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Vol. 104, No. 5

Patient, provider, payer

Furry friends and the first day of fall

Alyssa Jackson Managing Editor

time. “Participation [in meals] was at 64 percent and jumped to 69 or 70 percent after the

Dr. Richard Kocur ’87, assistant professor of management and marketing, succinctly debunked Medicare for All at the Freedom Reader’s opening event Tuesday, put on by the Center for Vision & Values.

About 100 students grabbed their choice of fruit and desert and took a seat around tables in the Morledge G r e a t Room in Kocur Rathburn Hall.

“I was happy with the turnout and was encouraged to see many pre-health majors here with Dr. Rumbaugh,” Kocur said.

Kocur graduated from Grove City in 1987 with a degree in Biology, before working for Coventry Health Care in the pharmaceutical industry. Though he now teaches management and marketing at Grove City, he always had an interest in the area of health care.

Patients, providers and payers make up the three concerned parties of health care. Kocur spoke on how Medicare for All would affect each group.

“As someone who will be in the payer/ stockholder group, I found his talk very helpful,” senior Lindsey Harrington said.

She worked this summer in the pharmacy economics department for Cigna, a prominent healthcare company.

“Though I already

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Junior Emily Geiger is all smiles at SGA’s annual Fall Fest Saturday. The event featured an exotic petting zoo, apple-bobbing and other fun fall games. Check out page 5 for a review of Fall Fest and page 6 and 7 for more photos.

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Elsie Becker

Contributing Writer As Grove City College’s own Dr. Shawn Ritenour takes a sabbatical during the Fall 2018 semester, the economics department has found itself short of professors needed to teach classes.

Thankfully, in a classic operation of supply and demand, two visiting professors made themselves available to cover the education shortage.

The department welcomes back Dr. David Rapp and Dr. Anne Bradley. Both have taught classes at the college before and will be teaching in GCC’s economics department this semester.

While they share the commonality of teaching economics, Rapp and Bradley have differing backgrounds and concentrations.

Bradley lives in the D.C. area and has taught at Georgetown University, The Institute for World Politics and George Mason University, among others.

Rapp comes to Grove City from all the way across the Atlantic where he teaches at the University of Saarland in Germany.

“I always enjoy coming back to Grove City in general and to the college with its beautiful campus in particular. I’m certainly very much looking forward ECON 2

Grove City College is a private Christian college that prides itself on catering to the individual needs of its students in all areas; however, while most colleges offer multiple options for meal plans, GCC has just one for its on-campus residents—three meals a day, seven days a week—better known as a 21 meal plan.

JonErik Germadnik, general manager of Bon Appetit in Grove City, talked about the expenses behind a 21 meal plan and how the catering company bills to college.

“If you add two to three meal plans you have to charge enough to cover the fixed costs,” he said.

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Sophomore Wes Kinney chows down on Hick’s delicious food. Bon Appetit continues to offer 21-meal plan to Grove city Students.

Participation from students in the meal plans offered, and usage of the different dining halls are factors that determine how to be

efficient with meals offered and what students will actually consume.

Usage rates of meals among students have also changed over

A fair for the future Juliet Long Contributing Writer The Career Services Office hosted the 20th annual Career Fair Wednesday.

This year’s fair was the second largest in the school history. Over 150 company representatives and Grove City College alumni awaited the anticipated rush of eager students.

The 2018 Career Fair reached an important milestone in its history, “which makes this event particularly meaningful to the CSO [Career

Services Office] team,” Amanda Sposato, director of Career Services, said. Career Services began planning and inviting organizations to the annual event back in May “all summer and through the early fall until the day of the fair,” Sposato said.

Caleb Vits, the office’s assistant director for employer relations and internship development, strategically approached the planning of this year’s event. Vits invited companies who had previously hired Grove City College

alumni and brought diversity to the vast selection of employers.

“There’s a lot of benefits from attending our fair, from building connections with recruiters and alumni representatives…to gaining professional skills,” Sposato said.

“It’s useful to just help you explore your options. Think of it as practice,” Therese Baker, a senior communications and marketing major, remarked. Senior Kyle Harshbarger agreed, saying that the CAREER FAIR 2

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The 20th annual Career Fair, held Wednesday, was the biggest in the school’s history.

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continued from 1 have a good understanding of the field, I now have an even better understanding,” she said.

Though many students may not be going into the health care field, everyone is a patient and will be affected by a decision on Medicare for all.

“Healthcare is an emotional topic,” Kocur said. “As Christians, it’s not a question of if we

MEAL PLAN continued from 1 GeDunk,” Germadnik said, referring to the option to use the meal plan at the GeDunk retail area inside the Breen Student Union.

Additionally, many colleges make an effort to require a 21 meal plan or a similar equivalent for their incoming freshman. Germadnik spoke to this with, “one of the things that’s im-

CAREER FAIR continued from 1 Career Fair is “a way for students to get used to communication with employers and practicing establishing a good rapport.”

The CSO team wanted “students to think creatively about the event,” Sposato described further. Alex

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dents.”

S.E.A.D. also provides help when needed. Junior Fangyi (Jo) Zhou joined the group her freshman year for support.

“I was hurt by comments a professor said in class, but I had people to talk to in S.E.A.D.,” she said. “They gave me suggestions about what to do next. It helped me get to know people who are not from my culture and gave me the opportunity to listen to others instead of always explaining myself.”

Many international students have a similar experience to Zhou.

Senior Brandy Ndirangu, co-president of the group, also struggled to fit in her first year abroad from Nairobi, Kenya.

She found it to be a place without judgment, where she

wouldn’t be required to represent all of Africa to curious students, but learn, live and be accepted as a Kenyan in American.

Ndirangu said, “S.E.A.D. is a group that fills a need in the school. It’s a place for people to share and relay where they are in the transitioning process. It’s a place where you’ll be able to say ‘oh my gosh we do that too’ and ultimately feel closer to home. It’s a place where you don’t feel alone because of our shared experiences.”

While S.E.A.D. is an essential part of Grove City College, it is also up to the average student to change the atmosphere on campus.

“Engagement!” Gordon said.

“Students can learn a great deal about the world by just having lunch with an inter-

national student. If a style, tradition or practice is misunderstood it can alienate both parties—when a simple friendly conversation can lead to mutual understanding and even appreciation.”

Simple things like education on ethnic diversity can encourage students to be more open minded and willing to accept different cultures.

Jose also stressed the importance of a different perspective.

“If students realize diversity’s importance to the Gospel, it will help their perspectives toward students that look different and are from different places in the world than them” he said.

Zhou agreed, “It’s important to reach out to international students who may feel out of place and lonely.”

can help, but how. We can donate time, financial resources and our intellect and pray for those who need physical help.”

A question and answer session followed the lecture. One student asked for the counter argument. Kocur said that access, quality and the “free” aspect of Medicare for All are appealing. According to Reuter’s polls, 70 percent of Americans think Medicare for All is a good idea. Kocur,

in stating the counter arguments, also quickly derailed them.

Though other countries may claim access for all, the access is limited and not timely.

The quality of health care does not increase.

In fact, if the government alone pays for it, the quality would more likely decrease. “Nothing is actually free,” Kocur said. Somebody has to pay for it. Other countries who have socialistic health care pay nearly 50 percent of

their income in taxes.

Kocur properly gave the counter-arguments to his stance and succinctly and successfully presented his own argument. “We want and deserve better American health care, but Medicare for All is not the answer,” he said.

The next Freedom Readers event is Oct. 30. Jay Cost, a contributing editor at The Weekly Standard, will be speaking on political campaigns and elections.

portant to recognize is that students can participate in 3 meals 205 days, and it’s a place for students to participate and come together.”

Vice President of Student Life and Learning Larry Hardesty also indicated that colleges monitor the health of their freshman and prefer to offer the full meal plan for them, as issues of eating disorders or lack of structure can arise.

“Sometimes kids skip meals because they don’t have a schedule, or they use up swipes too quickly,” he said.

The current meal plan offers a sort of buffer against that, by allowing only 3 swipes to be used a day, and access to them every day.

This meal plan does not benefit everyone, as some upperclassmen have expressed concern over the idea of wasting meal swipes each time

they eat out.

