The Collegian – April 12, 2019

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Vol. 104, No. 18

Bradley pushes students

Theatre Program travels to Madagascar

Grace Tarr

Managing Editor

IVY NOWAKOWSKI

Sophomore Bri Phillips and freshman Maria DiStasi embrace junior Matthew Gervasi, better known as Alex the Lion. The Theatre Promgram is performing the musical “Madagascar,” based on the popular movie, for this year’s Children’s Theater show.

Move it! Move it!

Sarah Opst Staff Writer

Grove City College’s Children’s Theater program debuted its production of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” as their Children’s Theater production this week.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. today and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 in Ketler Auditorium in Pew Fine Arts Center.

There are no ticket reservations.

The Children’s Theater production is one of several student-directed performances given throughout the year. Juniors Danielle Ledyard and Allison Echard are directing the musical, and sophomore Anna Porter is stage manager.

“Madagascar” has numerous roles, but several key “zoosters” include Alex the Lion, played by junior Matthew Gervasi; Marty the Zebra, played by junior Benjamin Porter; Melman the giraffe, played by senior Benjamin Green; and Gloria the Hippo, played by sophomore Emma Holter.

Junior Emma Larison is cast as King Julien, and sophomore Thomas Andrews will be playing Maurice the Lemur. Senior Benjamin Eicher and sophomores Katarina Meikrantz, Meghan Walsh and Sean King will play the roles of four penguins.

Though directors Ledyard and Echard have been working on the show with Dr. Betsy Craig since its selection in the summer, the first rehearsal did not take place un-

IVY NOWAKOWSKI

Senior Benjamin Eicher plays one of the mischevious plotting penguins of Madagascar.

til Feb. 25, giving the cast a month and a half to prepare.

Three performances are reserved for children from local schools and from the community. “Our two Wednesday shows are for the Grove City Area School District, and we have a Thursday morning show for Christian academies and homeschoolers. Most of the children are local, but some public schools come from a distance,” Green said. Historically, children have even come from Butler and Slippery Rock to see the IVY NOWAKOWSKI play.

Junior Benjamin Porter playing Marty the zebra, senior Benjamin Students will be putting on Green playing Melman the giraffe and sophomore Emma Holter playa total of six performances. ing Gloria the hippo rehearse.

The performances on Thursday and Friday evening and City College Theatre’s other of fun to be super dramatic on Saturday morning are shows. Green said that “es- and crazy on stage with all pecially since it’s a musical the other awesome actors!” open to anyone.

“We are full energy 100 Since the show is geared for children, percent of the time,” Larison it’s all about being overtowards children, it is— said.

“I love that we get to be the-top and weird to be funlike a cartoon—livelier and ny and entertaining.

It’s a lot MADAGASCAR 3 more animated than Grove

“America hates poor people,” Dr. Anthony Bradley asserted during his talk on mass incarceration Wednesday to a packed Crawford Auditorium.

Bradley is the Professor of Religious Studies Bradley and Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at The Kings College. He has written multiple books on racial relations in America, including his latest work published in last year, “Ending Overcriminalization and Mass Incarceration: Hope from Civil Society.”

Earlier Wednesday afternoon, Bradley spoke to a small group of student leaders representing SGA, the Trustee Honors Program and Resident Life. The discussion focused on how Christians can learn to communicate about difficult topics. As Bradley pointed out, many Christian young people have been raised to be culture warriors fighting an ever politicized and polarized battle, rather than culture engagers.

The result is a generation largely discouraged by the modern Church’s polarized politics and impotent impact.

Bradley’s discussion in the afternoon dovetailed with his evening talk, which based on his most recent book on mass incarceration. The crisis spiked in the mid 1970’s and has increased exponentially. In his talk, Bradley focused on dispelling traditional myths surrounding the causes of incarceration and offered a new path of hope.

Far from popular belief, it is not the war on drugs that leads to high incarceration rates. Contrary to popular explanations, Bradley argues that poverty, particularly among rural communities, is the greatest determiner of incarceration. This demographic, Bradley says, is ostracized and considered “rabble” or “white trash” by society.

The causes of incarceration are many, but Bradley cites social ostracization and the culture of these groups, coupled with incarceration occurring within young demographics, as the major factor.

For Bradley, the solution is to revolutionize the criminal justice system by creating a system dedicated to personoriented rehabilitation.

When closing, Bradley commissioned students to be part of the solution through adoption, mentorship and creative problem solving, “I congratulate you ahead of time on the solution you will find.”

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Analysis

Editorial

Resigning to chaos

James Sutherland Editor-in-Chief

Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen resigned this week, the first major resignation in President Trump’s administration in months.

Trump reportedly pressured Nielsen to resign, at the behest of his aide and ubiquitous boogeyman Stephen Miller. Trump and Nielsen had been at odds since her confirmation due to policy disagreements and a personal dislike of each other.

Nielsen’s resignation is interesting in what it bodes for the stability of Trump’s government and for what direction Trump hopes to take the 2020 election.

Remember the early months of Trump’s presidency, when key figures were dropping like flies? An incomplete list of the fallen parties: Steve Bannon, Reince Preibus, Anthony Scaramucci, Tom Price, Sean Spicer and Hope Hicks.

That is nowhere near complete.

Early on, the most interesting and covered parts of Trump’s administration were the staffing drama, not the Russia investigation or anything close to policy.

Trump’s ship was a shaky one; no one was safe from being tossed overboard.

But the staff carousel has, by and large, calmed down. Much of that probably stems from former Marine Corps General John Kelly taking over as White House Chief of Staff. Kelly succeeded Preibus, leaving his position as Secretary of Homeland Security. He groomed Nielsen as his suc-

cessor, and almost certainly smoothed the disagreements between Nielsen and the President.

Kelly brought a larger air of professionalism and stability to the White House.

Of course, that never translated fully to the man in charge. Trump still engaged in weekly Twitter tomfoolery (to say nothing of his public appearances). But it did seem that Kelly calmed things down. No more weekly staff purges.

But now Kelly is gone.

He resigned at the start of the year, replaced by interim Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney. Who will fill the void left by Kelly? Perhaps Nielsen’s resignation means that Miller is now the key voice in Trump’s thought.

Politico reported this week that Miller has been calling “mid-level officials” around the government to “demand they do more to stem the influx of immigrants.” It is unusual that such a high-level figure as Miller would directly contact lower-ranking civil servants, but the move is indicative of Miller’s personal involvement in policy.

That level of involvement from high-ranking memebers of the White House itself is a throwback to earlier days.

Miller taking over is a scary thought. He is a radical on effectively everything, but especially on immigration. And his impact will shine through in upcoming months as the Democrats ramp up their primary season and Trump gets ready to run for re-election.

Miller was the primary voice behind Trump’s bleak, dystopian inaugural address. If he is the voice behind Trump’s 2020 campaign, don’t expect “Morning in America.”

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Green Eyeshade Award the

This week’s Green Eyeshade Award goes to Joshua Tatum for his unique voice in columns and excellent reporting. Keep up the great work Joshua!

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

Joshua Tatum

Character under pressure

Grace Tarr

Managing Editor I am continually amazed by the intelligence and achievements of my peers here at Grove City College. As the adage says, “surround yourself with people smarter than you.” As I look around, I am convinced that I have done just that.

The pressure for excellence is almost palpable here, and excellence is a legitimate expression of the Christian life.

But it is a natural by-product of success to become increasingly aware of the pressure to achieve evermore.

In my life, this pressure has caused two basic responses: pride at the things I have achieved and shame at the things I have not. I do not think I am unique in this.

Both boasting and false modesty are lies, and lies lead only to bondage. In this case, we are bound to what we do,

rather than who we are.

My mother always told me that the goal of parenting should be to raise kids that do not blend in. Standing out is indeed part of the Christian life. Few Christians have impacted the world for Christ without standing out.

Not to mention Christ Himself, who came not first as the conquering King but as the child in the manger. We are called to live extraordinary and unexpected lives.

