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ident Alayna Lowe said. Dr. James Thrasher ’80, senior fellow for vocational guidance and associate professor of biblical and religious studies and humanities, has lived in Grove City since his graduation from the College. “What’s neat in this town is you develop personal relationships with people that are there for you in difficult times, and you are there for them. There’s a devotion and commitment there. There’s a heart there. This is special stuff. That’s not the way it
Dr. Gillis J. Harp, chair of the history department, tackles the complex relationship between Protestantism and conservatism in American with his third book, “Protestants and American Conservatism: A Short History.” Although many historians have tackled this complicated relationship, Harp wrote his book differently. He wanted Harp to “look at the whole sweep of American history” from the colonial period to the present and see how the relationship between religion and politics has either changed or stayed the same over time. “Most historians haven’t taken the long view and haven’t stepped back and asked, ‘What about throughout American history? What about the colonial period? Are there continuities there? Or is there some development over time that we should recognize, explore and analyze?’” Harp said. Although Harp takes unconventional approach, he still credits past historians for their similar works: historians are “always building on each other.” His colleagues showered the book with praise. Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies and Humanities Dr. Paul Kemeny, who also serves as the interim dean of the Calderwood School, said, “It’s a fascinating read, and I think it’s relevant for today.” Dr. Gary Smith, emeritus professor and former chair of the history department, agreed. “I would strongly encourage people to read Dr. Harp’s thoughtful, penetrating study of how Protestants have viewed politics and participated in the political arena. By doing so, they will better understand many of the ways that Protestants have been more influenced by their culture and vested interests than by Scripture and Christian theology,” Smith said. Along with the historical questions, Harp also emphasized the importance of theological questions and how the lack of theology in American culture has affected the way evangelical Christians view political issues. “Unfortunately, a lot of American evangelicals don’t always think in a theological or a doctrinal way,” Harp said. “Have we reached that point because we haven’t thought through our political engagement in theological terms?” Harp continued, “Have we thought through questions
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Football players celebrate a 26-15 victory over Bethany, the team’s first victory over the Bison since 2012. The win kicked off Grove City’s conference slate, which continues with a tough road trip to Case Western tomorrow.
Wolverines top Bethany in evening thriller
James Sutherland Editor-in-Chief
Three-and-a-half quarters into Saturday’s grueling, bare-knuckle brawl with Bethany, the game looked to be slipping through Grove City’s fingers. Up just 17-15 and with three minutes left, the Wolverines stalled. Bethany had held them scoreless in the second half, while tallying nine points in the third quarter to pull back Grove City’s 17-6 halftime lead. Now Grove City had been held on downs and forced to punt, giving Bethany a potential game-winning drive with little time to respond. The Wolverines desperately needed to make big plays to turn the tide. And that is exactly what they did. First, junior punter Caleb Brake nailed a gorgeous coffin-corner kick deep into Bethany’s territory. Junior
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Students cheer the team during the white-out night game. Players and coaches both said the student section played a key role in driving the team to victory. safety Patrick Mark downed the ball on the Bisons’ oneyard-line, pinning Bethany on its goal line with no room
for error. The next play, Grove City’s defense held strong, forcing Bethany running back Rae-
kwon Wright into his own endzone for a safety: 19-15. FOOTBALL 10
Grove City is a top five town Paige Fay News Editor
Fiona Lacey Staff Writer
Grove City now sits in the national spotlight as one of the best places to live. In an article published last week in USA Today, 24/7 Wall Street ranked Grove City as the fifth best place to live in the country. The financial news and opinion website considered safety, economy and affordability amongst all boroughs, cities, towns and villages with at least 8,000 residents. The best cities were all within
commuting distance to large urban areas. Grove City was chosen as one of the most affordable places in the country. Goods and services cost about 80 percent the average prices elsewhere in the U.S. Grove City has 8,123 residents and a median income of $46, 792. Amongst Grove City residents, opinions on the ranking vary. “This is a really nice place to raise kids. I think the schools are relatively good. There a sense of community here. I like it,” Beans on Broad owner Wendy Best
said. “We came back here for family. When we had kids, then we stayed. But this was a great place to raise kids. Because it’s smaller schools, smaller communities. I think that’s what brought us back.” Best grew up in Grove City and notes that although the town has changed since then, the community is safe and supportive. She loves the loyalty and support her business receives from the community. “I love the small town feel and the efforts that are being put into making it a more charming place to live,” freshmen and Grove City res-
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Governing responsibly James Sutherland Editor-in-Chief
Here is an interesting lede from the Associated Press this week: “In less than three years, President Donald Trump has named more former lobbyists to Cabinetlevel posts than his most recent predecessors did in eight, putting a substantial amount of oversight in the hands of people with ties to the industries they’re regulating.” Interesting fact for someone who promised to “drain the swamp.” The AP picks up on this irony, noting that that pledge seems more and more like a “catchy campaign slogan but not a serious attempt to change the way Washington works.” Falling short on campaign promises has been a consistent theme of Trump’s tenure. What happened to that 50-foot high, 100-mile long border wall exactly? To be fair, he has appointed a slate of conservative judges, although if we really want to be fair then Mitch McConnell will take the lion’s share of credit. The more interesting part of the AP’s comment is not Trump’s failure to drain the swamp: it is that he has not even made a “serious attempt” at it. Both parts of that phrase fail to apply to our president. Serious implies credible, thoughtful, informed; maybe not the best way to describe a reality-star-turned-headof-state. Attempt implies effort; also not the most accurate verb for Trump. Trump lacks both seriousness and effort, and that is the heart of darkness with
his presidency. Some of his policies may be outright bad, but many are at least debatable. Maybe we should pull back from NATO and other global commitments. Maybe we should, at least, reexamine our immigration system. Maybe we should invest more in infrastructure. Trump is not a thoughtful person. He lends credence to internet conspiracies and tweets through policy meetings. When hiring someone, he cares less about their expertise or leadership ability and more about whether they support him. He lacks the effort and focus to follow through on his proposals: his mind runs based on Twitter’s clock, not the legislative. Trump’s faults as a president lie in his character. We ought to recognize that, even more as we come upon another campaign season. What matters most in a candidate? Is it the slate of policies and positions to which they subscribe, or is it their character, leadership and experience? Having a coherent and cohesive slate of policies is important for a candidate and may tell us something about that candidate’s ability to lead, but character is more important. Is the candidate graceful under pressure? Are they compassionate and kind? Do they have a drive to serve? Do they accept responsibility for their failures? Let these questions guide us as we enter another election. Voting is a challenge, one that requires wisdom more than anything else. Let us exercise that wisdom to choose a person who will make a serious attempt at governing.
