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Grove City College finds itself in an important strategic moment as it searches for a new chaplain and provost.

Both positions are important leadership posts in two of Grove City’s key areas: spiritual and academic life, respectively.

“Two of our most important strategic goals for the school involve

academic life and spiritual life,” President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said. “So we’re addressing two of our core goals by thinking more intentionally about the key leadership positions in those areas.”

Faith and academics are not two separate elements of Grove City.

McNulty said that a key part of Grove City’s mission is to integrate faith and learning.

“Being a Christ-cen-

tered institution, all our efforts have to come back to that,” McNulty said. That integration runs contrary to much of contemporary higher education, however.

“Most higher education institutions reject the relevance of religious beliefs to the general learning process,” McNulty said. “Christians have been a part of a robust intellectual tradition for a very long time, and have made

extensive contributions to the academic tradition of the West. It’s only been in relatively recent times where secularization has taken faith out of the academy. That’s not how we think higher education should be.”

“We’re trying to encourage each department to think about how you pursue your discipline in a Christcentered way,” McNulty said. “The school is

looking at this as a real opportunity to revisit how we are going to integrate faith and academics.”

Dr. David J. Ayers, until recently dean of the Calderwood School of Arts and Letters and now interim provost, explained that, “Grove City College is characterized by something I have explained to folk as ‘ecumenical orthoMIX 2

Band goin’ ballistic

As the team took the field Saturday, the Wolverine Marching Band filled the air with music. The band got their chance to shine in their “24k Gold” halftime show. The tunes accented each success of the team, concluding with celebratory songs when Grove City claimed a 3823 victory over Juniata.

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Praises from Princeton Grace Tarr

Entertainment Editor Grove City College students know that the college is distinctive for its academic commitment and conservative values. That fact is not lost on Princeton Review.

The Princeton Review recently published their list of Best 384 Colleges 2019 Edition which recognized Grove City among both the top Northeastern schools and a top 384 across the country.

The review also recognized Grove City as

#1 for most conservative students.

Other notable Christian schools that made the list for the most conservative students are College of the Ozarks, Wheaton College, Baylor University, and Texas Christian University.

Grove City College’s

ranking as #1 for most conservative students reflects the student body’s personal views and the college’s stance as a leader in the conservative movement.

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New V&V director named Cat Anderson News Editor

The Center of Vision and Values welcomed Jeffrey Trimbath, a development officer experienced in conservative policy promotion, to its leadership team this summer.

Trimbath previously worked at the Heritage Foundation, a think-tank based in W a s h i n g - Trimbath ton, D.C., where he served as the John Von Kannon Fellow for Philanthropy.

Trimbath also worked as the senior advisor to the president of the Heritage Foundation Before joining the Heritage Foundation in 2007, Trimbath was a key policy leader during the George W. Bush administration for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“I have been a fan of Grove City College for over 15 years,” Trimbath said. “Much of my career has been spent promoting faith and freedom, in government, and in the nonprofit sector.”

“I believe the mission of the center - to teach the principles of faith and freedom to the next generation, and to bring those principles to the wider world – is more critical now than ever before,” he said.

“I believe that Grove City College is uniquely positioned among all the colleges in the country to convey these principles with integrity and power,” he said.

“It is my intention to expand the work of the Center, and thus the College, to new audiences and inspiring fresh involvement,” Trimbath said. “I’d like to raise our profile within the wider GCC community (alumni, friends, donors and DIRECTOR 2

Ninth in the nation CPA rankings shine

Rio Arias Perspectives Editor Grove City College ranked ninth in the nation for CPA examination pass rates among medium sized colleges and universities last year.

GCC accounting graduates had a pass rate of 75 percent, compared to the national average of 48 percent.

The CPA exam, which stands for Certified Public Accountant, CPA 2

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Kemeny book hot off Oxford Press

Abigail Opst

Contributing Writer Dr. Paul Kemeny, professor of biblical and religious studies and humanities, has written a new book, “The New England Watch and Ward Society,” published by Oxford University Press.

In just under 300 pages, Kemeny examines the tension between Protestants and the emerging secular culture in 19th century America, focusing specifically on the publication of novels, magazines, and other pieces of literature that seemed questionable in the moral examples Protestants set forth.

With the rise of the printing press and greater ease by which

MIX continued from 1 doxy.’ We are deeply Christian and encourage the integration of faith with scholarship and teaching without diluting academic content.”

The chaplain position is open following Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter’s retirement last year, after nearly 20 years in the position. The chaplain has a large impact on the College’s spiritual life, but McNulty said that the school is also thinking about other areas of the school impact its spiritual life.

“I think this is a great chance for us to take a step back and think about student ministry and spiritual formation on campus,” McNulty said. “How do we fos-

CPA continued from 1 gives accountants a certification of expertise to prepare them for various careers and specialties in their field.

Auditing, forensic accounting and income taxation are among the careers that often require employees to pass the exam.

The national pass rate is a clear indicator that the CPA exam is no easy feat. The exam is composed of four different parts, and requires a college degree before it can be attempted.

And while not all accounting graduates will choose to take the CPA exam, Dr. David S. Baglia, chair of the accounting and finance department, estimates that over half of department graduates opt to

DIRECTOR continued from 1 staff), as well as the nation.”

“We are making plans to expand the Center’s work into key places in the country, such as Washington DC. And we’d very much like to inspire greater financial support in the Center’s mission,” Trimbath

works could be published and circulated, The Watch and Ward Society stepped forth to monitor what people could get their hands on, banning anything they found offensive, harmful or dangerous to society.

The Society included authors like William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway and Aldous Huxley on their list.

Kemeny not only looks at the history of the Society, but also examines how the view of Protestantism shifted through the age as individuals felt their liberty at stake because of these religious societies.

He examines the widening gap between modernity, with its focus on freedom and self-ex-

pression, and religions, with its focus on piety and moral guidance.

Where the Society considered itself a “brother’s keeper” for his fellow man, “famed ACLU attorney Arthur Garfield Hays accused the Watch and Ward Society of ‘attempting to take away the liberty of the majority,’” Kemeny said. “The state’s duty was to defend individual freedom, not promote private morality.”

The Watch and Ward’s “efforts to suppress obscene literature” seemed only to irritate individuals’ feelings about religion.

“The moral reform organization embodied Protestants’ efforts to shape public morality in an increasing intel-

lectually and culturally diverse society,” and they wouldn’t have it.

Kemeny also said that his book “explains why the Watch and Ward Society in particular, and mainline Protestantism in general, lost its cultural authority.”

Kemeny’s analysis of these effects are not stuck in the 19th century, however; and he is very clear that these same principles apply to today’s culture and society: “The demise of the Watch and Ward Society teaches today’s culture warriors that ressentiment [or ridicule] will ultimately fail to achieve the sort of cultural consensus that serves the common good.”

ter a good climate for spiritual formation?

There are a lot of players in that work, from RAs to faculty to chapel staff. There are a lot of really significant points of contact for students.

How do we structure spiritual life to be most effective?”

Dr. Robert J. Graham stepped down as provost this summer to become the president of Redeemer University College in Ontario, Canada. Graham had served as provost since 2013.

Ayers explained that, while many students know little about the provost position, it is one of immense importance to the school.

“The Provost plays a vital role in virtually all faculty hiring, promotion, development, and in the rare cases it

is needed, discipline,” Ayers said. “All changes in curriculum ultimately go through the Provost’s office before going to chairs and then the faculty as a whole for consideration. All pay and contracts for teaching, at every level, are handled by the Provost.

“The Provost reports directly to the President. All that he or she does is performed under his direct oversight, and must be done consistent with the vision and mission established by the Board of Trustees and the President,” Ayers continued.

“The Provost can probably be described as the most important administrator that most students don’t know, and the kind of vision and ability he or she brings to the job affects

students quite dramatically,” Ayers said.