To live such a life is to live loudly. We often hear that our mistakes speak loudly, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “What you are shouts so loudly in my ears I cannot hear what you say.” Excellence, like failure, screams loudly too–often even louder than our mistakes. Our challenge then is to learn how to live a loud life quietly–loudly in our excellence, but quietly in our boasting.

I do not mean that we should practice false modesty or, to the detriment of those around us, shy from preach-

ing what we live when necessary. Rather, living a loud life quietly is to strive for excellence, and to find our identity not in our performance but in our position in Christ. The Christian life is, in the end, much more about position than performance.

It is when we gain stability in that position–our standing as a son or daughter of God made redeemed by Christ– that we find freedom from both boasting and false modesty. We can, as C.S. Lewis pointed out, attain the art of rejoicing in our achievements no more or less than in another’s achievements.

We gain freedom from pride and comfortability in our accomplishments.

I do not think I am very good at living loudly in my actions and quietly without boasting. Most of the time I find myself at the extreme of false modesty or arrogance.

But I have faith that He who began a good work in me will be faithful to see it through.

This week in Collegian history April 14, 1919 “The Wise Fool” humor section “You can’t get ahead by going backward,” observed the Sage. “But suppose you are rowing a boat,” demanded the Fool.

April 15, 1929 “A Smile or Two” humor section “Should a person be punished for something he has not done?” “Of course not,” answered the Professor.

“Well, I have not done my geometry.” (Students never change.)

tempting to fix the chimney when he sailed “right off the [roof] in a beautiful tailspin and landed right on his ear in a not-too-soft snowbank.”

Member Donaldsoon took a head-over-heels tumble down the ski run, Dr. Fink lost a game of bridge to a little old lady, the boys on firewood duty accidentally buried the group’s theater tickets under a pile of wood and Betty mac got the “hiccoughs” in the middle of a conversation with a “nice young Canadian fellow.”

What a trip!

April 19, 1939 “Life Goes To A Canadian Outing: Tony Anderson Tells Some Amusing Incidents of Trip.”

The Grove’s Outing Club visited Brule Lake, Ontario, and enjoyed skiing, snow shoe hiking and sleigh rides, among other activities. Outing Club member Tony Anderson shared a few amusing anecdotres from the travels. For instance, Dr. Kase (nicknamed “the General by the club) was at-

April 20, 1979 “Letter to the Editor” Author Lori Ruff In April of ’79, SGA brought soft rock duo England Dan and John Ford Coley to Grove City, much to the displeasure of student Lori Ruff. According to Ruff, bringing confirmed cultists to campus was a mistake on teh organization’s part.

SGA can bring whoever they choose to campus, Ruff writers, but the face that

they invited cultists without considering the “religious sensitivity” of the college was unwise. The musicians were in fact members of the Baha’i cult; the faith is still popular today, especially in the entertainment industry.

Bahai’i members (like Office actor Rainn Wilson and his wife Holidy Reinhorn) believe that all proponents of major faiths, such as Jesus and Mohammed, are Prophets of the Divine Way. April 14, 1989 “Campus Question” Rock lyrics - can they be harmful? Kurt Carlson and Joette Johnson: “No. Who can understand them, anyway?” Brad Pearce and Geoff Clark (presumably read in the manner of Bill & Ted): “Like hey dudes...rock’s had a most positive influence in our truly heinous lives. I totally agree, man!” Frank DiGirolamo and Rob Henry: “That’s for us to know and you to find out!

Jules Wooldridge

Staff Writer

News The Collegian,

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Trimbath makes headlines Fiona Lacey Staff Writer

Jeffrey Trimbath, executive director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom, defended a Pennsylvania lawmaker’s public prayer last week in The Pittsburgh PostGazette.

Rep. Stephanie Borowicz opened a Pennsylvania House of Representative session with a two-minute prayer, thanking God for President Donald Trump and asking forgiveness for the nation’s sins.

Immediately after Borowicz’s prayer, Democratic Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, the first female Muslim member of the house, was sworn in. Johnson-Harrell said the prayer was offensive to her Islamic faith. Many Democrats, in Pennsylvania and nationwide, sided with Johnson-Harrell.

Trimbath’s article, titled “Shame on the Faith-Shamers” and published April 2, argued for greater religious tolerance in government. He wrote that lawmakers must be able to discuss their differences, especially in matters of faith.

“As Americans, we hold deep convictions about many issues, including issues of faith,” Trimbath wrote. “We need to come to the place where we can listen to each other express these convic-

RELIGION NEWS SERVICE

Institute for Faith and Freedom Dirctor Jeffrey Trimbath came to the defense of State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette last week. tions.” ically) is trying to censor re- radical secularism,” Kengor Trimbath also noted that ligious speech under the veil said. the prayer was not an attack of ‘taking offense,’” he wrote.

Dr. Carl Trueman, proon Johnson-Harrell’s faith, According to Trimbath, fessor of biblical and reliand was not an indicator of the agenda of the lawmaker’s gious studies, agreed with bias in the house. critics is apparent in this sce- Trimbath that “a civil and “Never mind that the nario. “Liberals would love constructive public square prayer for forgiveness had to have you discuss your reli- is going to require not beabsolutely nothing to do with gious beliefs, so long as those ing offended by every action the swearing in of a Muslim beliefs don’t conflict with performed and every idea we member. And never mind their goals,” he wrote. hear articulated with which that a Muslim offered the “Keep your religion to we happen to disagree.” opening prayer the following Sunday morning, and we’ll Trueman said that the day,” he wrote. handle the rest of the week, backlash against Borowicz’s Trimbath admitted that as thank you very much.” prayer is a sign of “how opa “confessional Presbyterian” Dr. Paul Kengor, profes- pression has become a prehe would not have prayed in sor of political science and dominantly psychological the same manner as Boro- senior director and chief aca- category focused on words wicz. But, “the response to demic fellow of IFF, agreed and subjective reasons.”

Mrs. Borowicz is over the with Trimbath.

Trimbath served as a setop. What her critics are ac“I think that America is nior advisor at the Heritage tually doing (in the name of facing a crisis not of rampant Foundation before joining tolerance and diversity, iron- fervor prayer, but of rampant the IFF last year.

Unsurprisingly surprising George Daugharty Finance Reporter

Another quarter in the financial markets has passed, and unsurprisingly, many surprises were to be had.

For the first quarter of 2019, markets rallied 17%, yields on the 10year T-bills fell to 2.48% and oil is up to $64 a barrel. In this market recap, I cover the market basics and the need-to-knows for any Grover business major, aspiring practitioner or retail investor alike.

After an excellent Q1, the S&P 500, a proxy for the overall U.S. stock market, has rallied to 2,830 points, within eyesight of a new all-time high. The first quarter was warmly received by investors following the 17% bludgeoning in the fourth quarter of 2018. But will the good times last? Three issues are at play, two of which are bearish.

First, the good news, monetary dovishness will likely continue to support markets.

In the U.S., interest rate hikes have been all but canceled and the Federal Reserve’s

bond selling program is due to end in September. The Central Bank of China, meanwhile, has taken more aggressive steps to boost its economy including cutting the reserve requirements for commercial banks for the fifth time in a year.

Once threat and an ominous concern remain. Firstly, is the continued tariff threat which resurfaced just this past Tuesday as the Trump Administration announced another potential $11 billion of tariffs on the European Union. While in one sense tariffs are not politically rewarding, in another they would help in the federal governments widening budget deficits.

Some estimates predict the

U.S. treasury will have to issue over $1.7 trillion in securities in this year alone to fund the shortfall. The yield curve remains the second major concern. An inverted yield curve preceded all of the last five recession and many are saying that this time will be no difference.

In the week ahead, keep your eyes peeled on a key IMF meeting in D.C. over the weekend, and an initial jobless claims report on Thursday. Beginning Friday, seven major banks report on Q1 earnings including PNC, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Citi and Bank of America. Stay tuned for more.

MADAGASCAR continued from 1 totally goofy and just have fun.”

The movie “Madagascar” is about animals in a New York zoo who escape and, in a twist of events, find themselves on a ship headed for Madagascar. There, they experience the challenges of the real wild.

Though the play compares to the movie in plotline, the additional music adds another dimension and choreography plays a key role in the performance.