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The art of not giving a rip Sanity amid shifting allegations
Joshua Tatum
Perspectives Editor Next Monday is the autumnal equinox, with Sunday historically being the last day to see a high over 80 degrees. From there, it is all downhill. Everyone comes down with a cocktail of the flu and seasonal affective disorder, the first snows fall as October ends and we do not see the sun until sometime in May. But talking about weather has been passé since Hippocrates. So, let’s talk about something else. Justice Brett Kavanaugh was in the news again this week. This time for supposedly exposing himself at a drunken 1983 Yale party. Kavanaugh’s friends then “pushed his penis into the hand of a female student,” The New York Times reported. This bombshell was later partly defused by an editor’s revision saying, “that the female student declined to be interviewed and friends say that she does not recall the incident.” This has, of course, been met with a volley of conservative voices crying journalistic malpractice, with one even
recommending that Kavanaugh “start suing people for libel.” These past and present allegations have been cast as ammunition in the war over Supreme Court control. But who is right? Frankly, I do not care. And neither does John Q. Public for that matter. Caught in oscillatory news cycles, the net effect is often further disillusionment and melancholia. Since a 1976 high of 72 percent, trust in the media saw a dizzying low of 32 percent in 2016, with a hard-won rebound to 45 percent last year, according to Gallup. Trust is such a fickle thing. It is not a mere ratio of falsities to verities: they are doing fine. It is a metric on the perceived goodwill the media has for its consumers. Articles like the Times’ and conservative backlashes are really going to drag down that figure. The cat and dog clawing is exciting in the early aughts, but now it is just boring. Maybe all that spilled ink is starting to drown us. Even this article is starting to bore me. I am surprised that you have made it this far (the few, the proud the Collegian readership). This distrust is intensified by news corporations who
intentionally fan the flames for entertainment value (this is your daily reminder to read Neil Postman). When CNN’s President, Jeff Zucker, unabashedly admits “chaos is good for CNN,” it is a bit distressing. I am not excluding Fox News (or anyone other cable news network) from this either, it is just that their chief executives know how to keep their mouths shut. Maybe part of the reason we are “more divided than ever” (a phrase which gets my annual Banality Award) is that people are burned out. And a great way to overcome burnout is self-isolation and not talking across the aisle. So, it shows when Pew or Gallup come around. I mean, you have to tell the gal with the clipboard something. It shows up in other places too. For example, the presidential election voter turnout has not broken 60 percent since 1968 (which is still embarrassingly low for a democracy). And those voters did not go anywhere. Instead, they are members of ever-growing Melancholists. The point is this: stop reading the news. Clean your room, go outside, fly a kite – do anything else. The weather is depressing enough.
This week in Collegian history September 27, 1939 “‘Sammy Says’ Humor Column” “Mary had a wristwatch/ She swallowed it one day/ And now she’s taking castor oil/ To pass the time away/ “Hello freshmen! By the looks of things lately none of you have had any trouble passing any time away, but if you have - we feel that it is our duty to offer some advice.” Sammy goes on to COLLEGIAN offer some amusing advice A cartoon from Sept. 17, 1969’s about MAP North lobby that Collegian, detailing “Groverstill hits a little too close to committment.” home today; “The rail, you will notice, is showing signs it would naturally receive if of much wear and tear… the rail were not in place.” Remember, ‘he who hesiZing! tates is lost,’ if the woman with whom you have spent September 17, 1969 the evening isn’t inclined Student Submitted Cartoon that way, grab the one that It seems that Groveris next to you; you will be committing has been a fixsurprised at the result. We ture for a long time… classic might add that the rail was OB. (We love you!!) built to take care of the rush on Sunday evening and to September 21, 1979 save the lobby furniture “World News Brief” Four Americans were from the wear and tear that
released from Cuban imprisonment this week, having been held on charges of espionage, counterrevolutionary activities, plane hijacking and smuggling and were the last four U.S. citizens to be released from prison. The four were released shortly after then-President Fidel Castro demanded the release of four Puerto Rican nationalists (referred to as terrorists by the Collegian writer commenting on the news), offering the four Americans in a kind of “package deal.” The State Department, despite releasing those Puerto Ricans ten days previous, denied all allegations of an exchange. They went on in a later, unrelated statement to verbalize the hope that these prisoner releases were another step toward smoother relations with the island nation.
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Correction Fiona Lacey
In an article last week titled “Finders Keepers,” The Collegian stated that sophomore Matthew Lamberson had been offered an internship with the Grove City College Archives. That is incorrect, and the Collegian regrets the error.
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The Guthrie’s marquee lit up for a benefit earlier this year. The Queen of Broad Street will host the Veritas Film Festival in April. A local outlet for producers, writers and filmographers, the festival highlights the work of local artists and offers a place to celebrate their work.
Lights, camera, action College and the Guthrie to host film festival
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The Veritas Film Festival will run April 23 to 30 at the Guthrie Theatre in downtown Grove City and on festival sponsor Grove City College’s campus. Spencer T. Folmar ’10, president of Veritas Films and director of the showcase, envisions a celebrations of truth and beauty through film in the festival. There are seven different categories and it is open to all filmmakers who wish to submit their projects. The festival aims to provide “the opportunity [for
filmmakers] to have their hard work shown to an audience hungry for stories with impact. A lot of time and effort goes into making a script and we want to provide filmmakers the opportunity to present their work to an active audience,” Folmar said. “For the audience we hope to provide a film festival like few others.” Along with the College, the event is also sponsored by Olde Town Grove City, the borough’s downtown action association, and Hard Faith Films, Folmar’s production company. Folmar, who graduated from the College with a degree in Communication Studies, is the president of
Veritas Films, which bought the single-screen Guthrie Theatre in 2018. Grove City is far afield from centers of film production, but Folmar thinks Pennsylvania deserves more attention in the film industry. “Pennsylvania is a place we feel that more filmmakers worldwide should consider filming. The locations are cheaper than places such as southern California and Atlanta, and in our experience the people have been friendly and always willing to help,” Folmar said. The films fall into seven categories which are: Feature Films; Student Films; Hard Faith; Made in Pa.; Documentaries; Screenplays; and
Short Films. Each of the seven categories have three potential awards: an audience favorite; a jury favorite; and the Cinema Veritas award which is a combination of audience and jury favorite. There are also cash prizes and connections to Hollywood and potential distribution through Folmar’s company. “We have seven categories in order for filmmakers of all genres to feel welcomed to our festival,” Folmar said. “Every genre of film deserves to be recognized, and by not displaying one type of genre you are restricting art.” The categories “Made in Pa.” and “Hard Faith” are dear to Folmar.