“I always feel guilty when I miss a meal, because I’ve already paid for them,” Junior Elizabeth Becherer said. “I try to get meals to go when I’m going out of town, so I don’t waste my money.”

On-campus students are not the only ones who take part in the meal plan. About 125 students purchase independent meals in quantities of 25, 50, or

75, single-swipe meals, according to Germadnik.

“This number of students includes both commuters and the 208 students living inside the Colonial Apartments,” Hardesty said.

But the lesser number of students purchasing small meal plans indicates that there are students in the Colonial Apartments who prefer to not use the College’s catering services at all.

Debate about whether the college’s food is up to par with the expectations of students and faculty will always go back and forth, but one thing is certain: Grove City College is staying on the 21 meal plan.

“One of the places we connect most is over a meal,” Hardesty said, “and that connection brings to college community closer.”

Watt (’18) and Josh Moore (’13), Grove City College Alumni and Gecko Robotics representatives remarked that “it’s not just a time for them [students] to learn about us, but a time for us to learn about them”.

“Students have done a really good job going out of their way with

a firm handshake,” Kerith Holt, representative for Bethany Christian Services, said.

Sposato mentioned that multiple organizations “share with us [CSO] that it’s the best fair they attend and they look forward to the opportunity each year.”

“We typically bring to the event approxi-

mately 1,100 of our students,” Sposato remarked. “Which is fantastic!” In the past, the senior class has typically been the largest group in attendance, Sposato cofirmed.

However, underclassmen have always been encouraged to attend.

“It’s a great opportu-

nity for them to learn about different career options, interact professionally with recruiters, and explore possible internships,” Sposato described.

Harshbarger encourages underclassmen to attend the already anticipated 2019 Fair, saying “even if you don’t think you want to work

for a company to talk to them just to practice interacting.”

The Career Fair was the only major job fair of the year, but the CSO team is now focusing their attention on the next big events.

The Internship Fair will be held on Nov. 1st in the Great Room of Breen Student Union.

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ECON to seeing people again who have become friends over the years,” Rapp said.

Rapp’s interests in economics and his dissertation deal with restructuring banks in times of crisis. “This topic is important because of the financial crisis and its far-reaching impacts within the banking sector and beyond,” he said.

Regarding his dissertation, Rapp said, “I discuss causes, development, and effects of the recent financial crisis and critically analyze a new regulatory framework enacted by the German government in response to the crisis providing banks with particular restructuring procedures.”

“I especially focus on the point in time to initiate such restructuring and on the necessary assessment of an appropriate compensation for existing shareholders in case of one particular instrument of restructuring, namely the debt-equity swap.”

Along with his coauthors, Rapp is currently working on a paper to investigate the internationalization of accounting research in the German-speaking world. He will also be “expanding on an analysis conducted with two co-authors of why the investment strategy called value investing is incompatible with fundamental principles of Austrian economics.”

They “aim to show that value investing does not only violate the Austrian theory of value and price but also the Austrian theory of the entrepreneur.”

In addition, Rapp has written a paper coauthored by the head of Grove City’s Economics department, Dr. Jeffrey Herbener. This paper focuses on the role of negotiations for the valuation of business enterprises.

In contrast, Bradley’s dissertation centers on the political economy of terrorism. She was fascinated with the way economics influences terrorists.

She said, “My re-

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Home is supposed to be a special place, but for the many international students at Grove City College, home now consists of strange brick buildings surrounded by an unfamiliar language and culture.

There are currently 20 students studying at Grove City College on a visa as “international students,” but that definition is broad.

Scott Gordon, director of student activities, said, “Some international students are “Third Culture” students; the children of missionaries, or students who were adopted as young infants and have grown-up with U.S. families.”

These students face unique challenges based on their situation and background and often struggle to connect with fellow students.

One place of refuge on the Grove City campus – a home away from home – is a group called Students for Ethnic Awareness and Diversity (S.E.A.D.).

S.E.A.D Advisor and Director of Multicultural Education & Initiatives, Justin Jose, said, “S.E.A.D. is a group for all students on campus to come together to talk and learn about issues of Biblical racial reconciliation and to celebrate different cultures.

It so happens that it also serves as a place to support minority and international students by helping them make connections and friendships with other stu-

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S.E.A.D provides a place of comaraderie for international students on campus. The group is open to all who want to learn about other countries and cultures as well as befriend students from those cultures.

Bradley

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search looks at the institutional setting, which includes the economic, legal, political and cultural realities. My basic premise, which is not that complicated, is that all terrorists weigh the costs and benefits of their decisions.

“They want to get the most benefit at the least cost to them. Terrorism operates on a supply and demand curve.

It is my own view that most policy is focused on shifting the supply curve, which may be necessary but it isn’t sufficient if we want less terrorism over time. We must think about what factors will shift the demand curve for terrorism.

“In other words, what type of changes are required to make terrorism a very costly activity for the terrorists...this will help us make progress towards a freer world. I believe trade which is aided by advances in Economic Freedom is an important place to focus our efforts in this arena.”

Dr. Bradley is presently involved with several projects. One involves updating her research on terrorism to include information about al-Qaida post 9/11, as well as extending the work to include ISIS and the Taliban.

She is also working on a project that examines the relationship between religious and economic freedom.

Regarding her time at Grove City, Dr. Bradley says, “Grove city students are special. There is something unique about the culture on this campus. Students want to learn and are willing to challenge their ways of thinking.

“I see a deep commitment to learning and an attitude that students are willing to do the hard work that learning and critical thinking require. I very much enjoy my time here and my work with students both inside and outside the classroom.”

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NoHo, fo sho

Anna DiStefano Contributing Writer

Are you a freshman looking for a night full of food, music and fun?

Look no further than Northern Hospitality, better known as NoHo. NoHo is a dance thrown by the MAP North staff for freshman men and women.

The dance takes place in Old Map and on South Patio and is a combination of swing, ballroom and club dancing.

As much as NoHo is an event for freshmen, it is a bonding experience for the North staff as well. North Resident Assistants choose the theme, plan decorations and music, and advertise the event all week.

This year, NoHo is taking on a Shakespearian theme, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

“The theme the North staff chose lends itself to really nice decorations, and I’m excited to see the girls on my hall have a fun evening with lots of dancing and twinkle lights,” said sophomore Catherine Root, a RA in MAP North. “I’m also just excited to put on the dance - decorating and planning with all the other freshman RAs is going to be a great time.”

The North RAs also took the time to reflect on their own Noho experiences.

Sophomore Paige Fay credits NoHo with encouraging her to try new things. “Noho was the first dance my roommates and I attended. We ended up with the swing/ballroom dance and at every half hour they taught a new dance. It was so much fun! And it convinced us to go to swing and ballroom club,” she said.

Root was unable to attend NoHo last year, but she remembers “coming back from [the

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Freshmen can learn how to ballroom dance with their friends and acquaintances surrounded by music and food in Old Map, 7 to 9 p.m. today.

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Seniors Katherine Dudt and Kirsten Ward have a little fun at NoHo last year. They served as freshmen RAs in North.

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The annual Northern Hospitality dance is put on by the freshmen RA’s of MAP North every year. Attendees can dance, enjoy refreshments and learn how to ballroom dance as they enjoy the evening with their fellow classmates of 2022. marching band] competition and seeing all the decorations up in the patio and wishing I could have been there!”

Following tradition, this year’s NoHo will not be one to miss. But

what can freshmen expect to find at NoHo 2018?

“The girls can expect to find more girls and some boys and some food and some music and some awkward-

ness... but mostly just lots of fun! It’s going to be a Grove City freshman experience!” Root said.

“The guys and girls can expect bright lights and great music in the

dancing shoes!” Fay said.

NoHo, which is exclusive to freshmen men and women, is tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in Old Map and on South Patio.

charming environment of Old Map. There will be fruit, cookies, and chocolate from locally-owned Shannon’s Kandy Kitchen. It’ll be a wonderful place to destress and put on your

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The class of 2018 gifted campus with a circle of engraved bricks shaped like a G.

2018 Class gives brick-by-brick Thanks to the generosity of the Class of 2018, Grove City College’s Wolverine pride has been enshrined, “brick by brick,” on campus.

A circle of pavers featuring the College’s classic crimson Varsity G and engraved bricks bearing messages from some of the donors was laid down over the summer along a walkway between Thorn Field and the iconic Rainbow Bridge.