Ayers said that, while he will play no direct role in the hiring process, he expects the school to hire “a man or woman of excellent experience, both as a classroom professor and administrator, who is a solid Christian of orthodox convictions, has a passion for GCC’s unique ‘faith and freedom’ mission, can provide leadership in the integration of faith and learning across the disciplines under his or her purview, is skilled at handing all the practical details of the job, and is likely to have a positive working relationship with our President and Trustees.”

This is an interesting and unique time for all members of the Grove City community.

do so.

“There’s a lot of factors that affect CPA exam performance, and the students who come to GCC are at a high academic level. Their commitment to studying and working hard is a major factor. They need to put in time to be successful,” Baglia said.

The credit for students’ success is not due to accounting faculty and curriculum alone. The quality of students who complete the accounting major at Grove City College, and graduate with a comprehensive understanding of their major material are often the most successful.

“A high correlation exists between students with higher QPAs and high CPA exam scores,”

Baglia said.

The College’s ranking is compiled by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), and has shown an upward trend in recent years. Ranking 17th in 2015 and 11th in 2016, the level of work put in by students has not gone unnoticed. In fact, among all 1,100 schools included in the NASBA report, Grove City College ranked 32nd.

An elective called Contemporary Accounting Theory is available during senior year to prepare students for the financial accounting and reporting portion of the CPA exam.

The students who take the class also receive review materials for the other three parts

of the exam, to be studied on their own time.

Additionally, the department offers a second semester of both auditing and tax accounting as elective courses for students to be better familiarized with the material.

This allows students to receive more extensive instruction than most small schools are able to offer, according to Baglia.

Choosing to take advantage of the course offerings by the accounting program does not necessarily determine success alone, however.

Hours spent studying, commitment to working hard and a drive to learn by students are what ultimately reflect a true understanding of material necessary to pass the exam.

said.

Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and the former executive director of the Center, will now assume the position of Senior Director and Chief Academic Fellow.

He is excited for Trimbath to join the Center: “It would be difficult to find a better friend

and advocate of Grove City College with such a proven track record of fundraising within the conservative and faith and freedom movements, not to mention a committed man of faith himself,” Kengor said.

“Jeff Trimbath will be utterly crucial in helping the Center for Vision & Values raise

the resources it needs to continue its mission on campus and beyond campus, through supporting faculty research and writing to hosting our many lectures and conferences and other endeavors,” Kengor said. “I’m thrilled that he’s joining us. I think he’ll take us to an even higher level.”

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Dr. Paul Kemeny recently finished his book, “The New England Watch and Ward Society.” The book examines tensions between the dominant Protestant culture of the 19th century with the emergin secular culture.

PRINCETON continued from 1 print up t-shirts and sell coffee mugs. I’ll be the first to buy a bunch,” Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science, said.

According to the Princeton Review’s website, the methodology for gathering data relies on student reports regarding four areas: their school’s academics and administration; life at their college; their felow students; and themselves.

These four categories are then used to rank the overall schools and to create specific lists such as “Most Conservative Students.”

The ranking is based entirely on student’s opinions of their school in those areas.

Unlike the Princeton Review’s official college ratings, the report does not reflect the opinions of the Princeton Review or college administrators’ top colleges but depends instead on student opinions regard-

ing their school. The 384 Best Colleges are also not ranked 1-384

by Princeton Review but are instead listed in alphabetical order.

Grove City’s standing on the list of top 384 schools reflects a strong contentment among the student body in areas of academics and student life.

Sophomore Hannah Bernstein, a transfer education major and soccer player, said, “I chose to transfer to Grove City because it offered the unique Christian community and commitment to academics that I was looking for.”

“I wanted to be challenged and encouraged.

Grove City has given me all of that in my classes and my team,” Bernstein said.

Grove City College’s presence on the top 384 colleges from the Princeton Review evidences the overall satisfaction of the student body and commitment to conservative values.

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STUDENT COPYWRITER AND EDITORIAL ASSISTANT The Office of Marketing and Communications is seeking a student with strong writing, storytelling, and communications skills to assist the Office with news releases, story generation and content creation, including photography, for online and print publication.

The successful candidate will be willing and able to cover after-hours, on-campus events such as lectures and receptions, and have a schedule that is flexible enough to meet the demands of an office that is responsive to the campus community that it serves

For more information, please contact: Mary Lynne Reimold, Staff Assistant mlreimold@gcc.edu or 724-458-3874.

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New minors written in stone Jacob Schiela

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MIKE BRIGHT

Dr. Andrew Mitchell leads Lux Mea retreat goers in discussion of Charles Dickens’ “The Pickwick Papers.” This year marks the fourth annual retreat hosted at Whitehall Camp and Conference Center.

‘Pickwick Papers’ perused

Alyssa Jackson Managing Editor

Nestled in spacious rooms at Whitehall Camp, about 30 Grove City students spent three days discussing Charles Dickens’ “The Pickwick Papers.”

Led by Dr. Andrew J. Mitchell, associate professor of history, the annual Lux Mea retreat included not only a time of learning but also evenings full of fun and games.

“I really enjoyed getting to know people in the free time,” junior Julia Roper said.

A game created by fellow senior Nick Robison included fun facts about Grove City College. The game resembled “Cards Against Humanity,” but he retitled his version as “Cards for Humanity.”

Mitchell brought along radio drama scripts for the group to read. One drama called, “The Adventures of Ellery Queen,” came out of the 1930s, and the students noted the difference in culture as they laughed through the script.

Before the relaxing began and the campfire blazed, the students listen to Mitchell’s welcome after arriving at the camp Monday evening. Tuesday held discussions in the morning and two discussion after lunch.

Dr. Mike Bright, Dr. Michelle McFeaters, Dr. Joshua Mayo, Dr.

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Dr. Kristen Waha leads a group of students in discussion of the book. Rachel Franklin, Rebecca Powell, Lydia Lyell, Sarah Scrivener, Ryan Schuller, Jared Kettinger and Jonathan Price listen intently.

Paul Munson and Dr. Kristen Waha spoke with the two discussion groups about the book.

“It was a free discussion between STEM and liberal arts majors alike, all bringing something unique to the table,” senior Rio Arias said.

Wednesday morning Mitchell closed out the retreat with final remarks before the students returned to campus to begin the new semester.

For Arias, “The retreat was the perfect start to senior year because it allowed us to enjoy the benefits of a liberal arts tradition without the pressures

MIKE BRIGHT

Sipping coffee and talking about the text filled the three-day conference at the beginning of the semester. of maintaining a grade point average or being compared to our peers.”

Lux Mea is a soci-

ety on campus which hosts various activities throughout the year.

There is a fee to join,

but one perk is first dibs on spots for the annual LUX MEA 4

How to blend in during your freshman year Alyssa Jackson Managing Editor

For upperclassmen, returning to campus is no big deal. Simply find your room, grab some friends and jump back into what has become normal college life.

However, for freshmen every single thing is new. Little do you know you will change drastically over the next four years. But first, a few words from a senior about the culture of Grove City College.

Here at GCC we value many things, and our pride is definitely one of them. Don’t wear a lanyard around your

neck, don’t wear sweatpants to class and for heaven sakes don’t use a tray in the cafeteria.

Why would you want to make your trip through the lines of scrumptious food much more efficient? Don’t you know the trays are there for looks only?

The black or tan of the pentagon shaped trays accents the wood and metal shelves they sit on. Leave them in their beauty and instead learn to juggle a plate full of food, a set of silverware, and if you’re really talented, two drinks. This task is your rite of passage.

Once you’ve got the

proper cafeteria etiquette covered, let’s talk attire.