“I grew up in Pennsylvania and have fallen in love with the beauty and culture that it offers. We feature this category in order to both show off our great state, while also promoting the prospect of filming here,” Folmar said. Folmar invented and trademarked Hard Faith and he’s made several films in the category, such as “Generational Sins” and the upcoming “Shooting Heroin.” The festival will kick off with an Opening Gala at 6 p.m. at the Guthrie on April 23. Following will be seven days and nights of independent film, with screenings in the theater and on the College’s campus.
Students lead off-campus ministries Taylor Williams Contributing Writer
Members of New Life and Prison Ministry take their faith into the community. New Life focuses its ministry on the George Junior Republic facility that is across from Walmart. George Junior is a juvenile detention center for boys between the ages of 8-18. New Life sets up groups that are paired with a single cottage for the duration of the school year. The group then goes to their cottage one night per week to spend an hour or two with them. Most of the time is spent getting to know the guys by chatting, playing basketball or playing card games. Towards the end of the evening, they will do a short 10-15 minute Bible study dealing with the basics of the gospel or core ideas to the Christian faith such as forgiveness. “I think New Life is really special in how it allows us as college students to have such a huge influence on some of the guys who don’t have much hope by doing such
simple things [including] just hanging out and befriending them,” president Karsten Lagerquist said. “I love the relational aspect of New Life – not just the relationships you form with the boys and the cottage parents, but the relationships you form within your team as well,” junior Courtney Mattey said. Another off-campus ministry available to students is Prison Ministry. This ministry’s main focus is a weekly Bible study that they lead at the Mercer County Jail. They serve in some of the men’s pod and in the female pod. The group goes to the prison every Thursday evening. This ministry also serves in the Manna House, which is a halfway house for women and is owned by a local organization to help those in crisis. “My favorite part of Prison Ministry is being there to serve the women in whatever way God would have me serve that week,” president Victoria Livolsi said. “Sometimes that means showing up and leading the study
New Life is a GCC group that engages with George Junior students through games and intentional relationships to share the gospel. and talking with the prisoners. Sometimes that means pushing the Bible study aside to answer the simple burning questions that they have. Sometimes that means looking her in the eye and telling her she doesn’t need to earn God’s salvation and being absolutely humbled that you were the one to tell her a truth that stunned her in the
best way.” Students looking to serve an often-forgotten population are encouraged to join. “Prison Ministry will challenge those who join. Since being involved in Prison Ministry, I have come to understand the Gospel in a new, deeper way. Serving with Prison Ministry is a great opportunity to reach a popula-
tion that is otherwise underserved,” Livolsi said. If anyone is interested in joining the Prison Ministry, they should contact Victoria Livolsi about going to orientation on Saturday which only happens once per school year. For more information about New Life contact Karsten Lagerquist.
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Let’s talk about ‘White People’ MEI invites students to participate in dialogue race
Janna Lu Contributing Writer
The Office of Multicultural Education & Initiatives (MEI) launched a series called “Let’s Talk About Race,” with the documentary “White People” on Tuesday. “[This] will be a monthly series with different topics that are related to the conversation of race, particularly within the U.S. context,” director of MEI Justin Jose said. “Everyone has a voice in this conversation, not just the minorities. White people need to share, learn and grow as well.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, “more than half of the children born in the U.S. under the age of 18 are expected to be part of a minority race or ethnic group” around 2020. In other words, the number of minority children will exceed that of the “majority” (white) children in a few years. “[This series aims] to help educate our campus community on matters of race, culture and ethnic diversity and to provide meaningful spaces where people can dialogue and converse,” Jose said. His hope is also to provide a Biblical framework and perspective for why God cares about diversity and therefore, why we as Christians ought to care.
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The Office of Multicultural Education & inititiatives (MEI) launched a new program called “Let’s Talk About Race” on Tuesday with the documentary “White People.” On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the MEI Office showed a documentary made by MTV called “White People” about how white people feel about race and white privilege. The documentary was especially relevant, as 93 percent of Grove City students are white. In the documentary, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas interviews various white young people in America to hear
their thoughts about race. Most of Vargas’s subjects identified as “colorblind,” meaning they do not differentiate between people with differently colored skin. Vargas casts doubts on these assertions, citing that many grew up in predominately white neighborhoods. The documentary also brought up the issue of undergraduate scholarships, with one student commenting that she has fewer op-
tions because many scholarships are for “minorities.” However, according to a study published in 2011, Caucasian students receive nearly 70 percent of private scholarships while representing only 62 percent of the undergraduate population. Less than 10 percent of total private scholarships put a student’s race in their eligibility criteria. Other white young people in the documentary said
that they felt discriminated against, too. Some proposed doing away with racial differences, basically sweeping the discussion under the rug. Meghan Veccia, Resident Director in MAP North and parts of MAP West, appreciated how the film directly addressed the topic of race. MEI will continue its discussion on race with “What does the Bible Say About Race?” next month.
More than just food, charity dishes up hope Fiona Lacey Staff Writer
Traci Turner has manned the register at Thrifty Threads for 10 years. “I think this is what I’m supposed to do,” Turner, the executive director of the thrift shopt and Grove City Community Food Pantry, said as she bagged clothes for a customer. Turner is the only employee the charities have and she could use some help. Since the 1980s, the Food Pantry has been pivotal in aiding Grove City’s hungry and impoverished community. Originally serving its residents in the basement of Grove City Grace United Methodist Church, the Pantry later moved to its own location off South Center Street. The building rent, however, presented a challenge to Turner and her board members. So, she came up with Thrifty Threads, now Grove City’s biggest used clothing store. A cozy setup filled to the brim with clothes, shoes, books and even bedding, Thrifty Threads has become an essential place to find good deals, but also great people, according to its customers. “This place is Grove City’s best kept secret,” longtime customer Lisa Schulter joked, referring to its low prices, but also to its quality people. “It’s like free therapy,” she said. “We’re just real people,” Turner said. “When you find people you can trust you look forward to that.” The thrift store that was originally a source of income for the pantry now thrives as a center of community in Grove City. Resident Rick Swanson has volunteered for seven years. “The purpose of this place is to feed [and clothe] the poor,” Swanson said. “They do it in a pretty efficient way, too,” he added, looking at Turner. “Why remake the wheel,” Turner laughed. Turner sees her job of executive director of the Food Pantry as one of huge importance, not because of
its power, but because of its potential impact on the lost and lonely of Grove City. “I think there was a point in my life where I just needed to know if I was going to be okay,” Turner said. “I came here, myself, as a client, when I was 17 with my own daughter.” Turner noted the fear she felt then as a single mother without the support system she so badly needed. “I think some people just need to know that it’s going to be okay,” Turner said. “We need to just empathize and step outside of ourselves. When people leave here, they could exude some type of kindness towards someone else.” Turner sees her work as playing a small role in reforming her community into one that empathizes and cares for others. To her, it’s the most fulfilling part of her job. “It’s genetic,” she joked. Her mother worked at George Junior Republic, another center of Grove City community, educating its at-risk youth. “She lived with 13 other siblings,” Turner recalled, “But my parents are some of the kindest people you will ever meet. No excuses.” With her job, however, comes a ton of loading, unpackaging, stocking, storing and delivering, all of which she manages. “I’m the only employee,” she said. “I’m comfortable with around 75 volunteers. Right now, we have about 58.” She wants students who care and want to help. She’ll take students who can help out a few days, or even just a few hours. “By the grace of God, I’m in this position,” Turner expressed. “I could’ve been a prostitute. I could have been anything. So who am I to judge?” she said, “Who am I to not help people get the things they need?” Grove City Community Food Pantry can be reached at 724-458-5208 @Collegian_GCC or through their email portal on gcfoodpantry.org.
