Wolverines scored a touchdown in the second quarter on a run by sophomore running back Wesley Schools, FOOTBALL 2
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Sophomore quarterback Randall Labrie looks for an open receiver to move the chains down the field.
Men’s Golf
GCC men’s golf wins their third title this season at Wesminster Fall Invitational.
SPORTS
Community cheers
James Sutherland Managing Editor
Saturday’s win over St. Vincent for the Wolverine football team, the team’s first in three seasons, was an unforgettable moment for the team and the school. President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said the game was a “historic accomplishment.” McNulty said, “There are moments in the life of our community that stand out as momentous, and this is one.” The team’s long hours of unflinching work and perseverance were finally rewarded. Wesley Schools, a sophomore running back, said, “I believe our program has always been a winning culture, and to finally see that reflected on the scoreboard was great.” McNulty said he hoped that the football team would become an example to the college at large. “I hope students pick up on [the determination, effort and perseverance of the football team] and are inspired by it.” The win was especially fulfilling for seniors, both players and students, who had seen all three years of the winless streak. Senior Parker Fisher said, “It is awesome to witness all the hard work the entire team has put
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Freshman wide reciever Seth Morgan watches in celebration after the Wolverine’s victory at Thorn Field. Following the final moments of the game, the football players were joined by students and loved ones on the field to watch the fireworks together. in finally paying off.” Schools agreed, saying, “I’m so happy for the seniors and Coach DiDonato.”
Learning from a Stranger The struggles of growing up in the Christian bubble.
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The atmosphere at the game was also crucial. The college had promoted the game all week, with social me-
Pig Roast
Freshmen of Memorial Hall host annual campuswide Pig Roast.
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Sept. 29, 2017
Dressing to impress
Cat Anderson News Editor
Students flooded into the gymnasium, searching for potential internships, graduate schools and post-graduation jobs on Wednesday for the 19th annual Grove City College Career Fair, the largest recruiting event of the year. “[The Fair] is the launching event for the year,” Director of Career Services Mandy Sposato said, “with employees sourcing candidates for jobs opening this year.” Sposato considered the Fair an exploratory time for students to “see what opportunities are out there.” At the Fair, employers promoted international as well as national organizations, including the Rafiki Foundation, a mission’s agency focused on Africa, and several companies based in Pittsburgh. Noteworthy businesses present included two of the big four accounting firms: Ernest Young and PwC, and well-known companies like PNC Bank and Honda. This year, 100 alumni returned to Grove City to promote opportunities within their own workplaces and reconnect with their peers. Kelleigh Huber ’17 talked with students about internships at the National Journalism Center, part of the Young America’s Foundation
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Students, armed with resumes, dress up to meet potential employers in the annual Career Fair that took place on Wednesday, Sept. 27. More than 150 employers and grad schools turned out for the event. (YAF). Huber found out about the center at the Career Fair and went on to intern for them as a junior. When asked why the YAF recruited at Grove City, Huber answered that the students are a “great target audience” for YAF, as they possess similar beliefs and values. The organization also benefited from “knowing [the] academics are rigorous.” Their knowledge of the school and its community developed from YAF’s continual recruitment of students, including Huber. She discovered her intern-
ship while speaking with a past Grove City student at the Fair and hopes to “pass on the experience” by recruiting others. Senior Luis Ramírez said the Fair was “a good way to kick-start the process of job searching.” Ramírez attended the Fair all four years of his college experience. “It’s been easier every year, approaching tables, meeting people,” he said. He recommends students of all years attend the event to get more comfortable with potential employers and believes the Career Fair is effective in what it
sets out to do. Another recruiter, Rev. Derek R. Davenport, Director of the Miller Summer Youth Institute at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, said that the Fair is “one of the best career fairs in the country. I’ve attended events as far east as Boston and as far west as California, and I can say with confidence that the GCC Fair is as good if not better than anything else out there.” The preparedness of students and the “outstanding” hospitality of the student workers and career service employees impressed Dav-
enport. He said that recruiters “can count on meeting numerous high caliber prospects every year” when attending the Grove City Career Fair. A LinkedIn photo booth was set up where students took professional headshots. Outside of the Fair, oncampus interviews and information sessions took place to aid upperclassmen in their job searches. Normally colleges the size of Grove City don’t have big recruiting events like this just for their students. Grove City is an exception.
May the BEST ’bot win
Beth Shrom
are given a specific task that their robots should accomplish. Each team is provided with enough time, tools and equipment to build their unique robot. This year, the teams compete to create a robot capable of handling industrial fire emergencies. The winning team’s robot will handle these types of situations best.
Once the construction process is complete, the robots face a three-minute match with simulated flames. Teams earn points by rescuing a fire test mannequin holding “dangerous” chemicals and extinguishing the flame simulations. Additionally, the prototypes will be judged on categories like robots’ performance and
quality of documentation throughout all stages of the project, as well as items such as company exhibit, sales presentation, company business and culture ethics. Grove City College is home of one of the best engineering programs in the country. Wolverine BEST was initiated by the College’s chair of the De-
partment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mike Bright. Bright also currently serves as a BEST board member. BEST, in its mission, aims to encourage middle and high school students to “pursue careers in engineering, science, and technology through participation in a sports-like, hands-on, real-world engineering-based robotics competition.” In 2016, Elliott Group became the leading sponsor of BEST. Proctor Fire Protection is also a supporter of this event. All the sponsors and partners share the vision to equip and inspire young students to become a thriving part of the future of STEM disciplines by pursuing degrees and careers in the field.
tribute to the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. To open the third, the Bearcats scored a touchdown on a pass to Damon Black Jr. from Zavion Thompson with 11:14 left in the quarter to lead 14-10. Five seconds into the fourth quarter, Schools again ran 2 yards to score for the Wolverines, bringing the score to 17-14. Schools was not done for the evening, again
running two yards for another touchdown with 3:44 remaining in the fourth. Schools’ run brought the score to 24-14, where it would remain for the duration of the game. Following the game, jubilant students, alumni and others in the stands took the field in triumph. “The word I’ve been hearing is legendary,” said junior class president
Evan Hangliter. “I have never stormed a field like that.” Saturday marked a momentous occasion, as the game was the first win for both head coach Andrew DiDonato ’10 and President Paul J. McNulty ’80. Victory and fireworks reigned over lower campus. It was a memorable night filled with Wolverine spirit, and as McNulty tweeted, the win was “about more than
football. It’s about our amazing community of determination, encouragement and support a great GCC moment!” Schools ran for a season-high 177 yards and three touchdowns, accounting for 21 of the Wolverine’s 24 points. The Wolverine defense recorded five sacks on the night. Senior defensive end Jacob Ambrecht and freshman outside linebacker Carl Jaszcar
Contributing Writer Twenty-two teams of bot-builders will bring their friends, family, other supporters, and A-game intellectual skills to campus on Oct. 13 and 14. The teams are comprised of students from nearby public schools, private schools and homeschool cooperatives. Their purpose? To compete in the eighth annual Wolverine BEST robotics competition. Wolverine BEST, a part of BEST Robotics, Inc., is a national nonprofit group run by volunteers. There are only two BEST hubs in the state, including Wolverine BEST. To put it simply, building robots is what the teams do. Teams
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who ran one yard with 4:21 on the clock, pushing the Wolverine lead to 3 points. During halftime, the GCC marching band delivered a spectacular performance that delighted fans and players alike, playing Fall Out Boy’s “Light ‘Em Up”, Enrique Iglesias’ “I Like It” and the hymn “Mighty Fortress,” as a
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Students from the Grove City area compete in the Robotics BEST every year at Grove City.
