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Vol. 107, No. 11

Onward and upward Library renovations continue into 2022 Nick Grasso Staff Writer

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As the spring semester began, the library revealed a new staircase that connects to the basement.

Grove City College’s historic Henry Buhl Library is currently under construction for a state-of-the-art renovation.

Since July 2021, substantial progress has been made.

The former main study area, accessed by taking a quick right after entering through the main doors, is now littered with scaffolding, blueprints and “Do Not Enter” signs signaling continued construction. The basement of the building has made remarkable progress, with a modern touch for study spaces, bookshelves and a nifty staircase that provides easy access to the basement.

“I don’t go to the library too often, but I am excited to see how the renovations make for a better study environment,” junior Owen North said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how it turns out.”

The basement floor where most of the renovations can be seen is called the Refer-

ence Room, and the modern nd minimalistic touches nicely compliment the adjacent Writing Center.

Sophomore Megan Eisentraut said, “Looking at the layout plan, they’ve taken a modern approach in a way that is very needed.”

The nearly 70-year-old building will be fitted with a new café and an outdoor patio, enhancing the community aspect of the library and adding to the beauty of the campus.

Sophomore Hannah Snelbaker agreed, “The renovations give a muchneeded face lift to Buhl and really work to give the library a modern, welcoming feel.”

Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro, an English professor at the college, has an office space in the Writing Center under Buhl Library. Regarding the renovations, he said, “The new open staircase looks really sharp and invites students in to study and browse. Once the café is up and running, LIBRARY 3

Faculty dispute New year, new chapel CRT claims Ayden Gutierrez News Editor

Isaac Willour Staff Writer

Facing accusations of critical race theory on campus, several members of Grove City College’s community argue the complaints lack context and clarity.

The accusations fall short of the image that critics seek to paint of the Christian and historically conservative college.

Grove City College came under fire after a November 2021 petition raised allegations about the spread of critical race theory on campus.

The petitioners reference a 2020 chapel lecture from guest speaker Jemar Tisby on Christian racial reconciliation. They also cite an education elective using proCRT textbooks and assert that allegedly pro-CRT statements from some college employees are “threatening the academic and spiritual foundations” of the college.

The petition garnered 480 signatures, with one parent explaining that progressive and anti-Christian agendas “have crept into an alarming number of historically Christian institutions… I’m signing to express my support of the Christian values GCC was founded on.”

Among their demands, petitioners call for the college officially to reject criti-

cal race theory, respond to statements from college employees and restructure and rename its advisory council on diversity.

In response, President Paul J. McNulty ’80 issued a statement that critical race theory “has no intellectual home at Grove City College.”

Meanwhile, the claim that critical race theory has seeped into the college has been debated in commentary from a variety of sources.

Several specific charges, including content of some chapel addresses on campus, have not yet been publicly confirmed or denied by the institution beyond McNulty’s assertion that the college’s chapel program has never promoted CRT, a statement heavily disputed by petition advocates.

Other criticism of the college revolved around alleged statements on white privilege and racial identity from Grove City’s director of multicultural initiatives.

According to McNulty, resident assistants were shown “a 15-minute video on the topic of ‘positive racial identity.’ The director’s intention was to help RAs talk to concerned students about racial issues. Not surprisingly, these thoughtful RAs had questions about the video.”

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Chapel, a longstanding college tradition, has experienced a schedule transition this semester.

Rather than occurring every Tuesday and Thursday in 25-minute increments, chapels will now be held on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Wednesday chapels will take place at 11 a.m. in Harbison Chapel and will last 50

minutes. According to Senior Director of Christian Formation Don Opitz, “Chapel programming is designed to provide encouraging opportunities for fellowship and worship and challenging teaching for reflection and growth.”

This semester, students can complete their chapel requirements with three different options: Worship Wednesdays. Anchored in the Word: Exalting

Lord Jesus. These services will be held in Harbison Chapel with overflow in Crawford Auditorium. The theme this semester is “Jesus on the Move in the Gospel of Mark.”

Formation Fridays. Life Together. Choose among the following: Prayer Gathering in Harbison Chapel, Senior Series in Ketler Auditorium PEW, Campus-wide Bible Study on Hebrews in Sticht CHAPEL 3

There’s snow place like Grove

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Students enjoy the winter wonderland by building a giant snowman on the quad. For more snowy goodness, check out the photospread in Through the Lens on pages 6 and 7.

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The problem with P.C. branding

What is the number one thing a brand is supposed to sell?

If you said either a “product” or an “experience,” then you’d be correct…if this question was asked 10 years ago.

Nowadays, corporate brands appear to be selling something more intangible: a message.

To be more specific, a politically correct message that either advances a social cause or advocates for more representation.

If there’s one thing that we don’t need more of in our everyday lives, it’s politics. We’ve seen this trend in favoring political conversations rise in news, social media, entertainment and now marketing, with the latest participant being a beloved candy company.

I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last Thursday when I saw a particular post that caught my attention: “M&M Characters Are Becoming ‘Inclusive.’” I thought the post was a joke, since I saw it on social media first. But no… it was an actual news headline of an article detailing specific changes that Mars Wrigley made to the six M&M mascots.

If you’re not aware of the news, the biggest changes were the following: the green M&M replaces her stiletto boots with “cool, laid-back” sneakers, the brown M&M sports more “professional” heels instead of her higher stilettos, and the orange M&M now wears tied sneakers and finally acknowledges his anxiety.

Oh, and don’t forget that the chocolate candy pieces will now come in “different shapes and sizes” because making all M&Ms uniform is not representative of our modern, progressive society. Now if this sounds like a bunch of arbitrary nonsense to you, then you’d be right.

I don’t know anyone who’d be genuinely upset by M&Ms’ lack of representation, and you most likely don’t either. On the other hand, this isn’t something to get all up in arms about, because, let’s face it, we’re talking about candy here.

In fact, I find the fact that I’m even writing about inclusive candy is absurd. Never thought my life would come to this, but here we are.

However, despite the temptation to laugh it off, dismissing this story would be unwise; Mars Wrigley is taking it seriously.

The company’s latest announcement, though, indicates a deeper problem within popular brands over the last few years – the desire to virtue signal to customers through a politically correct message out of fear of offending someone.

The M&M brand is just the latest one to follow this path by conceding their brand’s values in order to please activists rather than cater to their core customers. Customers just want to buy and use the product.

Though this most recent example of politically-correct branding involves candy, the underlying motivation for these inclusive changes is more than merely selling candy.

It’s about pushing a message.

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The power of words Joanna Thorpe Copy Chief

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” The very first verse of the Gospel According to John illustrates the immanent power of words.

We take for granted the incredible gravity of language everyday with our colloquialisms (e.g., “chill,” “same,” “nice”), as most prefer to use words without much consideration. Rather than carefully crafting a meaningful sentence, we are often inclined toward basic, one-word responses or simple, disconcerted phrases in conversation.

Even our writing feels the loss of meaningful depth and thoughtful composure. When we reduce our vocabularies to a mere fraction of what the English language has to offer, we remove ourselves far from the extraordinary potential for communication.

Though we may not often notice, words allow us to experience life with vivid consciousness. Looking through imaginative eyes aided by language, we are able to create detailed scenes in our

minds; we are able to understand a series of events for which we were never present; and we are able to store away special moments for later reminiscence.

Helen Keller, the American social reformer, was deaf, mute and blind from the time she was 19 months old.

But when she spoke her fist word at the age of seven, after persistent effort from her teacher, Anne Sullivan, she experienced a great change.