Collegian Crossword Micah Mooney Contributer ACROSS 1. F. 1950* 4. Organization behind the “AntiAnimal Language” campaign 8. Afflict, archaically 9. Senoritas near the Seine, abbr. 10. Ranked #3 most conservative school by Princeton Review, 2019 12. Fodder folder 13. Bib. Sch. 14. F. 1981* 16. F. 2004* 19. “’__ _,’ said the cat” (The Little Red Hen) 22. Spots; also, with 10 across, a description of the starred clues’ answers 25. Inuit home 26. One who aids the expert of injury rehab.
27. Stocking threat 28. F. 1984* DOWN 1. Waiting room read, for short 2. Melodies 3. Sit (down), heavily 4. F. 1953* 5. Barker, Bowser, Dadd, Kendrick, etc. 7. Lopsided, briefly 9. 2001 Christopher Nolan film told in reverse-chronological order 11. Men’s rights activist acronym 15. Hawaiian staple food 16. Bankrupt federal org. 17. Not for here? 18. Elle Woods’ Cali. alma mater 20. Non-aggressive honk 21. Like many airports, abbr. 23. Google or Yahoo! alternative 26. A more colloquial name for 16 across
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Photos and text by Wes Kinney, Photo Chief
Forget Me Nots, Myosotis boraginaceae
Woody Nightshade, Solanum dulcamara
Wild Cucumber, Cucumis anguria
God created everything around us for our enjoyment. That includes everything from the smallest flowers to the paper in your hands right now. Unfortunately, we often forget the nature around us because our heads are burried in our books.
Wild Sweet Pea, Lathyrus fabaceae
New York Aster, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
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Small flowers and plants, edible and dangerous alike, birds and chipmunks are just out of eyesight, and can be found beside the trails and creeks in this beautiful state.
Poke Berry, Phytolaccaceae
Woodland Sunflower, Helianthus divaricatus
Limelight Hydrangea, Hydrangeaceae
These photos were all taken on campus and are just a small sample of the beauty that surounds us. There is even more to be seen off campus. I hope that this spread piques your interest to take a respite from your studies for an hour and walk around soaking up God’s creation
Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
New England Aster, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
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Worth the risk?
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Football threatens health but builds culture
Emily Burke
Contributing Writer Football season is upon us: the hard-hitting tackles, fumbles, red zone plays, lousy calls and all the excitement that comes along with this great sport—a sport that carries a unique obsession for many Americans. An exemplary sample of the game was seen this past Saturday on Thorn Field, where the toughest men of Grove City played a thrilling game, beating out Bethany College for the win. Yet, with those hard hits came significant possibility for serious injuries, specifically injuries related to the brain and spine. In recent years, the physicality of football has come under great scrutiny. Though first discovered in the 1930s upon observation of boxers’ head injuries, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, has also been linked to football. This link has only been seri-
ously researched within the last two decades. As a neurodegenerative disease, CTE is caused by repetitive head injuries (constant concussions embodying most cases), which results in chronic affects. Issues with mood and emotion, memory and thinking and behavioral problems have been diagnosed as symptoms of CTE. Lots of fear-saturated statistics have caused misinformation to be spread and have caused irrational apprehension among players, families and fans. Having many family members and friends who have played football, I understand and have witnessed first-hand the potential ramifications of repetitive hits that cause trauma. My cousin who has played in the NFL for seven years, college for four years and several years throughout his youth, has endured concussions—one of the most recent leaving him hysterically sobbing. Due to what is called the Pseudobulbar Effect, which is triggered as one’s nervous system becomes unable to control emotions (causing uninten-
tional crying or laughing), he was crying because he had no control, not because of pain. Though this is a concern, he continues to play. He has said in the past that he persists because he loves the exhilarating game and victory. Innumerable players echo my cousin’s sentiments, whether professional, college or high school; they acknowledge and are aware of the risk of CTE, but they continue to play for the love of the sport and the brotherhood. Terrell “T-Sizzle” Suggs, a former outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, my hometown team, spoke on the issue saying, “I signed up for this…whatever comes with it I’ll take.” Simply put, the risk of CTE is heavily known on the football field. The undeniable link between the disease and football still requires more research. If football is to be critiqued, the issue of coaches physically over-working players by means of mental and emotional manipulation needs to be addressed headon. University of Maryland offensive lineman, Jordan
McNair, who played in the same youth program as my brother, died from complications of heat stroke. Witnesses state that he was obviously in poor shape, after the coaches and training staff allegedly refused to allow him a break and failed to provide emergency care for over an hour. Unfortunately, these reckless activities and toxic environments are not an anomaly, as similar incidents have been reported at the University of Maine, University of Oregon and others. Still, the overwhelming majority of the more than one million football players in America compete without serious injury and have many great stories and memories from their time playing the game. Arguably, football is the quintessential sport of America, the name derived from another sport heavily prevalent in South American countries and Europe. There is danger in football, almost everyone can agree on that fact, and maybe that is one reason why it’s so appealing. I remember my brother an-
nouncing as a sixth grader that he loved football, and it was “so much fun,” because he could “tackle and hit people without getting in trouble.” Even with injury concerns, football is without a doubt safer now than it has ever been. Some may argue that the constant national clamoring about the dangers the game poses to the brain is a bit neurotic. The life lessons, values and ideals gained in the sport of football are worthwhile, such as working hard towards a common goal, perseverance, camaraderie, teamwork, selflessness and brotherhood. It seems now more than ever, in a culture that seeks to emasculate, boys crave and indeed greatly benefit from participating in football and other contact sports. If we as a free society begin to ban sports based on their potential danger, we will indeed be on a slippery slope. America was founded by risk-takers, and we still need them today—on and off the field, in all facets of life.