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support the team. The student body responded en masse, packing the stands and bringing an intensity that Grove City football games haven’t seen in a while. “It felt like a highlevel college football game. The fans definitely had a role in the win,” Schools said. “The atmosphere was unreal. It was awesome to see almost the whole student body there,” said. McNulty echoed that sentiment. “Saturday night was the community at its strongest. To see the students respond to what we asked of them and come out to support the team was incredible. And believe me, it made a difference,” he said. Coach Andrew DiDonato ’10 emphasized how important the turnout from students, as well as the faculty and administration, was for the team. DiDonato said that one of the core values the coaching staff tries to instill in the players is community. Seeing students and faculty come out and support the team, despite the last three losing seasons, was massive. “Saturday night was really special for our players to see that the whole community was behind them,” DiDonato said. “What happened Saturday night is something I will never forget. It is a real testament to the administration, faculty and students.” DiDonato also acknowledged the importance of the win, placing it in a larger context. “We had to lay that foundation brick, so that we can continue and lay many more bricks on top of it,” he said. This first win serves as a foundation for many more to come. Schools says that he does not want to lose that hunger that drove the team to get the first win. “I don’t want to lose the positive desperation to win,” said Schools. The team will not be resting on their laurels. “For us, nothing changes,” DiDonato said. “We stay focused on our vision.” Schools said, “I am just focused on beating Waynesburg.” each had two and senior defensive tackle Quinton Reed and junior inside linebacker Sam Henson shared one. Sophomore quarterback Randall Labrie threw for 154 yards, with 14 completions and one interception. The Wolverines had 333 offensive yards while holding the Bearcats to 233 yards, the lowest the Wolverines have allowed since 2012.
Life
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Memorial Hall holds pork-nic
Juliet Long Staff Writer
The annual Memorial Pig Roast occurred Saturday evening from 5-7 p.m. on Memorial Lawn with the freshmen boys’ Resident Assitants hard at work making sure the event was fun and successful for all who attended. Thomas Biro, the Resident Director for Memorial Hall, said they started preparing for this event in late August by designing T-shirts, choosing the catering company and starting to advertise. Biro began his day early Saturday morning at 4:30 a.m. to guarantee the pig was cooked to perfection. Memorial’s RAs weren’t far behind, as their shifts began at 7 a.m. The pig was cooked at 250 degrees for 12 hours to make sure it was fall-apart, meltin-your mouth quality. They must have been successful because junior Wyatt Retkowski summed up the resounding response from everyone who attended when he said that the “pig is good!” The pig was not the only attraction at the Pig Roast. The attendants could try their
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Memorial Hall hosted the annual Memorial Pig Roast, serving freshmen and upperclassmen alike with friendship, food, and great weather. hand at corn hole and, their plan to provide an ally well together; they to be a part of the freshof course, Spikeball. “interactive experience” did a phenomenal job,” men experience…and One RA in Memorial, by having fun games said Biro. Sophomore see their community sophomore William and activities. Daniel Messinger, also grow.” VonBerg, described “The team worked re- an RA, said, “It’s nice The RAs’ main job in
preparing for this even was to spread the word in hopes of a high turnout, especially among freshmen. Their game plan to ensure a high turnout? T-shirts. Memorial Pig Roast T-shirts were sold for 10 dollars in the Student Union the week leading up to the event. In the past, T-shirts were free and functioned as advertising. However, this year whoever bought a shirt and wore it to the event had a free pass to the front of the line. Along with the perk of skipping the line, the entire proceeds from the T-shirt sales are going to a nonprofit called Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope is a humanitarian organization that focuses on providing supplies of food and necessities to disaster stricken areas. Because of recent events around the country, the RAs wanted to donate to a hurricane related organization. The Memorial Pig Roast brought together the student body, delivered a delicious dinner and fun evening and provided relief to the hurricane victims through their donation to Convoy of Hope.
United they scoot Scooter Gang makes presence known
Molly Sears Contributing Writer A freshman trio at Grove City College has formed a scootering club that has quickly became popular around campus with the help of social media. Freshmen Jonathan Wicker, Josiah Ilyes and Seth Wade started the “scooter gang” when GCC’s Campus Safety banned the three from riding penny boards. According to Campus Safety, all on-campus riding must have handlebars. Since the trio could no longer penny board, they found scooters were the perfect solution. Wicker, Ilyes and Wade received positive attention while scoo-
tering around campus, so they created an Instagram account (@gcc_scootergang). Wicker said, “Honestly, there was never really a goal behind it. But after we started getting attention, we decided to make an Instagram and that’s when things really kicked off.” Students have been sharing and discussing the account with their peers. A variety of students have followed the GCC Scooter Instagram account. Why is this scootering trend so popular at Grove City College? First, the scooter gang entertains both students and faculty. Grove City’s campus is small, and walking from one side of cam-
The scooter gang has been a popular sight around campus and on social media. pus to the other takes a mere seven minutes. Are scooters necessary to commute across campus? If anything, maneuvering through small masses of students on a scooter takes more time than walking. Even though they are inefficient, the scooters are entertaining. Second, the gang has humorous Instagram captions. On Thursday, they posted a picture
in front of President McNulty’s house with the caption, “McNulty called…asked when the gang’s rollin’ out next.” Their social media profile is filled with creative captions, scootering puns and their personal hashtag: #UnitedWeScoot. With the help of social media, the “gang” grew from three members to a number in the teens. Wicker encourages anyone and everyone
to join the “gang.” All they need is a scooter. He also said anyone can send pictures or videos of themselves scootering to @gcc_scootergang for a feature on their profile. The original trio is currently thinking of future ideas for the gang, including starting an official club, hosting events and increasing social media output. The gang mentioned hosting a raffle on cam-
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pus. The winning prize would be a Razor scooter, and all the proceeds would go to a local charity. Wicker said, “It would really be awesome to see the campus come together, and raise money for charity while trying to win a scooter at the same time.” The trio’s current goal is to increase student involvement; after all, united we scoot.