“My favorite scene/song is Grand Central Station,” Holter said. “My favorite things to do on stage are big blocking moments, which involve a lot of movement, effort and training to do properly, but end up looking really cool.

Grand Central Station has tackling, slow motion and some other really fun stuff along with two super catchy songs.”

Green named “It’s Showtime” as his favorite song.

“This song opens the musical, providing a setting and an introduction to all of the zoosters. I like how it smoothly meshes all the different zooster personalities into one song. It’s also a very exciting number with some really cool pieces of choreography,” he said.

Madagascar fans will be happy to know that in addition to songs unique to the musical, the iconic song “I Like to Move It” will also make its appearance.

Community The Collegian,

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Tips for success Paige Fay

Community Editor

Samantha Funderlich Staff Writer

As course scheduling and room draw loom in the distance, it’s easy to fall prey to the fearmongering upperclassmen cause. Horror stories about the course registration system failing and a year in the mole hole can make the processes seem daunting to freshmen.

But have no fear this year!

This article is full of information and tips that will make room draw and course registration breezier than ever.

If you are participating in room draw, you should be receiving an email with your number for room draw. Between you and your future roommate, pick the lowest number and you will want that number to be your room draw number.

Make sure you print out the email with the room draw number in case technical issues occur!

In order to successfully participate in room draw, you must have no outstanding balances on MyGCC. That means no library fines, housing deposits, parking tickets, etc.

Room draw takes place in the IM Room with juniors/ seniors at 6 p.m. and sophomores/freshmen at 6:30 p.m.

Be sure to have your roommate and your student ID there with you. The Resident Directors will be there in case you have any questions.

Course scheduling starts on April 25 at 6 p.m. for freshmen.

For scheduling, go through any academic section which interests you— not just your requirements for your major or minor. There are always unique electives hiding somewhere; you simply have to find them.

But keep in mind that various classes, such as Communication Studies courses, are reserved only for students in that major and minor, so you need to have two or three back up classes and make various versions of your schedule. This will prevent courses from crossing time slots.

If MyGCC is working, definitely get an upperclassman to help you. You can both be logged in to one account at the same time. Have the upperclassman work on getting your spring semester courses while you sing up for your fall classes. The website will often get overwhelmed (just like us), make sure to take a few deep breaths. The registrar is on your side and will get you into the classes you need to be in.

The actual process of scheduling is a multiple step process — after you sign in, click on the academics tab.

Then scroll down and scroll down to the “Course Schedules” header. Once you select the header, you can choose which term, or semester, and change around which department you are looking for.

If you have any questions on creating your schedule, make sure to reference your graduation requirements sheet, upperclassmen from the same major, and don’t be afraid to contact your advisor.

SGA

SGA hosts the biennial Gala this Saturday with a carnival theme. The dance promises great food, like fried Oreos, soft pretzles and funnel cakes, as well as dancing with great music.

This is the greatest Gala Alejandra Flores Staff Writer

The IM rooms will be transformed to hold one of the most prestigious events of the year tomorrow: the Gala.

This year, Executive Vice Presidents of Social Affairs, junior Nicole Hauskins and junior Kaitlyn Ringwelski decided to create the theme of the Greatest Gala drawing their influence from the popular movie “The Greatest Showman.”

Going along with the circus theme, the IM room will be transformed into a night of carnival fun with popular childhood classics such as the strong man, ring toss, knock-over cans, photobooths and even a free caricature artist! If the games aren’t enticing enough, then certainly the food will be.

Snacks like fried Oreos, cotton candy, soft pretzels with cheese, lemon shakeups, funnel cakes and, the local favorite, Pittsburgh popcorn will all be served at the Gala.

But if even that isn’t enough, there’s always dancing. When asked about the music, current SGA member junior Graham Filby said, “I’m excited for DJ Bob. I think we’re going to have really good music. He’s done a lot of really big events in Pittsburgh. It’s going to be fun having a professional.”

With food, games and a dance floor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! To the guy who likes to hit the dance floor to the foodie eating those

fried Oreos, the Gala is accommodating to everyone.

The SGA has put in many hours to please the student body of Grove City.

Beginning many years ago, the Gala began as the Presidential Ball for the inauguration of a new president on campus, but due to its popularity on campus they decided to bring it back every two years, even landing perfectly on the date of President McNulty’s inauguration.

When asked about the Gala, Hauskins repeatedly said, “I know people that didn’t go to their first gala and said, ‘Oh I would have gone.’” Since the event happens every two years, both vice presidents strongly encourage attending because it will be a night to remember.

The Gala is not a couples’ dance, so don’t let finding a date dissuade you from attending. Between dancing, eating tons of amazing carnival food, playing awesome games and taking pictures with your friends or your date, it is going to be a great time.

Hauskins and Ringwelski are very excited to deliver this amazing event to Grove City’s campus.

They both said that they are looking forward to, “the feeling when you walk into a room and see it, because we’ve had a vision and have been seeing it for months, so [we are excited for] that awestruck feeling of when we walk in and see all of it in real life. We’re really excited to serve our community in this way.”

SGA

Juniors Danielle Ledyard and Carolyn Connors enjoy the semi-annual Gala festivites in high fasion at the last Gala, held in 2017.

SGA has been hard at work all year planning the dance.

AEX goes live Elijah Labby

tended, with hundreds of students streaming through to listen to nine groups play Every year, members of music of numerous genres the Alpha Epsilon Chi (AEX) including folk, alternative housing group transform and pop. the Breen Student Union While they were listeninto the inviting and electric ing, those in attendance enatmosphere of AEX Live, joyed soft pretzels and root a free concert put on by beer floats provided by the members and friends of the Bon Appetit Catering Comgroup. pany.

AEX men begin preparThe event, run by senior ing the afternoon of the Brandon Davis and junior event by stringing up lights, Evan Reese, is AEX’s biggest rearranging chairs and as- of the year. sembling the stage and A tradition for over a desound system. The prepara- cade, the concert gives camtions all lead up to an excit- pus bands an opportunity to ing night of great food and showcase their musical talmusic. ent differently than in a traThis year was no different. ditional coffeehouse setting.

Whereas Grove City’s nuFrom band names like “Dirty Gary and the Boyz” to “That merous coffee house concerts Band is a Real Round Piz- are typically characterized by za,” AEX Live’s musical acts a mellow atmosphere and inproved to be a humorous and strumentation, AEX Live alenjoyable way to spend a Sat- lows musical groups the opportunity to plug in and jam urday night.

The event was well at- out.

Contributing Writer

ELIJAH LABBY

Members of Alpha Epsilon Chi lit up the mics last Saturday at their annual AEX Live.

When asked what he enjoyed most about AEX Live, junior AEX member Ethan Hayward said, “I love putting on an event that allows people to come and enjoy a relaxed night of good music and food on campus.”

Hayward’s two bands, “The Hayvett Brothers” and

“Dirty Gary and the Boyz,” received loud cheers and applause after performing songs such as “New Light” by John Mayer and “Murder in the City” by the Avett Brothers.

The event was undoubtedly a success and set the stage for many successful future concerts.

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ROVER IFE G C C

An occasional satirical feature exploring life at Grove City College

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on Lincoln Lawn

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Instagram photo-shoot Unnaturally large saranwrapped icepack

Engineer

comes out of hibernation

Creeking

Mrs. McNulty

planting flowers

More than 5 competing events

Ice cream

runs out in Hicks

Freshman

discussing engagement

Senior

discussing a job interview

Chacos (Free Space)

my.gcc crashes

on one night

Professor teaching outdoors

Birks

The SGA Gala

The Gala will be held 7 to 11 p.m. tomorrow, Apr. 13 in the IM Rooms. A Grove City favorite, the event is held every two years and is available for all students.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15 per person.

The theme stems from “The Greatest Showman� and will feature carnival games, food and a lively atmosphere.

Stacked Enos

Robots in HAL

Formal

courtyard

Less than 3 people in library

Getting hit by

a stray frisbee (sorry, I mean

Harbison Wedding

Salmon shorts

disc)

Sophomore

Mr. Hardesty fishing

Children’s Theater ‘Madagascar’

“Madagascar� is a musical put on for the children of the community by Grove City College students. Showings for college students are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Apr. 11 and 12 and 11 a.m.