The work was cov-

ered by the Class of 2018’s senior gift to the College.

The class raised nearly $40,000 earmarked for the landscape feature, which was installed by Funyak Landscapes of Mars, Pa., “This project brings the spirit of Grove City College to life on a well-traveled path and adds beauty to the College landscape,” Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod, senior director of Alumni and College Relations said.

She thanked alumni for “making your mark at Grove City College, and for inspiring future generations of GCC graduates to do the same.”

“Brick by brick,” a phrase that was popularized by Head Football Coach Andrew DiDonato ’10 as his players worked to end the team’s long winless streak in 2016, has become an inspirational mantra on campus, signifying determination, hard work and faith.

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Black lights highlight music, dancing and neon colors at AO Glow.

Alpha Omega, a housing group on campus, will host their event on Sept. 28 on Lincoln Lawn.

Profits from the fifth annual event will benefit Urban Impact in Pittsburgh.

“The best part about AO Glow is that it isn’t just another dance.

You get doused with paint. The black light experience is one of a kind. The colors are vivid.

The music is awesome.

The good times never stop,” said AO President Isaac Williams.

Williams, Logan Branch, Will Smith and Caleb Bish, make up the AO executive board and are responsible for organizing the event.

They work with Student Government Association, Men’s Activities Board, and Student Athletic Advisory Committee to make the event successful.

“The past two years we have had over 500 people attend and we hope the number keeps going up,” Williams said.

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Senior Brandon Conaway and Jessie Miller ’18 pose at AO Glow last year. This year’s dance will help raise money for Urban Impact, a charity based in Pittsburgh.

The AOs encourage attendees to layer clothing under white shirts because clothes will get wet. Wear a shirt that you’re willing to part with due to the paint

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The freshman class of 2022 brought their best voices, instruments and skills to the stage to compete against their peers in the annual OB Talent Show Friday night.

The curtain rose at 8 p.m. and so began a variety of acts, including singing, poetry, playing various instruments and even Irish dancing.

Lauren Moneymaker received the top prize for her exhilarating rendition of ‘Fly Me to the Moon’, which she sang while playing the piano.

The second trophy was awarded to Zack Neu for his magical talent. He shocked the crowd with a card trick and a complicated Rubik’s cube maneuver.

Third prize went to Melvin Sanchez, aka Mel2Fresh, for his original rap based on Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” a performance full of meaning and intention.

In addition to the winners, there were other wonderful acts.

The band Backhanded Compliments per-

formed a rendition of “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes and Lydia Murphy’s performance of the song “At Last.”

Recitation of original poetry by Margaret Gonyer also filled the stage. Incredible Irish dancing by Ethan Pierson also entertained the audience.

To wrap up the show, Libby Krieger sang a stunning version of “My Heart will Go On.” Her performance followed a talent-filled interactive rendition of Bach’s Concerto No. 1 in A minor, performed

by Jonathan Crawford.

The show was emceed by OB members junior Matt Gervasi and sophomore Janae Powell who brought excitement and laughter to the stage in between acts.

Last year’s Talent Show winner, Tegan Truitt, made an appearance and played his original piano piece.

Many freshmen came out to support their friends and see their talented classmates perform and many upperclassmen came out to watch as well.

and water.

“AO Glow promises to be a good time!” Williams said.

Admission is $2 before hand or $3 at the door.

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How to survive winter Well, it’s that time of year again.

As the temperatures begin to drop and Pumpkin Spice Lattes hit Starbucks once again, we all know that fall is in the air.

Autumn is a wonderful time, but it is also a precursor to Grove City’s relentless winters.

Before it gets too cold, take advantage of the good weather now. The Quad is one of the best features of the campus, especially when it is warm.

Here are the top 5 best sports to play on the Quad before the snow arrives.

5. Play Soccer with Your Cleat The soccer field is not a central place on campus, and who likes to walk that far?

While the weather is still warm, gather a few friends and string up your cleats. Maintenance workers might watch in horror as you destroy the focal point of the college, but that pressure will make you want to wow them with your soccer skills.

4. Capture the Spikeball If you’re a freshman, you might find it difficult to make new friends when you’re starting out. This sport is a great way to get to know new people in a unique way. At Grove

City, odds are that you are going to find a group of guys playing Spikeball on the quad. These men are highly competitive and attached to their expensive game. There is no better way to get their attention than to snatch the Spikeball while they are playing and run away with it.

They won’t be able to play the game without the ball, so they will surely chase after you.

This is a sure-fire way to get yourself into the clique without having any awkward introductions.

3. Playing Cards Now, this idea might not seem like a sport, but I guarantee it is.

Grab a few friends and meet on the Quad on a nice, gusty day. As the wind picks up, your cards will be blown all over the lawn. Whomever gets the most amount of cards, wins.

Bonus points if you trip over students who are studying on a blanket.

2. Tonsil Hockey with Your Boo Now, we all know how frustrating the Intervis rules can be.

Sometimes, you just want to be romantic with your significant other, but you can’t go to your dorm. So, what is your alternative? Public displays of affection, of course.

Clearly, Grove City

would prefer to see you and your honey-love in the open rather than behind (not entirely) closed doors. Before it gets too cold, create some heat with your boo! Play a fun, invigorating round of Tonsil Hockey on the Quad.

Spectators will definitely appreciate it.

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Outrunning Campus Safety The days are numbered when Grove City is blessed with a ray of sunshine. So, grab your towel, put on your favorite swimsuit, and tan on the quad. Whether you are a boy with your shirt off, or a girl with a bikini on, Campus Safety will surely make a comment about how you are not upholding “historical Christian standards.” Yes, they will ignore the fact that there is no air conditioning in the dorms and that you just trying to get toned, tan, fit and ready. This is where the activity becomes athletic. Instead of giving them your ID number, just walk away. If they start following you, run. Now you have a buddy to play tag with! It’s the perfect way to stay in shape.

Hope these ideas encouraged you to have your fun in the sun.

Make sure you stay safe out there.

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Located outside Ketler, Fall Fest’s petting zoo was a huge success. Students took a break from the booths to pet goats, camels, pigs, alpacas and even a zebra.

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Crisp temperatures and change of location from past years raised spirits, giving SGA’s Fall Festival a solid turnout Saturday.

In past years, rain or scorching hot temperatures have threatened to dampen the mood, but thanks to this year’s mid-60-degree weather, Grove City College students and families were able to have fun and enjoy the beginning of autumn.

SGA’s decision to move the location of Fall Fest from Lower Campus to the Quad also greatly contributed to the festive mood, considering the fact that people could easily wander around with more freedom; the area itself was not as constricted. The move to Upper Campus also allowed more room for inflatables like bounce houses, which the young children loved.

Grace Gartman, a member of SGA, said that this year’s Fall Fest was possibly the

best one yet because of these changes and in terms of participation. SGA made the decision to invite college faculty members and their families to give them a chance to participate in the festivities of the whole campus.

These are not the only additions to the festival, however. SGA also increased the number of inflatables, upped the number of animals in the petting zoo and gave away free food instead of having food trucks.

The lack of food trucks as well as the decision to cut the live band allowed SGA to save money, and use it to improve other areas of the festival. According to Gartman, the live band was cut because it took too much coordination and space to accommodate it. When people come to the event, they want to wander and not sit down.

Perhaps the best thing about Fall Fest is the fact that all of campus comes together at one time to celebrate.

Grove City College is able to showcase the diversity of its

groups and the number of students involved in these groups on campus.

Some of the most popular booths included the Okie’s duck hunting stand, the dog kissing booth, the Nu Lam fishing pond and the AEX egg Russian roulette. Other creative booths included the DIK’s “Pin the Wig on Trump” booth, Management Club’s “Office Trivia” booth and the Rho’s three-legged race.

Senior Kayleigh Volpi said, “I really enjoyed the booth the Nu Lams had up. It was a fun booth and awesome that you could win actual fish.”

Even without the booths, Fall Fest would have been a success. The petting zoo gave people the opportunity to interact with adorable puppies and exotic animals like a camel and zebra. Eventgoers were also given photo opportunities, getting the chance to show off their cute Fall outfits and take pictures with friends.

Overall, the changes that were made to Fall Fest great-

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A Fall Fest attendee bottle feeds a llama at the petting zoo. Goats, piglets and puppies also made an appearance. ly benefitted the event, and contributed to a lively and pleasant atmosphere.