Many years later, Keller described the moment in her autobiography, “The Story of My Life.” She recalls, “Somehow the mystery of language was revealed to me. I knew then that “w-a-t-e-r” meant that wonderful cool something that was flowing over my hand. That living word awakened my soul, gave it light, hope, joy, set it free!”

Keller realized then what we all have known for our entire lives: “Everything had a name, and each name gave birth to a new thought.”

Through the vast medium of words, we can connect to reality with understanding.

Certain words – peppermint, teacup, bridge – bring certain sensations to mind; our perceptions are shaped by such words and our responses to them. Consequently, we have the capacity to engage with the world around us in

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ways we never could without language.

Creation itself reflects the grandeur of God, and we have words – though often inadequate – to describe it.

Even the Bible, upon which many of us base our faith, is the living Word of God. The inspired words therein allow us to fellowship with and learn from God. They continue to withstand the test of time and provide hope anew for all of mankind.

At our core, we are deeply communal beings in need of relationship with our Creator and with one another. By virtue of language, we can pray about our concerns; we can express our affections; we can console those around us.

The capability for human connection remains boundless through speech and writing. We not only have the ability to learn from our contemporaries but also from our predecessors. Throughout history, great authors have masterfully employed language to share maxims which we are still learning from today.

Let us challenge ourselves to speak clearly and write thoughtfully. We have every potential for greater understanding, if we would only apply our words well.

This week in history...

Beginnings and endings January 22, 1916 Dr. Ormond’s Memory Honored

January 21, 1954 Buhl Library to be Dedicated

The Collegian was filled with tributes to Dr. Ormand, the then college president who died unexpectedly at the beginning of his third year as president of the college.

Ormand was remembered for his written works on philosophy, specifically “Foundations of Knowledge,” and all that he sacrificed to continue to make Grove City College an esteemed school. At the time of his death, he was working on a volume on the philosophy of religion, which after his death was published in its incomplete format.

The Collegian reported on the dedication of Henry Buhl Library. A luncheon was held in the MAP dining hall for college trustees, addresses were given and that very afternoon the library was declared open for inspection with an invitation to students and townspeople.

January 17, 1934 College Radio Station Heard in New Zealand

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The Collegian reported on the college radio station, WSAJ, being heard in New Zealand, as letters were sent to Dr. Harmon regarding the reception strength. One listener related that they were able to hear music and the station announcer through the radio and the mention of Grove City before the noise was muffled. All letters detailed the weather conditions, the type of receiver that had been used and other details meant to guide officials on improving the operation of the station.

January 22, 1988 College Mourns Death of Dr. Weir C. Ketler The Collegian reported on the death of Dr. Ketler, former president and long-term member of the college’s Board of Trustees.

Dr. Ketler served as president of the college from 1916-1956, a time span of forty years following the death of Dr. Ormand. He served as a member of the board of trustees from 1964-1987 when he died at the age of 98. In his time at Grove City College, Dr. Ketler also taught history, economics, math and was the head basketball coach for three years, as well as being involved in a plethora of other organizations and committees.

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What are the Oz? Ayden Gutierrez News Editor

As the new calendar year rolls in, all eyes are on Pennsylvania as many key political races will be decided in 2022.

One notable candidate spoke at the college on Wednesday night to address his campaign policies.

Mehmet Oz, known nationally as a physician and television host of the “Dr. Oz Show,” is running as a Republican Senate candidate in Pennsylvania.

A resident of Bryn Athyn, Pa., Oz earned degrees at several institutions, including Harvard University, the Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania.

The heart surgeon got his daytime television start as a guest host on the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” Oz has since gone on to host his own show, write multiple books and now to enter the political landscape.

Oz announced in November 2021 that he would be running for the seat. In an article in The Washington Examiner, Oz credited his frustration with the COVID pandemic as a lead catalyst in his decision to enter the race.

CHAPEL continued from 1 Hall SHAL and various Fivers (a five-week, educatorled mini-series), all for chapel credit.

The Faith for Life Lecture Series. Considering the Implications of Faith for Life and Society. On some Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m., lectures from thoughtful Christian leaders will invite the campus to think critically and creatively about honoring Jesus Christ. These are also worth one chapel credit, and the theme this semester is “Faithfulness in Full Bloom.”

One of the highlights of the schedule change are the Friday ‘fivers.’ According to the college website, “Fivers will be held during chapel on Friday mornings and will allow students to experience more personalized and in-depth conversations. Our hope is that you will stick with your selected Fiver for all five sessions and lean into the relationships with your educator and peers fostered in these small groups.”

Opitz mentioned that although some changes have occurred, many of the same opportunities that have been provided by the Christian Formation Office will still be available, including men’s and women’s ministry opportunities, ICO service trips and summer mission opportunities, among others.

“Chapel services are the common expression of our Christian faith as members of the campus community,” Opitz said. “They are not intended as ‘church,’ nor should they be a substitute for church. Rather, chapel is an integral component of the living and learning experience that defines Grove City College. To emphasize the importance of having a unit-

Oz addressed this issue on Wednesday night, listing reasons as to why he believes Washington got COVID wrong.

Oz credited former President Donald J. Trump’s Operation Warp Speed for its medicinal advancements early in the pandemic, but noted how shortly after, politics began to overshadow medicine.

“Politics plus medicine equals politics,” Oz said.

“When this happens, medicine becomes suffocated, which is what Washington has done.”

Oz touched on the polarization surrounding the pandemic, highlighting the nation’s gross-incompetence towards speaking out against organizations such as the CDC. “We owe it to our country, our society and ourselves to call it how we see it, to shoot straight,” Oz said.

During the speech, Oz discussed the abundance of data that disagrees with Dr. Anthony Fauci’s policies.

Most notably, Oz expressed extreme disapproval with masking policies, stating that Fauci and others are more focused on silencing critics rather than helping the sick.

“Masking data is shameed spiritual core, chapel attendance is required of each student.”

Chapels aren’t the only thing that has seen a schedule change. John Inman, Vice President for Enrollment Services and Registrar, explained the process of how the registrar handled the switch.

“The process was pretty straight forward, since the Monday/Wednesday/Friday class period times did not change, and the Tuesday/ Thursday class period times could be adjusted,” Inman said. “The challenge was for department chairs to move course sections out of the 11 a.m. Monday/Wednesday/ Friday class period to a new day and time, which directly affected about 10 percent of spring 2022 course sections.”

Although the time has changed, the required number of chapels for students has not.

Full-time students (12 or more academic credits) must attend a minimum of 12 chapel services per semester.

Students enrolled half-time (six to 11 academic credits) must attend six chapel services. Students enrolled less than half-time (five or fewer credits) are not required to attend chapel.

“The programs and ministries mentioned above are designed so that you might be deeply rooted in Christ and renewed by His Spirit,” Opitz said.

“When that happens, something of the character of Christ Jesus takes shape in us, our love for Him and for one another swells and the hope of the gospel shines through our work and witness. Pray with us that the Lord would lead us in these ways throughout this new 2022.”

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Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke in Sticht Hall Wednesday night about the ongoing discussion between Covid and the federal government’s response to the pandemic. ful,” Oz said.

To illustrate the death rate of COVID, Oz noted that since the pandemic began, four times as many people have died from opioid-related complications than from COVID. According to Oz, this means that there are more deaths resulting from despair rather than the virus itself.

Oz then discussed his disapproval with the ideology of the Democratic Party, stating that they have “no agenda for prosperity.” Oz believes that the United States has lost its

trust in law and order and credits the Democratic Party’s COVID policies for the distrust.

