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McNulty achieves milestone President begins 10th year at the Grove

Grace Scheller Perspectives Editor

Grove City College’s President Paul J. McNulty ’80 approaches his 10th anniversary as leader of the campus, and with it comes a new chapter for all.

On August 18, 2014, former board member and student at Grove City College, McNulty, had begun his first week as the school’s ninth president, succeeding former president Richard Jewell ‘67. While the college had accepted him with open arms, McNulty seemed to have a different perspective of his beginning days.

“I was in a world I didn’t know. While I had confidence in myself, applying my leadership skills was so scary. I’ll never forget my first Thursday. I was in the arena with all those families, and I’m supposed to welcome them, but I needed to be welcomed myself!”

While his first Thursday may have seemed intimidating, his former experience on Capitol Hill had prepared him for something no one could have predicted.

“On Convocation Day, we had an armed robbery nearby and we went into lockdown. I hear a siren at about 7 a.m. and I’m thinking, ‘I know I’m new, but this doesn’t sound

right.’ I called campus safety and said, ‘So what does that siren mean? Oh! We’ve never done that before!’” He stated.

“But I did feel slightly comfortable because of my pre-

vious position as Attorney General. So, we did our thing and got it figured out, but it was a real ice breaker for all those orientation speeches I had to make.”

Colläge opens new location

Violet Whitmore News Editor

Good news for college student Colläge fans— a new edition to the Colläge Coffee shop enterprise opened this summer near the Grove City Premium Outlets.

In addition to its downtown roastery location on Broad Street, the Colläge cafe opened its doors this summer next to Blackout Burger and Third Eye Pies in the strip behind Navarro’s Bar and Grill.

Its trendy, rustic look and state-of-the-art equipment mimic the familiar Colläge coziness and quality coffee typical of their Broad Street location.

The roastery on Broad Street is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., and the café by the outlets is open from 6:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

According to the Collage Coffee Instagram, the menu will still offer all the same coffee drinks and limited kombucha offerings. There are also plans to have an expanded food menu and an in-house bakery. These new editions include baked goods and brunch offerings.

Their autumn menu is a particular draw for many,

featuring their own version of a pumpkin spice latte, chai, cinnamon rolls and draft cider.

Local customer reviews highly praise the new coffee spot, recommending all their

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new amenities.

One customer wrote, “Best place in the area for coffee, food, and a place to relax!

Even a corner of toys for kids to play. Staff is all amazing. They roast their own beans as

well as brew their own kombucha. All pastries are delivered fresh daily, and food is made there. Don’t miss out if you’re in the area!”

Their online store boasts features not sold in stores, such as coffee beans from exotic locations such as Honduras, Costa Rica and Brazil. Colläge tee shirts and reusable glass cups are also available for purchase.

Collage is on Facebook @Collage Coffee and Art House, on Instagram @collage.coffee and online at www.collage.coffee

“I think it is an exciting thing for the community and adds to the coffee variety in Grove City,” said junior Anna Dueker. “I hope this means the broad street location will be less crowded. However, I am not sure how many students will regularly venture to the outlets when we have already have one in walking distance.”

Junior Helena Ritenour, for one, loves their seasonal items. “I love Collage’s drink menu, specifically their fall coffee selection. I’m excited for the new location because of their menu expansion. I’ve heard the cinnamon rolls are good and I’m really excited to try them! I think they will be perfect for the chilly fall weather.”

Grove City that the President has made sure to constantly instill will continue from his past ten years into the next.

Violet

Whitmore News Editor

With so many events and groups to keep track of on campus, the college established the Student Involvement Council (SIC), a group meant to market and promote events happening at the school.

Katie Van Dam, Student Life & Learning’s new Director of Student Engagement, is at the head of the SIC. The council is a new organization created this year to enhance student life and satisfaction.

“The Student Involvement Council strives to promote community and fellowship amongst the student body,” Van Dam said. “SIC will do this by supporting student clubs and organizations, for example promoting their events to our Instagram and on other media. We also achieve this by planning fun all campus events, such as

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Paul J. McNulty ‘80 walking out of the opening Convocation in Harbison Chapel this August.

SIC piques student interest

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Two customers waiting in line for their drinks at the new Co ll äge location by the Grove City Outlets.

Preserving truth

A few months ago, I stumbled across Clifford Humphrey’s article for the American Reformer entitled “The End of ‘Mere Classical Schools.’”

Humphrey argues that when the classical canon was established, all the proper elements of truth, goodness and beauty were properly represented.