When asked what she personally enjoyed most about this event, Gartman said, “I love that all of campus

chills out together without any pressure. From an SGA perspective, we have to coordinate with so many people, and it takes a lot of work, but it is so satisfying to see it all come together.”

‘Brigadoon’ takes the stage Katheryn Frazier Contributing Writer

The Scottish Highlands are coming to western Pennsylvania this fall with Grove City College’s production of the classic musical “Brigadoon.”

The musical follows two New York tourists who stumble upon the mysterious Scottish town Brigadoon. Appearing for only one day every 100 years, Brigadoon is a town where life moves slowly and neighbors are friendly. However, when one of the tourists falls in love with a town girl, he must choose whether to stay or to leave this magical place.

The 36-member cast is already hard at work to create the mysterious set, learn the choreography and memorize lines.

“This musical has more dance than those we have done in the recent past, including four featured dance roles,” Emma Larison, the stage manager, said. “It is set in Scotland and all but two of the actors will have to learn Scottish accents which will be a very fun challenge!”

It takes a lot more than the 36 members of the cast to put the show. The orchestra and roughly 25-member tech crew – not to mention choreographers and costume and set designers – all come together to bring the mysterious town of Brigadoon to campus. It is this community that attracts many students to the Theater Department.

“It was important to me that I share my energy for something I love with others.

I wanted to be able to help people get excited about it, so we could put on the best

SGA shuffles music Erin Balserack Contributing Writer

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Actors rehearse for the fall musical, “Brigadoon,” which will be performed Nov. 8, 9 and 10. show possible,” Julia Barnes, a cast member, said.

Micah Mooney, the co-student musical director, is in charge of organizing the pit orchestra and serves as rehearsal pianist.

This is an exciting challenge for Mooney, who has been doing theater since elementary school and musical direction since his senior year of high school.

“I wanted more experience with musical direction and playing in the pit. I’ll definitely become a better sight-reader. I already have improved,” Mooney said.

Molly Miller, a member of the Brigadoon ensemble, has been involved in theater for 11 years.

“I love being an ensemble member! It gives me so much joy to explore and make

up who I am in the story as I go along,” Miller said. “I wanted to get into theatre ASAP when I got here. I knew how high the caliber of the performances are and considered myself lucky to get cast and contribute to that.”

As the cast and crew approach November, the work is just beginning.

“Beautiful music, beautiful dancing, beautiful hills of Scotland and a beautiful message about the power of real love come together in this production. I’m so excited to see that come to life with this amazingly talented cast,” Larison said.

“Brigadoon” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9, and at 12 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, in Ketler Auditorium.

As students, families and professors mingled outside in the brisk almost-fall air at Fall Fest, loudspeakers played addictively cheerful tunes from genres like mixing pop, country and acoustic music into a soundtrack for laughter, games and food.

At first, SGA was planning to hire a band for the event, but decided against it for several reasons. One reason was cost-effectiveness.

The money that would have gone towards a band was instead funneled into making sure that every aspect of the event was adequately prepared. As all the attendees can attest, every booth was wellstocked and had more than ample resources – from the sorority and frat booths to the (deMUSIC 8

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SGA held its annual Fall Fest Saturday on the Quad from 2 to 5 p.m. Many organizations on campus hosted boothes, including housing groups, fraternities and soroities.

Students could earn tickets by participating in events such as the AEX Egg Roulette, the Tri-Rho 3-Legged Race and Okie Duck Hunting and trade those tickets for prizes or ice cream sandwiches. Attendees also enjoyed the petting zoo, which featured a zebra, camel and pig, as well as gian inflatables.

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Who said there’s NOTHING to do in Grove City?

Today AO Glow 8 to 11 p.m, Lincoln Lawn

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The Area Artist’s Exhibit which opnened last Friday, features art from local ameteur and professional artists.The exhibit, which is open and free to the public, runs until Oct. 13.

Art takes a new spin

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Landscape photography, paintings and sculptures are just some of the artwork that was displayed at the Area Artist’s Reception last Friday in the Pew Fine Arts Center.

The art was created by local high school students, amateur adult artists and professional adult artists. The gallery itself was put together by students in the Art Gallery Studies class on campus.

The event was well attended by people of all ages and Michael Giffone, a local music producer and Grove City College alumnus, played acoustic guitar for the preview. In addition, food and beverages were served.

Students from the Grove City High School in the Community Art Class created spin art to be presented for the event. This is the second year

the Community Art Class has displayed their art at the College. Grove City High School art teachers Chris Bauer and Hannah Bosch co-taught the class. In the past the class has presented murals and mosaics.

“Spin art is a fun activity that easily engages students,” Grove City Highschool Art Teacher Chris Bauer said. “We are thankful that Grove City College can open up the gallery to the community. The students are interested in sharing their time and talent with their school, community and beyond.”

Hannah Bosch, a student at Grove City High School, said that she enjoyed doing the spin-art because there were no rules to follow and they had the ability to choose the colors for their pieces.

Tapenga Sweetapple, also a Grove City High School student, said, “It’s awesome that

high school students have a way to express ourselves in this environment, and it is a great learning experience.”

Weeks before the event even started, Alyssa Kowalick and her fellow classmates set up the artwork through the Art Gallery Studies class offered on campus.

According to Kowalick, it took two and a half hours to put up one wall of art. While putting up the art, she learned how to arrange the art to best appreciate it and tie together the themes of the pieces. Kowalick mentioned that she and other students would measure the distance of the art from the floor so that a piece would sit eye level for the visitors.

“I was encouraged to see how the artists were pleased to see the pieces displayed, especially with the right lighting,” Kowalick said.

Tina DeSuta was one of the adult artists who created two

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pieces at the event titled “Copper Fire” and “Lydia.” According to DeSuta, she does art as a hobby and was referred by a friend to display her art at the college. This was her third year to have her art at Grove City College.

DeSuta noted that her art reflects the abstract expressionism movement and was inspired by Jason Pollack. To create her art, DeSuta used putty, ceiling tiles, brushes and other heavy-duty material.

If you missed the reception but still want to see all the art that is featured, the Area Artist’s Exhibit is on display from 4 – 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Fridays in the Pew Fine Arts Center. The exhibit will be on display until Friday, October 13.

No longer an Outkast

Editor-in-Chief

Twenty years ago this weekend, Outkast released their masterpiece, their third studio album: “Aquemini.”

Outkast, a duo made up of Andre 3000 and Big Boi (aka Andre Benjamin and Antwan Patton), always stood out in the world of rap for their maturity and experimentation. The rappers largely eschewed the pimp-andgangster stereotype that dominated 1990s rap. Instead, Outkast built a brand around making thoughtful, interesting music.

That brand started to hurt their reputation among rap fans, however. Their second album, 1996’s “ATLiens,” had pushed the limits of what Outkast’s fans were willing to tolerate.

By the time “Aquemini” came out, many were calling for Outkast to return to their musical and cultural roots as Southern rappers.

But Outkast, and especially Andre 3000, were not going to cave.

On the album’s first real song (after a short intro), “Return of the G,” he takes on the group’s critics, sardonically rapping that he is bringing back his gangster personality because all the critics won’t let him have peace of mind.

The rest of the album is unapologetically what Outkast wants it to be. The next song, “Rosa Parks,” features a harmonic breakdown in the middle of the track. Andre 3000 goes surrealist on the title track, rapping about seeing aliens at family reunions.

The album goes really ambitious on the back half. The duo draw on soul and funk influences on “Spottieottiedopalicious,” an 8-minute spoken word track.

Outkast brings in fellow Southern rappers CeeLo Green and Big Rube, as well as 3000’s thengirlfriend Erykah Badu, on “Liberation.” The expansive track, built around jazzy pianos, is a cry for freedom from the pains of celebrity and living in the world.

Both of those songs are Outkast’s experimentalism at its best, incorporating live instrumentation and a variety of influences with meaningful lyrics. Few other rappers or groups have reached the heights that Outkast does on “Aquemini.”

Part of the reason the album works so well is the balance within the duo itself. Big Boi was, and is, a much more traditional rapper, while 3000 drove the experimentation with R&B, funk and soul. The two were, in some ways, a

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Tuesday Men’s Soccer vs.