First, we all aspire to become president of the United States one day, so start dressing like it now. Wearing sweatpants and t-shirts to class is almost as unthinkable as wearing a lanyard around your neck. You really mustn’t carry your mailbox key everywhere. And your ID fits fine in your pocket. They even make these neat little things that stick to your phone.

It’s convenient and removes the possibility of your lanyard whacking a neighbor or getting caught in a door. If you

are proud of GCC like you should be, find one in the bookstore. Putting your ID in a Grove City holder on the back of your phone and maybe purchasing a decked out phone case proves you are a true devotee.

Intervis need not happen every time dorms are open. It’s a unique privilege to have a guy or girl in your room: don’t abuse it. What is Intervis you may ask?

Oh goodness, you must be a freshman. Nowadays it is called “Open Hours” because we do want to encourage mingling of the sexes. It’s not like the guys dorms are located entirely on

the other side of campus or anything.

Well, you made it through your first weekwhich some colleges call syllabus week.

But since we are overachievers and just jump right into assignments, let me offer a word about syllabi. Everything you need to know is on the syllabus. Don’t let it overwhelm you.

Take one day at a time and make sure to enjoy the time you have on this beautiful campus. In all seriousness, we welcome you to the campus of Grove City College the Great. Enjoy your stay.

Students who want to add a marketable skill to their degree can now add a writing minor instead of a concentration.

Grove City added two new minors this year, Hogsette replacing the old concentrations: writing and creative writing.

When asked about the writing minors, Dr. David Hogsette, professor of English and director of the writing program, said, “We developed the writing minors to train competent communicators for cultural stewardship, public service, and the common good.”

He added that these minors can make a degree in something else more marketable, as businesses are always looking for employees that can effectively communicate.

The creative writing minor students will take 300-level courses with an additional course from a list that includes poetry, fiction, playwriting and screenwriting, among others.

Along with these writing classes, students working towards the creative writing minor will also take a literature course in conjunction with a creative writing class.

The other option is a writing minor that is composed of 300-level and 400-level courses.

This minor will also require students to focus on several more specific areas of study.

The first area is professional writing. Hogsette suggested the professional writing focus for students who are interested in journalism, public relations or writing for websites.

This option will prepare students for more of the communication and news reporting style of writing.

The second area is technical writing. Hogsette suggested this focus for students interested in technical communications and document writing. This option will prepare students for more of an information and data communication style of writing.

For students who do not have enough room in their schedules to add a full minor, there are still five concentrations that require about fifteen credits. These concentrations include professional writing, creative writing, business writing, science writing and reporting, and technical writing.

The science writing and reporting concentration may be sixteen to seventeen credits depending on the electives that the student MINORS 4

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GCC students intern in nation’s capitol

Katheryn Frazier

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Freshmen tested for progression

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Internships are a valuable opportunity for students to apply their knowledge from the classroom to real situations and workplaces.

Three GCC students got the incredible chance to intern in Washington, D.C., this summer.

J u l i e t Wichterman Long, a senior double major in Communications and International Studies, interned for Rep. Mike Kelly in D.C. this summer, working in the Longworth House Office Building, located in the Capital Building, for two months.

“I was told I’d mainly be working with constituents, but I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the staff in the office,” Long said.

“I had been really nervous working in such a professional environment, but the Mike Kelly Team was so welcoming, and I felt like I could go to any one of them.”

Long’s responsibilities included answering phone calls and writing letters on legislation or current events.

While in D.C., Long to write a feasibility study.

Her most influential feasibility study was a proposal to create a veteran’s center in the National Mall.

Some other memorable moments for Long included watching the 4th of July fireworks at the Longworth Building and playing softball with her office near the Lincoln Memorial.

Long is passionate about veteran affairs and the patriotism of America.

Previously, her career goal was to work for Fox News, but after her experience Long has opened mind to other areas in the D.C. area.

“I learned so much from this internship. I learned a lot about myself: what I’m good at, what I enjoy doing, and what I feel passionate about,” Long said. “This internship was priceless, and I miss it every second.”

Justin Wichterman is a sophomore business major who interned at the Global Innovation Policy Center for the entirety of the past summer.

Wichterman worked from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays at the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Before Wichterman started the internship, he thought that it would be a dull desk job, but soon found the internship to be quite exciting.

“But as I kept interning there, I realized the work environment was

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIET LONG

Juliet Long, above, points out the U.S. Capitol where she interned this summer with Rep. Mike Kelly. Caroline Lindey, below, worked at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation in D.C. this summer. friendly, the staff were helpful, the benefits were extraordinary, and my supervisors tried their best to match me with tasks that I felt I would enjoy the most and excel at,” Wichterman said.

Wichterman created and coordinated a young leader’s forum at the US Chamber with the help of his colleagues.

Additional responsibilities for Wichterman included preparing meetings, calling constituents, and researching for the Intellectual Property Index.

“Although some tasks seemed tedious and the work days were long, I loved my job because PHOTO COURTESY OF CAROLINE LINDEY I felt like a valuable foundation is an educa- tive force in the world. member of the Chamtion non-profit with the It was shocking to learn ber team,” Wichtergoal to eliminate the how many people unman said. “My input false hope of commu- der the age of 25 believe was heard, my ideas nism. that communism is an were taken seriously, Lindey was a re- enriching political sysand much of the work search intern at VOC tem,” Lindey said.

I completed helped furfor ten weeks through Lindey’s favorite ther the global innovathe Charles Koch Insti- part of the internship tion policy center’s mistute summer internship was meeting two North sion.” program.

Korean defectors who Wichterman is an asShe noted that the were presented in a dispiring business execusmall size of her staff cussion panel alongside tive and noted that he allowed her to look at a South Korean human made important condifferent departments rights activist. nections with the peothan the one she was “The stories of esple there. originally assigned to. cape from the defec“The Chamber not While there, Lindey ap- tors touched my heart,” only wishes for you to preciated how the rest Lindey said. “I learned a help them, but they deof the staff was so hum- great deal about the husire to help you by helpble, professional and man suffering behind ing you network, learn relatively young. the decisions the interimportant business Lindey’s largest proj- national community skills from professionect was creating a re- makes. God definitely als, and learn the import of news articles put on my heart a desire portance of hard work,” pertaining to human to fight for those sufferWichterman said. rights violations in for- ing in totalitarian reCaroline Lindey is mer communist, neo- gimes across the globe, a sophomore political marxist and communist especially in Asia.” science major with a areas around the world.

Lindey intends minor in national se“I learned how few on finding a job that curity. Her internship people understand the will help protect powas at the Victims of horrors of communism. litical dissidents and Communism Memorial I was taught at a very defectors from comFoundation located in young age that com- munist regimes after Washington, D.C. The munism is a destruc- graduation.

Every Grove City student has done it: freshman testing.

What many students do not know (and always wonder) is why the College implements it.

The College’s accreditor, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), requires that all aspects of college life be assessed. MSCHE is a “voluntary, non-governmental, regional membership association that evaluates colleges and universities” to ensure that they maintain a certain level of quality.

The evaluation process looks at every area of the College, including academic programs, student life, and stewardship. According to a self-study by Grove City, “the College’s success ultimately flows from the network of interpersonal relationships that animate the institution.”

This year, the College has been reaccredited without any issues or setbacks.

“Grove City College has a remarkable mission, and at this time of turbulent change in higher education, we encourage you to continue pursuing that mission with all focus and diligence and creativity and boldness,” the commission wrote

LUX MEA continued from 3 Colloquium. It is a long weekend filled with intercollegiate discussion with other colleges including Hillsdale College and Regent University.

Other activities that Lux Mea hosts include weekly fireside chats in the MAP South Lobby Library. Each week the attendees share about a book recently read or a piece of poetry. The topic of interest is beautiful things.