Area 51: Internet activism gone awry Andrew McDevitt Contributing Writer
It is said in Genesis 11:8 that God “scattered them all over the earth.” This excerpt is taken from the Tower of Babel account. Mankind banded together to build a tower that would allow them to reach the heavens and to be gods, an event that explains the formation of different languages. Some would curse God for making life harder or for making them meet a Spanish requirement in college. Some would thank God for this essential pillar which serves as the core of our culture. Regardless, it begs the question: what would the world be like without a Babel? Humanity took this question as a challenge. In 1991, mankind came together again to form a new tower,
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Babel 2.0- the internet. Distance and even language became irrelevant. Today, we can have a conversation with someone on the other side of the world about any trivial subject. The internet has been an incredible blessing and a curse. While it has given us a new generation of entertainment and a database that has revolutionized health care, it also provides similar opportunities to those who use
it for harm: the cyber-bullies and terrorists of the world. This tool is just as much of a danger to those who don’t understand the power they wield. Careless use of the internet can cause irreversible damage to the user and others. So, what happens when a joke is put into the hands of billions? Enter: The Area 51 Raid. Matty Roberts is an online video game streamer who had an idea for a hilarious joke.
He took to Facebook and made an event. He named it “Storm Area 51, They Can’t Stop All of Us.” He probably took a screenshot, shared it, and thought that would be the end of it. Facebook followers everywhere found the event though, and it got them thinking. Not much later, over 2 million people responded that they would attend the raid. Matty is clearly not at fault, but who is? If the satirical
raid were to take a left turn and develop into something much more sinister, who is held accountable? Is it Matty who clearly intended this to be a joke? Is it each follower who responded affirmatively, even though a sizable percentage are almost definitely being sarcastic? What about the companies and celebrities that have endorsed the raid, like Lil Nas X, Bud Light and Arby’s? Where is the line between joke and hazard? Maybe a Babel event occurred to prevent something like this from happening. Thanks to the internet, a well-natured joke now has the potential to cause a dangerous calamity. It may end up being nothing more than a meme; if it becomes more sinister, however, the world will have no choice but to take a hard look at how the internet is utilized in a modern society, one that doesn’t always know when a joke has gone too far.
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Opioids on trial
Searching for answers after an epidemic Joshua Sikora Contributing Writer
The ongoing opioid crisis in the United States seems to worsen as time goes along. It appears more people are addicted and dying due to these horrendous drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid related deaths have risen every year since 1999, and the rise has been dramatic. In 1999, there were 8,048 opioid-related deaths; in 2017, that number had spiked to 47,600, increasing nearly six-fold. This quantity is greater than all gun-related deaths (both murder and suicide) in the United States. So, the question becomes what has caused the opioid crisis? By identifying these causes, can a solution be found? One potential issue is the prescription of medical opioids for a variety of purposes. These prescriptions cause a drug dependency in the body. These prescriptions cause two issues that contribute to the opioid crisis. First, while on the prescription, many people abuse the drug. Using more than necessary to get the positive benefits of the drug, they overload their bodies and die of an overdose. The other issue develops as the body becomes dependent on the opioid as the prescription runs out. However, the body does not lose its dependency with the end of the prescription. As a result, people are forced to find a way to satisfy the body’s need for opium or other kinds of opium, like heroin. However, there is a larger issue at the heart of the opioid crisis; without it, opioid prescriptions would be less of a problem. As with most things, this problem is caused by the government. Opioids are used primarily as post-surgery painkillers.
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They are widely used because a simpler, less dangerous painkiller has been irrationally outlawed in the United States for decades, with only recent progress to relax the restrictions: marijuana. Marijuana has been listed as a schedule 1 drug since 1970. Schedule 1 is reserved for drugs that are most likely to be abused and least likely to have medical benefits. For reference: cocaine, meth, Vicodin, Xanax and Valium are all lower on the drug schedules. This has resulted in severe policing against marijuana in the United States. Beginning in 2012, individual states started to relax their laws on marijuana, which has led to some form of legality or decriminalization in all but two US states, namely Idaho and South Dakota. Now, what does this have to do with the opioid crisis? Well, marijuana could be used as an alternative painkiller to opioids, circumventing the risk of opioid addic-
tion after surgery. But this is only valid if it legitimately contributes to fewer deaths from opioids. According to research conducted by Wiley, legalization of recreational marijuana has reduced annual opioidrelated deaths anywhere from 20% to 35%. This result lends support to the idea of marijuana being used as a primary painkiller, replacing opioids and reducing their life-threatening effects. A study by Stanford Medicine, however, concluded that legal medical marijuana does not reduce opioid-related deaths. There appears to be a disparity. However, an important distinction can be made between the two. Stanford found that legal medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths, while Wiley found that legal recreational marijuana does. What could explain the difference? Access to medical marijuana is more restricted than legal marijuana. It can
be more difficult to acquire medical marijuana than opioids for pain. Additionally, medical marijuana can come with legal drawbacks; medical marijuana prescriptions require that firearm licenses are rescinded. So, those interested in keeping their gun rights would be turned away from medical marijuana and towards opioids. This further contributes to the idea that the government is responsible for the ongoing opioid crisis. The war on drugs is another problem presented by the government in the opioid crisis. This issue contributes to the crisis in two ways: addicts are less likely to seek help and more likely to use dangerous opioids available on the streets. Since addicts fear imprisonment, loss of children or other negative outcomes of revealing their addiction, many remain quiet and try to deal with the issue themselves rather than seeking
help. If the government were to legalize the use of drugs, like opioids, this problem would lessen, and people would be able to seek the help they need. The lack of a free market causes opioids on the street to lack quality regulation, unlike other products; regulation remains at the discretion of street dealers. This instance can be seen historically in alcohol prohibition. During alcohol’s prohibited period, it was produced dangerously and led to the death of thousands. When alcohol is legal, however, only severe overuse causes health issues. If drugs were to be legalized, the market would be able to come in and make opioids safer, lowering the number of deaths. As with the vast majority of troubles that face humanity today, the fault for the opioid crisis can be traced back to the very government tasked with protecting the people from such a problem.