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an occasional satirical feature exploring life at Grove City
Scooter Gang on FBI Watchlist FBI director Andrew McCabe gave a statement this past Tuesday addressing the emergence of a frightening new group at Grove City College. “Alright, alright everyone calm down,” McCabe shouted over a mob of anxious reporters. “I know everyone is worried,” the FBI director said once the
noise had lowered to an orderly level. “Just to cue in the public into what’s going on: a couple of weeks ago we noticed the formation of a street gang at Grove City College. However, these weren’t your average smalltown thugs. Nicknamed “The Scooter Gang,” these punks ride around campus
with little to no concern about the safety of others. Since then, their numbers have grown and their tactics have become more brutal, causing more hardworking Grovers refuse to step out onto the walkway for fear of what might become of them. A reporter from CNN
interrupted McCabe shouting, “What is being done about The Scooter Gang? What about our children?!” McCabe replied, “Given that they travel on scooters, our juvenile department would normally handle this sort of case. However, due to the immediate threat these brutes pose to God’s chosen
campus, I have personally assembled an elite anti-scooter task force to take care of the situation.” At this point, McCabe looked straight into the cameras and said, “Scooter Gang. We are coming for you. You can scoot away, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation will always be right behind you. I
will bring down Lady Liberty’s entire sovereign arsenal if it comes to that. We will put the fear of America in your little hearts. So, I suggest you start scooting away. And scoot fast.” At this point, the entire room burst into chanting “U-S-A! U-SA! U-S-A!”
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Sept. 29, 2017
Cirelli fills the gap in SL&L
Tucker Langehans Contributing Writer
Over the summer, Joe Cirelli accepted the position as Interim Director of Residence Life after former Director, Lindsey Grimm, stepped down to take a position at another Cirelli institution. Grimm held the position for two years and left a lasting impact on those with whom she worked. Cirelli, who worked as Assistant Director alongside her, said that Grimm will be deeply missed, but that the office of Residence Life celebrates God’s provision in this next step. Despite the sudden transition, Grimm’s departure was filled with well-wishes and high hopes for her future. When it came to filling her position, Cirelli was the obvious choice, given his three years of experience at Grove City. He served one year as Resident Director in Ketler Hall and two years as Assistant Director of Residence Life. Stepping into unexpectedly vacated roles has been an ongoing theme for Cirelli during his time at the college. He originally accepted the role of Assistant Director in the summer of 2015 when the former Assistant Director and Director both left for other opportunities. He and Grimm joined the Residence Life office at the same time and worked closely together to improve students’ overall college experience. As Interim Director, Cirelli bears the weight of two positions in one role. While this would seem like too much for one person, Cirelli said the workload is manageable. He attributes this wholly to the RDs’
Wherever I’m at, my hope is to contribute to the flourishing of our community. Joe Cirelli and RAs’ willingness to go above and beyond their traditional roles in order to continue to support student thriving. Cirelli said he enjoys his new role for three main reasons. First, the RDs are an incredible group of people with which he can lead and collaborate. Second, he has the opportunity to work toward individual development. Third, he is able to see both positions at the macro level. When asked what his favorite part of the job is, as Interim Director, Cirelli said he gets to continue to do the things he loves, like work closely with RDs and RAs to see GCC’s students thrive. As a self-proclaimed numbers machine, Cirelli appreciates the efficiency and effectiveness he gets to pursue in his role. Cirelli also said he enjoys the flexibility of the role and how it allows him to identify needs and either address those needs through his own work or empower RDs to do so. The college has not yet posted the new position but intends to have a new Director hired for the upcoming spring semester. The administration’s goal is to find someone whose vision is in line with that of the college, in order to best serve students. In the meantime, Cirelli will continue to joyfully serve in his current position. Cirelli said, “Wherever I’m at, my hope is to contribute to the flourishing of our community.”
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Grove dunks in Alyssa Jackson Life Editor
Grove City College students awoke in the early hours of the morning to be among the first customers ever at the new Dunkin Donuts on Main Street Wednesday, Sept. 20. A crowd began forming outside the coffee shop by 4 a.m. Junior Claire Hagan said, “I arrived at 3:45 a.m. and waited until they opened at 4:30 a.m. and was the fifteenth customer and got my free to-go mug. It was fun, and I don’t regret it at all.” The opening events continued throughout the week. On Wednesday morning, customers received a free donut with their purchase of any kind of coffee. On Friday, iced coffee or tea was only 99 cents. The week concluded on Saturday with a family day. Three tents in the corner of the parking lot hosted a decorateyour-own donut station for kids, a local TV station and an info booth for Dunkin. After visiting these tents, families went inside to wait in a long line, stretching out the door, for their coffee and food. Owner Randi Griffith said, “It’s crazy, awesome crazy.” Crowds
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Dunkin Donuts opened Wednesday, Sept. 20. There was quite a buzz, though not from caffeine. have come every day appreciates the ad- jority of students were and Dunkin has been dition of Dunkin but excited about the openbusy. Griffith said, “The also looks forward to ing of Dunkin. The earCommunity has been the opening of Collage ly turnout for Dunkin’s extremely welcoming Coffee and Art House, opening has proved here.” because Grove City has that poll right, with One community needed more coffee some students getting member, Kat Kuciem- shops for a long time. up in the middle of the ba, said she, her hus- She said with a laugh, night to participate in band and two children “Grove City is becoming the thrill of the first day will visit regularly. a booming metropolis!” of business. Dunkin lo“We are just down the Griffith is a mem- gos have been popping street, so I think we will ber of the Miller fam- up all over campus. be walking here often,” ily, who own not only Even the garbage cans she said. the Dunkin franchise are full of coffee cups Even as the hype of in Grove City, but also and paper bags with the the new franchise in in the New Castle area. orange and pink logo. As sophomore Joe town penetrates the In addition to these locommunity, Beans on cations, Griffith said, Bootsma said, “It’s craBroad is not forgotten. “We actually just ac- zy, it’s like everyone is Students and com- quired the Erie market obsessed with Dunkin now.” munity members con- as well.” While excitement tinue to frequent the Griffith is confident veteran shop. that the Grove City lo- over the new Dunkin Kuciemba said, “We cation is a great spot, in full swing now, it go to Beans on Broad “Especially with the may dwindle over time. and will keep go- college and school close Even if it does, however, the addition of the ing there because we by.” like coffee and coffee In a poll taken of store on Main Street shops.” Grove City students by is definitely an asset to Kuceimba said she the Collegian, the ma- the community.