Saturday, Apr. 13 in Ketler Auditorium in PEW for students to see their friends and classmates perform their hard work with no tickets necessary.

Rain

agonizing over summer plans

‘Can Journalism Be Saved?’

The Institute for Faith & Freedom is hosting Charles Wiley and Tom O’Boyle to talk journalism at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 16 in Sticht Lecture Hall. Wiley is with the Accuracy Media Organization and O’Boyle is a retired editor from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Wiley will speak again at 7 p.m. Monday, Apr. 22 in Sticht.

“Alternative Chapel: Dr. Bryan Chapell

Dr. Bryan Chapell will be presenting an alternative chapel talk at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 24 in Sticht Lecture Hall. Chapell is a pastor, author and former President and Chancellor of Covenant Theological Seminary. He has written books such as “ChristCentered Preaching,� “Praying Backwards� and “Each for the Other.�

The Collegian,

April 5, 2019

Through the Lens

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Cooking the books Wes Kinney

Wes Kinney

Buhl Library hosted its annual Edible Book Festival Monday. The festival gave students the chance to enter an edible creation based on a character, plot or pun from their favorite book. Judges critiqued each entry, while the winner was decided by popular vote.

The festival helped raise money for Grove City United Way’s Imagination Library. Sophomore Patricia Slader won with her recreation of the chocolate cake from “Matilda” by Roald Dahl.

Wes Kinney

Wes Kinney

Wes Kinney

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Perspectives The Collegian,

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Creepy Uncle Joe? Memes wound campaign before it begins Joshua Tatum Staff Writer

Surprising perhaps to no one, Joe Biden will not make it to the White House in 2020. If his status as out of touch ballot poison wasn’t enough, the events of the past week really sealed the deal.

As of the time of this writing, Googling “Joe Biden” yields—far from any smart political analysis— a smorgasbord of takes on Biden’s questionable relationship with women’s personal space. As the final nail in the coffin, on April 4 Trump tweeted a GIF meme edited to show Biden apparently caressing himself which is, three days later, sitting at around 36 million views.

Joe Biden has thusly become a poster child for the double-edged sword that is the meme in our political discourse. In their most benign form, memes are jokes only.

But as vehicles for political speech, memes become a potent poison.

In the waning days of the Obama presidency, for example, the hot ticket item

Far too many want to read a headline, see a picture of the opposing candidate drowning puppies, cast their ballot and be done with it. was Obama-Biden bromance memes. Fairly apolitical, these memes captioned pictures of the pair with cute, avuncular dialogues. And while, in my opinion, Joe Biden is not a pervert (most diddlers don’t do the deed live on C-SPAN), with that edited GIF and the widely propagated photos, with regards to a potential presidential campaign, he might as well be. And a short clip on Facebook with the caption “CREEPY UNCLE JOE” destroys any chance of seeing Biden’s actions as anything other than sexual.

These memes are, however, the natural conclusion of a political dialogue which has become so intensely visual, virulently anti-intellectual and only incidentally textual.

As a medium, memes presuppose their truths and ask nothing of the consumer but

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the assent of laughter. Long gone are the days of the Lincoln-Douglas debates where an audience would endure hours of eloquent, well-reasoned oratory.

There are, of course, those erudite old souls who will still dig into an editorial over breakfast. But far too many want to read a headline, see a picture of the opposing candidate drowning puppies, cast their ballot and be

Makeup is art, not a mask Paige Montgomery Contributing Writer

You see two photos from two different advertisements. Which photo shows a woman wearing makeup and which shows a woman without makeup? The answer is actually both. Due to lighting and other production factors, both women are most likely wearing a similar amount of makeup.

This is surprising to us because the one woman looks as though she has no makeup on at all; however, the ad created this “no-makeupmakeup” look to fit the aesthetic of the ad. Different media such as movies, print advertisements and concert venues, use makeup differently in order for the actor or performer to be seen the way they want to be seen from all angles. Makeup can be used to add to a performance or piece of artwork. Secondly, makeup is a way for the everyday person to express themselves. Makeup is more like an accessory to add to a look or an outfit.

Different types of media use makeup in different ways. Makeup needs to be used in order to fit the aesthetic of the medium and also needs to be used in a way that works well with the production factors and lighting. For example, the way an actor is portrayed on film is completely different when they are seen on red carpet.

Both use makeup; however, the makeup placement, tones and colors are very different.

In the movie A Star is Born Lady Gaga is presented in soft, natural makeup. This is very different from how we usually see Lady Gaga because she goes for bolder, ed-

itorial looks when on the red carpet or talk shows. But because the character needed to be shown as an everyday woman, the makeup needed to fit the character.

Lady Gaga’s makeup artist consistently does a neutral brown-toned look throughout the scenes of the movie.

The makeup artist explained in an interview that she wanted Gaga’s character to look like she could do the makeup herself. She used makeup in a way to add to a character and performance.

Also, her makeup artist had to cover all of Gaga’s tattoos with makeup to fit the character’s look as well.

In contrast, makeup is used differently on red carpets than in movies. It is said that red carpet makeup may look crazy in person but looks amazing when light hits it. Because a red carpet is mainly for a celebrity to get their picture taken by flash photography, the celebrity needs their makeup to look perfect at any angle under those lighting circumstances.

Different shades and textures hit the lights better than others. We see a lot of warm browns and monochromatic looks on the red carpet because that always looks good when photographed. We sometimes see celebrities photographed and they look like a mess. Their makeup may look good in person but was not translated well when the flash went off. This can be applied to concerts, music videos and any other type of media. The use of makeup can really add to a performance when done correctly.

Other than using makeup to enhance a performance based on the medium used, it is used by people everyday to express themselves and add to a look. When makeup is done well, it can really tie

an outfit or a look together.

For example, if a woman is wearing an edgier outfit with black and brown tones, a smoky brown eye could enhance the look and tie the outfit together. It would not have the same effect or statement if the woman wore no makeup at all.

Now that’s not to say that a woman should not wear makeup, but makeup could be used more as an accessory than anything else. Another example would be me. I get up and get dressed before doing my makeup every day. If I’m dressing up more, I will do a more elaborate look.

But if I am dressing down, like wearing jeans and a tshirt, I will not wear as much makeup.

That also goes in the opposite way meaning if I wear a tshirt and jeans, it would look silly to wear a lot of makeup because it doesn’t fit the look or vibe the outfit is presenting. Also, I get dressed first in order to see what colors and tones I will be wearing so that I can match my makeup look to my outfit. If I am wearing red tones, I will wear warmer tones like oranges, browns and reds on my eyes.

Makeup can add to a performance when used in the right way. Each medium needs makeup to be done in a different way based on lighting and production aspects.

Makeup is a way for the everyday person to express themselves and enhance an outfit or look. Makeup allows everyday people to show their creativity. There are no set rules to makeup which enables anyone to express themselves through it. My hope today is that people begin seeing makeup as art and understand the importance and variety of uses it has.

Make-up is not a “cover up.”

It’s art.

done with it. And while this is only the illusion of political participation, their votes are tallied just the same as any others.

Indeed, it wasn’t just Kremlin cons who propagandized the 2016 election; it was memes, made mostly by red-blooded Americans.

The GIF Trump tweeted, for example, was made by a Kansan stay-at-home dad in his mid-30s. However, if memes

continue to hold sway in the political arena (and you can’t put toothpaste back in the tube, so they will), whoever holds the monopoly on this new propaganda will continue to win. The right has long since embraced the meme as a new weapon in this veritable info war. And as long as “the left can’t meme” and memes continue to become a larger part of the dialogue, the left will continue to lose.

Choosing the gap Paige Fay

Community Editor It’s hard to think of the gender pay gap without conjuring up images of suffragettes shouting, “Equal pay for equal work!”

And I think almost everyone would agree with them; even those who make the laws.

Women are protected under law to be paid the same as men for similar kinds of work. Now, that does not mean that all women are making the same income as men since not all jobs have the same wages.