Buffalo State 4 p.m., College Field Java Jam 8 to 11 p.m, KetRec

Wednesday Swing Dance 7 to 9:30 p.m, Crawford Auditorium Homecoming Student Worship 8 to 9 p.m, Harbison Chapel

Thursday Varsity Game Night 8 p.m., PLC Arena Warriors for Christ 9 to 10 p.m, Harbison Chapel

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batable) star of the fest, the petting zoo, every station was well-supplied and ready to go!

The deciding factor in the debate of playlist versus band, as SGA member Meredith Gartman explained, was the nature of the event itself. Fall Fest is more of a “meandering event,” Gartman said, rather than a setting in which people would want to stand and watch a band’s full set.

With all the attractions that Fall Fest had to offer, attendees wanted to wind in and out of the booths, taking in a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Everyone was able to enjoy the event at their own pace, with the pleasant soundtrack of popular hits creating a cheerful, communal, and convivial atmosphere. “[SGA] felt that our time and efforts and money would be best spent elsewhere,” Gartman said.

Perspectives After the storm

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Contributing Writer Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico as a Category four storm on Sept. 20 of last year, scarring the lives of millions in its path.

A year later, some Puerto Ricans are still suffering for lack of sufficient aid. In the weeks after Maria, the tally for storm-related deaths rose to a tentative 64, which was considered to be a gross underestimate at the time.

This was the type of number Trump had in his mind during his now infamous Oct. 3 visit, during which he said, along with some other characteristically offkey conduct, that Maria was not “a real catastrophe like Katrina.”

Analysis by George Washington University later put the death toll–while controlling for the also estimated 200,000 Puerto Rican relocations postMaria–somewhere between 2,658 to 3,290.

The average of the GWU study of 2,975 was taken to be the official death toll by the government of Puerto Rico.

Never one to shy from speaking his mind, Trump took to Twitter to dispute this higher figure: “FIFTY TIMES LAST ORIGINAL NUMBER - NO

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WAY!” This was despite the fact that the President does not control the weather or, in a general extent, death counts.

Trump makes the mistake of thinking politicizing numbers and natural disasters is acceptable, and the press and public makes the mistake of believing him.

So, when Trump calls disaster relief in Puerto Rico an “incredible, unsung success,” his brashness makes him the primary target for blame.

The blame came hard and fast with some claiming that “Donald Trump doesn’t care about Puerto Rico.”

While perhaps an egotist, Trump still has empathy. But if not

Trump, then who is to blame for the failings in Puerto Rico? What truly ties together hurricanes Maria, Katrina, Ike and the all too often lacking relief efforts of the past three administrations is the fumblings of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Merged with the then newly-created Department of Homeland Security in 2003, the record shows that FEMA is just another hammer in the bag that is our bloated bureaucracy.

It too often falls short of the good intentions and billions of dollars poured into it.

Unfortunately, besides misplacing funds and personnel, as economist Chris Edwards of the Cato Institute

points out, “FEMA and other federal agencies are increasingly displacing the activities of the states and private organizations.”

In the case of Puerto Rico, it’s almost exclusive dependence on mainland aid and the 1,000-mile voyage between the island and the southmost tip of Florida, intensified these problems.

Puerto Ricans, a year later, still suffer and struggle with the scant aid provided by FEMA, despite the $4.9 billion provided by the Trump administration for relief.

Then, when it came to the Category one Hurricane Florence which struck the Carolinas on the 14th of this month, FEMA saw a chance at

redemption. So far, the response from FEMA has been without major criticism.

But parallels are misguided. The Carolinas are on the mainland, with stronger infrastructure, with greater ease of evacuation and are more accessible by state, local and private sector aid.

Not to mention that the Category one Florence was a much weaker storm than the Category four Maria.

This is not at all to downplay the tragedy in the Carolinas, but in the same way that the Browns could defeat any high school team in the country, the kind of redemption FEMA is after is short-lived. If only all this was just a game.

“Political Price Tag” Connor Schlosser Contributing Writer

Charismatic candidate for Congress, Alexandria OcasioCortez, picked up popularity and notoriety in recent months.

The American people haven’t seen anything like her; a millennial “Democratic Socialist” winning the congressional candidacy for New York’s 14th district.

The favored democrat representative, Joe Crowley lost to Cortez in Queens, where it was a shock for everybody including the underdog herself. Now with her win in New York, all eyes are on the young American socialist.

Ocasio-Cortez received criticism from conservatives after a photoshoot for a magazine. She was dressed up in a suit totaling $3,500 paired with shoes at $600—a steep price in clothing for just about anyone. Given the 28-year old’s affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and her strong stance on equal pay, it raises more than a couple eyebrows. Why would a “working-class girl from the Bronx” be sporting a coat fitted for high-rollers in the Hamptons? Many jabbed directly at Cor-

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tez through Twitter.

Charlie Kirk, a 24year old conservative activist and writer commented on the luxurious outfit of the socialist saying, “Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who pretends to be a champion of the people & believes the unemployment rate went down because (people) were taking two jobs, just posed in a photoshoot with a $3,500 outfit, $625 shoes all while saying the rich have too much power.”

She gave a four-point response directed back at Kirk, “(A) The altright doesn’t seem to understand the concept of magazine shoots (B) You don’t get to keep the clothes, duh (C) I don’t “pretend” to fight for a Living Wage & Medicare for All. I do it.

(D) Get used to me slaying lewks because I am an excellent thrift shop-

per.”

The unnecessary saga of twitter drama continues. From conservatives to liberals and now to socialists, the social media stage is always open for arguments in American politics. Ocasio-Cortez refers to the dress being only for the photoshoot from the magazine implying she did not own it. Whether she owned it or not, it is not ideal to represent the middle class in high class fashion.

Is there a contradiction within socialism and with those who claim to represent it?

Well it is now obvious the ideology of “Democratic Socialism” is becoming more well known within the United States. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) has spread their name with member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading

the charge.

“The rapidly growing DSA now claims 40,000 members nationwide, up from just 5,000 two years ago,” states Capital Research Center.

Socialism, the precursor to communism, shares many tenets with the latter. Cortez’ policies sound intriguing at first. Polices such as free health care for all and free college education are attractive sounding benefits that the young socialist advocates for.

However, it begs the question, “How will this all be financed?” Cortez dodges questions and looks at current government policies to blame.

Ironically, she advocates for her programs to be government-run.

Allowing the government to control these “freedoms” of the American people and using the wages of the citizens to fund the programs via taxes sounds dangerously close to communist systems of history: Centralization of government control, removing individual rights.

The much-loved candidate stands for the people by advocating for these questionable policies.

One of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s mentors, Bernie Sanders, the Democratic Socialist Senator out of Vermont, applauds her win

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in the candidacy. Her promotion of the socialist agenda is something admired by the Senator.

One thing she prides herself on is her campaign strategy. She believes her grass-roots campaign speaks a far greater message than a corporate funded one.

Although that may be true, the same can’t be said for her fellow socialist Senator.

According to OpenSecrets.org, “Senator Sanders’ top contributors from 1989-2018, include Alphabet Inc., University of California, Microsoft Corporation, United States Postal Service and Apple Inc.” All these listed are private corporations and companies that helped contribute to Bernie Sanders’ campaign and other events. It is clear to see that those who claim to represent socialism, aren’t always the most consistent in following its tenets.

Republicans and some traditional Democrats alike see many issues within the policies of Cortez. She has stated that she will run as Democrat during the elections but will likely keep her affiliation and membership with the DSA. Before voting for any candidate, whether it be Democrat, Republican, Independent or Socialist, you must understand the cost of policies.

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The Green Eyeshade Award honors student contributors that demonstrate consistency and excellence in their work.

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Perspectives

Tariff and tax with Trump David Hutchison Contributing Writer

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods will go into effect on Monday.

This is not surprising. Trump has been consistent on trade since day one.

He uses protectionist rhetoric, bashed free trade deals and raised tariffs previously. At the same time, it is completely out of character—or, more appropriately, contradictory—for him to want to place tariffs on these goods.

Trump campaigned on lowering taxes, and he did. It was one his biggest accomplishments.

Yet, a tariff is just that—a tax.

This huge increase in tariffs, is just a plain tax increase on American businesses and consumers.