DeVos’ DOE fends off fire
Alejandra Flores Contributing Writer
Betsy DeVos was appointed February 7, 2017 under the Trump administration as Secretary of Education, causing a wave of controversy. Many educators and parents began protests in response, saying DeVos had no background in education. Fox News responded to these protests by releasing an article titled, “Here’s why Betsy DeVos will be a great Education Secretary.” The author, Michael Petrilli, stated that the job of a Secretary of Education was “to do education politics and policy,” making her the optimal choice, as she had been in the political game for many years. However, her lack of educational background continues to put people on edge. A Bachelor of Arts from Calvin College, a private Christian institution, and a high school diploma from a private preparatory school pits DeVos against the common public, making them nervous that her job chiefly focuses on public school education.
One of her main focuses has been school choice, advocating for the accommodation of every student according to their personal needs, whether that means public, private, charter or home school. However, the counterargument remains that she is taking away public-school funding while financing charter schools with more than a hint of bias. In 2018, DeVos helped to reform Title IX, making all those who participated or were involved in sexual assault to have due process. Under the Obama administration, colleges and universities could bypass due process and proceed straight to punishment in cases of sexual assault, often without a fair trial; this led to multiple lawsuits against many institutions. This reform, DeVos claims, was supposed to help decrease lawsuits directed towards universities and keep justice in check. However, advocates in opposition to DeVos argue that this allows rapists to roam campuses more freely. Fortunately, DeVos maintained that this was the best way to protect both the victim and the alleged aggressor; it gives useful guidelines to admin-
istrations on a topic that has many blurred lines. This year, DeVos began implementing new rules for student loans with the help of Assistant Secretary of PostSecondary Education, Diane Jones. Before Jones’ position with DeVos, she worked for a Career Education Department which dealt with student loan forgiveness. However, their new rules for dealing with loans seem to be doing the exact opposite, making it harder for her students to get their loans discharged. This has revived cries of injustice, as DeVos seems to be giving into her for-profit association. DeVos counteracted with the argument that the government was losing money and giving much more to people who didn’t necessarily have a good claim for being discharged. DeVos has been a hot topic in education circles across the country. Her legislation dealing with school funding and loan funding have been beneficial to schools but hurtful to the student body. Will these issues ever be resolved? Will there ever be a cohesive solution for both schools and students?
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continued from 1 Finally, the nail in the coffin. On the first play after Bethany’s kick-off, senior running back Wes Schools scythed through the Bisons’ defense on a 53-yard, gameclinching touchdown run. 26-15, game over. Schools said he was not looking for a big play on that drive. “My mindset was to just take time off the clock with a couple first downs,” Schools said. “To be able to close out the game with a long touchdown run was just a privilege. Moments like that is what makes the night game so special.” Both Schools and Head Coach Andrew DiDonato said the night game crowd played a tremendous role in the Wolverines victory. “The best small college football atmosphere is the annual night game here at GCC,” DiDonato said. “One of our phrases as a program is, ‘each of us needs all of us.’ This phrase was truly experienced Saturday night as we felt the support from everyone in attendance to win a very competitive game,” he said. Schools said the white-out crowd is “unique and like no other game.” “It is amazing to look over to the stand and see it packed out and with everyone cheering. It makes you proud to represent such an awesome school and makes you want to make the school proud,” he said. The game was largely fought and won in the trenches. The two teams combined for just 286 passing yards, while rushing for nearly 500. Schools alone tallied 243 yards, his sixth-
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Off to a strong start
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Junior wide receiver Cody Gustafson lines up during an early Grove City drive. Gustafson and the Wolverines have their work cut out for them tomorrow: they travel to Case Western, a national powerhouse and perennial PAC contender. career 200 yard game and very physical team,” DiDonaThe Wolverines will put “Knowing that Case Westeleventh-straight game with to said. “Those players made that streak on the line tomor- ern is an extremely talented at least 100 yards. some big plays that gave row in perhaps the season’s team, we know that it is go“Bethany is stacked with Bethany a lot of momentum biggest challenge: a road trip ing to take an intense focus athletes and they are able to throughout the game. I was to face Case Western, the this week. We are going to attack the football well. But proud of the way our guys team projected to finish secget better at what we do and we were able to be disciplined didn’t panic and stayed fo- ond in the Presidents’ Athprep for the game, knowing all week in preparation for cused each play.” letic Conference. them and that allowed us to The victory over Bethany If the Wolverines want to we have the ability to beat play free on Saturday night,” extended Grove City’s win grab their first PAC cham- them,” Schools said. The game begins at 7 p.m. Schools said. streak to nine games, the pionship in 20 years, and tomorrow at DiSanto Field in “Bethany has a lot of tal- program’s longest streak they do, they will have to go ented players and they are a since the 1920s. through Case Western. Cleveland, Ohio.
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Oil prices cause confusion Oil is used in every industry. It is required to operate machinery in factories, transport parts for those machines by truck, plane or boat. Oil is also used in electricity generation; it is responsible for about 15 percent of the electricity used because of its clean burn and high temperature. Oil is also used in the manufacturing of plastics, such as the plastic bags at Walmart or the plastic bins used to store belongings. For the public, its tangible relevance is in gas that is put into cars and the cost of commercial airline tickets. Gas prices fluctuate regularly because the business model is not designed around profit from the gas but rather from the concessions. An excellent indicator of how gas prices will move is by watching the price for oil. In just one week, the price of oil per barrel, approximately 45 gallons, rose 12 percent. Yesterday, oil fell six percent. The recent violent movement in oil prices has been largely due to the situation in Iran with seeming ran-
dom but frequent attacks on oil tankers near the Persian Gulf. It has also been due to Saudi Arabian claims to recover nearly 70 percent of oil production following an attack on a critical operations location. As the price for oil falls, the price for derivative products fall as well. The oil from Saudi Arabia comprises around six percent of the total world oil output, which is why factors that impact them affect the international price for oil so dramatically. I would expect airline tickets to be generally cheaper, as well as the gas at the station, but not for another month or so. It will take two to three weeks for production to recover, according to Reuters, a respected market information disseminator. From there, it will take time for the newly priced contracts to take effect in final stage consumer products like gasoline and jet fuel. Ironically, this fall in the price is immediately preceded by oil’s largest single day rise following drone strikes on Saudi Arabian oil assets that could have disturbed production. The drone strike, according to multiple reports, seems to have come
from southern Iran, further tightening the tension between the great oil superpowers. The rise in prices was so dramatic and sudden that it added three cents to the price of gas per gallon in a single day. The overall effect was estimated to be 25 cents per gallon, but since the Saudi Arabian minister of energy stated yesterday in a news conference that they plan to restore the production capabilities, the impact on the gas prices should alleviate in the next few weeks or so. This is helpfully underpinned by the recent efforts of the White House administration to boost oil production domestically so that the United States is not beholden to the whims of the Saudi Arabian oil production. This softens the blow that might have otherwise struck the U.S. gas markets, but it certainly does not eradicate it. It has been a busy week for oil and as tensions rise with Iran, it would behoove the average reader to take note of the oil prices.