However, he is now wary people feel as though, “the purveyors and canonizers were biased and that there is true excellence hiding in obscurity that we must now reveal.”

Humphrey references Jessica Hooten Wilson’s call to include variety in the classical canon in her essay on the shortcomings of this commonly accepted canon.

While some denote Wilson’s essays as a “woke outburst” that threatens the very foundations of classical education and its mission, I argue that Wilson’s petition falls in-line with the core values of classical education: to create a wellrounded individual equipped with the extensive knowledge and discernment.

Wilson writes, “the question is not whether we want to be a diverse school—whether we will, in her words, “sprinkle diversity” through the curriculum—but whether we will accurately tell the truth about the classical tradition and the Christian tradition that we purport in our name.”

Wilson’s main complaint with some conservative definitions of the canon is that they fall short of including the themes of truth, goodness and beauty due to its exclusion of writing from women, minorities and those of eastern tradition.

Wilson calls for classical educators to reexamine their curriculum and ensure that students are receiving a wholistic education with all elements of truth represented.

This does not change the mission of classical education. These educators are not changing the truth or developing a new one. Rather, they are building onto the established canon with a continuance of works with truth at their core.

I attended a classical Christian school from the age of three to my graduation at 18. We were always told that we must learn how to think, not what to think.

Much is to be learned from those who don’t think like you or share your beliefs. Writing from women and minorities is rich with lessons of virtue that pertain to the classical core. As for writing from women and minorities that opposes the classical concepts, they must be read too.

If you aren’t aware of what the opposition thinks, how will you ever hope to refute them? The truth will always prevail, so I ask, if your classical school is teaching the truth, why are you so scared?

A fear of “wokeness” will be the death of the classical movement. If leaders in the classical movement are so afraid of wokeness and its effects that they won’t even present the concepts to their students, then teachers risk their students succumbing to naivety when presented with the concepts outside the ideological strongholds of their schools.

Emma Rossi Editor-in-Chief

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Defining your worth in a world of impossible standards

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This week’s Green Eyeshade Award goes to photo chief Grace David for her techsavvy problem solving and always bringing the energy to design night. The Green Eyeshade Award

Emily

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When I was told that each semester I would have to write a staff editorial, I was immediately intimidated. Editorials require the writer to present something personal, and with this comes vulnerability. I’ve always struggled to confide in even my closest friends and family, so naturally letting my guard down to publish my private thoughts and feelings for anyone on campus to read gave me anxiety. But when I decided what I was going to write about, I realized that this vulnerability was an essential component of what needed to be said.

In typical Grover fashion, during high school, I was always concerned about my grades. I was determined to take all the AP classes I possibly could and be equally successful in all of them (Of course, naturally, this meant getting all A’s in every class). Eventually though, I came to realize that my obsession with my grades was an indicator of something far deeper and darker than I’d ever thought.

Now, I’m not saying that there is anything wrong with pursing excellence. Of course it is important to put your best effort forward. We are called to glorify God in all that we do, so it’s crucial not to underestimate the value in dedicating oneself to hard work. Glorifying God with my efforts has always been important to me; however, there was definitely something unhealthy in my pursuit of success.

I discovered that despite accomplishing my goals, I was deeply unsatisfied. I was left chasing after the next achievement, never content with what I had already received. I finally realized that the reason for the heaviness in my heart was because

I’d subconsciously come to equate my success with my value as a human being. Modern culture had taught me that to be valued by others, or even to have self-worth, I had to make something great of myself. Between school and social media, this message was repeatedly shoved into my face until I had developed the impossible expectation that I had to be perfect.

I know for a fact that I’m not the only person who felt that way. My class was extremely competitive; the top ten percent of my graduating class had a GPA within one tenth of a percent of each other. My classmates were always pressuring each other to share their grades on exams to see who scored the highest. They intentionally organized their schedules to inflate their GPAs, sacrificing lunch and activities to do so. I distinctly remember the heated competition and arguments over who was going to be in the top five.

Why were my classmates determined to one up each other? That’s just it. It wasn’t about wanting to learn as much as they could and put their best effort forward. It was about being the best. Because unless they were the best, they didn’t believe they had value. This is why it is so important to talk about vulnerability. Everyone has struggled with comparing themselves to others or placing their value in the wrong things. And to a certain extent, I had a similar mentality to my classmates.

