The Collegian – Feb. 2, 2018

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Superb Owl Sunday

The results are in

Super Bowl poll gives insight into students’ stances

Alpha Sigma hosts a Super Bowl party in Crawford.

Messer and McNulty’s study

ENTERTAINMENT

Collegian The Grove City College Student Newspaper

In deep winter

Vol. 103, No. 10

Dean of Chapel retiring

Cass Book

Contributing Writer

Senior Andrew Stein captures a picturesque snowstorm outside of Harbison Chapel.

Olde Town, Nichols honored Sarah Kula Staff Writer

Olde Town Grove City and Dr. Constance Nichols, a professor of Education at Grove City, received the Florence E. Mackenzie Award. Since 1 9 8 3 , G ro ve City College has sought to recognize Nichols t h o s e who have gone above and beyond in strengthening relationships with the college and the surrounding communities by giving out the Florence E. MacKenzie Awards. This year, the award will be given out on Feb. 6, 2018. Former President Dr. Charles MacKen-

LIFE

Senior women explore ‘How He Loves’

The Friday, February 2, 2018

SPORTS

zie named this award after his wife. Through her involvements in the Grove City Woman’s Club, the Shakespeare Club, the Woman’s Bowling League and her service as president of the Grove City Hospital Board of Trustee’s and much more, Florence helped to cultivate a relationship between the Grove City Borough Community and the College. The award is given to those who have followed in MacKenzie’s footsteps of serving and connecting the community and the College. Olde Town Grove City, the first winner of this year’s MacKenzie Award, is a private organization that seeks to create a better downtown through marketMACKENZIE 2

ANDREW STEIN

After 19 years serving as the Dean of Chapel, Dr. Stanley Keehlwetter announced proceeding the chapel on Jan. 25 that he will be retiring at the conclusion of the spring semester. Keehlwetter’s decision to retire was primarily influenced by his age. “I am older than you might think, because working with college students has given me the appearance that I am younger than I really am,” he joked. Though he is young at heart, Dr. Keehlwetter has 12 grandchildren that he looks forward to spending time with after retiring. Throughout his years as Dean, Keehlwetter has overseen many changes in the chapel program. He was instrumental in expanding the chapels from solely Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Sunday afternoons to include many special and alternative events throughout the week. Keehlwetter also commented that over the years chapels have become more “spiritual” in content. Prior chapels were academically focused and more announcement based.

In addition to his role as Dean of the Chapel, Dr. Keehlwetter has been a devoted coach for the school, investing his time in develKeehlwetter oping the athletes he led. From 2004-2008 he was the head coach of men’s track & field, coaching the men’s team to four conference championships. He has since continued to help out with both the men’s and women’s track team as an assistant. Along with track, Dr. Keehlwetter has also coached women’s soccer, assisting the team for the past 17 years. Lacy Harkrader, a senior on the women’s team, said, “I’ve always respected Coach K for being so wise and yet so down to earth. I will also always be grateful for the way that he encouraged me to play up to my potential on the soccer field.” Dr. Keehlwetter says that coaching at Grove City College and serving as the Dean of Chapel has brought him many fond memories, but one of his most vivid memories actuKEEHLWETTER 2

Miller takes over

Sarah Kula Staff Writer

The Communications Department begins a new transition this semester as Dr. Jennifer Mobley has ended her sabbatical and stepped down as department chair, allowing Dr. Kimberly Miller to take her place. The Department had planned the transition out well in advance, allowing Mobley time to teach and train Miller for the role. Miller says that filling Mobley’s shoes will not be easy, but she feels prepared for expected parts of the role, especially as she can always reach out to Mobley for questions. As for the Communications Department as a whole, there are no significant changes; the core of the program will continue to serve and educate students as it has been doing. Miller states that Mobley has been great at leading the department, and now she “wants to do her best” to benefit

COMMUNICATIONS AND VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

Dr. Kimberly Miller (left) assumes new position as Head of the Communication and Visual Arts Department from Dr. Jennifer Mobley (right). those around her. While she still needs to wrap her arms around exactly what the job requires as the new semester starts, Miller is enthusiastically encouraging students to pursue internships, particularly through alumni of the College. Currently, the Communications Department is seeking to hire an individual for a new

opening. As far as other changes, the department will be moving into more production courses to emphasize the popular film opportunities in the career world. Miller is looking forward to the transition and, although it will be difficult without Mobley, hopes to keep things running to work sufficiently for and with students in the best way she can.


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