According to Oz, Americans are willingly breaking the law when it comes to following COVID rules and policies. To Oz, the current office is breeding disobedience. In directly addressing the audience, Oz asked what that has done to the culture and authority of America.

Oz ended the night by laying out his plans of action if he were to win a Senate seat.

Oz gave the audience four areas that he wants to focus on:

lowering medical costs and reforming education, border policies and relations with China.

Oz challenged the audience in attendance to stay true to their beliefs, even in a culture that he claims is so focused on cancelling those who disagree.

He said, “You can’t be free if you’re not brave.”

The primary election is set for May 17, 2022.

The GCC College Republicans, which organized the event, hope to bring in more Pa. Senate and Governor candidates to campus.

CRT

pointed out that faculty “will bring ideas and topics to the classroom for discussion that are controversial and contrary to what many may believe.”

However, he remains firm on the college’s rejection of critical race theory as a definitive philosophy of racial differences: “We as Christians should first root any response to this issue in the example of Christ and not in any framework such as CRT.” Grove City’s faculty also seem committed to this “discussion, not dogma” approach.

Computer science professor Brian Dellinger ’07 stressed the importance of students understanding CRT’s fatal flaws.

“We in the church and in Christian institutions should discuss these ideas in their totalizing mode; these ideas must be rejected. Indeed, in one of my spring classes this year, I argued exactly that point.”

Professor Michael Coulter, chair of the college’s political science department, argued: “If you want to evaluate Grove City with integrity, one should look at the vast majority of what happens at Grove. If you do that honestly, there’s no reasonable manner that you’d call Grove City ‘woke’ or even drifting that way.”

As Grove City begins its spring semester, Provost Frank remains convinced that this controversy is not as bleak as has been alleged: “I do not think that any stakeholder at Grove City College should be worried about any ideology taking a foothold that is inconsistent with biblical truth.”

He added, “Grove City is the ideal environment where students should discuss and debate contested ideologies currently voiced in the public sphere.”

College, is also funding the project with a $2.5 million donation.

“J. Howard Pew has a long history with the college,” Bilbro mentioned. The college’s website also cites the mutually beneficial relationship with Pew, stating, “Pew devoted much of his philanthropic energy to Grove City College and provided generous support to the college until his death in 1912.”

The Henry Buhl Library has been a cornerstone facility on the campus since it opened in 1954. Various additions to the building are providing not only a face lift, but a more conducive and inviting environment for students who are sure to take advantage of the beautiful space.

Construction began in the basement of Buhl in 2021

and is now completed. The first floor is still under construction which will continue into the summer of 2022.

continued from 1 concerns over the lack of anti-CRT books in an education elective titled “Cultural Diversity and Advocacy.”

Professor Cedric Lewis, who co-taught the class, said that these texts are picked to allow students to confront difficult ideas in an “open discussion” classroom.

“We do read a number of books that many would consider left leaning,” Lewis said. “They’re presented as an alternative to what many students have been exposed to their whole lives. We read them and discuss what we agree and disagree with.

We don’t endorse any of the works.”

While petitioners maintain many of their original concerns, some members of Grove’s campus community are not entirely sold on the validity of the charges against their college.

Provost Peter Frank ’95

LIBRARY continued from 1 that will enhance the library atmosphere as well.”

Former Buhl Library employee and junior Katharine Shi s looking forward to the completed renovations. “The library has always been my favorite place to study, and I’m thrilled to see it get a needed upgrade.”

She added, “Working at Henry Buhl also gave me the insight into how much thought went into the new plans, and I’m sure the renovations will be worth the wait.”

The cost of the project is around $9 million, with generous donations from supporters of the college serving as the main contribution.

The Pew Charitable Trust, a storied partner of Grove City

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Studying abroad is not dead.

Despite the impact of Covid-19 on travel and education, this unique opportunity to spend a semester in a different country remains an appealing option for many students. Through the Office of Global Programs, students can choose to go almost anywhere in the world for their study abroad experience.

One possibility, however, continues to thrive in popularity at the college: the Lorenzo de Medici Institute (LDM), located in Italy.

LDM has two campuses – one in Rome and one in Florence – which have proven to be a common study abroad option for Grovers. Many of their credits are easily transferable for a multitude of required classes at the college, including Civ Arts, Civ Lit and other major-specific courses.

Since it is located within the EU, traveling across Europe on weekends is both convenient and inexpensive.

LDM only has classes Monday through Thursday with every Friday off, providing students with ample opportunity to explore a different culture. Traveling throughout Italy and the surrounding countries is certainly a

highlight of the study abroad experience. Last semester, Grove City College students studying at LDM visited 10 different countries, including Spain, Switzerland, France and Germany.

However, the most significant thing LDM offers its students is the opportunity to gain a broader perspective on cultures, worldview and future career. With students and professors who vary in backgrounds, life experiences and worldviews, LDM’s classes provide students with a wide exposure to cultures, religions, ideas and ways of life that differ vastly from those at the college.

Senior Abigail Albright, who studied abroad with LDM in Florence last semester, mentioned how living within a city, and off a college campus, gave her new perspectives outside of the college life.

This environment provides students with significant opportunities for personal growth. From buying groceries and navigating the busy streets of Florence to understanding the complexities of public transportation, each experience pushes students out of their comfort zones and into an environment of learning.

Albright recalled how beneficial it was to be able to live on her own and to travel throughout different coun-

tries without knowing the culture or language.

LDM emphasizes this independence as a significant part of their program, and it is this attribute that truly allows students to grow and thrive.

Another incredible aspect of studying abroad – especially in Italy – is the immersion in an entirely new culture. LDM offers Italian language courses to their students, as well as authentic Italian cooking classes, city tours and more.

Junior Meredith Johnson mentioned that learning the language was one of her favorite parts of studying abroad through LDM. Additionally, each day provides unique interactions with Italian culture.

When stepping out the door of their apartment, students find themselves surrounded by cathedrals, museums and some of the best food in the world. The campus of LDM is centrally located, with many of Florence’s main attractions less than a 10-minute walk away.

LDM continues to adapt with the changing Covid-19 climate, offering a shortened semester that allows students to avoid applying for a student visa. This significantly reduces the amount of paperwork and pre-trip time commitments, as well as simplifying the experience.

Direct enrollment is also an option for students from the college, which eliminates costs and paperwork.

Overall, LDM seeks to make this once-in-a-lifetime semester as affordable as possible, something the college also helps to ensure.

All of students’ financial aid, including loans and scholarships, is transferred over to cover tuition at LDM for their semester abroad. The Financial Aid Office at the college works with students personally to ensure that the process is as straightforward as possible.

Additionally, the Office of Global Programs meets with students preparing to study abroad regularly to answer the various questions they might have.

For students from the college seeking a life-changing experience, studying abroad at LDM in Florence will exceed all expectations. Those who choose to embrace this opportunity will encounter a world outside of the “Grove City bubble” and a culture different from their own.

They will come back changed, having grown from the challenges they faced over the course of the semester.

A semester such as this cannot be quantified or summarized, but the stories and lessons learned will last a lifetime.

How to show your love in action Love is an action word and there is more to love than just saying, “I love you.” What are some genuine ways I can show someone love in action? Dubiously, Romeo of the Grove

Dear Romeo,

Dear Dr. Love

One very practical and cute romantic thing you can do is what I call the “Two Pebble Warning.”

Essentially you find which window of the dorm belongs to your crush and toss a pebble at the window to get her attention. When she opens it, you can express your love and serenade her. If you don’t have a good voice, you can always kazoo, so don’t sweat it, chief. If, after the second pebble, she doesn’t open the window, you then throw a brick to show how much you really care. Works like a charm.