Java, jives and jams
Sarah Krieger
Contributing Writer Grove City will be welcoming back alumni, family and friends for Homecoming festivities next weekend. A few days before from 8-11 p.m. on Tuesday, the school will be highlighting student singers and musicians and encouraging fellowship over coffee and snacks. The annual Java Jam event will kick off the festivities leading up to the Homecoming game and parade. Senior Jackson Clemmer, who performed at Java Jam last year and is a media services tech-
nician this year, said it’s the first real music event of the school year. “As a performer, you put that extra effort into preparing for the performance knowing that there will be alumni there along with students.” Java Jam is a great way to support our peers and enjoy quality music. Senior Chair of Special Events Hannah Vaccaro, along with the Java Jam committee, has been working hard to pick out prizes and make sure the event runs smoothly. According to Vaccaro, “Java Jam showcases some of the best hidden talent of Grove City. It’s the
only coffeehouse event in KetRec and is one of the best music events all year.” This year’s Java Jam will provide a chance to win two prizes via a raffle. The first item is a velvet record player from Urban Outfitters. According to Urban Outfitters’ website, the record player is Bluetooth compatible and is “perfect for playing your favorite vinyl LPs, and comes complete with a headphone jack, RCA audio out, and features dynamic, fullrange stereo speakers.” The second item is a pair of tickets to see the German folk band Milky Chance. The con-
cert is Thursday, Oct. 12 at Stage AE on the North Shore in Pittsburgh. Milky Chance has an indie-alternative vibe, and some of their most popular songs include “Stolen Dance” and “Cocoon.” Everyone who attends Java Jam will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win. This year’s Java Jam will be held in Ket Rec. The Homecoming Committee and performers would love to see a crowd, so make sure to stop by and enjoy a night filled with great music and coffee.
What is campus missing? Madison Graner Contributing Writer What really is missing from the Grove City College campus? Many students, immersed in classes, extracurriculars and friend groups, would most likely answer ‘nothing.’ However, the campus community lacks certain connections with the outside community. Sophomore Allison Hollenbaugh said, “I love the unique atmosphere and the feeling of unity within cam-
pus.” However, she also said, “I often find myself needing that interaction with other adults and people of the community.” There are organizations on campus that serve as platforms for engaging with the community outside of campus for freshmen and upperclassmen alike. It is up to the students to bridge the gap. For those looking to interact with younger children, oftentimes professors and faculty are eager to enlist responsible students for
their babysitting needs. Unfortunately, the Crimson states on page 55 that babysitting is not permitted on campus, but many students go off campus to work. Two prominent ministries on campus that focus on impacting youth in and around Grove City are New Life and Young Life. New Life takes teams to visit George Junior Republic, a juvenile detention center in the area, to show the young men there God’s love as well as a hope for the future. Young Life presents op-
portunities for students to have a positive impact on middle and high school students in the Mercer area through genuine relationship building and sharing the gospel. Another opportunity that ties youth outreach and community service together are the mission trips available through the college. Red Box missions and Inner City Outreach (ICO) trips provide excellent ways for students to serve the less fortunate not only within the country, but internationally as well.
Dr. Jennifer Mobley, Chair of the Department of Communication and Visual Arts and Assistant Dean of Service Learning, shares her insight on this: “I believe that service-learning is an ideal way for students to serve as boundaryspanners between the college and the community. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience.”
Mobley also shared that in 2015-2016, she and some students conducted research at the Grove Manor Nursing Home, where many students found that “service enriched their studies.” Although not all the ministries present on campus, these suggestions help give an overview of the many opportunities present for students to engage in the surrounding community. A well-rounded educational experience encompasses so much more than academics and athletics.
Entertainment
Sept. 29, 2017
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Chinese festival aims to bring cultures together
Karen Postupac
Who said there’s nothing to do? Madison Stout
Editor-in-Chief
Entertainment Editor
Since the beginning of the school year, President McNulty has emphasized Grove City College’s values: faithfulness, excellence, community, stewardship and independence. The Chinese Club also took these values into account, as they planned Mid-Autumn Festival. Mid-Autumn Festival will be held at 7 p.m. tonight in the Great Room of the STU. In previous years, Mid-Autumn Festival has consisted of eating traditional Chinese desserts, playing games and the performance of a skit about the Chinese mythology that was the ancient foundation for the festival. This year, the Chinese Club has given the old schedule a makeover. “In the past, the togetherness feel wasn’t as obvious. This year, the events are tailored to bring the community together. We want to shape the event to how the holiday is celebrated in China,” said junior Julianne Cassetta. Cassetta is the vice president of Chinese Club, and is working around the clock to make this event the best it can be. Having lived in China for several years, Cassetta knows the true atmosphere that the nation embodies during this holiday. Cassetta said that this holiday is “just the immediate family rather than the whole village. Modern-day Chinese celebrate the day like Thanksgiving – you get together with your family and eat a lot of food.” In light of this goal, the Chinese Club has completely altered the schedule. This year, the event will begin with games for the whole group, so each participant has a chance to meet all of the
People complain about how there is nothing to do in Grove City. I promise there is plenty to do. It’s Homecoming week, and there is so much to do on campus! Join us Monday night for the annual Powderpuff game, earn double chapel credit at Wednesday’s Homecoming worship, dance on Friday night, and top off the weekend cheering on your Wolverines as they play Thomas More.
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Lisa Ma, Gabriel Cirio and Julianne Cassetta, the executive team of Chinese Club, tested the procedure for making mooncakes, the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival treat. The club’s celebration will take place at 7 p.m. tonight in the Great Room of STU. other attendees. Then, everyone will make the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival dessert mooncakes together. At the end of the event, the group will release paper lanterns into the sky. The Chinese Club has spent many hours prepping for this event. They have tested the mooncake-making process several times, making sure that the event goes smoothly. Needless to say, these mooncakes are different from anything seen in Hicks or MAP cafeteria. The Chinese Club hopes to see students grow in greater fellowship with one another. “Mid-Autumn Festival is a chance to relax with friends and enjoy experiencing a little bit of Chinese culture,” said Cassetta. “We are trying to recreate northern China’s traditions, family-focus and hospitality for the campus community.”
Sunday, Oct. 1 Vespers 6:30pm, Harbison Chapel Monday, Oct. 2 Powderpuff game 8 p.m., Thorn Field Tuesday, Oct. 3 Java Jam 8 p.m., KetRec Wednesday, Oct. 4 Collage Coffee and Arthouse Opening Day 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Nelson’s Flower Shop Women’s volleyball v. Waynesburg 7 p.m., Wolverena Homecoming student worship 8 p.m., Harbison Chapel
Class of 2021 steals the show Katheryn Frazier Contributing Writer
Ten freshman acts impressed the student body last Friday, officially making their presence known on campus. On September 22, the Freshman Class of 2021 displayed all their talents in Crawford Auditorium. The event was hosted by Orientation Board and cost fifty cents. Proceeds went towards covering OB costs and to Student Life and Learning, quite a bargain for the talent displayed that night. Most acts were music per-
formances, but this did not make the night less enjoyable. Instruments including guitars, a ukulele, a saxophone, a bass, piano, a violin and a bass guitar were all on display. A comedy act also performed, contrasting with the other performances. Two MC’s moderated the event, and the judges were five faculty members. The audience was also able to cast their vote by texting a number. In a mere five or ten minutes the results were in. Third place went to Sam Worsham. Sam sang and
Saturday. Sept. 30 Hickstober Fest 2-5 p.m., Hicks Lawn Men’s soccer v. Thomas More, 3:30-5:30 p.m, Soccer field AO Glow 8-11 p.m., Lincoln Lawn TAP 24 hour theater 7:30-10 p.m., Little Theater
played guitar. The song was a fun narrative called “Jim Bones,” telling the story of a man named Jim who came back to life. It was very humorous. Sam wrote the song himself, inspired by a Boy Scout meeting. He has been playing guitar for seven years. Second place went to Julia Knepper, who also sang and played guitar. The song she sang was a very meaningful song that described her surroundings. The song is an original and has no official title. It has been called “See You Soon” or the “Train Song.”