Lux Mea also takes students to visit the U.S. Brig Niagara, a wooden-hulled snowbrig that served as the relief flagship for Oliver Hazard Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie

MINORS continued from 3 chooses to take. These concentrations are good options for students that have a tight schedule with their majors.

Dr. Hogsette suggested that “any student that is looking to enhance his or her major program with practical writing elements” should consider taking a writing minor or concentration, but students majoring in history, philosophy, biblical and religious studies, business, economics and entrepreneurship could

in their accreditation report.

The College does not limit their testing to freshmen.

While freshmen have testing in the beginning of the fall semester, seniors will have their testing in the spring semester.

The freshmen results show the strengths that students bring to the college and senior testing shows how students have improved over their experience at GCC. This way, the College knows what works well and what needs improvement in their academics.

Freshmen testing focuses on general education such as humanities, writing, critical thinking, mathematics, and global awareness.

Seniors take a repeat test of the freshmen testing and another test through their major. This testing helps the College “assess the effectiveness of the various academic programs,” Dr. Gary L. Welton, professor psychology and assistant dean for institutional assessment, said.

President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said of this year’s report: “I look forward to working with our campus community to address all of the suggestions and recommendations in the report. This presents another wonderful opportunity for the College to pursue its core value of excellence in all things.” during the War of 1812.

After touring the museum, students can ride the boat themselves.

The society raises funds through babysitting and leaf raking in groups. They serve the community while funding their ambitions to be better men and women.

According to sophomore Vice President Lilly Klein, “Lux Mea stands upon the idea that this light shines in every facet of the world and that by taking the time to ponder these things, we grow not only as students, but as men and women of God.”

find these offerings particularly beneficial. He also suggests technical writing or science writing and reporting for students majoring in STEM fields.

According to Dr. Hogsette the goal for these minors is to “prepare students well for creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and communication.” The writing department has designed these minors and concentrations to meet these goals for the students who decide to enhance their degree with these highly marketable skills.

September 7, 2018

Entertainment

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SINGERSROOM

VULTURE

HOTNEWHIPHOP

COSMOPOLITAN

Rap and R&B once again dominated the summer, as Drake, Post Malone, Ariana Grande and Travis Scott (clockwise from top left) all released hit albums. The summer also demonstrated the increased importance of streaming services, such as Spotify and Apple Music, to album sales.

Tunes as hot as this heat

James Sutherland Editor-in-Chief

Drake once again dominated the charts and the headlines in music this summer, continuing his status as perhaps the pre-eminent pop star of today.

He released his fifth studio album in June. “Scorpion” was a smash hit, selling 732,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album set multiple single-day streaming records, with over 132 million streams on Spotify and 170 million on Apple Music on Friday, June 29, alone.

The album’s sales also signify the shift in the music industry from hard-copy to

streams. “Scorpion” registered Drake’s lowest number of physical-copy sales ever, with almost 700,000 less physical copies sold than his previous album, 2016’s “Views.”

Yet “Scorpion” has still been a massive success, topping the Billboard charts for five straight weeks. It is clear that the market is moving towards streaming platforms, like Spotify and Apple Music, and away from physical sales.

The album itself was received with lukewarm reviews. Many criticized the double-album for being bloated and overlong, a complaint that critics also raised with “Views.”

Drake was also in the news for less pleasant reasons. In May, the rapper traded diss songs with Pusha-T, after the latter alleged that Drake uses ghostwriters to write his songs for him. Drake responded to the allegation with a diss track, “Duppy Freestyle.”

Pusha-T then escalated the beef, responding with “The Story of Adidon,” alleging that Drake is ashamed of being African-American and that he has a secret son, named Adonis, with an adult-film actress. Drake came out of the saga looking like a cheap scumbag who disowned his own son, seriously tarnishing his image.

The rapper addressed the

beef and acknowledged his son on “Scorpion,” but it was too little, too late for many.

Rap and R&B dominated the charts for the rest of the summer.

Post Malone’s “Beerbongs and Bentleys” topped the Billboard 200 for three weeks in May, selling nearly 500,000 units in its first week and setting many of the streaming records “Scorpion” would go on to break.

Travis Scott and Ariana Grande led the charts in August, with their albums “Astroworld” and “Sweetener” respectively.

“Astroworld,” Scott’s third and most successful album, is a concept-work, built around the former Houston

amusement park of the same name. The album’s singles, “Butterfly Effect” and “Sicko Mode,” both landed in the Billboard Top 10.

“Sweetener,” Grande’s fourth album, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts when it was released last month. Grande’s recent engagement to comedian and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson and the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing that attacked her concert influenced the content of the album.

The fall looks like it will be a breather from the actionpacked summer of music that was 2018.

An oldie but goodie

‘Twin Peaks’ Erin Balserack Contributing Writer

When searching for media to consume, it’s all too easy to limit your attention to quickly digestible, fluffy TV shows based solely on the entertainment they offer.

After all, you work hard over the week; you have classes, studying, and possibly a job too.

While there’s nothing wrong with relaxation for its own sake, it’s vital to remember that the media you consume in your off-time shapes you just as much as your other activities.

So once in a while, amid the deluge of modern, superficial sitcoms, try something more substantial; for instance, “Twin Peaks”.

“Twin Peaks” is an early 90’s horror-mystery TV show about the small, quaintly rural town of Twin Peaks. The premise of the show can be off-putting at first; it begins with the dis-

covery of the brutally murdered body of the beloved homecoming queen Laura Palmer.

As the show unfolds, you come to realize that nothing in this town is as it seems- dealing with problems of abuse, drug addiction, supernatural terrors, and the struggle of Laura’s family to come to terms with her violent death, this show is anything but quick, fun fluff.

However, the cult following it quickly gained goes to show that this show has much to offer.

“Twin Peaks” was masterminded by the cinematographer David Lynch. Lynch, hailed as one of America’s first surrealist directors, is intensely concerned with religiosity and the human predicament.

Through the character of the FBI agent called in to investigate Laura’s death, Dale Cooper, (played superbly by Kyle McLachlan, who some will recognize from “Port-

landia”), the show dives into the forces of evil that lie dormant in this town.

From Laura’s classmates to her boyfriend, parents, and psychiatrist, nobody is innocent here. The show has an almost psychedelic effect; as Lynch’s artistry weaves surrealism through the classic predicament of good versus evil, viewers find themselves transported into a dreamlike trance of earnestness.

“Twin Peaks” seems to exist in a vacuum, in which ordinary habits of cynicism and mockery fade away.

Through characters such as police chief Harry Truman, Laura’s irreverent and irascible boyfriend Bobby Briggs, and Audrey Horne, the charismatic daughter of a local business magnate, this show doesn’t just draw viewers in – it entrances them.

In our modern age, consumers are almost smothered by the wave

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“Twin Peaks” captivated audiences when it debuted in 1990. You can catch up on the accalimed series on either Netflix or Hulu. of new media, each piece promising that it has the most to offer. “Twin Peaks,” in its turn, offers a beautifully crafted piece of art that addresses serious

issues in serious ways; while being, in its own way, funny, eccentric, and entertaining. “Twin Peaks” is available for streaming on both Netflix and Hulu. So, the

next time you’re wading your way through the never-ending options, take a second to challenge yourself and click on “Twin Peaks”. You won’t be disappointed.

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Courtney Mattey GCC sports opened the year off on a strong note this weekend.

Men’s and women’s cross country started it off with a pair of wins against Thiel Saturday morning.

Later that afternoon,

men’s and women’s soccer took to the field and scored victories against Hiram and Adrian respectively.

As the day progressed, football started their season off strong with a win against Juanita.

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Who says there’s nothing to do in Grove City?