Just kidding, buddy.

Here’s the real plan: The majority of love, marriage and life is not the fun, sweet, easy times or the Hallmark moments of romance. Love is about caring for someone and putting them before yourself. It’s about showing them, not just telling them, how much they mean to you.

Show and tell comes in two parts: You make it evident that you care for her by going out of your way, sacrificing and thinking of her, and you communicate why you love her and what you love about her.

It is all too easy to be focused on our own needs and wants, so when you take careful notice of the details,

it says a lot. What does she like? What are some of the little tendencies or preferences that she has that you might not notice if you don’t look closely? How can you go out of your way to let her know she is the only one you have eyes for?

In conclusion, young Grover, my advice to you is to look for ways in which you can put her before yourself.

Be creative in sacrificing for her – scraping the snow off her car or taking out her trash. It is also essential that you care about the people and things that she cares about – her roommate, friends, family, hobbies and interests – and genuinely

try to learn and care about them, showing you are truly invested in her and her life.

Learning to show your love is more than using your words well. It’s about communicating in authentic actions that express your care, thoughtfulness and interest.

Hope that helps. If not, it was for free, so you’re in luck.

Best Regards,

Dr. Love Love M.D.

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Org to celebrate Lunar New Year

Dr. Tim Sweet

Sarah Soltis Staff Writer

Good luck represents just one of the cultural values of the Lunar New Year.

The holiday will be celebrated across different Asian cultures on Tuesday, Feb. 1.

The Pan-Asian Association at the college plans to celebrate the Lunar New Year 10 days later on Friday, Feb. 11, with festivities and food, embracing the Chinese culture and its values of hospitality.

“Our hope for this event is that through learning about different cultures and customs, our community will be better prepared to love and serve others who may not look like us, speak like us and act like us,” co-president MacKenzie Reber said.

The celebration will be held in Ketler Recreational Room with an admission fee of four dollars.

The Lunar New Year celebration “acknowledges students who would normally celebrate it with their families while also inviting others to join and learn more about this special occasion,” according to senior Sarah Matthews, public representative for the Pan-Asian Association. Matthews hopes that the celebration will also “give a glimpse into Chinese culture.”

After Covid prevented a celebratory gathering last year, the Lunar New Year celebration will resemble celebrations of previous years.

“Well, first of all, we’ll have lots of food,” co-president Barnabas Chen noted.

“We sell approximately 150 tickets to people who want to come. It’s pretty much buffet style….and then we have performances,” Chen detailed.

Along with martial arts and Chinese dance performances from students, the celebration will include Chinese games, origami, Chinese calligraphy and sparklers, according to Matthews and Reber.

“Every person who attends will receive a red envelope with a piece of Chinese candy called White Rabbit (Dai Bai Tu Nai Tang) and a Chinese

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Traditional Chinese lanterns are a common decoration for Chinese New Year celebrations. coin,” Matthews shared. Red envelopes, Matthews explained, represent good luck.

Lunar New Year commemorates a new year based on the lunar calendar, which uses the revolution of the moon around the earth as a reference.

Matthews held that the Lunar New Year signifies “a time for family to gather and to ensure good fortune and prosperity for the new year” by fellowship over food, homes decorated with sayings for luck and firecrackers to scare off the mythical monster Nian.

Another cultural value, according to Chen, is hospitality.

“We always have leftovers,” he said. “When people come, they’re actually just paying a couple dollars for a fullcourse meal, and then pretty much can eat as much as they want.”

Chen added that not all the food served will be “traditional Chinese food,” since, “if we do it that way, people

might not like it. So, we are having more American Chinese food.”

Reber echoed Chen’s comment. “We don’t serve chicken feet or live octopus – however, I highly recommend both.”

The Lunar New Year not only allows the Pan-Asian Association to “put our culture out there for people to understand and to participate,” but it also allows the Asian community across campus to collaborate, according to Chen.

Asian professors, international offices and other cultural groups join the PanAsian Association to celebrate.

“It unites all those who care about the culture to put on this big event for people to come and have a good time and hopefully learn some new stuff,” Chen said.

The event remains familial, Matthews shared. “Professors often bring their kids to this event as well.”

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tion, thus, conjoins community and culture in celebrating the Lunar New Year. Such fellowship accords with the group’s general goals: “We want to celebrate culture as much as we can, by learning cultural things,” Chen said.

Besides all-campus events like the Lunar New Year celebration, typical group activities include games, dinners and outings. The group – composed of both Asian students and non-Asian students – meets bi-weekly and gathers occasionally in the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters to discuss Asian culture.

Reber reiterated that “understanding a certain group’s culture and history helps make them feel more real, human and less like a foreigner. The Bible calls us to love and care for the sojourner, the foreigner, the widow, the orphan and the oppressed.”

Attending the Lunar New Year celebration is one way, according to Reber, to care for the sojourner.

What are you currently reading?

“First Entrepreneur: How George Washington Built His and the Nation’s Prosperity” What’s something you’ve been pondering lately?

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Nicky’s Thai Kitchen Name a movie that makes you emotional: Simon Birch What are you looking forward to today?

A Pittsburgh Penguins game Favorite class you’re teaching this semester?

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Fall chapel in review: comments and concerns Sarah Soltis Staff Writer

Noel Elvin

Community Editor The fall semester Chapel programming left some Grovers concerned about the college’s Christian formation program.

A handful of students shared those concerns with The Collegian. They included the chapel programming straying from the teaching of the gospel, featuring more visiting speakers than inhouse faculty, lacking focus and simply not lining up with what they wanted to see.

“I feel like our Chapel program has moved farther away from strictly biblical messages about sanctification and how to live the Christian life,” senior Joy Zavalik said.

She said she wants to see more faculty and staff sharing “really biblical, expository messages.”

Senior Ben Cooley said he saw an increased “therapeutic application” instead of the “message of the gospel” being emphasized in Chapel. Cooley said he noticed a trend toward Chapel mes-

sages asking “‘How we can be happy and satisfied?’ instead of ‘What are we to live for as people?’”

“Essentially, there are people on this campus who don’t know what the gospel is, and they don’t know who their God is,” Cooley said. “The big grief is that we’re mushing where we shouldn’t.”

Junior Micah Sterrett said a message that’s simply “Jesus loves you, life is good,” isn’t what students need.

“We don’t need to hear even some brand-new message from some brand-new speaker. We just need to hear the gospel again.”

The students also said that while they appreciate guest speakers, they thought the variety this fall was confusing. “It seems like there isn’t a kind of coherent whole – it’s kind of like every chapel is different,” Cooley said.

They said they’d prefer to hear more from faculty. Cooley said he’d like to see the Chapel program “maximize” its use of in-house speakers.

“They’re people that we’re familiar with,” Cooley said.

“We’ve had meals with them; we admire them. We see

them in and out. If they say anything that’s questionable, we can follow up with them.”

Senior Worship Leader Lauren Moneymaker offered a counterview to the complaints. She said she appreciated the Chapel program’s focus on wisdom, which “especially stood out to me.” She also praised the “dynamic speakers,” including Andy Crouch and Rev. Don Opitz, college chaplain and senior director of Christian Formation.

“They both did a fantastic job at speaking to what students are interested in, but more importantly what they need to know,” Moneymaker said.

Opitz said he has heard student concerns about various Chapel speakers and appreciates when they are brought to his attention. But he took issue with some of the students’ complaints, saying he and others Chapel speakers have “clearly preached the Gospel … and clearly articulated a Christ-centered invitation to the gospel of grace.”