Let’s entertain for a moment the idea that women are allowed to be paid less than men.

In our capitalist economy, wouldn’t that just be great for employers? Wages are expensive and we all know that the “capitalist pigs” want to keep all the money for themselves. So, it doesn’t make sense that these employers would want to only hire men since it would cut into their profit. If they could pay women less, more women would be hired! Fortunately, the playing field is being kept level by protecting men with the equal pay laws.

April 2 marked the passing of the misleading Equal Pay Day in the U.S. This day is meant to mark the time of the year where women finally caught up to men in earnings from the previous year.

According to White House reports, women now make 80 cents to the men’s dollar.

With no context, it’s no wonder so many buy into this false dilemma.

Men choose higher-paying, higher-risk jobs at a much higher rate than women.

Men’s more ambitious and risk-taking nature causes them to gravitate toward more stressful and danger-

ous jobs such as airline pilots, steel workers, construction workers and surgeons.

These jobs, due to the type of work, pay much more than the jobs women are likely to have.

Women are typically drawn to jobs in fields like education and health care which pay significantly less than the jobs men choose. Even in health care, women are less likely to choose a highstress medical specialization.

Educators notoriously have lower income than that of engineers where men make up the majority.

In addition to the job difference, women on average work less than men. Men are more willing to work longer hours, weekends and holidays. Many employers now count 35 hours as full-time, though the official full-time means 40 hours. Men are more likely to work a full 40 hours, while women are more likely to work fewer hours in order to be home with family.

Even female business owners make less than male business owners. Considering business owners are their own bosses, this is certainly not caused by discrimination. Female business owners typically have shorter work weeks and passion, not money, is the primary motivator behind the business choices.

I’m not sure when this change happened, but now the cry of the left seems to be “Equal Pay for Unequal Work!” That doesn’t really seem to express the concept of what’s fair that the left seem to so eagerly desire.

Perhaps the next time the gender wage gap comes up in conversation, don’t be so hasty to blame the system for women’s slimmer piggy banks. Save the passion of social justice for those who really need it.

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Roma in Rome Connor Schlosser Staff Writer

Immigration has been a taboo topic in Europe for years now. Refugees have both been welcomed with open arms and rejected with clenched fists. Both responses to the immigration question have had their consequences, but it appears that heavy immigration is a fairly recent point of contingency in European politics. Refugees and immigrants from the Middle East have been the most widely covered group in the media regarding the issue. But what if I told you there was a minority population that has been migrating through Europe since the Middle Ages?

The Roma, also known as gypsies, have been one of the largest minority groups in Europe for centuries. Originally a nomadic group, the Roma are a scattered people that have a history of oppression and expulsion. As one of the targeted groups of the Nazi regime, estimates say four hundred thousand were killed during the holocaust.

Europeans to this day still often have a collective distaste for the Roma, because of the association with stealing and illegal immigration.

Pickpocketing and begging is common amongst the impoverished group; they rely on theft as a lifeline for survival.

Due to their migration and living on unauthorized encampments, the number of Roma in a given country is difficult to track. Most of them live in Eastern Europe-

an countries such as Romania, Hungary and the Slavic countries, however, there is a significant population living in Western Europe.

According to WorldAtlas, in Italy, Roma are the largest minority at about 1.8 percent. Although they make up for just under two percent of Italian population, that does not mean they are any less disliked by the country. This small minority is commonly blamed for theft like the rest of Europe. The Roma’s negative history does not help their case especially in Italy.

“Eighty-Five percent of Italians have an unfavorable view of Roma,” according to a survey conducted in 2014

by Pew Research Center. Italy had a higher percentage than France, Greece, the UK and Poland; all of which were ranked with fifty percent or higher in the same survey.

“Most of them (Roma) are Italian. They can move them, but they cannot expel them,” explains Italian journalist Salvatore Falco. “We are talking about people who are residents in Italy, or (who) are Italian.”

Last week, there was a relocation of Roma to the Torre Maura Reception Center outside of Rome. Unfortunately, the relocation was anything but welcoming. Locals met at the gates of the center to express their disapproval of their new neighbors. Delivery of sandwiches intended for the Roma were stripped from a worker and thrown on the ground and trampled in disgust. Screaming at the gates of the facility would eventually escalate into a rally.

The protest would be hijacked into a nationalist

demonstration. Italian flags were waving and protesters saluting in resemblance to the Nazi hail. It was all accompanied by both the Italian national anthem and fascist chants. A mix of protesters were present from disgruntled locals to vehement nationalists.

Mainstream news sources have headlined this event as “neo-fascist” and “far-right.”

And although it may be evident that such groups were present at this protest, they must not give them the spotlight. These groups are seeking the attention of the media, regardless if it is negative or not. Why are news groups doling out free recognition to them?

The real story is that Italy is struggling with the acceptance of a different people.

The Italians have reason to be concerned by crime and theft. But these local protesters have fine-tuned their concern and anger to one single people group; a dangerous way to blame. Italy has merit to expel illegal immigrants should they be discovered.

But those who are being relocated are either residents or citizens and should begin to be treated as such.

As for the Roma who live in unauthorized areas, they suffer from poverty, but live illegally. If these people want to prosper, they must not anger their host country via theft and crime. In this case they must contribute to Italy, and the Italians must accept their contributions.

It is a tricky two-way street that Italy and the Roma find themselves at. Let’s hope these two can begin to move together in the right direction.

Amazon is on top now Emily Geiger Staff Writer

As an entrepreneurship major, this concept is pretty close to my heart. Although many are saying that the Amazon takeover is a doubleedged sword, I honestly do not believe that businesses closing as a result of Amazon is bad.

Think back to when the smartphone took over the world. Plenty of businesses were disrupted as a result.

Not many people continue to carry MP3 players, pagers and calculators since this can all be done on a single device.

I would argue that Amazon has actually provided greater opportunity for businesses.

Local businesses can find countless supplies and inventory at their fingertips. When

I worked in a combined coffee shop and wine bar last summer, the owner was able to get a soda maker within two days when she found out that her customers wanted Italian sodas. She was able to improve her business in a matter of days because of the ease of Amazon.

I am interested in embroidery and Amazon gave me the ability to learn how to embroider as a broke college student. If I wanted to learn this skill before Amazon, I would have to get in my car and drive from place to place to try to find the materials I wanted at a decent price. Today, I can get exactly what I’m looking for in a matter of minutes without leaving campus. Embroidery, like other skills, can easily be implemented into a business.

In addition, Amazon challenges businesses to become unique and offer an experi-

ence rather than a simple product or service. The reason why department stores are failing is because they do not offer anything unique.

The products they offer can easily be undercut by Amazon prices.

However, curio shops, handmade goods and artisans offer something that can’t be replaced by Amazon.

Amazon challenges businesses to get creative. The economy is stifled when businesses are stagnant.

To be successful, businesses need to be innovative.

Instead of mourning the loss of super malls, we can get excited about the new opportunities that are headed our way. Although the mall near my house is closing, new, smaller shops are popping up all over the town and the internet. I think Amazon is a reason to thank for that.

I have a question for all of you: are you ready to retire?

No? Well you’re not alone. In fact, around half of all American households have nothing saved for their retirement…and the other half have on average only $200,000 saved.

This may sound like a lot of money to you and me; however, the average American will live around 17 years after retirement, assuming they retire at 62.

Experts have published that in order to retire comfortably, you should have around 17 times the amount of your annual salary saved up. Starting to save in your early 20s will allow for the greatest amount of interest to gather in your account, so you can invest less, but have those extra zeros in investments.

Starting to save for your retirement directly out of college may seem overwhelmingly unattainable; however, time is on our side, there are resources out there for easy saving, and God wants us to manage our finances for our future.

When you’re ready to retire would you want one of your investment accounts to have $147,512 or $138,237?

Both accounts have fairly large numbers attached to them; however, the value on the former was obtained by investing $10,000, while the latter value required $35,000 in investments.

Both accounts have the same interest rate, so what makes them so different? The answer is WHEN the investor opened the account. The former account was opened when that person was just 21 years old. They put $1,000 in the account every year for 10 years and never touched the account again, while the latter account was opened at age 31 and they continuously invested $1,000 a year, for 35 years, until they retired.