Tegan Truitt was the ultimate winner for the night. Tegan played the piano for the show and has played piano for fourteen years. His hard work has definitely paid off. Tegan composed the song “Swagger in C” himself. He had complete control over his song, using many dynamics and octaves on the piano. The quality and variety of the acts make it clear that this freshman class has much talent to bring to the campus.
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Thursday, Oct. 5 Women’s tennis v. Geneva 3:30 p.m., Outdoor Courts Friday, Oct. 6 Cross country alumni meet 6:45 p.m., Lower Campus Track Homecoming Dance 8 p.m., STU Saturday, Oct. 7 Homecoming Parade 11 a.m., through campus, down Pine and Broad Streets Grove Fest 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Downtown Grove City Women’s soccer Alumni game 1 p.m., Soccer Field Football v. Thomas More 2 p.m., Thorn Field Men’s Lacrosse v. University of Pittsburgh 7 p.m., Thorn Field
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Sept. 29, 2017
Autumn shows its true colors
Fall is officially in full swing! Along with hoodie weather and bonfires, the leaves on the campus are starting to change and could not look any more beautiful! Thanks to the maples, oaks and other trees, there is no end of reds, oranges and yellows up high and down low. However, while these bursts of color are brightening up campus for now, some have already lost all of their leaves. So while its enchanting, enjoy them for now, because as everyone knows, winter will come sooner than later.
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The Office of Multicultural Education and Initiatives’ book club started its first book this semester.
Bursting the bubble
Madison Stout
Entertainment Editor When growing up in “the bubble,” a term used to define a culture made up primarily of white conservatives, it can be difficult to experience diversity. Grove City is referred to as a school that continues to reinforce conservative beliefs and values, making it challenging to explore different cultures that tend to reside outside of “the bubble.” The Office of Multicultural Education & Initiatives (MEI) offers opportunities for students of all cultural backgrounds to learn about culture and provide forums for conversation about race and ethnicity. MEI also supports minority and international students. Each semester MEI leads a book club in order to provide a more intimate setting for discussing racial reconciliation and to allow students to experience different cultures. “My hope is that students learn how to engage with another culture and learn tangible ways of how their culture and way of living impacts others,” said Justin Jose, director of MEI. This is the first semester Jose will be leading the book club, following in the footsteps of former director Natalia Harris. The book for this semester is “Learning from the Stranger: Christian Faith and Cultural Diversity” by David I. Smith. Smith’s book uses biblical stories and Scripture to emphasize the importance of learning from someone who has a different cultural background than the reader. A summary of the book from Amazon states that “Learning from the Stranger clearly explains what ‘culture’ is, discusses how cultural difference affects our perceptions and behavior and explores how Jesus’ call to love our neighbor
My hope is that s tudents learn how to engage with another culture and learn tangible ways of how their culture and way of living impacts others. Justin Jose involves learning from cultural strangers.” There are currently five students signed up for the book club and Jose hopes it will generate interesting dialogue and educate students “to be empathetic towards those who are different than them, and change their mindset to think of themselves as the stranger.” MEI sponsors multiple events and programs on diversity education for the student body throughout the year. These events include Common Grounds, the Jubilee Cross Cultural Conference, S.E.A.D. (a student organization on campus advised by Jose) and an annual bus trip. This year’s bus trip is to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. during fall break. The $10 trip includes the ride to and from D.C., meals and admission. This trip will help students learn about racial reconciliation while creating an opportunity for dialogue and reflection before, during and after the experience. All of the events MEI sponsors, from the annual bus trip to the fall book study, support the mission of MEI. The office aligns all they do with 1 Corinthians 12:12 (ESV), “For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” The college community seeks to instill this philosophy into its students. MEI is one part of the body that helps the whole function successfully.
The members of the Omicron Xi fraternity and the Sigma Phi Omicron housing group hosted Omicron Lawn on Lower Campus before the football team took on St. Vincent on Saturday. The annual tailgate was sponsored by SGA. The event is held every year and features burgers, hotdogs and games for the students of Grove City College. “We love our school,” said senior Cron Joshua Tracey. “As a Cron I love the Crons, and we’re excited to get together with the Okie’s and eat some great food.” The event ran for three hours and was held on Lower Campus to give students an alternative to cafeteria food and a chance to enjoy the great summer weather.
It was held prior to the home football game, in which the Wolverines defeated the Bearcats 24-14 under the lights. There was barbeque food, a relaxed atmosphere, and lawn games ranging from friendly corn hole to competitive Spikeball. There was a great
turnout of students decked out in their white tees and competitive spirit. “It’s fun for everybody and a great time to get together with the community,” said Tracey of the event. The event was a nice addition to the weekend, with a lot of friend-
ly competition and the feel of a family reunion. The event ran until 7 p.m., leading into the football game amid an air of anticipation and excitement. It was a great afternoon, provided by summer weather, sports, and the Omicron Lawn tailgate.
Try Me: Back to the ‘80s with quirky ‘Better Off Dead’ A column dedicated to hobbies, places, or things Grove City students enjoy and want to share with their peers.