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is in a lot of communities or suburbia,” Thrasher said. “I am not surprised to hear of the recent ranking of Grove City as fifth in the top 50 cities to live in the United States,” Beth Black, Executive Director of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, said. “The only surprise would be that we aren’t ranked even higher.” According to Black, Grove City has lots to offer its residents such as a revitalized downtown area, a low crime rate and an excellent school system. She also notes the College and the Grove City Premium Outlets as valuable assets to the community. “Our community is also not dependent on one specific industry. Therefore, we have been able to weather economic downturns and
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like, ‘What does it mean to be a Christian citizen, a citizen who happens to be a Christian, in an increasingly secular and pluralistic country? Have we done careful biblical and theological reflection?’” Harp advised that Christians should be careful to not get caught in the “tribal” mentality of which political party they are in. Instead, he hoped that his readers gain a clearer theological and historical mindset in which to look at American conservatism. “I hope a book like this would enable them to maybe
rises that have adversely affected other portions of the country,” Black continued. “We are very fortunate to live in Grove City.” Some are skeptical of 24/7 Wall Street’s ranking. “I was shocked to hear that Grove City is one of the top five cities to live in based on the population, income and unemployment rate, especially since we live so close to some of the poorest zip codes,” Megan Veccia, a resident director at Grove City College, said. “I have lived all over the country and seen a lot of things that I think make up a community. It’s not just the lowest cost of living. There are certain other aspects that also make something a great place. Grove City certainly has nice things, but I think there could be some more things that Grove City could do,” Greg Bandy, associate professor of communications and visual arts, said. rethink that and to cultivate a more critical and a more historically informed position,” Harp said. Oxford University Press published the book last month. Harp said he intended for it to come out sooner, but the competing pressure of teaching and writing forced the release date back. “Writing a book like this and teaching four courses a semester, that’s hard to do. I joke with my colleagues that this is a book that should have been finished about five years ago. It just took forever,” Harp said. “It really stretched me as a historian, which is a good thing.”
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Sports at a glance News Volleyball The women dropped both PAC games last Saturday against Westminster and Bethany losing 3-1 and 3-2 respectively. The women bounced back last Wednesday against Saint Vincent sweeping 3-0. Men’s Tennis Grove City opened their fall season with a loss to Division II Walsh 9-0. Grove City will look to improve from their first loss at the Oberlin Invitational this weekend. Women’s Tennis The Wolverines continue their undefeated run with their triumph last Wednesday over Washington and Jefferson 5-4. Cross Country Both the men’s and women’s teams each earned fourth out of six teams at the Allegheny Invitational. The men’s team collected 123 team points while the women finished with 107 points. Women’s Golf Grove City took seventh out of nine teams in the Wolverine-hosted Grove City Invitational. The Wolverines tallied a team score of 425.
Junior Scott Hangliter putts on the green during the La Roche Invitationl Saturday. Hangliter lead Grove City’s effort by tying for first place, finishing with a 79 score.
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Better than par Grove City hosts and wins
Connor Schlosser Sports Editor
The men’s golf team took home their own title at the Grove City Invitational last Thursday, taking first place out of sixteen competitors. The Wolverines earned a winning team score of 304. Grove City reigned supreme over their foes ahead of second place Pitt-Bradford and third place Thiel scoring 307 and 309 respectively. Three of the sixteen teams represented in the invitational competed with an “A” and “B” team; Grove City was one of those three teams. Grove City’s “A” team took first, while the “B” team finished eighth with a score of 321. Senior Luke McKeogh, last week’s PAC Player of the Week, and junior Zack Spang
both led the Grove City effort with a 75, tying for third overall out the 86 competitors. Junior Jacob McConnell finished with a 76 taking ninth, while fellow classmate Scott Hangliter earned 19th with a 78. Junior Mike Chahoy rounded out the “A” team effort taking 38th with an 82. Senior Tim Collins led the Grove City “B” team with a 77 taking 12th place individually. Sophomore Kirk Bain completed with an 80 placing 30th. Sophomores Peyton Brogan and Tanner McCreadie both tied for 38th carding 82. Freshman Caleb Husovich shot 87, finishing at 65th. Freshman Ben Lockwood landed a 90 playing individually. The Wolverines competed
at the La Roche Invitational last Tuesday taking seventh out of nine teams. Grove City gathered a team score of 343. Westminster won the competition 20 strokes less than Grove City. Hangliter guided Grove City’s performance tying for first overall with a 79. Bain followed closely behind with an 80 taking fifth playing as an individual. McConnell finished at 15th taking an 84. Spang tallied an 89, good for 28th. Chahoy carded a 91 while Collins shot 92. Chahoy and Collins completed the invitational taking 34th and 35th, respectively. The Wolverines will hit the links again at 1 p.m. tomorrow to compete in the Penn State Altoona Invitational.
U.S.A. comes up short Connor Schlosser Sports Editor
In 1992, American sports were forever changed. The 1992 USA Men’s Olympic Basketball team, known as the “Dream Team,” came to be known across the country as the greatest ever assembled. The Dream Team became the first American Olympic team to feature active NBA players. The legendary roster featured 11 Hall of Famers, including household names like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan. Never had the world seen so much talent on the hardwood. No team on earth was able to challenge this symphony of skill. Team USA reigned supreme. Fast forward to today. Team USA has fallen from its lofty origins of years past. The 2019 USA Men’s Basketball FIBA team took a disappointing seventh place finish on the world stage last weekend. Losing not one, but two games in the FIBA tournament, it is the first loss Team USA Basketball has suffered since 2006.
Spain took home the World Cup gold led by NBA champion Marc Gasol and veteran guard Ricky Rubio leaving Team USA fans puzzled. 2017 NBA draftees Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum made up the highcaliber young American core and were accompanied by recent All-Star selections in Kemba Walker and Khris Middleton. The immortal coach Gregg Popovich and Golden State coach Steve Kerr guided the squad through the tournament. Though the team is rather young, nobody expected this result. Nobody ever expects the Americans to lose at their own sport; especially at basketball. The expectations of winning the gold put immense pressure on the young athletes. With a large portion of the 2019 roster not even 26, it begs the question, “Was the team mentally prepared for such a task?” You could argue that this year’s squad simply does not have the talent of years past, and you would be right. For comparison, the 2014 USA FIBA roster was considered short of NBA talent, yet featured six all-stars. The 2019 USA FIBA roster only holds
half of that in all-stars. Even though FIBA tournaments historically see less talent flow through Team USA rosters and see less success than in the Olympic games, a recent decrease in all-star talent is clear. Team USA unfortunately has no control over injuries and players’ refusal to play. Coaches must build a functioning and competitive team, balancing minutes and play styles all in a matter of months. It is no easy task. FIBA is not as monumental as the Olympics. However, it is still a global platform for American sports. Perhaps the Dream Team was so close to perfection that it makes it nearly impossible to match such a lineup in today’s game. We must be careful not to set unreal expectations which can hinder a team’s growth. Our players already know the expectations that come with the team. They are aware of the milestones passed and standards set by the greats that have come before. The best we can do as fans is cheer for our athletes representing the red, white and blue.