Today Women’s tennis vs. Thiel 4 p.m., Walters-Zbell Courts OB Street Dance 8 to 11 p.m., HAL Courtyard

Tomorrow VOA NEWS

The cast of “BlacKkKlansman” at the firm’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Spike Lee, currently holds a 95 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

‘BlacKkKlansman’ infiltrates box office

David Smith

Contributing Writer Prior to August, it had been over a decade since Spike Lee had a successful film.

Lee, director of “Do the Right Thing,” “25th Hour,” and “Malcolm X,” released “BlacKkKlansman” in midAugust.

“BlacKkKlansman” is Lee’s first film to have grossed over its budget since 2006’s “Inside Man.” Currently, the film has grossed nearly 60 million dollars against a budget of 15.

The film is a financial success and a comeback for Lee with similar qualities to his previous great works. A prevalent motif in Lee films, race relations, is also examined in “BlacKkKlansman.”

Starring John David Washington, son of Denzel Washington, the film depicts the true story of Colorado Springs police detective Ron Stallworth as he infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in 1979.

Stallworth gains membership to the KKK by having fellow detective Flip Zimmerman, played by Adam Driver, pose as Stallworth at meetings, initiations, and various rallies.

Along this long, strange trip, Stallworth becomes acquainted with the head of the Ku Klux Klan, David Duke, played by Topher Grace, via telephone conversations. Stallworth, along

with Zimmerman, continue their sting operation into the KKK only because of Stallworth’s belief that the Klan has something planned to harm people.

Not only is “BlacKkKlansman” a financial success, it is also a brilliant depiction of a true story. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote that the film is “an entertaining spectacle but the brilliant tonal balance in something like Jordan Peele’s satire ‘Get Out’ leaves this looking a little exposed.

Yet it responds fiercely, contemptuously to the crassness of the Trump regime and gleefully pays it back on its own coin.”

Judging by the trailer or word of mouth, Lee’s film may seem to be inherently politically motivated, but actually it offers a nuanced historical narrative on an important issue without commentary on the current political climate. “BlacKkKlansman” is an honest take on a true event and maintains wit, humor, and insight. The film appropriately pins racists and illustrates their blatant ignorance towards their actions, all while providing an entertaining narrative.

What is interesting about the KKK members in the film is that they are, at times, innately vulnerable and human. “BlacKkKlansman” reflects racial disturbance in America

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Baldwin Wallace 10 a.m., WaltersZbell Courts

Sunday Vespers 6:30 p.m., Harbison Chapel

Monday Showcase Series: Chatham County Line 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., STU

Tuesday Intern Today, Employed Tomorrow 4 p.m., PLC Professor Preach-Off 7 p.m., Lincoln Lawn (rain location KetRec)

Wednesday Study Abroad Fair 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., HAL Atrium Wolverine Marching Band performance 7 to 8 p.m., Sharon High School

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“BlacKkKlansman” opened August 10, and tells the real-life story of a pair of Colorado police officer who infiltrated the KKK in the 1970s. and veers away from politics to accurately tell a story that should be told.

Currently, the film has a 95 percent approval rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 84 percent

among audience members. Critics, across the board, are praising “BlacKkKlansman,” and the film is likely to be considered among the top contesters in for the 2018 Academy Awards. “BlacK-

kKlansman” is a film that will contend for several categories during the Oscars season and is an important insight into the ignorance of bigotry and continuing racial strains.

Thursday Resume Blitz 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Office of Career Services Warriors worship service 9 to 10 p.m., Harbison Chapel

Lilo and T’Challa: Netflix adds old with the new Grace Tarr Entertainment Editor September is an exciting month for movies and shows on Netflix, with a number of new and classic hits coming to the streaming service.

“Black Panther” was one of the most anticipated film releases in 2018 and was added

to Netflix on September 4.

The film grossed $1 billion at the box office and is a rare example of a highly anticipated movie released to Netflix the same year it appeared in theaters.

Netflix also delivers a slew of 52 new original movies and series in September.

This astounding number of

Netflix originals proves what viewers have increasingly realized – that Netflix has successfully become a leader in production, not just a streaming service.

Among the most anticipated of the Netflix releases is season two of “American Vandals,” a Peabody Awardwinning satire of true-crime

documentaries.

Viewers can also expect to see their favorite TV series on Netflix, including season eight of “The Walking Dead,” season five of “Blacklist,” season seven of “Call the Midwife,” season three of “Cable Girls” and season seven of “Once Upon a Time.”

Netflix is also releasing

animated classics “Lilo and Stitch” and “The Emperor’s New Groove” on September 2 for a nostalgic childhood throwback.

“American Horror Story” and “The Breakfast Club” round out Netflix’s release of classics.

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Rest and panic-ation

Emily Geiger

Contributing Writer As stagnant heat fills dorm rooms once again this year, we are all aware that the “Back to School Season” is in full swing.

We get syllabi with hundreds of deadlines are placed in front of us, posters bombard the doors of the SAC, and the Organization Fair is full of exciting clubs that we want to get involved with, if only we had the time.

This season is very difficult, especially if you are a freshman or a senior. If you’re a

freshman, you’re probably overwhelmed by the vast sea of groups and activities that flood your email box as you begin to adjust to the Grover life.

If you’re a senior, the pressure of the outside world is really beginning to hit as you explore various career paths.

No matter what your class standing is, there is definitely a culture of perfectionism here at Grove City College.

As Christians, we are called to honor God. We are expected to work hard, connect to our church, serve our community, take care of families, and be an overall good person and show the love of Jesus.

As Grove City College students, we are also expected to join many clubs, take on leadership roles, participate in Greek Life, take challenging classes, develop a relationship with the Career Services office, all while maintaining at 4.0.

Yet for many Grovers, “managing” really means “surviving.”

Over stressed, under rested, and just trying to grind out through the school year.

Chugging cups of coffee while our eyes strain on our computer screens, trying to finish a paper before it’s due the next morning.

So, how do we manage to balance the demands of college life?

The simple, but extremely difficult solution is to slow everything down.

Most of us are so eager to take on more than we can handle, whether that’s leadership roles, classes, or work.

Despite this, it’s important to make sure you take the time to recharge and to not bite off more than you can chew. Make time to take care of yourself.

If you’re an introvert, make some tea, unplug, read a book, and relax.

If you’re an extrovert, go out, try something new, and catch up with your loved ones.

God took a day of rest after he formed the universe, even though he is all powerful. I think

he did this to set an example that there is time to work, and there is time to enjoy the world around you.

If you spend all your time running the rat race, you won’t ever be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor.

So, my recommendation this year is to just slow it down, recharge your emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

This school definitely puts pressure on its students to be the best they can be, which is not bad.

However, it’s important to nurture yourself.

Sometimes a lazy, restful afternoon is perfectly okay, and extremely healthy.

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Life Paige Fay Entertainment Grace Tarr Perspectives Rio Arias Sports Aly Kruger Photo Chief Wesley Kinney Design Chief Karen Postupac Copy Chief Michelle Jeffries Copy Editors Anna DiStefano Elizabeth Stevenson Britney Lukasiewicz Natalie Dell Jessica Cameron Lauren Ness Section Designers Gregory Oleynik

Perspectives Editor My college roommate and I share many things as close friends and sorority sisters, but our political views aren’t one of them.

In fact, we have very little in common when it comes to tastes in music, where we want to live after college, and more. But we do often meet on a middle ground because we respect each other’s opinions and have a lot to learn from each other. She joined the college’s diversity club, S.E.A.D., to learn more about the social justice issues I care so much about. And from her, I learn about Republican politicians on the rise, who have a lot of personal qualities and ideas about our country I can admire.

One of our favorite politicians is Ben Sasse, the junior senator of Nebraska. He is younger, has a fresh take on current events, and a lively twitter account I follow. He often releases statements on decisions of the White House, such as the passing of John McCain or the trade war Trump is waging. And much to my surprise, he stood his ground in a fair assessment of Trump, de-

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spite sharing a political party with him.