Philip Herzing Contributing Writer The film, “Better Off Dead,” shouldn’t work at all. Its cast is forgettable (apart from the lead), the budget is very low, and the script is odd and self-referential. As a whole, the film feels like an inside joke that the viewer isn’t in on. As a seasoned veteran of the 1985 movie, it continues to defy my expectations and ends up being a real treat. “Better Off Dead” has one famous movie star: John Cusack. But this is not the suave Cusack seen in romcoms like “America’s Sweethearts” or “Say Anything,” oh no. This is pre-fame, desperatefor-a-role Cusack, and is truly an awkward spectacle. The gangly, uncomfortable role of a teenager is one that Cusack embodies perfectly, and this movie perfectly captures the teenage spirit of the ‘80s. In some ways, I find it similar but superior to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” although the humor in “Better Off Dead” definitely rides the line of oddity more. “Better Off Dead” screams ‘80s in a way few other things can, featuring a mid-film claymation Van Halen music video starring a hamburger, an animated opening that has nothing to do with the rest of the film, a drugaddled side-kick and a blonde, butch bad guy, of course. The plot—such as it is—kicks off when Cusack’s character Lane Meyer is dumped by his longtime girlfriend, Beth. Following the
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John Cusack stars in this 80s coming-of-age, throwback film. This is a treat for fans for all ages. next logical step after a breakup, Lane spirals into crippling depression and attempts suicide multiple times, each attempt thwarted by incredible circumstance in fine comedic fashion. Lane spends a lot of energy trying to win Beth back, but is frustrated at every turn by Beth’s new beau, Roy Stalin. Lane can’t seem to measure up to the seemingly perfect Stalin, and embarrasses himself at each encounter.
Over the course of the film, Lane slowly realizes that his relationship with his ex was clouded by his fantasy-image of Beth, and he eventually chooses to throw off his mopey shackles and work towards the future instead of living in the past. “Better Off Dead” is filled with obscure, oneoff encounters with side characters that may leave first-time viewers scratching their heads, but to veterans these lines and moments are what makes the experi-
ence so endearing. In an odd way, you have to pay attention to everything that goes on, because the film references itself so often in unexpected and often hilarious ways. I’ve shown this film to some of my friends, and it can be hit or miss. Some find its eccentric style to be too much, and others find it to be just right. Your mileage may vary. One thing’s for certain: after watching it, you won’t be “Better Off Dead.”
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Miss America goes political
Paige Fay
Contributing writer The Miss America 2018 pageant was used as yet another political battleground this year. The pageant, which took place on Sept. 10, was rife with anti-Trump sentiment. The question and answer portion of the competition makes up 20 percent of the contestants’ score, making their performance in this area critical. Miss Texas Margana Wood’s question was about the attacks in Charlottesville and Trump’s statement about the events. “… It was very obvious that it was a terrorist attack. And I think that President Donald Trump should have made a statement earlier addressing the fact, and making sure all Americans feel safe in this country, that is the number one issue right now,” answered Wood. Although her comment raised the most media attention, hers was not the only question so politically charged. In response to a question about the Trump campaign’s involvement with Russia, Miss Missouri Jennifer Davis replied, “Right now, I would have to say innocent, because not enough information has been revealed… And if we do find the evidence that they have had collusion with Russia… the justice system should do their due diligence and they should punish them accordingly.” Miss North Dakota (now the newly-crowned Miss America 2018), Cara Mund, was also asked a political question about the president’s decision to pull out of the Paris agreement. “I do believe it’s a bad decision,” Mund said in response. “There is evidence that climate change is existing, so whether you believe it or not, we need to be at the table.” Todd Starnes of Fox News said of the pageant, “It was as if Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton were sitting underneath the Atlantic City boardwalk, sipping Chardonnay and writing this year’s questions.” Such political questions are not rare to find in the pageant. In the Miss America 2017 pageant, two of the contestants
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were asked similarly charged questions. Both Miss New York Camille Sims and Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields were asked for their opinions on the presidential candidates, giving them the floor to give their own political opinions. And it truly is wonderful that in the United States there is freedom to answer such questions without concern for any retaliation from the government. The pageant is a private endeavor, meaning that they have the liberty of asking any questions they see fit. This brings us to the real problem- the morality of the questions. In a contest watched nationwide with a
prize of $50,000 and a six-figure salary, the contestants did the best they could with only 20 seconds to answer. The questions really reflect on the Miss America pageant itself. To ask questions purposely calling out the President of the United States is not a mature way to address the issues at hand. Whereas the Miss America pageant may not agree with President Trump, to ask questions purposely to make him look bad on national television is not the right thing to do, because while everyone has opinions there is a time and place to share them. These are beauty pageant contestants and, although they
are very successful women, they are not experts educated about political processes. This makes the contestants’ answers pure opinion rather than researched information. Perhaps if the contestants were given more than 20 seconds to answer and time to prepare, their answers would hold more merit. However, this is not the case, meaning that purely opinionated questions should be left to Rachel Madden and Rush Limbaugh, rather than Miss America. Entertainment is not a platform for political opinions. Everyone has them, but there is a time and a place to share them.
‘I am not racist’ raises questions Rio Arias Perspectives Editor How many times have we heard the phrase “I’m not a racist, but...”? We live in a world where everyone k n o w s racism is wrong and is appalled at the idea of anyone who sees another human as less than them based on skin color. I know I shouldn’t look down on someone for the color of their skin, or view someone as inferior because of a language they speak or the place they call home. It’s in all my classes at schools, what my parents believe and
what my friends reinforce in me. But why is it that even people who have clearly racist views, such as active KKK members, become offended at being called racist? Or why people who tell LatinoAmericans to “go back to Mexico” just for speaking Spanish avidly deny claims of racism? Or how adults who walk up to Muslims and tell them that we have Trump now and they have no place in America, feel that their actions are just free speech and not a deeprooted hatred of another people group they do not understand? In today’s world being called racist is some kind of “hot potato” that everyone, especially
liberals, want to throw around but no one really wants to catch. So why has the movement for equality created an inability to call systematic problems and ideas passed through generations what they really are? Why can’t we use the word racist without inviting claims that the victim card is being played or that the accuser themselves is probably racist? To be completely honest, I have no idea why this is the case. I don’t know why a man somewhere in the South (the only place that seems to be covered by the media for “racists”) became so angry when someone called him racist that he hung up a Confederate flag in his yard with the
sign “slaves for sale”. Or why KKK members went on record saying that their actions are actually encouraged by the Bible, because the Bible says to love your neighbor, who to them is exclusively white. I’m not sure why I get more nervous being out at night as a woman and seeing a black man in a hood than a white one. Or why Hispanic men look fine to me, but ones covered in tattoos remind me of criminals. Is it the way that movies and TV shows portray lawbreakers? Or the fact that those are the people I see in the news getting caught in gun fire? Or is it a deep rooted heart problem that has been learned by those before me and
passed down to me? Either way, it is something I carry and have to consciously try to change in my mind every day. I don’t think I’m racist for it, but then again maybe those are racist attitudes that I’m still learning to address. But no matter if racism is alive and well in some communities, or barely present in others, we all need to be willing to confront it. We all need to be willing to use the “r” word, instead of being afraid of negative connotations that come with it. Holding biased views does not make people unredeemable, as long as they’re willing to admit they might be wrong. And that is the key to change.