Now when it comes time for you to accept a job offer and you’re budgeting how much to spend on food, rent and student loans it’s easy to say, “There simply is no room to save for retirement now,” but if you save just $21 a week with your spending, you can gather $1,000 to put in your retirement account at the end of every year. Saving $21 a week is worth it for the $147,512.

Once you make the commitment to start saving for your retirement, where do you put your money? The most common account is a 401(k), or a 403(b) account, for for-profit and non-profit companies respectively. If your future employer offers one of these plans, you should take advantage of it. A 401(k) or 403(b) plan takes a portion of your paycheck before taxes and puts it directly into a company-managed account to accrue interest.

There are two benefits to these plans; one, it looks like you make less money to the government so you pay less taxes, and two, your company will also match your contribution up to a certain amount, which is essentially

There are resources out there for easy saving, and God wants us to manage our finances for our future. free money to you.

If a 401(k) or 403(b) is not offered at your company, you can use your investments to open an IRA, or an Individual Retirement Account. Out of the different IRA accounts, open a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA taxes you before you can contribute to it, but then will never tax you again. This means when you’re ready to access this account, the number you see in the account is 100% yours.

As Christians, God calls us to give and to serve one another, and one of those ways is through monetary giving.

Now this may sound a little contradicting; we’re supposed to save up for something 40 years down the road, yet freely give all we have to God? My response to this is: invest in your future, so that when you no longer have a steady income, you can still freely give to those in need.

That said, I still believe that you should find ways to currently give as well. God challenges us throughout the Bible. The book of Proverbs, chapter 11 verse 25 says, “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” God wants us to give to those in need, to use our money as a blessing. God also wants us to save. Ecclesiastes chapter 11 verse 2 says, “Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.”

I’m challenging you all to stretch your wallets when you get that first job. Find that balance between giving and saving. Give to those you feel called to give, save $21 a week for your retirement, and God will provide the rest for you. Proverbs chapter 21 verse 5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” Humble yourself, challenge yourself. God has blessed you with this job that pays you, how are you going to spend it?

I encourage you to do more research on this topic. The statistics are shocking, and all the different options can get overwhelming, but your future is on the line. Talk to your future employer about their 401(k) or 403(b) offered plans. Begin to invest $21 a week into a Roth IRA and create a separate account in the stock market by investing in a mutual fund.

Give to others where God is challenging you to give and save so you may continue to give in the future. I had a really compelling conversation with someone recently. They said, “When I’m retired and see someone on the street, I would love to open up a tab for them at a local restaurant, so they know they can always go there for a hot meal.” I have now made this a goal for myself and I hope you will as well. We all have a truly special calling to serve God, so go out there, serve, give and invest.

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Soaring to new heights

Jessica Cameron Copy Chief

A live-action remake of Disney’s beloved baby elephant comes full circle into the twenty-first century. Tim Burton brought the film up to date with expertly produced animations and a wonderful cast while still managing to capture the essence of the original film.

I might be a little biased when it comes to my love for Dumbo. When I was a toddler, my mom rented the original 1941 classic Disney movie Dumbo at least twenty times on VHS at our local movie store. As soon as we heard the store was closing for good, my mom and I went to buy Dumbo so I could watch it as many times as my little heart desired.

Therefore, as a longtime fan, I knew going into this movie that the cast and plot would be quite different, but I had high hopes for the exciting special effects and big top fun of the circus setting.

Differing from the original, there are no racist crows, and Timothy Q. Mouse and the stork are only alluded to, whereas in the original animation they play larger roles.

A whole new cast of human characters was added to emphasize the moral of the story, which Peter Travers, critic for the Rolling Stone,

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Director Tim Burton’s live-action remake of “Dumbo” is a refreshing but faithful take on the original. so candidly stated, “It’s a tale of misfits, with Dumbo as the ultimate outsider, fighting not to belong to but escape from a society that dismisses them as freaks.”

With this cast of characters, Dumbo can not only belong where he needs to be at the present, but then soar into a new beginning for him and Mrs. Jumbo. I will admit, following so many different characters became challenging. Even though they all came together for the climax of the film, I can see why many were deemed unnecessary by movie fans and critics alike.

However, there were several actors who helped move the plot along nicely and added elements that the original, as biased as I am, lacked. The baby pachyderm’s new caretaker is a man named Holt Farrier, played by Colin Farrell, the previous star of the Medici Bros. Circus. Danny DeVito also has a starring role as Max Medici, owner of the struggling but familyfriendly circus.

Holt’s two young children, Milly and Joe, played by Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins respectively, showcase the two sides of childhood that have made this movie so

great: a love of learning and a wild imagination. Milly only wishes to learn and become a scientist, not a circus performer like her mom and dad were. Joe’s big heart and creativity lead them to make discoveries about Dumbo in order to save the show.

Actress Eva Green plays a high-flying French aerialist, Colette Marchant. Funnily enough, Green herself was afraid of heights before training for her role in this film. Marchant embraces a world of ostentatious grandeur until she realizes there’s more to life than putting on a performance.

Cinematographer Ben Davis did an outstanding job on the film’s CGI work, making Dumbo’s big blue eyes and equally big ears steal each scene he was in. Composer Danny Elfman refreshed the original score as well as added several lively pieces to the lineup. Actress Sharon Rooney and the band Arcade Fire each sung heartfelt renditions of the original film’s motherly song “Baby Mine.” Various instrumental versions of songs from the original film paid homage to Frank Churchill and Oliver Wallace’s score.

As any filmgoer knows, a movie has little substance without some sort of conflict, and Burton gave us one in the villainous V.A. Vandevere played by Michael Keaton.

An eccentric and persuasive businessman, Vandevere only wishes to tear apart the Medici circus family to exploit little Dumbo for his own gain. Seemingly an allusion to Disney’s own parks, Dreamland is an over the top, extravagant place, full of dark secrets where Vandevere finally meets his demise.

Overall, Burton and screenwriter Ehren Kruger have created a grand adventure that sparks old and new childhood memories for viewers young and young at heart.

Winter is coming

Samantha Funderlich TV Critic

Billie Eilish’s latest project challenges listeners to listen with an open mind and fresh ears.

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Self-made Billy Eilish Wes Kinney Photo Chief

What were you doing when you were 17? Most likely, you were a Junior in High School. Perhaps, you were dealing with the pressures of fitting in and having friends.

You probably weren’t making music and dropping hot singles before you graduated from high school, however.

That’s because you aren’t Billie Eilish.

At the age of 14 she dropped her first single, “Ocean Eyes”. Two weeks ago, her first debut album dropped, entitled “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” This entire album was recorded in her house by her brother.

There was no special studio, producers and she wasn’t even signed to a label. Eilish is a completely self-made artist - which makes listening to her so much more intimate and real. Making music in an intimate setting, such as her house, brings a deeper understanding to her life itself as a creator and an artist.

Eilish grew up homeschooled. Doing so provided her with more opportunities than the average high school student to create with

freedom. Yet, for being so “removed” from the rest of the world, this album has so much potential to connect with a multitude of audiences. The album entered UK charts at #1 and has stayed close to the top since its dropping. In the US, her single “Bury A Friend” peaked at #14 on the Billboard charts.

Such accomplishments are nearly unheard of for selfmade artists that create music without a label or professional producer.

With this first album, Eilish has proven to be an artist to keep an eye on. With a unique sound that doesn’t want to fit into a single genre, she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

She purposefully doesn’t give much of an explanation of the album, leaving it up to listener’s personal interpretations. Through this album, Eilish gives her take on what may happen to our mind and body as we sleep.

Each song on the album takes us into either another type of experiential dream or speculates on what the monster under our bed is up to.

The album utilizes a steady beat throughout - while her gentle vocals shine through brilliantly. Listener beware.

This is not an upbeat album.

Most of the songs evoke sad and dark emotions. Like a ride at a haunted carnival, Eilish enters your mind. She makes your body move with thoughts of the unknown. All of this is coupled with her child-like temperament and actions that are heard interspersed throughout her various songs. Despite being of young age, she is still able to see the darkness of the world and transcribe it into an art form the world has never seen – or heard. She stands like a sore thumb among other modern pop stars.