Trump campaigned on smaller government getting out of the way of the market. He campaigned on reducing regulations and government tape, so that businesses could compete.

Since becoming President, he has greatly reduced the number of regulations on the books.

This helps allow the economy to steadily grow.

Yet, a tariff is just a different way to interfere in the market.

It is just a different kind of red tape. It is just a different way for the government to pick winners and losers, rather than letting the market decide.

Trump campaigned on increasing American jobs. This was one of his biggest goals.

Since his election, his job numbers have been solid because of his domestic economic policies.

Yet, tariffs actually hurt overall job numbers.

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Tariffs are only placed on goods that are being outcompeted in world markets. Otherwise, the tariff would be pointless. The tariff results in American-made products now being cheaper than the artificially priced foreign goods.

So, the American producer can now outcompete the foreign producer, drawing more jobs into that industry. But consider every company that buys the taxed good to use in their own product—think sugar or steel.

They all must pay an artificially higher price. This raises costs for business throughout the entire economy.

Higher costs for businesses means some businesses fail, some move abroad to more favorable markets and some cut workers to trim costs.

Overall, all three options reduce employment rates. Thus, by raising tariffs, Trump is hurting American workers.

Trump campaigned on helping consumers, specifically middle-class Americans. His tax cuts and other policies have been crafted with these people in mind.

Yet, tariffs hurt consumers.

They force the “forgotten Ameri-

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the immediate danger that an opposing idea presents to the campus, the SGA executive team reacted rapidly to put an end to such a disrespectful ideology.

The mere idea that such a cherished and beloved event such as Fall Fest could ever be defunded should be an affront not only to the SGA Executive Council, but every other student incapable of recognizing satire. Imagine the disaster that would have befallen Grove City College if a few dozen more people had signed the Defund Fall Fest petition. There could have been riots, forcing Campus Safety

can” to pay artificially higher prices on various goods. So, increased tariffs don’t help consumers and middle-class Americans but hinder them.

Trump can’t keep all his promises. He promised to lower taxes and to simultaneously raise them. He promised to favor the free market and to be a protectionist.

He promised to increase jobs and to craft policies that hurt employment. He promised to help consumers and middleclass Americans and to force them to pay higher prices on the goods that they need.

Trump promised economically contradictory things. If Trump wants to be economically consistent he has two options. He could lower taxes, reduce government interference, increase jobs and help consumers across the board by unilaterally reducing tariffs.

On the other hand, Trump could raise taxes, increase government intervention, decrease jobs and hurt consumers by continuing to raise tariffs. The choice is clear: Donald Trump should reverse course and reduce tariffs.

to deploy its riot squad for the first time in school history. We all owe the SGA Executive Council a debt of gratitude.

Through their vastly superior IQ and moral fortitude, the SGA Executive Council penetrated the layers of satire in the Defund Fall Fest petition to reach the kernel of truth inside, recognizing that it posed an imminent danger to the campus community.

For these reasons, we are calling on President Trump to award the entire Grove City College SGA Executive Council with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award an American civilian can receive. SGA is a truly selfless organization, caring about Grove City College students, rather than their own power,

influence, or egos. After all, without the SGA Executive Council, who would protect us from dissenting opinions?

War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength.

We recently started another petition on Change.org to draw President Trump’s attention to the SGA Executive Council’s courageous actions.

As of Sept. 25, it has been adorned by over 30 signatures from supporters all around the world. At this current pace, the petition should reach 100,000 signatures in 64 years.

Please take a moment of your day and sign this petition, and with your support, the SGA Executive Council can receive the glory they deserve.

Editorial: A balancing act Life is one big balancing act.

Some have more poles to balance than others, but we all struggle together to not fall into the net.

How do we gracefully stay on the rope? Unfortunately, no one has the answer and we land in the net again and again.

A radio show once gave this startling fact: The average person needs at least 48 hours to complete everything they need done in one day–that’s two days to complete just one! With this in mind, think of how behind you are right now. It’s impossible to catch up and get ahead.

No amount of planning, colorcoded scheduling or timers can

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SGA heroes deserve medal

Due to recent events and the actions taken by our glorious leaders in the SGA Executive Council, we believe it is time for President Trump to award them the highest honor bestowed upon any American citizen, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Thanks to the brave forward thinking of the SGA Executive Council, the student body has been saved from the imminent threat of the dissenting opinion of defunding Fall Fest.

The SGA Executive Council’s quick reaction helped prevent the disaster of a brazen Change.org petition, created by these writers, calling for defunding Fall Fest. Recognizing

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allow us to keep up and keep going. Instead of trying to cut stuff out—although, in the life of a Grover that’s necessary—what if we added one more thing to our day to make it better?

Jesus only had three years of ministry. Three years! Yet, he still managed to find time to be quiet with his Father and be the most significant person in history. Many of us grovers strive to be the next most significant person in history, but we fall short because we are missing the most significant ingredient.

“I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer,” said Martin Luther in his writings. Did praying for

three hours make his load less?

Probably not. But, spending time with God isn’t about adding more time.

Take a few moments each day to pray, read Scripture, and be quiet with God. It’s difficult, but that time given to the Lord gives back tenfold through a closer relationship with Him. Practicing these disciplines puts our priorities where they should be.

Spending time with our Father does not take away the day’s list, but instead He changes our heart to let Him carry the list with us. It puts our hearts in the right place where we recognize that our time isn’t ours.

As some of the newest members of the voting population, college students face an enormous amount of pressure to register with a party and become politically active.

Though I fully support the encouragement of civic duty, many young people become so overwhelmed by the ideologies being disputed in the media that the easier option seems to be avoiding involvement altogether. As expected, the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, which aired on Sept.

17, featured an endless supply of political satire and campaigning.

The tradition of celebrities utilizing award shows as a public platform to intellectually influence the nation has intensified at an alarming rate. Fashion drew the majority of media attention as stars incorporated political statements into their haute couture.

“Black-ish” actress Jennifer Lewis reminded the world—as if we had forgotten— about the current Nike conflict as she wore a sweater emblazoned with the company’s signature swoosh. Lewis displayed her solidarity with Nike due to their support of controversial athlete Colin Kaepernick, praising herself as a “leader in the movement” against racial injustice and police brutality.

Kaepernick incited national debate in 2016 when he kneeled for the playing of the StarSpangled Banner prior to an NFL game, with some viewing him as a hero and others calling his actions disrespectful.

Other celebrities included their personal beliefs in more miniscule manners. Tatiana Maslany, of “Orphan Black” fame, proudly flaunted her Planned Parenthood pin around the awards show, while “The Alienist” star Q’orianka Kilcher accessorized her outfit with a pin stating “I am a voter.”

Actress Sarah Sophie Flicker wore a temporary tattoo on her arm proclaiming “STOP KAVANAUGH” as well as a phone number to text for connection to representatives and senators.

For any person, young or old, who tunes in to watch the Emmy Awards and witnesses this transparent display of political bias and limited representation, the program ceases to be an opportunity to admire designer clothing and applaud their favorite performers.

Instead, viewers are subject to advertisements for personal values from a self-righ-

teous group of people claiming to stand for social justice. Ironically, after introducing the show with a musical skit calling for more diversity in entertainment, nearly an hour of the show passed before a person of color received an award.

I am worn out from hearing celebrities give speeches about politics as if they represent the undoubtedly unanimous opinions of our generation.

Though they preach the necessity of diversity, Hollywood time and time again disregards any perspective that strays from the mold they have created.

Actress Thandie Newton received encouraging laughter from the audience at the Emmys when she joked, “I don’t even believe in God but I’m going to thank her tonight.”

Support for interjections of personal beliefs was mysteriously absent when actor Chris Pratt delivered a message to his audience at the June 2018 MTV awards, stating, “Grace is a gift […] that grace was paid for with somebody else’s blood,” as well as, “God is real,” and, “You have a soul, be careful with it.”

Pratt received an overwhelming amount of criticism for his statements, specifically from those demanding that he cease preaching his personal beliefs during award ceremonies.

Have we grown so complacent as a nation that Hollywood is our greatest source of moral wisdom? Can we all agree that celebrities, in spite of their elevated social status and wildly extreme incomes, are only flawed human beings like anyone else?

Their political opinions, be they liberal or conservative, should not form the basis for our own belief systems and voting actions.