Recently, Sasse shared an article from Christianity Today about Trump’s statement that if the GOP loses the congressional majority in November, they could be “one election away from losing everything”.

However, author of the article Michael Horton was quick to point out “If an election can cause us to lose everything, what is it exactly that we have in the first place?”

The rest of the article went on to encourage Christians who use their talents as public servants, but be clear that the church does not change its mission under certain administrations as opposed to others.

And to have faith in the so-called political power of one party is to put our faith in something that will inevitably fail us. Both political parties, conservatives and liberals alike, allow themselves to cling to political morals over God’s truth at one point in time. And if we are honest about the fact that our faith influences our politics, then we need to see beyond party lines that are held up by men’s agendas, not God’s.

The truth is that each party has its admirable qualities. I appreciate how democrats care for people on a large scale and generally have greater representation of people of color in their policies and positions, and acknowledge issues of social jus-

tice many Republicans have seen as divisive or wrong. Yet I also appreciate the Republican Party for their commitment to strengthen the economy through real growth and free trade, as opposed to higher taxation or federal programs that don’t help everyone on an individual level. In each, I can see the desire to care for our country and protect all people as Christ would call us to do.

But in a Trump era, our president so easily plays on people’s fears and assumptions about the other side. He convinces white Christians they have little in common with their black or undocumented counterparts, and those who believe in social justice label his supporters as people who threaten

basic American morals.

However, as my relationship with my roommate has so clearly proved, we have far more in common with people than politics.

And the more we discuss our differences, the more we realize we are actually not that different at all. We both want all people to have equal access to jobs.

We both wish college tuition didn’t inflate so much. We both think all people should be treated equally, because that is the most American thing we can do.

So, in this Trump era let our fear not replace our faith in God. That no matter these earthly divides, what is best for our nation and world will always prevail under God’s all powerful will for us.

The Collegian is the student newspaper of Grove City College, located in Grove City, Pa. Opinions appearing on these pages, unless expressly stated otherwise, represent the views of individual writers. They are not the collective views of The Collegian, its staff or Grove City College.

Green Eyeshade Award the

This week’s Green Eyeshade Award goes to Wes Kinney for his superb job organizing the photos of the paper. Great job Wes! The Green Eyeshade Award honors student contributors that demonstrate consistency and excellence in their work.

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Andrew Furjanic Contributing Writer

Alexandria OcasioCortez rocked the media this June when she captured the Democratic primary nomination for the 14th district in New York City.

OcasioCortez managed to defeat incumbent Joseph Crowley, a ten-term member of House Democratic leadership. Not only was this OcasioCortez’s first campaign for any office, but she also managed to win her primary running as a self-described Democratic Socialist.

Ocasio-Cortez’s victory has prompted a lot of discussion in the public square, asking questions about how a near anonymous challenger defeated an experienced and influential congressman, whether the deciding factor was her democratic socialism, and if so, whether this indicates a national pivot toward this ideol-

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ogy.

When asked in an interview how she managed to win her primary in spite of polls predicting her loss, OcasioCortez answered, “The thing with polling is, people try to identify who’s the most likely person to turn out, and we changed who turned out.”

This answer is the key to understanding her unexpected, unlikely victory.

Ocasio-Cortez did not win her primary race because she is a

Democratic Socialist.

Instead, she won because she managed to increase voter turnout in a handful of key demographics.

First, she appealed to minorities.

As a Latina woman who explicitly spoke out against ICE- the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agencyOcasio-Cortez won over the 14th district’s primarily minority constituency.

Minorities historically exhibit lower voter turnout, so exciting this

voter base definitely helped Ocasio-Cortez’s cause. Notably, her position on immigration has nothing to do with her status as a Democratic Socialist, as economic focus has little to do with immigration reform.

Appealing to young people, another demographic with low voter turnout in midterm primary elections, was another strength for Ocasio-Cortez. At 28-years-old, she is one of the youngest candidates on the ballot, and

The ‘real world’ is really real Karen Postupac Design Chief

“Oh, so you are ready to go out into the real world?” people often ask, especially when they find out I’m graduating college this year.

Usually, I would argue that I have been in the real world even when I was in college, because I felt the weight of acceptance from peers and faculty, budgeting my money and the anxiety of finding a job for the summer.

“I have been in the real world!” is the reply I wish I could say–but I know they would not see the obstacles I have faced as “real world” obstacles.

Now, since summer has come and gone, I must admit; I think they were right.

The reason I believe that Grove City College–or any college, for that matter–is not the “real world” is because of the dependence we have on the College’s insurance, electricity, food, etc., but also the community that comes with our campus.

Over the summer, I had a job with a massive company, where I worked in an office with strangers who all either had children or grandchildren. The only people my age were the other interns, and other than them, my closest friend was a 55-yearold man who loved watching the World Cup as much as I did.

When I arrived at work, I unpacked my over-sized laptop, put my lunchbox in the cramped refrigerator and went to meetings upon meetings.

When I was done with

work, I collected my over-sized laptop and my empty lunchbox, said goodbye to Nevin the security guard and drove home.

Then, I sat on my great-uncle’s, ratty, old blue couch watching “America’s Got Talent” and waited for 9:30 p.m. when I could go to bed and start it all over.

Before I go on, I need to assure you that I loved my internship–the people I met were phenomenal and I loved the work.

However, I know now that I need to change the way I approach the real world.

If I let myself settle into a mundane routine that consists of eating lunch in my car a n d watchi n g reality TV, t h e re al world w i l l swallow me whole.

N o t only do I need to change my attitude about what my life looks like in May 2019, I need to be careful with how I spend this year.

How do I plan to do that?

I will be more intentional with my time with friends.

I hope to no longer look at my phone during meals and no longer pass by a friend’s room without knocking on the door and saying hello.

I will be more involved with the community outside of campus.

I have never been one to branch out, but I believe plugging into the community outside of the College will be great practice in learning how to navigate a community when I graduate.

And lastly, I will be more insight-

people will be graduating from college around the same time I will, and they will need friends, too. I hope I can see when someone needs a friend, and I can, then, provide them with love and support. Like the classic film, “High School

this youth unquestionably helped her win her primary. Her energy and charisma in public helped her to convince young people to turnout to vote.

The most critical strategy Ocasio-Cortez utilized was her status as a political outsider.

By defining herself in opposition to the establishment, she managed to latch onto the dissatisfaction with the current system extant in movements like Black Lives Matter and… the Democratic Socialists

of America.

By defining herself as a socialist, OcasioCortez ignited those who disagree with the establishment and persuaded them to “get out and vote” for her.

These strategies helped her defeat an opponent in a primary midterm election, where voter turnout is at its lowest.

So, is Democratic Socialism on the rise?

Nope. Bernie Sanders endorsed three candidates in this primary cycle: Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan, Brent Welder of Kansas, and Ocasio-Cortez.

Only Ocasio-Cortez managed to win her primary. While she may be more hopeful and better at putting a positive spin on the ideas of Democratic Socialism, Ocasio-Cortez does not represent a surge in socialist leanings for the US. If anything, she is an example of the effectiveness of knowing your audience and encouraging voter turnout.

Editorial: Labor on Labor Day This past weekend was the perfect start to the school- Labor Day. Not only did we get an extra day of the weekend, but it guaranteed that this week would be a little lighter with only four days of assignments and classes to attend. All across the country, both students and workers alike got to take advantage of the extra time to rest or get ahead on work.

But what about those who have unskilled jobs? Retail workers, fast food employees, servers, and more. They work the same as we do, perhaps even longer hours, just doing something different. Obviously our society cannot run if everything were to shut down in the spirit of “worker appreciation”, but it does raise the question about what work goes appreciated, while the rest is unnoticed.