I highly recommend giving this album a listen. It is unlike anything you have heard before. As you do, keep in mind that you are listening to a 17-year-old that wrote and recorded the entire album (and everything released to this date) sitting on her brother’s bed in their house.

It is dark and mysterious but hasn’t failed to connect with millennials.

Listen with an open mind and arrive at your own interpretation - challenge yourself to enter the unknown realm of your dreams with this new artist.

Challenge yourself by listening to Billie Eilish.

Game of Thrones, the show infamous for exuberantly explicit scenes and a disregard for the wants of its fans, is returning with new episodes on March 14.

If you can get past the random nudity, shameless intimacy and family relationships, the show may be one you will enjoy. This leads to the question: what worthwhile qualities does the show have?

Within the last week, since learning I would have to write this article, I have begun watching the series.

I am on the seven-day free trial— this is where I am drawing the line. I will not pay for this content nor fund any further production.

I will watch with friends on their accounts, but I will not create one of my own.

Honestly, I don’t think I am bettering myself in any way by watching the show nor am I one to recommend watching it. So why waste the time sitting through the hour-long episodes?

Personally, the show is tainted with a refreshing, realistic take on life (maybe this is my inner pessimist fangirling). I also think we need to realize sin is a part of human nature and there is a wide variety of sins in ‘Game of Thrones.’

If there is no sin which is greater than another, why should be so harsh on the ones covered in this show?

The sins are appropriate to the atmosphere in which the screenwriters place the story, so I feel as if they are

justified in a small sense.

So, what are some things you can do while you’re watching?

When I am watching this show with friends and an uncomfortable scene pops up, we all happen to remember we have an important text to send— I’m sure you know what I mean.

But honestly, I am more uncomfortable when I look around the room and some people aren’t averting their eyes.

Now yes, their action is their choice, but knowing they are accepting of these scenes is somewhat strange to me. But thinking back to the previous paragraph, there is nothing more we can do about these sins.

Cover your eyes, or at least avert them, until the scene passes, or you skip the interaction. This is generally why I cannot get myself to watch the show alone. I appreciate the plot and characters, but I could not be more turned away by the explicit scenes.

Also, you should never get attached to any of the characters, which I’m sure you’ve heard (if you know you know).

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Golf in full swing Aly Kruger Sports Editor

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Freshman left fielder Colton Lineman has helped lead Grove City to a 7-3 record in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference with strong offensive and defensive play. The Wolverines swept a doublehader with Waynesburg Tuesday, and sit second in the conference.

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Baseball dominates Waynesburg in doubleheader Collegian Staff The Grove City College baseball team combined hot bats and elite pitching to sweep Waynesburg College in a doubleheader Tuesday.

The Wolverines lit up the scoreboard in the first game, registering 18 hits in a 17-7 win. Grove City then won the nightcap 4-2, propelled by senior pitcher John Bini’s stellar complete game performance.

The team is now 7-3 in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play, sitting second place in conference standings behind Washington & Jefferson.

The Wolverines started off hot in the opener, scoring eight runs in the first three

innings. Senior second baseman Bobby Dulay and junior shortstop Bobby Abbott kicked things off. The Bobbys both had run-scoring singles in the first inning to give Grove City a 2-0 lead.

Senior DH Travis Auth’s two-run single highlighted a three-run second inning for the Wolverines. Freshman left fielder Colton Lineman then led off the third with a homer, his second clout of the season.

Waynesburg clawed the score back to 8-5, before Grove City opened up its lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Auth smacked a threerun homer, leading a five-run inning for the Wolverines.

From that point on, the game was beyond doubt.

In the second game, Bini’s superb pitching locked up an early Grove City lead. The Wolverines got up 4-0 early in the game, after Lineman led off the game with a double and scored on a single by senior third baseman Micah Burke.

The Wolverines then added three runs in the bottom of the second inning. Lineman walked with the bases loaded, forcing in Dulay. Junior first baseman Matt Dayton then roped a two-run single that scored senior catcher Derek Boyle and Auth.

Waynesburg scored single runs in the third and eight innings against Bini, who held the Yellow Jackets to just seven hits while striking out seven. Bini registered

his 22nd career victory with the win, the second most in Grove City history. He is now 2-2 on the season.

Sophomore pitcher Lake Pry held his own in the first game. Pry earned the win by pitching five innings, allowing five hits and four runs.

Auth has 10 hits in his last 13 at-bats. Grove City’s 17 runs are the most in a conference game for the Wolverines since April 27, 2016, when the Wolverines picked up a 22-7 win over Bethany.

Grove City will host Chatham in a single conference game Friday at 4 p.m. The Wolverines will then visit Chatham for a doubleheader Saturday afternoon.

Grove City runs to the finish line Price Styer Track Beat Writer Grove City College’s track and field teams produced numerous notable performances Saturday at Slippery Rock University’s unscored Dave Labor Invitational, held at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.

For the men’s team, senior Aaron Bliss and sophomore Cameron Drake each posted fourth-place finishes to help lead the Wolverines.

Bliss took fourth in the 400m with a time of 51.20 seconds while Drake took fourth in the 100m hurdles in 15.75.

Bliss, Drake, freshman Andrew Longjohn and sophomore Christopher Sweeney earned fifth place in the 400m-relay with a time of 44.96 seconds.

Sweeney finished fifth in the triple jump with a best mark of 42-7 1/2. Longjohn captured sixth in the long jump leaping 20-8 ½ while sophomore Seth Ray cleared 6-1 ½ to take seventh in the high jump.

Sophomore Jared Gay placed eighth in the shot put heaving 45-2 while fresh-

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Sophomore Katlyn Adams jumps in Saturday’s Dave Labor Invitational, hosted by Slippery Rock University. Adams took second place overall in the long jump, earning PAC Field Athlete of the Week in the process. man D.J. Mulroy finished eighth in the javelin marking 173-8. Drake finished ninth in the 400m hurdles in a time of 58.74 while Ray marked at 41-6 1/2 in the

Men’s tennis bounces on Connor Schlosser Staff Writer

The Grove City College men’s tennis team ran the gauntlet this week, playing three games in as many days.

Grove City emerged from the stretch with a 5-0 record in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, solidifying their bid for a conference championship.

The Wolverines started the week with an 8-1 home

loss to Baldwin Wallace on Monday. But they quickly bounced back the next day, picking up an 8-1 win over Waynesburg.

Freshman Karsten Lagerquist led the way, winning his singles match 6-2, 6-3, after picking up an 8-6 win in his doubles match with sophomore Paul Hodge. Junior Edward Doyle also put in a strong performance, winning closes matches in singles and doubles.

triple jump, good for 10th.

Freshman Zachary Neu finished 10th in the high hurdles with a time of 18.04.

For the women’s team, junior Katlyn Adams helped

lead the Grove City effort Saturday by earning second place overall in the long jump. Adams marked at 17-2 3/4 which ranked first among Division III competitors at the meet. Adams also added a fifth-place finish in the triple jump hopping 34-5 3/4.

Freshman Elaine Robertson finished fourth in the javelin with a best throw of 127-9. Meanwhile, sophomore Gretchen Elsey cleared 4-10 1/4 in the high jump to claim seventh place.

Sophomore Abbey Collins earned eighth in the long jump with a best effort of 16-3 ¼. She also took ninth in the triple jump leaping 33-1 1/4.

Sophomore Emma Lizewski finished 10th in the triple jump with a best jump of 32-7.

On the track, junior Rohanna Foote and freshman Jane Vannoy both posted 14th-place finishes for Grove City. Foote took 14th in the 100m running 13.12 seconds and Vannoy earned 14th in the 400m hurdles, finishing in 1:13.84.

Grove City competes at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Westminster Invitational.

The Grove City College men’s and women’s golf teams competed in invitationals this past week.