This mentality may flow into other aspects of one’s life, including faith. If one strives for perfection because they feel that their value depends on it, they might start to believe that grace depends on their own deeds and ability to perform as the “perfect” Christian. This is a very dangerous position because no human can achieve perfection except for Christ Himself. Grace is not and cannot earned; it is a gift

given through Christ’s death and resurrection. If grace depended on our own abilities, none would receive it.

I wasn’t concerned with competition, but I did place my value in my grades and pursuing perfection. It wasn’t just my grades either. If I made a mistake, I felt like I hadn’t done enough. If I had just pushed myself a little harder, maybe it would have been enough. But eventually that statement morphed into an ugly monster. It had transitioned to, “if I had just pushed myself a little harder, maybe “I” would be enough.

But enough for who?

I was focusing my energy on pursuing success for the wrong reasons. The source of my value isn’t the earthly standard for success. It is in Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross that my value is derived. I am enough for Him and because of Him. I don’t need to be enough for this world because I am enough for Christ in Christ. No matter how hard I try, I cannot achieve perfection, and that’s OK because He did!

After lots of prayer, God delivered me from my unhealthy thought patterns, and I can honestly say that I no longer hold myself to impossible standards. For so long I was afraid of failing myself, but I’ve come to learn through God’s provision that though I will fail, there is absolutely nothing that I can do to mess up God’s plan for my life. Nothing is powerful enough to defer God’s plan.

I still care about my grades and desire to dedicate my work to the Lord. But I have finally learned that my vulnerabilities do not deprecate my value, and I shouldn’t be afraid of sharing them. In fact, I should embrace them because through my vulnerabilities, God’s power is revealed (2 Cor. 12:9-10). I pray that by letting my guard down, and being unashamed of my vulnerabilities, others will see God’s ability to work through broken vessels.

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Chick-fil-late?

Campus awaits Monday opening

Zach Warrick

Contributing Writer

Though campus is brimming with anticipation, the new on-campus Chick-fil-A will be delayed until next week.

Grove City College has announced an updated Chickfil-A opening date of Monday, Sept. 18. Though construction of the restaurant is complete, and the Chick-fil-A red can’t help but catch your eye as you walk through the Student Union, due to supply shortages and other technical issues on behalf of the restaurant, the opening will be delayed a week.

The full-menu Chick-filA restaurant located in the Breen Student Union will be open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday to Grove City Students and the public. And yes, it will be closed on Sundays.

Anticipation arises on campus as students converse about their cravings for the beloved chicken sandwiches and milkshakes. Soon, students will be able to enjoy three Chick-fil-A meals per week included with their meal plan, and additional unlimited Chick-fil-A with purchase.

Parkhurst Dining, the Chick-fil-A franchise owner and Grove City College dining hall operations staff, have been working non-stop to finalize the details and build the best CFA experience for the eager students. Students have expressed concern about the crowds and lines due to the restaurant being open to the public.

Public Chick-fil-A customers will be seated inside the restaurant and not permitted to eat in the main Student Union seating. Public customers will also have the option to take their food to go just as the students do.

To enhance efficiency, Parkhurst will soon add mobile ordering to the Grove City Chick-fil-A via the ‘Transact Mobile Ordering’ app.

President Paul J. McNulty ’80 thinks this will be an excellent addition to our campus, as Chick-fil-A is founded on Christian beliefs. This alignment with GCC’s values will foster an environment to be nourished physically and spiritually.

“We’re excited about and thankful for our partnership with Chick-fil-A. They have been great to work with,” McNulty said. “Grove City

He discusses his plans for the college stating, “I think of my goals in four categories.” He describes them as the strengthening of our Christian identity, the importance of kindness and respect within our community, the dual preservation and renovation of the campus and the pursuit of excellence in all things.

“Above all, we are a community where we care about

viezel says. “I think we can make Sound of Freedom the Uncle Tom’s Cabin of 21stcentury slavery.” This movie is not a cash grab. It is a testament to the power of great art.

It is changing the way movies are marketed. Usually, a film has to go through a com-

College and Chick-fil-A are a perfect fit, and we view this as another and especially significant way to enhance the residential experience of our students and campus community.”

There will be no breakfast or catering this year according to Vice President of Operations Susan Grimm. As CFA acclimates, new features will be added and available next year.

each other. When I care about students, I hope they know that’s the Grove City way.”

When asked what he was the proudest of during his time here, McNulty’s response shifted from proud to grateful almost instantly, further demonstrating his character and the “lead by example” mentality he encourages his students to conduct themselves with.