Young people need to develop their own discernment and formulate their own political perspectives.

The clearest path to progress in this regard is to prohibit political action in televised spheres such as the Emmy Awards.Imagine an awards ceremony where discussion focuses on the gifts of actors and actresses rather than the social controversy they have chosen to represent that evening.

Celebrities possess unlimited social influence through their own means – do they really need to use award shows to encourage or condemn our voting behaviors as well?

I vote that we let award ceremonies be an opportunity to celebrate talent and recognize achievements in entertainment; let the stars leave political campaigning for personal social media and, ultimately, real politicians.

September 28, 2018

Tough luck

Aly Kruger Sports Editor

Grove City College’s football team dropped a 62-10 loss Saturday afternoon at No. 12 Washington & Jefferson College in Presidents’ Athletic Conference action at Cameron Stadium.

Junior running back Wesley Schools helped pace Grove City by rushing for 117 yards on 26 carries. It is the 10th time in the last 11 games that Schools has rushed for 100 yards or more in a game.

Offensively, sophomore wide receiver Cameron Drake pulled in four passes for 102 yards. Freshman wide receiver Brandon Caf-

frey had a team-high of five receptions for 20 yards. Sophomore Cody Gustafson had three catches for 34 yards and a touchdown, while junior Chase Mamone had a career-high of three catches.

After failing to score in the first half of the game, Grove City broke through early in the third quarter when Gustafson caught a 15yard touchdown pass from freshman quarterback Josh Ehst, who stepped in for junior quarterback Randall Labrie. Ehst, who made his first collegiate start and appearance in the game, threw for 170 yards on 13-of-28 passing.

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GCC

The Wolverines fought hard against Washington & Jefferson College, but fell 62-10 Saturday. Grove City returns to action tomorrow. pleted 3 of 6 passes for 18 yards and freshman quarterback Zach Rogers went 3 of 8 for 17 yards. Freshman running back Zach Trusky added 56 yards on a dozen carries. Freshman kicker Nick Morrow closed Grove City’s scoring by drilling a 31-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Defensively, Grove City forced four turn-

overs and recorded three sacks. Senior linebacker Sam Henson and freshman linebacker Tyler Steedle both intercepted passes.

Freshman defensive end Ryan Appleby and sophomore linebacker Brent Engleman both forced fumbles on quarterback sacks. Senior nose tackle Connor Lowe and freshman linebacker Parker

Volleyball spikes back Mallory Trumbull Contributing Writer

The Grove City College volleyball team improved to 3-3 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference by pulling out a five-set win Monday night over visiting Chatham in the Grove City College Arena following tough losses to Penn State Behrend on Thursday.

In Thursday’s matches, the Wolverines lost to Penn State Behrend, a non-conference opponent, in three sets (2522, 25-17, and 25-20).

Despite the loss, senior Laura Buchanan tallied up a total of 11 kills, while sophomore Elisabeth Sems contributed 7 kills. Junior Maria Boris wasn’t far behind with a total of 6 kills.

Along with her 11 kills, Buchanan had 3 blocks for the game and junior Emma Hartshorn had 2 blocks. Freshman setter Cassidy Kohmann and junior setter Hartshorn both had an outstanding 13 assists. Junior Katie McClymonds led the Wolverines’ defensive efforts with 18 digs, while Sems had 15 digs

and Hartshorn had 12.

The women lost two conference matches to Bethany (25-18, 25-23, 25-22) and Geneva (2426, 25-21, 25-22, 22-25, 18-16) in a tri-match at home Saturday.

In spite of the losses, Buchanan had two outstanding games with 13 kills in each game and 3 blocks in total. Sems added 10 kills in the first game and 8 kills in the second game.

Hartshorn had 6 kills, 16 digs, and 15 assists in the first game and then followed in the second game with 14 assists.

Kohmann recorded 22 assists in game one and 12 assists in game two, along with two blocks, and 10 digs. McClymonds had 13 digs against Bethany and she followed with 10 digs and a season high of three aces against Geneva.

Monday night, the Wolverines improved to 3-3 in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference by pulling out a five-set win Monday night, defeating visiting Chatham in the Grove City College Arena. The Wolverines won by set scores

cob Adams completed 15 of 22 passes for 276 yards and six touchdowns.

Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Wolf caught six balls for 196 yards and four touchdowns. W&J finished with 564 offensive yards.

Grove City takes the field again at 1 p.m. tomorrow in Pittsburgh, facing off against Carnegie Mellon University.

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to play an aggressive style of doubles that includes a lot of net play.”

Doyle and his partner freshman Karsten Lagerquist won one of the doubles matches. “That was the highlight of the tournament for me this year,” Doyle said.

The men’s team lost to Allegheny but beat Franciscan. Allegheny also beat Franciscan, winning the tournament overall. “Allegheny was a really good team and a little more experienced than us right now,” Boyle said.

Despite the score against Franciscan (81), there were many close matches. “I am really glad they showed mental toughness to pull out the wins,’ Boyle said.

The men ended their last week of fall season practice this week. “I am excited to see what they are capable of in the PAC’s this spring,” Boyle said.

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Junior Maria Boris serves against Chatham Monday night. The Wolverines won the tough five-set match, improving to 3-3 in PAC play. of 24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 22-25 and 18-16. The Wolverines trailed 1411 in the fifth set before rallying for the victory.

Laura Buchanan led Grove City with 17 kills while Maria Boris pounded out 13 kills.

Boris posted a .385 hitting percentage in the match. Elisabeth Sems added 11 kills and Brooke Sorenson tallied seven kills.

Emma Hartshorn recorded 32 assists and Cassidy Kohmann distributed 20 assists.

Buchanan also served four aces.

Defensively, Katie McClymonds led Grove

Kilgore also had sacks.

Sophomore safety Patrick Mark recorded eight tackles for Grove City and Henson had seven stops.

Grove City executed 96 offensive plays and finished with 338 yards.

The Wolverines held a 25-23 edge in first downs and a 40:3219:28 advantage in time of possession.

W&J quarterback Ja-

City with 26 digs. Hartshorn and Kohmann both had 19 digs while sophomore Abigail Neal had 12 digs. Junior Monica Fitzgerald added 11 digs. Buchanan posted four blocks.

Monday’s match marked Grove City’s first home match on a Monday since October 2, 2006, when the Wolverines downed Penn State Behrend.

Grove City returns to action tomorrow with a visit to Westminster for two games, facing Westminster at 10 a.m. before meeting Saint Vincent at 12 p.m.

Wallace University and Allegheny College. The girls now boast a 5-0 record for the season.

Last year, the women’s team lost against Allegheny, which made the win this year even sweeter. “It was a great comeback after losing to Allegheny in the tournament 4-5 last year,” senior Melissa Karidis said. This year, they only lost one individual match out of the 18 matches played.

The men’s team lost overall, but coach Henry Boyle was encouraged by the strong doubles play by both the men and women.

“The best part of the tournament was when the men and women both went up 3-0 in doubles against two very good teams in Franciscan & Baldwin Wallace,” Boyle said. “I encourage the players

RUNNING continued from 12 team. DeAngelo went on then to say, “I just focused on having fun, and feeling good this race, and as a result, it was much more enjoy-

able… especially packing up with Isaac and 3 other guys for the majority of the race.”

Both teams return to action at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in Pittsburgh at the Chatham Invitational.

Wolverines walk off with a win against Mellon Price Styer Contributing Writer Grove City College’s men’s soccer team defeated Baldwin Wallace in exciting victory, following a 2-0 loss last Friday to Carnegie Mellon University.

In action on Friday, Carnegie Mellon (6-0-1), ranked 11 out of the top 25 teams in this week’s D3Soccer. com, took a 1-0 lead 16 minutes into the game when senior forward Zack Masciopinto scored off an assist by freshmen defender Jason Edmunds.

Carnegie Mellon scored their second goal

with six minutes left in the first half when sophomore forward Patrick Kollman scored on Grove City.

Carnegie Mellon held a 17-6 edge in shots while Grove City led with a 5-3 advantage in corner kicks. In goal, freshman Luke Greenway stopped six shots for Grove City.

Wednesday evening, the men’s soccer team scored four times in less than four minutes in the first half Wednesday afternoon.