The men’s team competed in the Thiel Invitational Saturday, while the women competed in the Westminster Invitational. The men’s team captured the team title at the Invitational, held at Avalon at Buhl Park. Grove City posted a team score of 304 to finish atop the nineteam standings. Saint Vincent and California (Pa.) tied for second with 309.

All five men in the Grove City lineup finished in the top 10 Saturday. Senior Cole McCook led Grove City by taking third place overall with a 74.

Senior Ryan Koenig, sophomore Jacob McConnell and junior Tim Collins all tied for sixth place with rounds of 77. Junior Luke McKeogh took 10th with a 78.

Three Grove City men competed as individuals. Sophomore Zack Spang tied McKeogh for 10th overall with a 78. Sophomore Colin Chapman placed 14th with a 79 while freshman Peyton Brogan tied for 19th with an 81.

California’s Mike Chahoy won the individual title with a 71. Fifty-six men competed in the tournament.

Three members of the Grove City College women’s golf team competed in the Westminster Invitational, held Saturday afternoon at New Castle Country Club.

Freshman Madeline Temple led Grove City by taking 13th overall with a round of 110.

Junior Ashley Donaldson carded a 114, good for 14th.

Freshman Kaylee Grieb took 15th with a 118.

Saint Vincent’s Sydney Ball won medalist honors with an 83.

Twenty-two women competed in the event. NAIA member Point Park won the team title with a score of 376.

On Tuesday, the women’s team hosted its annual Spring Invitational at Grove City Country Club with representatives from Point Park, Saint Vincent and Thiel joining three Wolverine golfers.

Ashley Donaldson led Grove City by finishing sixth overall with a 107. Madeline Temple took eighth with a 110 and Kaylee Grieb placed ninth with a round of 114.

Point Park’s Joey Walz earned medalist with a 75.

Point Park won the team title with a 378.

Grove City will conclude the spring season tomorrow at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championships. Saturday’s round will be played at Tom’s Run Golf Club in Blairsville, Pa.

WOLVERINE WEEKLY HONORS

Senior Cole McCook won PAC Player of the Week.

Freshman midfielder Grant Evans won PAC Defense Honors.

Freshman Karsten Lagerquist won PAC Rookie of the Week.

Junior attacker Henry Brannan earned PAC Offense Honors.

Junior Katlyn Adams won PAC Field Athlete of the Week.

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The Grove City College softball team now holds a solid 10-9, 4-4 PAC record, their best conference play record in nine seasons after clinching a doubleheader sweep Saturday afternoon over Presidents’ Athletic Conference archrival Westminster at College Field.

The team used dominant, precise pitching and hits when it counted to get the results needed.

Sophomore pitcher Ashley Cornelius fired a five-inning no-hitter in the opener as the Wolverines rolled to an 8-0 victory.

“This season has been really special so far,” Cornelius said. “Individual achievements are always great, but what is really making our team successful this year is that we’re playing well together because of how close we are both on and off the field.”

Cornelius struck out seven and walked one in five innings in the opener. Two Westminster batters reached via error. Cornelius (5-3) now has a conference-high 64 strikeouts this season.

In Game Two, sophomore DP Hannah Dietz crushed a two-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to give Grove City a 2-1 win.

“It was a really exciting moment for me but, most importantly, for our team,” Dietz said of the win. “It helped us sweep our local rival and it kept us on the winning track.”

Offensively, eight of Grove City’s nine starters had hits.

Junior second baseman Emily Cunningham broke open

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Sophomore DP Hannah Dietz bats in Saturday’s doubleheader sweep of Westminster. Dietz hit the game-winning home run in the seventh inning of the nightcap, giving Grove City its best conference Presidents’ Athletic Conference record in nine seasons. the game with a three- junior catcher Liz Scherer. run homer in the bottom Junior third baseman Jen of the fourth, giving the Kondracki singled in Scherer.

Wolverines an 8-0 lead. In the nightcap, Grove City Grove City grabbed a 1-0 lead trailed 1-0 entering the botin the first inning as sopho- tom of the seventh. more first baseman Miranda Haley Dietz reached on Griffith singled in junior a force play with two outs. right fielder Sarah Eidle.

After fouling off several Eidle led off with a dou- pitches, Hannah Dietz drove ble. The lead grew to 3-0 in a 1-2 pitch over the left the second when freshman center field fence for her shortstop Lexi Buck and second collegiate homer. sophomore DP Haley Di- Scherer went 2 for 3 for etz scored after a single by Grove City. freshman center fielder MorFreshman pitcher Kaitgan Prouty.In the third, lyn Dittrich earned the win Cornelius doubled and then by pitching three innings of came home on a double by relief. She allowed one run.

Cornelius started in the circle and pitched four scoreless innings. She struck out three and yielded three singles.

At 4-2 after the double header, Grove City was off to its best start in conference play in nine seasons. The team remains optimistic for the future outcomes of the contests. “It’s the bond that we have as a team that makes each moment, like sweeping one of our biggest rivals, even more special,” said Cornelius.

On Wednesday, the team faced Thiel and put up a tough contest. The teams re-

mained tied at 1 run apiece before Thiel snagged the lead in the third and did not relinquish it for the remainder of the contest.

Hannah Dietz scored for the Wolverines, alongside Watts, Buck, and Kondracki.

Dietz remains excited to see what the team can do in the future. “So far, it has been a total team effort” said Dietz, “and I’m looking forward to making a run toward the PAC tournament.”

The Wolverines go on to face St. Vincent at 1 p.m. tomorrow in conference action in Latrobe.

Lacrosse leaves Bethany in agony Price Styer

Track Beat Writer The Grove City College men’s lacrosse team rolled to a 23-4 victory over Bethany College, propelled by an all-around team performance before rallying to an impressive 22-9 victory over Chatham in conference play Wednesday night.

Eight different Wolverines scored in the win against Bethany, which pushed Grove City’s conference record to 2-0.

Junior Henry Brannan paced Grove City by firing in six goals while freshmen Jed Speers and Josh Spicher each scoring four times. Freshman Brett Gladstone scored three goals while fellow rookies Grant Evans and Michael La Forte both scored twice.

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Freshman midfielder Brett Gladstone attacks during Grove City’s dominant 23-4 win over Bethany Saturday. Gladstone scored three goals and assisted twice in the win.

Sophomore Josh Padgett also scored in the win.

Brannan and Speers both notched three assists while Evans, Gladstone and Spicher each assisted on a pair of goals. La Forte, freshman Cody Adams, fresh-

Today

Home games this week

Baseball vs. Chatham 4 p.m., Behringer Field

man Jack Atwood, junior David Calhoun, sophomore Andrew Kvasnovsky and sophomore Patrick Mark all recorded one assist.

Evans picked up a gamehigh 13 ground balls and Atwood secured nine ground

balls.

Freshman Addison Bennett collected four ground balls. Atwood won 12 of 16 face-offs and Evans won 11 of 13 face-offs.

Bennett and La Forte each caused three turnovers while Spicher and freshman Will Morgan both caused two turnovers.

In goal, freshman R.J. Miller made six saves in the first half. Freshman Robbie Voinchet had five saves in the second half. Each goalie yielded two goals.

Grove City led 9-1 after one quarter, pushed the lead to 15-2 by halftime, then finished the game with a final score of 23-4.

Grove City followed the win with a commanding 22-9 home victory over Chatham Wednesday. Chatham could not catch up as the Wolver-

Tuesday

Softball vs. Bethany 3:30 p.m., College Field

Men’s Tennis vs. Washington & Jefferson 4 p.m., College Courts

ines dominated the game, leading 10-3 after the first half and holding Chatham to 6 points the whole second half while scoring twelve, leading to a victorious 22-9 score for the Wolverines.

Jed Speers scored five, followed by Brannan and Gladstone, who each had four. Blaise Bishop scored 3, Jack Atwood and Michael La Forte two, and Jeff Cypher and Kvasnovsky each tucked away one.

The first and final quarters were the most eventful for the team, with seven goals scored in each, with three scored in the second and five in the third.

Blaise Bishop had four assists and Jed Speers had one.

The Wolverines travel next to Latrobe to face St. Vincent tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Thursday

Baseball vs. Saint Vincent 1 p.m., Behringer Field