And while it may seem to some that Chapel is dominated by guest speakers, one of the first changes brought to

the program by college President Paul J. McNulty ’80 when he began his tenure was to switch from mostly guest speakers to faculty voices.

Last fall there were more than 20 “in-house” Chapel speakers and just a handful of guests, including leading Christian speakers like Crouch and David French, whom Opitz described as “big hitters who did fantastic work for us.”

As to a lack of coherence in Chapel, Optiz disagrees and points to last semester’s focus on wisdom and how that theme flowed consistently throughout chapel.

“The wisdom theme was well articulated. Tuesday mornings were Jesus Sage: Wisdom from the Source – the Beatitudes; Thursday morns were Wisdom Lit for Life; and the Faith for Life Lecture Series was Word to the Wise. We worked hard to be sure that there was a great deal of integration between events,” Opitz said.

“Our intention was to provide more coherence than I think had been part of the chapel program at any point that I can see,” Opitz said.

“My fear actually was the stu-

dents would think it was too redundant.”

He noted incoherence – or fragmentation – is in some ways a part of college life.

Opitz explained how higher education removes students from their families, churches and everything formerly known to start all over, thereby creating an overwhelming environment. They take numerous classes and attend various chapels that do not always coincide.

He then expanded on how the chapel department has worked to adapt in order to address this. The introduction of a new chapel program titled “Formation Fridays” offers many opportunities for students to sign up for five-week bible studies led by faculty members. These studies cover a variety of topics including sexual brokenness, reasons for God and the importance of friendship.

President McNulty said he’s encouraged by the new structure of the program.

“The Wednesday chapels have been extraordinary and gospel-focused. This is an exciting, new and historic chapter in the GCC chapel program,” he said.

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Break to Blizzard

Students face a cool start to the spring semester after a month-long break from classes

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Photos & Text Grace David

Photo Chief As students transition from a time at home to a season back at school, a cold snowstorm chases them back to campus. So far, there has not been a morning without a blanket of snow covering the ground during the exciting start to the spring semester.

Following the quick end of syllabus week, students enjoyed a weekend full of settling in once more and finding ways to enjoy the crisp air and snow.

The Collegian’s student photographers bring in artwork from their own unique break experiences. The photographers look forward to a wonderful semester full of photo opportunities--both with fluffy snow and without.

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BELFER CENTER

Same fight, different century Tensions grow between Russia and Ukraine

Shelbi Henkle

Contributing Writer Ukraine has struggled to maintain its sovereignty for decades due to Russia’s consistent “accidental” invasions and external involvement in political affairs.

Every nation must be capable of protecting its people and maintaining its borders, yet Russia made this incredibly difficult for Ukraine.

Relations between Russia and Ukraine are increasingly tense due to Ukraine’s upcoming elections. On Jan. 22, Britain’s Foreign Office noted several Ukrainian candidates who have ties with Russian intelligence services, yet Russia vehemently denies such allegations. Despite Russia’s lack of transparency,

Ukrainian lawyer Yevheniy Murayev is recognized as one of the pro-Russian Ukrainian prime minister candidates.

U.K. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced this weekend, “The information being released today shines a light on the extent of Russian activity designed to subvert Ukraine and is an insight into Kremlin thinking.”

While the Russian Foreign Office denied the report, tensions continue to build along the border as Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces garnered more troops in recent weeks. The increase of the volunteer military units and border patrol units is the result of valid fears that Russia may attempt an invasion of Ukraine.

This is not the first time Ukraine and Crimea were at risk of invasion or annexation by Russia. Ukraine serves as a valuable econom-

ic and strategic resource due to its proximity to the Black Sea, yet the ethnic factor must be considered. In 2014, Russia was laying claims to major cities within Ukraine and Crimea under the claim of “protecting Russian citizens” from major European influence. To Vladimir Putin and the rest of the Russian government, Crimea is “Russian through and through.”

Such a claim is ironic — most of those living in Ukraine and Crimea identify as Ukrainian, not a Russian ethnic identity. Such a strong Ukrainian ethic and nationalistic identity make Russia’s claims to the country fall flat, revealing the true nature of this anticipated internal and external invasion: the absorption of Ukraine into Russia.

The delicacy of the situation requires a level of nuance when it comes to foreign

policy for the United States.

Currently the Biden administration announced a rather empty and unoriginal threat of trade sanctions and novel export control to damage the Russian economic infrastructure. Yet again, American foreign policy is hesitant to poke the bear despite the repeated attempts of Moscow to undermine the United States’ sovereignty regarding presidential elections and cyber security attacks.

The United States’ relations with Russia in recent years is tense. In 2017, President Donald Trump supplied the Ukrainian military with $41.5 million worth of weaponry, which increased tensions between the United States and Russia. Presently the Biden administration seeks transparency from the Russian government, yet Russia has no real motive to pursue transparency.

The United States abandoned any attempts beyond slapping Russia on the wrist for their disregard of state sovereignty and cyberattacks. If the United States allows Ukraine to fall, it will endanger the rest of Europe, which could result in Russia becoming a greater threat to the United States.

One must remember the United States is a self-interested actor and will seek its security before another nation’s security. As for the current situation between Ukraine and Russia, it is a crucial time to show that the United States is not going to back down to Russia and will protect our allies. At this moment it is a matter of maintaining stability within the international system and displaying the United States’ primacy, not allowing Russia to gain a stronger foothold in Europe.

Is the pandemic finally over?

Clark Mummau Perspectives Editor

Let’s face it, COVID is here to stay, in one variant or another.

It was just two years ago that COVID entered the United States, and since then several waves of cases, deaths and hospitalizations, mandates and disruptions to life have occurred. Now, we are potentially at the decline of the omicron variant, a variant that seems to have traded lethality for contagion.

With this shift, many epidemiologists and other commentators are wondering if this is a turning point in the presence of COVID. Perhaps the emergency will become a persistent presence with a few small annual outbreaks, like other coronaviruses such as the common cold.

“We believe Covid will transition to an endemic state, potentially by 2024,” Nanette Cocero, global president of Pfizer Vaccines, said last year.

One common factor of a disease becoming endemic is the emergence of widespread immunity, whether from vaccination or from previous infection. While people

will still catch the virus, the health risks will not be as damaging, and it will only occasionally appear.

So, the question must be asked: How do we proceed?

Do we throw open the gates and let the people stream through to whatever event we are throwing? Maybe not.

But do we continue to hamstring our economy, our socialization and our society through continued distancing, masking and moving things online? Certainly not.

At Grove City College, we are blessed to be in person about as much as we could have been.

Many colleges, such as Harvard, the University of Chicago and Michigan State University, moved the first few weeks of their spring semester online.

Yes, we saw many COVID cases — 78 almost evenly split between faculty and students since Dec. 27 of last year. However, I have not noticed any disruptions due to these cases. My classes and extracurriculars carried on like normal, and I know hardly anyone who has contracted it since classes have started. Also, unlike many other schools, we do not have a vaccine, let alone a booster shot, mandate.

Clearly, we have been able to make education work

in-person, partially unvaccinated, largely unmasked and un-distanced. If we can do this, then why can’t other schools and communities?

I think it is time for the world to recognize that there is a healthy amount of risk to accept just while living.

While this does not mean we should throw caution to the wind — if you are sick, stay away from people, or wear a mask — there is no reason that those practices should be the norm.

People are made in the image of God, and one of the key components of that is that we are relational beings. In the church, we are told to continue meeting together, and the early church shows us an example of close fellowship

like a family. The picture of marriage is a husband and a wife becoming one flesh, and God said that it was not good for Adam to be alone.

