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Ready for another A taste of Northern Ireland
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A trip to GCC observatory Women’s soccer preps Rend Collective to play College Arena captures celestial beauty defense of PAC title
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Vol. 105, No. 1
Hicks tries take-out meals
Making a new friend
Joshua Tatum
Perspectives Editor
“I do not think it looks great,” senior Kyle Kirchofer said. “The placement is an odd choice since the men that live in Alumni don’t walk past the statue and parents that come to sports games come from the STU parking lot. So, no one really passes it
Bon Appétit will roll out a new GeDunk-style Grab ‘n Go program at Hicks Café beginning the week of Sept. 9. Currently in its development phase, this pilot program will – in exchange for a card swipe – offer pre-packaged hot or cold entrees and a choice of sides, fountain beverages and desserts, according to General Manager JonErik Germadnik. Available each day for lunch and dinner, students will grab their takeout meals in the lobby area directly across from the cashier station. Based on student participation and feedback, Grab ‘n Go could become a staple of Hicks. “If we have approximately 100 to 200 students participate that would be very much a success for this pilot program,” Germadnik said. He added that expansion to MAP Café “is very possible.” Germadnik also did not rule out including retail options in the lobby area, saying that they would have to “see what might make sense.” Senior Alexander Applegate had this to say: “People are busy, I think there are going to be a lot of people
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Sophomore Caitlin Harvey and senior Ian McGrew try out the new Wolverine statue. A gift from the Class of 2019, the statue has divided the opinion of the student body. Class gifts are a long tradition at Grove City, and have given campus some of its most notable features.
Statue splits sentiment Paige Fay News Editor
The class of 2019 has already left behind a legacy for the campus: the wolverine statue. Located outside the Physical Learning Center, the statue that was installed this summer is the center
of much conversation—and memes—this fall. While the meme makers have poked fun at the statue, student opinion is divided, with varying explanations of why they do or don’t like the statue. “Initially I thought there were better uses for the money, but now that I’ve seen the
wolverine statue in person, I realize its symbolic importance,” junior Jonathan Skee said. “It is both picturesque and iconic. I think that it will become a hotspot on campus where students come to take pictures and proclaim their belonging to Grove City College—especially the freshmen.”
Marching with a new look
Anna DiStefano Community Editor
After fifteen years the Wolverine Marching Band has a new look. Band uniforms, which typically have a shelf-life of ten to twelve years, are responsible for the unification of the band on and off the field. Kevin Dick, president of the Marching Band, said the new uniforms are “a lot more modern, and not as heavy.” The new uniforms feature a red and white coat with plain black pants. Buttons accent the wrists and the top of the coat. The old uniforms, which were comprised of a red and white sashed tuxedo coat, a pin-striped pant, and white gloves, were ready to be traded in for a new look. Director of the Marching Band Andrew Erb, band officers and members of the administration strategically chose the two-toned coat for the visual effects it would have during performances. Erb also noted the design is “well branded,” referencing the “Grove City College” stitching on the right arm and the well-known shield and “GCC” on the chest.
Farewell to Fitwell Connor Schlosser Sports Editor
and connect with each other. We learn new things about everyone and get to make unique friendships because of the atmosphere we are in,” Dick said. “When you meet the band, you can see a bond between all academic levels, whether
As we transition into another academic year, we say goodbye to many familiar faces and welcome new friends into the Grove City community. Outside of the farewells we have bade to our seniors of last year, we say goodbye to a unique part of Grove City academia. Fitness and Wellness, the course most commonly referred to as “Fitwell,” is no longer what we remember and has undergone some significant changes starting this year. The primary focus of the Fitwell program was to “expose students to useful information so that they would not become statistic with their health and well-being,” Jeffrey Buxton, assistant professor of exercise science and a former Fitwell instructor, said. “And to potentially breakdown some fear barriers that might arise when
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The Grove City College Wolverine Marching Band sport their brand new uniforms, which play an important role in fostering unity. The new uniforms feature a simple design and the College’s colors. “They’ll always know who we are,” Erb said. These new uniforms are more than just a modern upgrade; they highlight the unity of the band and the community among its members. This sense of community is what draws students to join the band. “Band is a ton of fun. We get to make awesome mu-
sic with awesome people. As cheesy as it sounds, we’re definitely a family,” junior Hannah Fleury said. This band family is solidified every year and transcends class and major. “Being able to spend time with each other over a week of band camp really allows us to get to know one another