“Before all else, it’s been a great joy to do this with my

plex system of advertisers to gain momentum before release. Sound of Freedom bypassed that by going directly to consumers. By utilizing social media and long-form podcasts, Angel Studios, the studio behind the film, shared Sound of Freedom on a minuscule marketing The message is that filmmakers don’t need to go through the marketing bureaucracy to

She mentions students should expect hindrances and unexpected problems as the restaurant becomes more comfortable with the area and campus. However, both Grimm and Parkhurst want students to know they are listening and working to fix problems as soon as they arise.

wife, Brenda. I collaborate with her day in and day out. It’s been such a big part of my story here so far. I’m also so thankful for the reception the Christian emphasis has received,” said McNulty.

“There has been so little pushback and so much positivity. But if I have to say proud, I’m most proud of the pockets of excellence within the school. I have a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in that. It really has, all of it, been such a great joy.”

succeed.

New movies are already being produced based on the Sound of Freedom model. Mel Gibson is already working on a film about Christ’s resurrection with Jim Caviezel. Moreover, the Daily Wire is working on its TV show based on the Arthurian legend. We are looking at a new age for cinema and hopefully a better future.

movie nights.”

Upcoming events this month include a showing of “Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse” from 9-11 p.m. today on the lower quad and open bowling from 7-10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22 in the PLC. There are also plans on Sept. 23 for a spirit station before the white out football game to help students get in the school spirit with face paint.

The SIC student staff come from a variety of backgrounds and are all involved in different campus activities.

Alexa Boley, marketing lead, is a part of Zeta Zeta Zeta Sorority as well as GCC Frontline. Grace Sykes, marketing lead, is VP of Theta Alpha Pi Sorority as well as a Crimson and White student ambassador. Leia Steele, event lead, is the President of the Association of Women Students. The team ensures every type of event will be promoted by the council.

Van Dam also notes that there are other openings and ways various students can get involved if they desire.

Junior Grace Sykes joined the team to foster community and create more student

interest in activities on campus. “I joined SIC because I believed that our campus had a real need for unity and cohesion in event promotion. Our campus has SO many incredible events, but they get lost in the piles and clumps of posters,” Sykes said.

“The dream is that SIC will make it easier for students to take advantage of all that Grove City has to offer. An event is only as valuable as the effect it has on students; if an incredible event is planned, but only two students show up to enjoy it, it does not yield nearly as much joy as it otherwise could.”

Though the group is currently only covering on-campus events, if students are interested in promoting an event off campus, they are encouraged to reach out to student leaders.

“SIC strives to promote and support other clubs and organizations,” Van Dam said. “Our marketing team has created this page to be a hub for students to inform themselves about what is happening weekly on campus. You may also see a weekly “Grove Guide” email that will showcase weekend activities (Thurs-Saturday) for campus. Be on the look-

out and reach out to studentactivities@gcc.edu if you would like to ask for your event to be promoted on this email.”

“With SIC, students will know what, when, and where events are happening,” Sykes said. “I truly believe that SIC has so much potential to enhance the quality of student life here on campus, but that only can happen if students know where to find weekend event summaries.”

She recommends students follow the SIC on Instagram @grovecitysic and watch their email for what’s going on.

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A photo of the developing Chick-fil-A in the Breen Student Union. It is expected to open Monday.

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McNulty leading Convocation two weeks ago.

Fall festivities at Emmett’s Orchard

Abigail Joyner

Contributing Writer

As fall hastily returns to our beautiful campus, new and former students wonder how to maximize the season here in Grove City.

While a simple stroll around The Quad provides ample sight and sounds, other lovely autumn encounters are just a short car ride away. Tucked between open fields and thick foliage, Emmett’s Orchard may only lie three miles from the College, but it resides in an entirely different world.

According to a blog post by owner Rachelle Emmett, the orchard has been familyowned and operated since 2006. The Emmett family bought the land and built their home there in 1997. They prayed for direction about how to use the land and eventually decided to “plant a small orchard and see what would come of it.”

Since then, the Emmetts have expanded their orchard to include a gift shop, a cider mill and an animal barn.

They welcome visitors yearround, but particularly to celebrate the season of harvest in the fall.

This peaceful and cozy farm serves as a sanctuary

for many locals and students during the autumn months. Stunning sights, sounds and smells welcome each guest as they drive up the gravel entrance. The colors of the trees alone could overwhelm any observer, and the quaint farmhouse and adorable gift shop are a welcoming sight for any visitor.