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Trump’s ego behind dysfunction
Bradley Evans
Contributing Writer When then Presidentelect Donald Trump first announced the additions of both Reince Priebus and Steve Bannon to his staff back in November, the feedback from the media was predictable, with the New York Times declaring that the appointments would establish “rival centers of power” in the White House. How would the Chairman of the Republican National Committee collaborate with the man who had popularized his website as a “platform for the altright?” How could an establishment republican and Washington insider coexist with the media executive who had devoted his entire outlet to the servile adulation of Trump? Fast forward ten months. Priebus has been ousted in embarrassing, cringe-inducing fashion, left on an airport tarmac learning his fate from the president’s Twitter feed. And Bannon has retreated, tail between his legs, back to Breitbart to reclaim his title of “populist hero.” Somehow, the great Bannon v. Priebus matchup never materialized. In fact, the departures of the two most influential men in the administration have not even been the biggest surprises of Trump’s first summer in Washington. Instead, the drama has come from elsewhere. Sean Spicer, the White House press secretary, resigned in July after Trump’s hiring of Anthony Scaramucci
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Trump’s often confused rationale for his appointments, his willingness to attack even his most faithful supporters and his eagerness to pull the plug on those who fall from his favor speak poorly of his ability to manage a team of staffers, much less a nation. as communications director. Spicer’s time in the White House had been characterized by contentious encounters with the press, spurious accounts of “alternative facts” and a series of snubs straight from the president. Spicer’s tenure ended abruptly with the appointment of Scaramucci. But a mere ten days later, Scaramucci, too, was out. Already known for his flamboyant personality and colorful speech, the former financier blundered unforgivably when he unleashed a vulgar rant during an interview with New Yorker
columnist Ryan Lizza. In the exchange, Scaramucci threatened and attacked both Priebus and Bannon. The former he likened to a “paranoid schizophrenic,” while the latter, he insisted in the crudest terms, looked out for only his narrow selfinterests. His remarks cost him his job. Spicer. Scaramucci. The list of unceremonious White House exits goes on. Mike Flynn, who resigned following reports that he had misled the vice president on his contact with Russia. Sebastian Gorka, who followed Bannon back to Breitbart.
Through all the turmoil, the only constant in the administration has been the president himself. From a bizarre Twitter invective against his own attorney general to his clandestine request that Comey drop the investigation of Mike Flynn, Trump has displayed his own mercurial and fickle personality time and time again. In the end, the White House mayhem boils down to the president. Trump’s often confused rationale for his appointments, his willingness to attack even his most faithful supporters and his eager-
Editorial: Money buys happiness, but not joy Karen Postupac Editor-in-Chief
Why are you pursuing an undergraduate degree? To attain that dream job? To make a difference in your community? To impact t h o s e around you? P e r h a p s t h o s e are your aspirations, but tell me: how much money will you make when you graduate? Earning a living is one of the main reasons many people come to college. They earn a degree to land a higher-paying job. If this was not on your
list of goals for after school, then congratulations. But for those who find themselves nervous about what the financial future holds, I have good news for you. Money does buy happiness. That much is obvious. Buying clothes, electronics, or video games is exciting. Receiving an email that you have a package from the mail room makes you want to run to the SAC to pick it up. Earning money is as equally exciting; watching your bank account number rise gives you a certain satisfaction. It is too bad it is a false sense of satisfaction.
Money may buy happiness, but money cannot buy joy. Happiness is a fleeting feeling from an external stimulus. Purchasing something on the internet, holding someone’s hand, or hearing a compliment from a friend. That is happiness. Joy is internal, present consistently. Joy comes from life-giving stimuli, like seeing loved ones for the first time after a long separation, sharing deep conversations with friends and coming together for holidays. That is joy. Do not misunderstand. Money is important to our society and
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should be important to us. We should pay close attention to where and when our money comes and goes. However, when money begins to be our only attention, we lose sight of what brings joy. This is the danger of the happiness money brings. Earning degrees at college and finding the perfect job is a wonderful aspiration, but contemplate why you are spending four or more years here. If money is your only dream, find a new one; as my father always says, “you can’t take it with you.”
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ness to pull the plug on those who fall from his favor speak poorly of his ability to manage a team of staffers, much less a nation. From the earliest moments of his administration, it was clear that Trump thought about his cabinet differently than any president before him. In selecting ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson for secretary of state, Trump largely ignored Tillerson’s inexperience in government, preferring instead to tout his status as a “world-class player.” Ben Carson, likewise, was dubbed
a “brilliant mind” by Trump and nominated to be secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development — despite having no experience whatsoever in that field, or in government at all. Carson, one of Trump’s biggest campaign rivals, has been fortunate to enjoy a relatively uneventful first year in Washington. Others have not been so lucky. Jeff Sessions, the first senator to endorse Trump in the primaries, secured the position of Attorney General. But as the summer wore on, it was clear that he was out of the president’s good graces. Disappointed in Sessions’ recusal from the Russia investigation, Trump described him as “very weak” and even called into question his campaign loyalty. Although Sessions has not yet lost his job, his alienation and shaming by the president have severely damaged his public image. Sessions’ downfall, the demise of Bannon and Priebus, and the disasters that were Spicer and Scaramucci have made for a tumultuous summer in the White House. Ultimately, however, the blame lies not with those men, but with their boss. President Trump has shown time and again that he simply does not care about those closest to him; he would rather burn bridges than strengthen the cohesion of his administration. Through his capricious temperament, the president has proven that only one thing is certain: Trump will be Trump. His ego, not his staff, guides the future of his administration. And that should scare every one of us.
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Men’s soccer falls to Tartans Adam Young Staff Writer
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Sophomore forward Christian Caporaso advances against the Tartans.
The Grove City Men’s Soccer team lost 2-0 to the Carnegie Mellon Tartans on Friday, Sept. 22, falling to 3-2-2 on the season. The Wolverines were in high spirits leading up to the match. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, they had defeated Penn State Behrend 3-2 in a thrilling game, and expected a similar outcome against Carnegie Mellon’s strong soccer program. However, the 14thranked team in Division III men’s soccer proved to be too much for the
Wolverines. The Tartans scored their first goal in the 42nd minute on a header from junior midfielder Zack Masciopinto. In the 73rd minute, Carnegie Mellon scored again, but this time on a low, driven shot off the foot of junior midfielder Jamie Wheaton. Grove City had a few chances to score over the course of the game. Junior Nate Curry and freshman Seth Wade landed shots on goal, while senior Peter Tobias and sophomore Christian Caporaso sent shots just wide. Strong play by the Tartans’ defense kept them
from finding the net, however, and Carnegie Mellon claimed its sixth consecutive victory and shutout to move to 6-10 on the season. The Wolverines attempted to improve their road record against the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The game ended in a 2-2 draw after two overtimes, with each team having 14 shots each. Grove City now turns its attention to Saturday’s match. The Wolverines return home on Saturday to play the Thomas More Saints in the Wolverines first in-
conference game of the season. The Wolverines will need to be on top of their game when they face Thomas More. The Saints stand just above the 3-2-2 Wolverines at 4-3-1 on the season, and are moving on from a dominant 4-1 victory over the Capital University Crusaders. History also leans in Thomas More’s favor as the Saints have beaten the Wolverines 9 of the past 15 times the teams have played. The 16th meeting of the two teams will kick-off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at College Field.