Most of us have done our time working minimum wage jobs, perhaps even at Grove City College. The shifts that feel like they take forever, and the groaning customers. We are so excited to go off to college and start putting effort in our classes, so that we can qualify for jobs more

gratifying than the ones our high school degree qualifies us for.

Yet we know what it’s like to wait in long lines, be in a rush, and still need the services of someone who is far less educated than us.

No matter how successful we become in our respective careers, we will always need people to work the jobs we don’t want to, the ones that pay the bare minimum.

So in light of the holiday weekend and the various ones we have coming up, and those who work jobs we count as necessities, I would challenge everyone to be a little extra thankful for those who are put in labor on Labor Day, and other important holidays.

Whether it’s newscasters, McDonald’s cooks, or your cashier at County Market, one job isn’t inherently better than another.

The jobs we work as just representative to the role God has called us to for a time, and not necessarily predictive of our future.

We are all capable of so much, no matter what we happen to be doing on Labor Day. And everyone deserves to be afforded that respect.

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What’s new with IM Sports Brett Heckathorn

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Intramural sports got a face lift for the 20182019 season.

Grove City College switched to an onlinebased platform that will streamline the entire process of IM sports.

Love IM Sports? Here’s what you can do to participate and get involved with your favorite sport or try a new one.

The online platform is called IM Leagues, which can be found at IMLeagues.com or with the IM Leagues app. IM Leagues is easy to use and lets any participant with a “gcc.edu” email join the Grove City College network, which gives them access to all the IM sports Grove City has to offer. Once signed in to the GCC network, students can join various sports by starting and captaining a team, joining a preexisting team or by joining as a free agent.

Once schedules are made they are posted and managed on the IM Leagues network.

The when and where of games will no longer be a mystery.

IM sports benefit the student body and IMLeagues helps to track those benefits. It will also ease the process of sign ups and scheduling. Grove City’s IM sports program is nationally recognized year after year by Princeton Review, and we hope changing the process will propel our IM sports program to even greater heights.

However, our IM sports program is only as good as the students make it, so get out there and play sports. The more participation, the better we can mold and shape the IM program to better serve the students. Don’t wait, grab some friends and download the app and join a team today.

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Men’s cross country team kicks off their season with their annual 5K against Thiel. Grove City ended the meet with a perfect team score.

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“Breathe and Pray,” Coach Severson tells the men’s and women’s cross country team.

And so they did as they began their season Saturday with the annual kickoff 5k against Thiel College.

In what is typically considered an individual sport, senior Isaac Mills said, “We race together.” This team dynamic comes from shared encouragement

on the team, instructing from coaches during the race, as well as support from visiting alumni on Saturday.

It was a small meet and had a relaxed atmosphere, but the team was excited. The hard work of the summer began to pay off and Mills said, “We got to see the fruit of our labor.”

On the women’s side, Grove City finished the meet with a perfect team score of 15 points.

Senior Rachel Martin won the individual race

with a time of 21 minutes, 26.22 seconds.

She edged classmate Maggie Bauman, who took second in 21:26.23.

Freshman Hann Penraat placed third (21:26.23) while sophomore Denali Hutzelmann took fourth in a time of 21:46.21.

Freshman Elizabeth Kastelein took fifth place (21:48.27) and junior Allison Hollenbaugh captured sixth (21:49.29). Junior Heidi Hoffman rounded out Grove City’s top

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Grove City College men’s soccer team stuck a 0-0 double-overtime draw with national powerhouse Lycoming College in non-conference action on Friday at home.

In goal, freshman Luke Greenway made six saves in his collegiate debut for Grove City (0-0-1). Greenway stopped three shots in the second overtime period. Lycoming owned an 18-10 edge in total shots, including 6-1 in overtime, with each team attaining six corner kicks.

Lycoming went 19-3 last season and advanced to the second round of NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Friday’s match marked the firstever meeting between

Mills took fourth (18:30.16) while freshman Einar Trosdal placed fifth in a time of 18:51.87.

Freshman Nathan Warrick placed sixth (18:52.21) and freshman Aaron HammerHuber secured seventh place with a time of 18:59.14.

Grove City returns to action tonight at the Penn State Spiked Shoe Invitational.

One month left in AL Matt Horner Contributing Writer As postseason approaches, some teams in the American League have all but won their division, while other teams hope to play in a do-or-die wild card game.

The American League East is home to the two best teams in baseball, the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.

The Red Sox boast 50 games over .500 at this point in the season.

They claim AL MVP front runner Mookie Betts, Triple crown hopeful J.D. Martinez and AL Cy Young Award candidate Chris Sale. As of the end of August, the Red Sox held a 7.5 game lead over the Yankees.

The Yankees are known for their hitting and are ranked second in runs per game. The Yankees are in an unfortunate spot because they have the secondbest record in all of baseball but will most likely be forced to play in a sudden death wild card game.

The most competitive in the American League is the West Division. It features the Houston Astros, the Oakland Athletics (A’s) and the Seattle Mariners who are all vying for a playoff spot. Now into the final month of the regular season the Astros, defending champions, lead the division by 1.5 games over the A’s. The Astros have 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve and several other accom-

plished hitters. Great starting rotation pitchers Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole add to the roster.

The A’s currently hold the second wild card spot. This spot could place them in a challenging game against the Yankees in the Bronx. Winning the division is a priority for both the A’s and the Astros. The A’s suffered a huge loss in August when they lost their ace pitcher Sean Manaea for the season due to a shoulder injury. Now they must rely more on their hitting down the stretch.

The least competitive division is the AL Central. The only team above .500 in this division is the Cleveland Indians. They have ace

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seven by taking seventh place with a time of 22:04.03.

On the men’s side, the Grove City recorded a perfect team score of 15 points.

Senior Ryan Budnik won the individual race by posting a victorious time of 16 minutes, 58.95 seconds. Senior Moses Greenspan earned second place in a time of 17:53.93 while freshman Jeffery Eide made his collegiate debut with a third-place time of 18:29.95.

the two teams.

The following day, Grove City welcomed Hiram College in nonconference play. An excited home crowd filled the stands. As the crowd cheered, senior forward Franklin Tropiano scored a pair of goals to gain Grove City College a 2-1 home victory.

Grove City (1-0-1) grabbed a 1-0 lead at 12:07 when Tropiano first scored after receiving an assist from senior forward Nate Curry. Hiram forged a 1-1 tie at the 18:54 mark on a goal by Giovanni Meza.

The Wolverines reclaimed the lead for good in the second half when Tropiano scored his second goal of the day at 58:05. Senior defender Wade Chapline assisted Tropiano’s score.

Support your Wolverines!

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Franklin Tropiano leads the men’s soccer team to victory with two goals. Grove City won the game against Hiram with a final score of 2-1.

Grove City doubled up Hiram (0-1-1) in shots, 12-6. Grove City also held a 7-5 edge in corner kicks. In goal, Greenway stopped four shots to secure his first

BOSTON HERALD

The American League playoff race is tight going into thelast month, with several teams jostling for the final playoff spots. pitcher and Cy Young to center field to make Award hopeful Corey room for newly acKluber. They also claim quired Josh Donaldson all-stars Francisco Lin- at third. They will most dor and Jose Ramirez. likely be the division Terry Francona, man- champions and play the ager of the Indians, winner of the AL West said he will move Jose in the first round of the Ramirez to second base playoffs. and move Jason Kipnis

collegiate win. Grove City now leads the alltime series with Hiram, 4-3-3.

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September 7, 2018

Sports

Page 12

Grove City dominates Juniata

James Sutherland Editor-in-Chief

Grove City’s football team overtook Juniata College 38-23 Saturday on Thorn Field for a victorious season opener.