If all these biblical pictures and instructions demonstrate a humanity that is designed to be in community, then it naturally follows that a disruption from being in this community will lead to social problems, especially in developing children.

According to child psychologist Sophie Pierce in an October report in Forbes, some children are experiencing separation anxiety when returning to school because of being with their families for so long.

“The amount of formative social experiences that nor-

mally occur in pre-school or Kindergarten weren’t there, so we’re seeing a lot of the same unaware and self-centered behaviors we see with brand-new students,” children’s music specialist Zach VanderGraaff said in the report.

Not only is it imperative that we return to normal for our children, but also to return to the image that God created us all for.

As cases decline and new variants decrease in severity, hopefully, we must return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

Anything else would strip away parts of our humanity and be unnecessary restrictions. We must not let the danger of disease define life going forward.

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Microsoft buys Activision Chris Murphy

mer developer of the “Halo” games and current developer of the “Destiny” franchise is estimated to be worth $2 billion.

That being said, many AAA studios which are responsible for producing high-budget, high-profile games are already in binding contracts with one of the two major players — Sony and Microsoft — or dedicated to staying independent.

In all honesty, this is likely the best course of action for Microsoft. Considering the number of blockbuster games that are claimed and exclusively distributed by Sony’s PlayStation, this is Microsoft’s opportunity to recover ground. While Microsoft could certainly elect to make all their first-party games Xbox and PC exclusives, they can also leverage their properties to apply pressure to Sony’s current model of exclusivity.

Some of PlayStation’s exclusive game franchises, such as “The Last of Us,” “Spider-Man,” “God of War” and “Uncharted,” are major commercial and critical successes. Sony’s catalogue of well-received AAA games led to demand for their hardware in their own right. Now, Microsoft has more than enough cards to play if they want to disincentivize Sony from continuing this model.

For example, let’s s a y that Microsoft

Design Chief

Microsoft, the developer and publisher of the Xbox and Xbox Game Studios, tentatively purchased Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion.

The publisher of industry-defining franchises, like “Call of Duty,” “Warcraft,” “Crash Bandicoot” and even “Candy Crush,” is a long-time leading name among game studios.

Microsoft manages properties of Activision Publishing, Blizzard Entertainment and King. All respective game developers are now under the umbrella of Xbox Game Studios.

Activision Blizzard was in the news for multiple reports and lawsuits regarding sexual abuse and company culture within the workplace.

Microsoft is expected to clear house, including removing current Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick, upon the finalization of the deal.

Microsoft, with the studios managed by Activision Blizzard, now manages a total of 34 developers and their respective franchises. Some of the more notable game series under their control include “Halo,” “Elder Scrolls,” “Fallout,” “Minecraft,” “Gears of War,” “Fable,” “Forza” and “Sea of Thieves.”

Meanwhile, gaming journalists are speculating Microsoft’s next moves.

Ubisoft, developer of the “Assassin’s Creed” and “Tom Clancy” franchises, is valued at a relatively modest $7.5 billion.

Bungie, for-

approaches Sony and suggests that “Overwatch 2” will be exclusive to Xbox and PC unless they allow “God of War Ragnarök” to be available on all platforms.

Because Sony would currently enjoy the entirety of the metaphorical Ragnarök pie, Microsoft would not notice an increase in their own revenue with its release as is.

That being said, because Sony is certainly anticipating the release of “Overwatch 2” to include their platform, Microsoft can now use that future revenue as a bargaining chip, forcing Sony to play fair. Get it? “Play?”

Even though Xbox head Phil Spencer said the company does not want to be divisive among platforms with exclusive content, it is expected that the long-anticipated “Elder Scrolls 6” and “Starfield” games in production from Bethesda will not be available on PlayStation.

After all, they did pay a separate $7.5 billion for parent company Zenimax.

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How do ou feel about the winter weather?

makes sense that companies would want as many returns as possible after making multi-billion dollar deals with developers, and Xbox is likely going to continue to have exclusives of their own.

As someone who owns an Xbox and is somewhat envious of the PlayStation’s exclusive catalogue, I do not mind seeing a deal of this size go in Microsoft’s favor.

I see this acquisition as an opportunity for Microsoft to make headway in their stated efforts to make gaming more accessible, regardless of hardware. If they end up hoarding all their games for themselves, there would be a clear contradiction between preaching and practice, but it is a business after all.

I find myself hopeful that there will eventually be more opportunities for accessibility across platforms, but I am unsure how things will play out in the meantime.

For now, I will enjoy knowing I can play these games on my console if I take enough time away from “Destiny” to actually invest in another franchise.

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Joel Sledd “Well, I actually enjoy winter weather very much. I love the cold and I normally long for the winter, and I hate the long summers. But I also live an hour away, and I have to commute, and that makes things very difficult, but I like the cold, and I don’t have a problem with the cold. So far the only problem is that it’s an obstruction to my normal daily commute.”

Kaylee Shafer “It makes me feel worse than Hicks food because it causes internal pain. The winter weather frustrates me because it makes me want to stay inside. When it’s warmer, it’s much easier for me to want to go outside and do fun things with my friends and not stay in my dorm.”

Claire Josey “The opportunity to build a snowman is unparalled this semester. That’s the highlight of my semester so far. I think I’ve built three or four so far, but people keep knocking them down, and I want to find the culprit.”

Ben Cacioppo “Well, it has been rather cold, and there’s way too much snow for my taste, but it has been pleasantly not as windy as in the past, so there’s that.”

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Winter is not my favorite season. It’s pretty when it first falls, but then it gets really irritating and slushy and gross, and it gets on your shoes with the salt, and it’s just not a fun time for everybody.”

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“I think that the winter weather is fantastic. I’m from Texas, so it’s a lot colder here.

This is the most snow that I have seen since I visited Canada when I was 16, so it’s been four years since I’ve seen any snow, really, and there’s a lot of it. It’s very cold, I’m afraid it’s going to get colder.

I’m afraid that I’m going to catch hypothermia. My mom always talks about how people’s blood is thicker or thinner depending on where you’re from.

I don’t know if that’s an actual biological thing, but if so, I think my blood is not prepared for the cold. So, scared, excited, happy, screaming, crying, all of the above.”

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‘No Way Home’ delivers on the hype Spider-Men collide in Marvel’s newest cinematic release Hannah Young Contributing Writer

Like most Marvel fans in the summer of 2019, I walked out of the movie theater in utter bewilderment of the closing scene of “SpiderMan: Far from Home.”

At the top of the list for many superhero enthusiasts, Tom Holland’s SpiderMan films melded the love for our favorite friendlyneighborhood hero with the iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, no one was sure what was going to happen to Peter Parker after the “Far from

Home” end-credits scene when his identity was revealed to the public.

When the first “SpiderMan: No Way Home” trailer

dropped five months ago, fans eagerly awaited to see what director Jon Watts would do with Spider-Man’s legacy. The trailer revealed that Doctor Strange, played

by Benedict Cumberbatch, would play a major role in the movie, but there were also hints that some other familiar faces would appear in the final film.

“No Way Home” began at the same moment that its predecessor “Far from Home” ended, when Peter Parker’s identity was revealed on national news.

As Peter and his friends grappled with their newfound fame, they also needed to battle the negative attention from Mysterio supporters.

From unstable spells and manipulated timelines to three teenagers just trying to get into college, “No Way Home” masterfully weaved the characters of three different Peter Parkers from three different timelines into one fastmoving, actionpacked movie.