The Wolverines rolled to an exhilarating 6-1 home win over Baldwin Wallace (5-4-1) in nonconference action at College Field.

Grove City (6-1-2) broke open the match with its four-goal barrage early in the first half. Junior forward Christian Caporaso opened the scoring at 10:54 when he blasted his own rebound into the net.

Eighty seconds later, Caporaso scored his second goal after receiving a cross from junior midfielder Noah Esbenshade.

The lead grew to 3-0 at 13:35 as senior forward Franklin Tropiano scored his third goal of the season. Senior midfielder Trent Strick assisted Tropiano’s goal.

Senior midfielder Jon Burton closed the blitz

45 seconds later when he scored on a penalty kick at 14:20, making him 3 for 3 on penalty kicks this season.

Baldwin Wallace cut Grove City’s lead to 4-1 at 61:57 when Ryan Hassell headed in a corner kick by Danny Ruple.

However, the Wolverines sewed up the victory with a pair of goals in a two-minute span.

Sophomore midfielder Jonathan Wicker registered his first goal of the season at 83:51. Junior Justin Lind assisted Wicker’s goal.

Lind then closed the scoring at 85:12 when he tallied his first goal of 2018. Baldwin Wal-

lace owned a 21-17 edge in shots but Grove City owned an 11-9 advantage in shots on goal.

Baldwin Wallace had five corner kicks and Grove City had two corners.

For Grove City, goalkeeper Luke Greenway earned the win after making eight saves in 85 minutes, 12 seconds.

Freshman Caleb Carson played the final 4:48 in goal.

Grove City’s four goals in the first half marked the first time that the Wolverines scored four goals in one half since September 2, 2016, when Grove City scored all four of its goals in the first half

of a 4-0 win over PittGreensburg. It is Grove City’s largest margin of victory since a 6-0 win Oct. 15, 2016 at Saint Vincent. The Wolverines last scored six or more goals in a home match Oct. 17, 2015, when Grove City earned a 7-0 win over Saint Vincent.

Caporaso leads Grove City with four goals and also leads the PAC with three game-winning goals. He and Burton share the team lead with eight points.

Grove City will visit Thomas More in nonconference play tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Crestview Hills, Ky.

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Women win four in a row

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Sophomore goalkeeper Columbia Harkrader defending the net against Baldwin-Wallace Tuesday. The Wolverines won the close match 2-1, extending their four-game winning streak in the process.

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Against La Roche, freshman midfielder Maggie Williams led the scoring, putting the Wolverines ahead 1-0.

Junior Ruby Mattson followed with a second goal to give the Wolverines a 2-0 lead into the half. Williams opened scoring in the second half again for a 3-0 in the 74th minute of the game. Senior Katie Stonkus sealed the win for Grove with a goal in the 79th minute of the game. Thanks to sophomore goalie Alexa Dunn who made three saves

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Grove City College’s women’s soccer team is riding high on four consecutive wins.

The past few weeks have seen the Wolverine’s shutout La Roche College and Penn State Behrend and come back in an exciting overtime win against Mount Union College. Tuesday afternoon, the team defeated Baldwin Wallace in non-conference action with a 2-1 victory.

the girls walked away with a 4-0 shutout.

Grove City landed another 4-0 shutout against Penn State Behrend on Sept. 14th.

Mattson added two more goals to bring her season total to four. Williams scored the third goal for the Wolverines and Junior Brooke Thomas sealed the win with her goal.

In a mirror of Saturday’s shutout, sophomore goalie Columbia Harkrader had three saves to protect the shutout.

In a nail-biting game at Mount Union Saturday, Grove City pulled out a win. Mount Union held a 1-0 lead until Thomas put in the game-tying goal in the 85th minute. Grove City battled it out in the first overtime before senior Krista Heckman scored the game winning goal in double overtime for her second goal of the season and her second game winner. Dunn stopped six shots on goal to maintain the win.

Against Baldwin Wal-

lace, the Wolverines (now 6-3) grabbed a 1-0 lead at 13:19 Ruby Mattson scored her fifth goal of the season.

Sophomore midfielder Michaela Burke assisted Mattson’s goal.

Grove City doubled the lead at 52:53 with a goal from Brooke Thomas, who has scored in each of the Wolverines’ last three matches.

Baldwin Wallace cut the lead to 2-1 two minutes later when Kortney Marzenski scored at 54:28. Goalkeeper Columbia Harkrader

helped preserve the lead by making five saves over the final 15 minutes.

Harkrader finished the match with nine saves. Baldwin Wallace held a 19-18 edge in shots. Grove City had seven corner kicks while Baldwin Wallace had five corners. Baldwin Wallace entered Tuesday’s match on a seven-game undefeated streak (60-1). The Wolverines will visit Allegheny in non-conference action tonight at 6 p.m. in Meadville.

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Morgan Happe hits a solid forehand in the annual Allegheny Tournament Saturday.

Tennis brings in a win Alyssa Jackson Managing Editor The men’s and women’s tennis teams competed at the annual Allegheny tournament Saturday.

Despite the unusually chilly weather, the teams brought the heat.

The fall weather provided perfect playing

conditions.

For junior Edward Doyle, the tournament is one of his favorites.

“It was a great chance to come alongside the women’s team and have a day full of tennis,” he said.

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Grove City College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams faced several tests Saturday at the Waynesburg University Invitational.

The first test was the Waynesburg course, which is usually flat and quite fast.

However, the rain and wet weather last week created a muddy course, leading to slow times across the board.

The second test was the first real battle with many of the President’s Athletic Conference competitors the Wolverines will see at the starting line at the conference championships in late October.

While the women’s team placed 2nd in the team standings behind defending conference champion Waynesburg College, the gap between the two teams has closed considerably.

The Wolverines were led again by senior Rachel Martin, who placed 3rd with a time of 21:51 over the 6k distance.

Fellow senior Maggie Bauman followed close behind, finishing 5th with a time of 22:01. After her race, Bauman commented, “It’s a nice flat course, I’m really looking forward to having PAC’s there.” Heidi Hoffman was the third Grove City athlete to cross the line; she took 13th with a

time of 23:05.

The rest of the Wolverine top seven was made up of freshman Ellie Kastelein, senior Mackenzie Tressler, junior Allison Hollenbaugh and sophomore Karen Prem, who made her first career appearance in the Wolverine top seven.

The men’s 8k race went after the ladies, meaning the course was even muddier than before.

The men’s team did not let the course conditions get the best of them, however, and took a respectable 3rd place in the team standings.

Washington & Jefferson College won the meet, with Geneva College taking second place.

Grove City was led once more by senior Ryan Budnik, who took 7th overall despite, by his own admission, not having a great race.

After the race Budnik said, “I didn’t feel great after the first mile and sort of fell off.”

Despite a tough day, Budnik is certainly not panicking, saying, “Coach has been impressed with my workouts, and Penn State [the team’s previous meet] went really well.”

Budnik was followed up by fellow senior Moses Greenspan, who took 11th overall with a time of 28:23.

Greenspan was also disap-

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Senior Rachel Martin plows through the muddy course Saturday. She finished third in the Waynesburg University Invitiational. pointed with his performance, but echoed Budnik’s comments of enthusiasm and perseverance.

Grove City’s top seven was completed by freshman Jeffery Eide, senior Simon DeAngelo, sophomore David Vaccaro, senior Isaac Mills and junior Michael Martin.

DeAngelo knew that the race was going to be different than normal races due to the course conditions, and stressed that he simply trusted the culture Coach Severson has instilled in the RUNNING 11

WOLVERINE WEEKLY HONORS Jennifer Elder Junior Jennifer Elder earned Player of the Week in women’s tennis. Elder went a combined 6-0 last week in helping lead Grove City to three victories. In three wins at third singles, she dropped just seven total games. Elder owns a 4-0 record in both singles and doubles play this year. The Wolverines are 5-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play.

Trevor Leitzel Freshman defender Trevor Leitzel captured Defensive Player of the Week distinction for men’s soccer.

Leitzel’s work as defender helped Grove City hold Penn State Behrend without a shot on goal last Tuesday as the Wolverines earned a 1-0 victory. He also started Grove City’s match Friday against nationallyranked Carnegie Mellon. This season, Leitzel has helped Grove City (5-12) record five shutouts and a 0.46 goals-against average.