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Grove City lacrosse preps for its first season as a varsity sport, beginning in the spring of 2018.
Men’s lacrosse team prepares for season
Katheryn Frazier Contributing Writer
This spring, Grove City College will see a new men’s varsity sport: lacrosse. The college announced recently that men’s lacrosse will be added to its slate of spring varsity sports, making the transition from a club activity to an officially recognized sport. The decision comes in the larger context of lacrosse’s growing popularity in America, both to play and to watch. Grove City is no different, with an already successful club lacrosse team. The decision to bump the club up to a full varsity sport was a no-brainer. The success of men’s
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lacrosse at Grove City College has increased little by little each year, creating a lacrosse program that already has a strong foundation for success in the varsity division. Thirty students are expected to join the team, with the number projected to grow to forty in the future. Samuel Calhoun is a player for the men’s varsity lacrosse team at Grove City. He has played lacrosse for eleven seasons and also played on the men’s club team. The positions he plays are the long stick midfielder and defender. Calhoun said that Grove City Lacrosse is different from any team he has played on because they work as a team on the field physi-
cally and spiritually. An emphasis on spiritual development makes the Grove City team unique. The most enjoyable part for men’s varsity lacrosse coach Alec Jernstedt is getting to know his team. “The guys on the team have already displayed tremendous work ethic and commitment to wanting to be successful, so it has been easy to hit the ground running,” said Jernstedt. While the team’s first game is scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 7th on Thorne Field, the team will hold a fall scrimmage at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7 on Thorn Field. Additional information on the games is posted online, on Grove City’s athletics website.
The Grove City College Women’s Soccer team accelerated to a 5-2 overall season record after an exciting 4-0 victory over regionally ranked Mt. Union this past Saturday in a Great Lakes Region matchup on College Field. Minutes before the end of the first half, freshman midfielder Michaela Burke led the team to their first goal with the assistance of Sophomore Morgan Vensel as she crossed the ball into the box and Burke blasted it into the net. Burke earned her third goal of the season, while Vensel received her first point. There was no time wasted in starting off the second half; it was all action for Grove City. Just five minutes in, senior forward Katherine Kouzelos and junior defender Krista Heckman each contributed goals for the Wolverines while junior defender Claire Kocur contributed an assist. Immediately after Mt. Union attempted to clear the ball out of their half, Kocur sent it to the far post as Kouzelos received it and ripped a shot into the net, doubling the score to 2-0. This move earned Kouzelos her second goal of the season while Kocur added her second assist. Just minutes later in
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Junior forward, Krista Heckman drives the ball and scores against Mount Union on Saturday the 50th minute, Heckman made an astonishing move as she dribbled 40 yards down the field through multiple defenders to shoot and score her first season goal from 15 yards out pushing the lead to 3-0. “This was an amazing play and very uncommon for a center defender,” said Kocur. “Krista is not only solid on defense, but she is an extreme offensive threat.” By dribbling into the front left side of the box, Burke netted her second goal of the game by hitting the shot off the keeper’s glove into the left post to pull the team to their winning score of 4-0. Burke now leads the team with most goals as this was her fourth of the season.
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Senior goalkeeper Trisha Winters stopped an incredible 8 shots for a season-high while playing the full game in net. The Wolverines had an edge on Mt. Union with 19-12 shots with 12-8 shots on goal and held a 7-2 advantage in corner kicks. “Mount Union came out very strong at the beginning of the game and maintained their speed of play throughout the entire 90 minutes,” said sophomore forward Ruby Mattson. “I’m very proud of how well my team has been working together this season and it really paid off in this game.” The team will next travel to Baldwin Wallace on Tuesday and then face Thomas More at home on Saturday.
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Brick by brick
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Head coach Andrew DiDonato ‘10 talks to his team after the first win the Wolverines have seen in three years. The annual Night Game was the entertaining, heart-pounding excitement everyone in attendance had anticipated. The Wolverines travel to Waynesburg on Saturday.
Golf wins third invitational
Kevin Zuercher Staff Writer
The Grove City College Men’s Golf team won their 3rd invitational of the season Monday at the Westminster Fall Invitational, in preparation for a historically competitive PAC championship tournament set to be played early October. If Grove City wins the PAC championship, they will receive an automatic invite to the national championship tournament next spring. The PAC championship tournament is split into two parts, with the first part being played this semester and the second part played next semester. It will be crucial for Grove City to play well this fall at the PAC championships if they want a chance to win the tournament in the spring. Senior Anthony Smaldino paced the Wolverines Monday
Carl Jaszcar: Rookie of the week
Jonathan Burton: Offensive player of the week
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Some members of the GCC men’s golf team won their third invitational this year; from left Cole McCook, Ryan Koenig, Jordan Alfery, Scott Hangliter, Anthony Smaldino, Jacob McConnell. with a score of 78, placing 13th overall. Four of Grove City’s golfers placed in the top 15 with other noteworthy scores coming from juniors Cole McCook and Ryan Koenig, who each shot 79. Freshman Scott Hangliter also posted a 79 and the three tied for 15th overall. The Wolverines would win with an aggregate score of 315. Grove City opened their season this fall at the Pitt-Bradford Invite with a 2nd place finish after posting a team score of 321. Junior
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Cole McCook led the team with a score of 75 for the tournament and finished 5th overall. The Wolverines followed that 2nd place finish with a 3rd place finish at the Malone Fall Classic led again by McCook, who was also accompanied by Junior Ryan Koenig. Both posted scores of 74 for the tournament. The team then won two straight tournaments. They posted a team total of 307 at their home invite to finish first out of 10 and register the first win of the season.
Jennifer Elder: Player of the week
Michaela Burke D3 SouthRookie of the week
McCook and Smaldino topped the team this time with scores of 75. Grove City would then go on to win the Penn State Altoona Invite with a season best 298. Ryan Koenig would lead the Wolverines and finish second overall with a one-under score of 71. After two wins, Grove City followed with a 4th place finish at the La Roche Invitational. Scott Hangliter would be the only Wolverine
to shoot lower than 80 that day with a score of 79. Grove City ranks second in the PAC as a team with an aggregate scoring average of 310 so far this season. Thomas More ranks first in that category with an average of 305. Washington & Jefferson and Saint Vincent are close behind in 3rd and 4th with averages of 311 and 316, respectively.
Grove City won the PAC championship tournament just two seasons ago, receiving a bid to play for the national championship in the spring of 2016. This past spring, they placed 4th in the PAC championship and Thomas More went on to win. Grove City will look to finish their fall season strong in hopes of topping the podium again at the PAC championships.