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M a n series with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield featured many iconic vil-

Adele returns with ‘30’

lains that reappeared in “No Way Home” as the result of a faulty spell cast at the beginning of the movie. Tom Holland’s Peter faced a difficult choice: either to redeem these iconic villains from their villainy somehow or to defeat them, sending them back to their inevitable point of death in their own timelines.

Much could be said about the unique development of both the new and old characters, but Peter’s maturity and sincerity grew more prevalent throughout the entire film.

The true, friendly-neighborhood Spider-Man finally came to understand his “great re-

Tunes from the Tower...

Pinkies Out

Chris Murphy Design Chief

Last semester, I reviewed and recommended songs that were new and popular yet also fit my alternativepop style in this column.

This semester, I want to spend some time exploring different genres of music.

This week, I’m recommending a curated classical/orchestral playlist that I call “Pinkies Out.”

COLUMBIA RECORDS

Emma Whiteford Staff Writer

Adele is an icon in the music industry praised for her unique tone and definitive voice on heartbreak, pulling at the heartstrings of her listeners.

Near the end of 2021, after six years of silence, Adele released a new album titled “30” containing twelve songs that send the listener spiraling through the far-flung emotions of a break-up. She tempered her return by first releasing the single “Easy on Me” on Oct. 15, 2021, and the rest of the album followed on Nov. 19, 2021.

Despite the long pause in her music career due to vocal cord damage, Adele shot immediately to the top of the charts with the release of her newest album as if no time had passed at all.

But in what fashion did she return? This new album remains centered around the theme of romantic turmoil which is consistent throughout all her music. The honest vulnerability and writhing pain depicted throughout the songs stem from her recent divorce from her husband with whom she has one child.

But this album is strik-

ingly different, as she takes an introspective approach in grappling with heartbreak, motherhood, confession and depression. In contrast to her older songs, Adele spends little time casting blame on who has hurt her and more time musing over her internal pain, wandering and responsibility in a way that culminates into a narrative of raw healing.

In “Strangers by Name,” she sings in a lilting, gentle voice about “taking flowers to the cemetery of my heart” as she closes the chapter on a painful love story. But the heart of this pain is most deeply revealed in “My Little Love,” which depicts the raw interaction of mother and child processing pain and confusion together. She speaks of paranoia and loneliness as the lyrics are laden with guilt telling her nineyear-old son: “I know you feel lost, it’s my fault completely.”

Across this album’s pendulum swing of emotions, Adele begs for grace and understanding in “Easy on Me,” loses herself in grief in “Cry Your Heart Out,” begs for love in “Can I Get It” and achingly waits for time to heal the deep wounds of the

heart in “Hold On.” However, amidst all these scattered emotions, Adele also tinkers with sounds and themes not previously heard in her other music.

For example, “All Night Parking” leaves the theme of break-ups behind and toys with jazz-like sounds. “Love Is A Game” communicates much of its feeling through the purely instrumental moments, while “Oh My God” reinterprets the catchy beat and lyrics familiar to her older songs.

It has been many years since Adele’s voice has been heard belting new lyrics, but the world does not seem to have forgotten her for a moment and is once again captivated by her soulful ability to touch the heart with her music. However, some might say that she’s dragged the theme of heartbreak on for one too many albums and that there are too many similarities between her newest music and that of six years ago.

So, now it’s your turn. Play the 12 songs released in “30,” listen to the story of pain and honesty spun throughout the songs and decide for yourself. Does the album articulate her experience well, or is it needlessly drawn out?

sponsibility.”

With character appearances from each of the Spider-Man universes, this is a movie that can be enjoyed by all fans, regardless of who your favorite Peter Parker might be.

“No Way Home” crushed box office records by remaining the No. 1 film for four weekends in a row and returning to its No. 1 spot last weekend.

After only a month and a half since its theatrical release date, it is currently No. 6 of the highest grossing films of all time with almost $1.7 billion under its belt.

If you haven’t yet seen “No Way Home,” you can still experience the cinematic collision of all three Spider-Men on one screen.

Featuring pieces from artists such as Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Handel, this playlist is meant to be a showcase and collection of some of the best instrumental works available on Spotify. As a former violinist, I have had the chance to play many of these songs alongside an orchestra, which has certainly deepened my appreciation for the genre.

A playlist like this is perfect for listening to while studying yet not being dis-

tracted by lyrics and has repeatedly been useful for me ever since I made it.

You are sure to recognize many of the songs if you’ve taken Civ Arts or are a musician yourself, but there are several songs you may enjoy discovering, such as Warlock’s “Capriol Suite: Pavane” or Edvard Grieg’s “Åse’s Death.”

Funnily enough, I have not yet taken Civ Arts, so I am unable to provide much in terms of well-versed or “educated” opinion. That being said, pieces such as Bach’s “Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude” and Handel’s “Passacaglia” are good for calm and effective background music. Meanwhile songs like Vivaldi’s “Summer in G Minor” and Mozart’s “Lacrimosa” are good for wanting to punch a wall after blowing an exam.

Scan the code below to access this playlist. Check back next week for more recommendations.

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Sports at a Glance

Results

Men’s Basketball (7-9, 3-6 PAC): W, Franciscan (84-81) L, Geneva (88-72) W, Waynesburg (60-55) L, Westminster (68-66) W, Saint Vincent (78-59)

Women’s Basketball (10-6, 7-3 PAC): W, Franciscan (95-32) W, Geneva (83-64) L, Waynesburg (76-62) L, Westminster (71-65) W, Saint Vincent (75-53)

Women’s Swimming & Diving (4-2-1, 3-0 PAC): W, W&J (151-88)

Men’s Swimming & Diving (4-2, 2-0 PAC): W, W&J (148-63)

Upcoming Women’s Track and Field: Jan. 28-29 at YSU

Men’s Track and Field: Jan. 28-29 at YSU

Women’s Swimming & Diving: Jan. 29, 1:00 p.m. Pre-PAC Championships Tune-Up

Men’s Swimming & Diving: Jan. 29, 1:00 p.m. Pre-PAC Championships Tune-Up

Women’s Basketball: Jan. 29, 1:00 p.m. vs Bethany Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. at Geneva MATTHEW SCHOONOVER

Redshirt sophomore forward Luca Robinson goes up against the Barons’ defense in Wedneday night’s game against Franciscan. The Wolverines squeaked out a hard-fought 84-81 win.

Bye-bye, Barons!

Men’s Basketball: Jan. 29, 3:00 p.m. vs Bethany Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. at Geneva

WOLVERINE WEEKLY HONORS

Basketball takes down Franciscan Emma Rossi Staff Writer

Men’s basketball defeated the Franciscan Barons 84-81 Wednesday night at Grove City College Arena.

The game opened with a ten-point scoring spree from the Wolverines, holding Franciscan to zero points for nearly four minutes. Grove City’s overpowering defense and flex offense commanded the first twenty minutes of play.

To close out the first half, freshman guard Jonah Bock had an explosive block on Baron’s guard Aidan Hickey, leading to a thrilling final minute, featuring a shotclock beating three-pointer from senior guard Ben Rose.

The second half began with the Wolverines up by a margin of seven points, 42-35.

What followed was a backand-forth race up and down the court, with the Barons closing in on the Wolverines’ lead. Grove City never lost their lead, thanks to a stellar shooting performance from Bock, who finished with thirteen points, three of which were from behind the threepoint line. Bock currently leads the team with thirtyeight three-pointers this season.

Sophomore forward Luca Robinson also scored thirteen points. Robinson re-

cently made a return to the floor, joined also by junior forward Josh Bryan and sophomore forward Chris Brookes, both coming off of injuries suffered early in the season.