Junior running back Wesley Schools led the Wolverines, running for 220 yards and three touchdowns. The performance is Schools’ eight-straight 100 yard outing, and his third career 200-yard performance. Junior quarterback Randall LaBrie led the Wolverines’ aerial attack, completing 14 of his 19 passes for 132 yards.

Grove City dominated the game from the opening, scoring after just 64 seconds when freshman cornerback Dan Melville intercepted a Juniata pass and returned it for a touchdown. The Wolverines pushed the score to

14-0 later in the first quarter when LaBrie scored a quarterback sneak on the goal line.

The Wolverines defense continued to excel in the second quarter.

Juniata drove the ball all the way to Grove City’s goal line, only to lose the ball when junior defensive end Chris Wolfe forced a fumble.

Grove City recovered the ball, keeping their 14-point lead.

Juniata scored midway through the second quarter and followed that with a field goal as time expired to pull the score back to 14-10 going into halftime.

The third quarter passed uneventfully, with both teams digging in for a fight. Grove City registered the only points of the quarter when junior kicker Mitch Causer made a 33-yard field goal with

9:18 left.

The Wolverines put the game away in the fourth quarter, starting with a 12-play, 80yard drive that Schools capped with a one-yard touchdown run. Juniata pulled the score back to 24-17 two minutes later, but Grove City refused to look back.

In the middle of an 11play, 62-yard drive, the Wolverines converted a 4th-and-14 when LaBrie threw a 27-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Cody Gustafson.

Schools finished the drive off with a six-yard touchdown run.

Grove City then got the ball right back, when senior safety Daniel Jackson intercepted a Juniata pass. The Wolverines again drove down the field, and Schools again punched the ball into the end zone, pushing the lead to 38-17. Juniata scored

COURTNEY MATTEY

On Saturday’s 38-23 victory over Juniata, junior quarterback Randall Labrie went 14 for 19 passing for 132 yards. . once more, before missing the extra-point kick.

Gustafson led Grove City with seven catches for 94 yards.

Sophomore wide receiver Jared Hurd added five catches for 23 yards. Grove City owned a 406-378 edge

in total offense, along with a 25-20 advantage in first downs. Overall, Grove City had a 34:0625:54 time of possession advantage.

Senior linebacker Sam Henson led the Wolverines’ defense with 11 tackles and se-

nior linebacker Ethan Conto had 10 stops.

Melville added three pass breakups.

The Wolverines open President’s Athletic Conference play tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at Bethany in the PAC Kickoff Classic.

Welcome from the Wolverine Den! Todd Gibson Athletic Director

On behalf of the Department of Athletics it is my pleasure to welcome all to what is sure to be a tremendous academic year.

We are excited to be kicking off our 2018-19 athletic schedule. With that in mind, I wanted to give some insight into our athletic program, and what we are all about, with the hope

that you will come a n d fill the stands for our 1 0 3 h o m e athletic contests this year.

You will see the phrase Wolverines Together all around our athletic venues, and on any communication that you receive from me. This phrase rep-

resents what we strive to be all about. This means that our athletic program is “our” athletic program—meaning all of our athletes and coaches for sure, but also every student, faculty member, staff member, trustee or administrator that is part of our community. All the people that make Grove City College the one of a kind, special place that it is.

With that in mind,

Women rebound with victory Aly Kruger Sports Editor

The Grove City College women’s soccer team gained a 2-1 victory on Saturday over Adrian College following a 4-3 overtime loss Friday against John Carrol.

John Carroll broke a 3-3 tie with 3:13 remaining in the first overtime when Brittany Dufalla scored the game-winner.

John Carroll opened the scoring when Bailey Fischer scored at 8:34.

Grove City rallied from this 0-1 hole to take a 3-1 lead in the second half. Freshman midfielder Maggie Williams tied the match at 23:26 with her first collegiate goal. Sophomore midfielder Michaela Burke assisted the goal.

Burke gave Grove City the lead 5:34 into the second half when she scored her first goal of 2018. Junior defender Colleen Zilka assisted Burke’s goal.

The Wolverines pushed the lead to 3-1 at 61:04 when junior forward Ruby Mattson scored from an assist by senior forward Krista Heckman.

John Carroll’s Jaclyn Audino cut the lead to 3-2 at 66:40 with an unassisted goal. The Blue Streaks then tied the match at 74:36 on a goal by Rachel Braunegg.

Grove City owned a 29-13 edge in shots, including a 16-9 advan-

our athletic program’s goal is to glorify God in all that we do—on the field or court, in the classroom, in the dormitory, and in both the campus community and the community at large. Secondly our goal is to make all who are on our campus proud in all that we do as we seek excellence representing Grove City College.

This fall’s teams have the potential to prove tremendous on field

GRACE TARR

support in the past, and for all of the support that you will offer this year. Please come be a part of what we are trying to do. Special moments happen at athletic events, and we look forward to sharing them with all of campus community!

There is no admission charge for any of our contests. Come wear your Grove City colors and make some noise for the Wolverines!

GCC athletes honored Golf

Senior Cole McCook (left) and sophomore Jacob McConnell (right), shared Golfer of the Week honors.

McCook and McConnell combined to help Grove City place third out of 17 teams Saturday at the PittBradford Invitational with a team score of

Sophomore Michaela Burke passes the ball up the field against John Carroll Friday.. tage in shots on goal. legiate goal. Mattson The Wolverines outshot assisted the Stonkus John Carroll, 17-2, over score. the second 45-minute Adrian answered period. Grove City also quickly, though, as had a 5-1 edge in cor- Molly Safreed scored ner kicks. Sophomore an unassisted goal at goalkeeper Alexa Dunn 37:15. made five saves for In goal, sophomore Grove City.

Columbia Harkrader With Saturday’s made her first collematch tied 1-1, Grove giate start and made City drew a foul in the 14 saves. Adrian outpenalty area at the shot Grove City, 25-14, 108:41 mark. Burke including an 18-7 edge then drilled the game- in the second half and winner past Adrian overtime. Adrian had goalkeeper Ayverie three corner kicks while Giller. It is Burke’s sec- Grove City had zero.

Grove City returns ond goal in as many days and her third ca- to action this weekend reer game-winning with a pair of matches in Fredonia, N.Y. The goal.

Grove City (1-1) Wolverines will play grabbed a 1-0 lead at Oswego State at 1 p.m.

34:44 when senior for- Friday. Saturday, Grove ward Katie Stonkus City faces host Fredonia scored her first col- State at 12:30 p.m.

and on court success, competing enthusiastically for the Lord, and are off to great starts.

Our athletes have been working hard all summer for the competitions ahead, and we can’t wait to start competing. Our teams thrive on the support of the campus community and the idea that we are all working together to accomplish a common goal.

Thank you for all the

Sophomore Michaela Burke (left) accounted for two goals and an assist in Grove City’s two matches over the weekend. Friday, she had a goal and an assist. Saturday, Burke scored on a penalty kick in the second overtime to give the Wolverines a 2-1 victory over Adrian.

Freshman goalkeeper Luke Greenway (right)

316. McConnell and McCook shot 77s and

achieved eighth place in a filed of 84 golfers.

debuted at 1-0-1 with a 0.45 goals-against average. Friday against national powerhouse Lycoming, he made six saves in a 0-0 double-

overtime draw. Greenway stopped a penalty kick in overtime, then made three saves Saturday over Hiram.

Saturday in Grove City’s win over Juniata. He also handled all eight snaps (five extra points, two punts, one field goal) flawlessly.

He forced a fumble at the Grove City 1 to preserve the Wolverines’ 14-point lead at that juncture.

Soccer

Football

Junior running back Wesley Schools (left) went for 220 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries in Saturday’s 38-23 win. It marked his eighth consecutive 100-yard game and third 200-yard outing of his career.

Junior defensive end/ longsnapper Chris Wolfe (right) blocked a field goal attempt in the third quarter