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Women’s Soccer (1-3-1) T, Allegheny (0-0) Cross Country 4th/6 Allegheny Invitational Men’s Golf 1st/16 (103) Grove City Invitational 7/9 (343) La Roche Invitational Men’s Tennis (0-1) L, Walsh (9-0) Women’s Tennis (4-0) W, Washington and Jefferson (5-4) Women’s Golf 7th/9 (425) Grove City Invitational
Schedule Football Sept 21 @ Case Western Reserve Volleyball Sept 20-21 @ Saxon Classic (Alfred, Suny Potsdam, Lebanon Valley, Hilbert) Sept 24 vs. Penn State Behrend, Sept 26 vs. Thiel Men’s Soccer Sept 20 @ Carnegie Mellon Sept 25 @ Baldwin Wallace Women’s Soccer Sept 20-21 @ Hardin-Simmons, Mary Hardin-Baylor Cross Country Sept 27 @ Chatham Invitational Men’s Golf Sept 21 @ Penn State Altoona Invitational Men’s Tennis Sept 21- Sept 22 @ Oberlin Invitational Women’s Tennis Sept 25 @ Franciscan Women’s Golf Sept 21 @ Westminster Invitational
WOLVERINE WEEKLY HONORS
Sam Belitz Men’s Soccer PAC Offensive Player of the Week
Luke Greenway Men’s Soccer PAC Defensive Player of the Week
Faith Keating Volleyball PAC Rookie of the Week
Wes Schools Football PAC Offensive Player of the Week
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Heading on the road Women travel to Texas for doubleheader
Connor Schlosser Sports Editor
The women’ soccer team is set to take on the Lone Star State this weekend, flying down to Abilene, Tx. They will be taking on a pair of Division III Texasbased teams playing HardinSimmons tonight and Mary Hardin-Baylor Saturday. With a slow record of 1-3-1, the Wolverines look ahead to turn their season around before conference play. Hardin-Simmons and Mary Hardin-Baylor are just two of the many difficult non-conference matchups the Wolverines have lined up this season. Last year, Hardin Simmons led their American Southwest Conference (ASC) boasting a 10-0-1 conference record. The perennial powerhouse holds a historic 245-4-5 conference record since its ASC membership in 1996 and holds the 2010 Division III title. Mary Hardin-Baylor, another ASC member team, finished third in standings with a 9-2 conference record and hold a recent winning tradition of finishing within the top three of conference rankings each year for the last half a decade. “We want to test ourselves this year,” said Head Coach Melissa Lamie. “We are learning a whole lot about how to improve, and this upcoming trip is just another step to get us where we want to be this year.” This isn’t the first time the Wolverines have taken on the Lone Star State. In the 2017 season, the women travelled to Dallas, Texas to take on two non-conference teams finishing their trip 1-1. “The trip is a little different,” said Lamie. “There are brand new teams for us; nationally-ranked Hardin Simmons and a very good team in Mary Hardin Baylor. Last year we played during Labor Day weekend and were in a different area in the state.” Differences aside, the Wolverines look forward to the
Junior midfielder Anna Williams attacks the Adrian goal during a 0-0, double-overtime draw Saturday.
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“We want to test ourselves this year. We are learning a whole lot about how to improve, and this upcoming trip is just another step to get us where we want to be this year.” Head Coach Melissa Lamie opportunity. “The last time we went it was a positive overall bonding experience for the team,” said Lamie. “Experiencing these new things together and getting in a new environment we have not been in before will have positive impact.” Although the seniors are the only ones who have experienced the 2017 Texas trip, a large majority of the team has already experienced international team travel. “Most of the team travelled with us to South Africa last May,” Lamie explained. “That experience prepares us better for this trip than
anything else. Taking three different flights for eighteen hours and spending two weeks together out of our comfortable environment will make our travel to Texas look like a quick trip. Including myself and my assistant, seventeen of our current players were on our South Africa trip.” A travel-seasoned Grove City squad is prepped for what appears to be a rather minimal flight across the States and will be refreshed to return to the Keystone State. “Once we back from the trip, we are hoping to start practices on our new field,”
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Senior defender Meredith Balsbaugh passes the ball upfield in Grove City’s 3-0 loss to Carnegie Mellon Sept. 11. Balsbaugh is one of the few players left from the team’s last trip to Texas, in 2017, meaning she will be a key source of leadership. anticipated Lamie. “Our first home game is set for Oct. 1 and conference play will start that week when we
return against Thiel, so we are definitely looking forward to that turning point.”
Wolverines earn their first win after rough start Connor Schlosser Sports Editor
The men’s soccer team earned their first win of the season last Saturday in a 1-0 overtime victory against Fredonia State. This first win out of the handful of non-conference matchups against Fredonia State is a welcomed result for the Wolverines as their first conference game fast approaches. The Wolverines were in a deadlock with the Blue Devils for the entire 90 minutes of regulation. Senior forward Justin Lind and freshman midfielder Sam Belitz led Grove City’s offensive striking with three shots apiece throughout the game’s entirety. Grove City outshot Fredonia State 11-8. Belitz broke the scoreless tie with his first career gamewinning goal at the 102-minute mark. Lind provided the assist in the overtime goal.
Sophomore goalkeeper Luke Greenway protected the Grove City net by saving five shots. In their game against Penn State Behrend last Tuesday, the Wolverines came up short losing 2-0. Penn State Behrend’s offensive squad made their move in the second half taking their first goal at the 53-minute mark. The Nittany Lions put another one behind the net to cement their victory just before the 80-minute mark. Penn State Behrend outshot Grove City 10-1 controlling the game’s offensive tempo. Greenway was able grab four saves to prevent any larger deficit. The Wolverines are set to take on historically difficult matchup at 7 p.m. tonight at Carnegie Mellon. The Wolverines hold a franchise record of 2-18-1 against the Tartans.
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Senior forward Justin Lind skirts a Fredonia player in last week’s game. The team claimed the match as their first win of the season.