“Now that we have a couple more veterans, that will settle us down,” head coach Steve Lamie said. “There’s an emotional lift with those players being able to play again.”

In a wild finish, Grove City came out victorious 84-81, with two free throws from Rose putting a lid on the foul-heavy match-up.

The Wolverines finished the game with twelve fouls, while Franciscan tallied an aggressive twenty-three.

Earlier this week, in their first of three home games in a row, beginning on Monday night, the Wolverines fell to Geneva 88-72 in the 180th official meeting of the rivals.

The Golden Tornados’ strong offense overpowered Grove City’s defense, led by an impressive 37-point performance from Geneva’s junior guard Lyle Tipt0n.

Tipton leads the President Athletics Conference in scoring, averaging 27.2 points per game. Senior guard Ben Rose led Grove City’s offense with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Despite falling short on the scoreboard, the Wolverines posted a total of fifty-one re-

bounds. Grove City currently leads the NCAA men’s basketball in rebound margin at plus 14.4. Lamie explained the team’s rebounding strategy focuses on two statistics: low field goal percentage defense and a high rebound margin.

Despite the team’s shooting woes this season, Lamie accredits the teams impressive rebounding, saying, “We basically send four of our players to the offensive glass, which is very rare now-adays. Most people send one or two…We’re not shooting a great percentage so we’re getting a lot of misses, but we don’t care if it doesn’t go in the first time or the second time, as long as we get another shot. It’s baked into how we play, those two stats.”

As they head into the remainder of the season, Lamie speaks of the team’s perseverance, saying “We’re not discouraged. We’ve kept telling our guys: We haven’t hit our stride yet, we’re not playing our best basketball, and as you guys learn and keep each other accountable, we’re gonna get better.

Don’t be discouraged by the record but be encouraged by the progress that you’re making.”

Men’s basketball plays for their next win tomorrow, Jan 29, at 3 p.m., in Grove City College Arena against the 2-11 Bethany Bison.

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The women’s swim team dives into action in their senior day meet last Saturday against Washington and Jefferson. The women’s team outscored W&J 151-88. The swimmig and diving teams honored 14 seniors during Saturday’s meet.

Success for seniors

Swimming and diving teams secure home victory Emily Rupczewski Sports Editor

The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams posted a pair of wins of Saturday after a senior day matchup against Washington and Jefferson College. The men’s team defeated W&J with a score of 148-63 where the Grove City men swept all 16 of their events. The women’s team also earned a big victory 151-88.

In diving, senior Ryan Morris came away with wins in both the one meter dive, earning 223.35 points and 230.60 in the three meter dive.

“Both teams getting the win meant a lot and speaks to how strong of a team we are,” said Morris. “The senior class showcases leadership qualities throughout practices and

meets. The thing that stands out about this group of seniors is creating a positive and fun environment while maintaining strong work ethic. It was fun to celebrate with the senior class and our accomplishments.”

The rest of the men’s seniors chipped into the victory with numerous wins.

Senior Noah Berkebile won the men’s 100 backstroke in 57.49, and senior Will Hannon won the 200 butterfly in 2:07.44. Senior Peter Millar earned a first place victory in the 500 free in 5:14.38, while classmate Joey Astrab took the 200 individual medley in 2:07.62.

Freshman Owen Schulze came away with three individual wins for the team including victories in the 50 free, the 100 butterfly and the 200 freestyle with times of 21.88, 55.17, and 1:49.10

respectively.

For the women, freshman Kamryn Kerr swept both diving events with diving victories in both the 1-meter and 3-meter dives, earning 212.15 points and 221.05 points respectively.

Senior Jenny Baglia won the 100 backstroke in 1:12.27.

Baglia, sophomore Liz Hasse, and juniors Rachael Wallace and Rachel Grubbs secured the 200 medley in 1:54.03.

Wallace impressed everyone with two wins in the meet, a winning 1:09.49 100 butterfly and a 2:13.38 200 butterfly. Hasse added to the Wolverines points with a win in the 50 free with a time of 25.46 seconds.

Freshman Allison Dieter clinched a win in the 200 individual medley in 2:20.73, junior Sarah Gann took the 100 free in 57.15, and junior Rachel Ledford won the 200

backstroke in 2:17.27.

More freshmen aided in the Wolverines’ win: Sarah Kuchma took the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:02.04, and Emma Plank won the 1000 in 11:42.64.

Grove City claimed the victory in the 200 free relay in 1:47.63 led by Wallace, senior Katie Carrasco, junior Madi Tipple and senior Emily VanderWeele.

The team honors 14 seniors this season, Morris, Millar, Berkebile, Astrab, Hannon, Reid Blackstone, Gavin Grove, Shawn Luke Klein, Jacob Green, Ryan Klemmer, VanderWeele, Baglia, Katie Carrasco and Amanda Jones.

“Senior night went amazing with a win in our home pool and some great swims from teammates,” said VanderWeele. “It was bittersweet to come to the realization that the end of my

ki each contributed 15 points.

Junior center Nina Cano had 13 points.

The win was a major team effort, with every player on the Grove City team contributing to the victory with at least eleven minutes of play time apiece and thirteen players scoring.

Grove City continued to build their lead from 24-8 at the end of the first quarter and by halftime were up 5310.

The Wolverines’ outscored Franciscan by 63 points in their 95-32 victory. Grove City shot 39 of 82 at 48 percent, while the Barons sunk 13 of 52 at 25 percent.

In addition to her gameleading 21 points, Podkul also led the team with seven rebounds, and freshmen center Kiley Ingram and freshmen guard Ashley During each contributed five re-

bounds.

In the assists category, freshmen guard Haley Hertzler contributed six assists, a career high for Hertzler.

Polczynski also recorded five assists, During added four, and Kallock and Podkul had three assists.

Kallock dominated with four steals, and Podkul added three. Ingram had blocked two shots freshman forward Hayley Fenchel had two blocks as well.

In their thirteenth straight loss of the season, Franciscan turned the ball over 29 times in the game in comparison with the Wolverines’ 13 turnovers.

As they look to move into first place in the PAC standings, the Wolverines will face Bethany at 1 p.m. tomorrow at home in the Grove City College Arena.

Freshmen guard Jaden Davinsizer defends a Franciscan play in Wednesday night’s game. Davinsizer put up five points for the Wolverines in the 95-32 blowout.

Women’s basketball beats Franciscan

Emily Rupczewski Sports Editor

The Grove City College women’s basketball team won in a blowout against Franciscan on Wednesday night, 95-32.

After coming off Monday night’s 83-64 home victory against Geneva, the Wolverines added to their win column twice in one week. The women’s team now sits at second place in the conference at 7-3, just below firstplace 9-1 Washington and Jefferson.

Wednesday’s game was a massive team effort by the Wolverines. Senior forward Allison Podkul went 10 for 12, leading the team in scoring, putting up 21 points for Grove City. Junior guard Megan Kallock added 19 points, and freshmen guards Clara Hannon and Mara Polczyns-

college swimming career is in sight, but there’s no other senior team I’d rather be closing out over 16 years of swimming with. Looking forward to two final meets and PACs in the coming weeks!”

The men’s team will fight for their fourth consecutive PAC championship season, and the women look to win their third back-to-back championship season.

The Grove City men are now 4-2 overall, and an undefeated 2-0 in the PAC, while the women sit at 4-2-1 overall and 3-0 in conference play. The teams faced Westminster last night, and the paper was sent to print before the meet was final.

The Wolverines will be home tomorrow for their PrePAC Championship Tune-Up meet as they prepare to host the PAC Championship meet Feb. 9-12.

MATTHEW SCHOONOVER