The first breath of fresh country air revives drained students and brings a refreshing wave of peace. The crisp fall breeze hints at the sweet smell of apples and delicious baked goods. Amongst the beauty and peace, notes of activity resound—children playing, machines running, animals calling—further drawing guests into the beauty of the orchard.

Perhaps the most endearing part of the whole orchard experience is the clear reflection of Christian and family values. The Emmett family raised their five children at the orchard and continues to incorporate their family into the business today.

“As soon as the children are able, they take part in pressing cider, making pies, picking apples, running the register, and their favorite: playing with the kids who stop out for a visit,” Emmett said in her blog post.

It’s not uncommon to see multiple generations working together around the property to provide friendly and warm service. Christian values also pervade the venue; it is not uncommon to find Bible verse décor or Christian literature throughout the gift shop. Such a cozy environment and clear values make it incredibly easy to love this small business.

At the end of their orchard

adventures, those seeking to extend their experience can visit the gift shop. Crisp apples and baked goods beg to be enjoyed with friends. Décor and trinkets call to be used in a dorm room or gifted to a loved one. A walk through the shop is bound to uncover hidden treasures and exciting treats. And even if an item worth keeping is not found, a stroll in such a store is itself a delight.

Friendzoning 101: A Grover guide to letting him down easy

Recently, I’ve gotten the sense that my close friend is interested in me as more than just a friend. He’s a great guy, but I just don’t have romantic feelings toward him. How should I handle the situation?

Sincerely, Unreciprocating Grover Dear Unreciprocating Grover,

As uncomfortable as it may be, you may want to be up front about your feelings for this guy.

It’s important to be honest about how you feel, otherwise you risk accidentally leading him on which will only make it more complicated farther down the road.

I would suggest meeting in private to sit down and talk about your feelings.

Make sure he knows how much you value and him as a friend, but that a roman-

tic relationship is not what you’re looking for. Remember to be polite. This likely isn’t something he’s going to want to hear, and he might be hurt.

Even if he is a hurt, remember that this is natural, and it isn’t your fault. You are saving him a lot more hurt later on by being honest with him now.

If there’s other additional reasons you do not want to pursue a relationship other than just a lack of romantic

interest, consider whether these reasons are important to bring up in the conversation or not. It may be helpful if you are able to give your friend your rationale as to why you don’t think a relationship would work. He might even realize that you’re right, and that the two of you are better off as friends.

But be careful to determine whether these reasons are appropriate for the conversation. If it is because you

are interested in someone else, or that he sings off key at chapel, it might be better to keep those reasons to yourself.

Hope all goes well when you talk with him.

Auspiciously, Dr.

ABIGAIL JOYNER

Emmetts Orchard’s timeless charm has been evidenced in Joyner’s own life. She visited for the first time in 2010 with her family, and returned last Fall as a GCC student.

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The Emmett family founded Emmett’s Orchard in 2006. Students who visit the orchard may want to stop at the barn pictured above.

Accountant alum turned FBI special agent

Eden Grosh

Contributing Writer

Sometimes, plans change. Such was the case of Grove City College alumnus James Boazzo ’03, who began his career working as a part of the assurance and advisory department at Deloitte, and along the line, became an FBI Special Agent.

Boazzo grew up in Cortland, Ohio and was a student at Grove City College from 1999 to 2003. Shortly after graduation, he began to work for Deloitte in Pittsburgh, PA and remained there until 2008. He then transitioned to work for the FBI, first stationed in Newark, NJ, and then Washington DC. Now, he is assigned to Cleveland, Ohio where he specializes in complex financial crime. He and his wife have been married for 15 years and have two children.

“The support of my family and friends coupled with an ‘invisible hand’ has really been what has led me to this point in my life,” Boazzo said.

While at the College, Boazzo majored in accounting with the hope of working for a Big Four accounting firm. He sought to pursue a field of study that offers a variety of career options, and accounting fit that framework well.

During his five years at Deloitte, however, he would

discover his interests were at odds with what he was doing, and he struggled to find a work-life balance. His value system, which aligned with the idea of public service, led him to apply to the FBI.

In December 2008, he began training at the FBI academy.

This experience has given Boazzo insight into the importance of finding the right major/career fit. He encourages current students to be introspective and ask themselves: “Where does my mind wander? What are my values? What are my strengths and weaknesses? What type of work will make me feel joy and fulfillment?” For Boazzo, his “greatest joy” is the ability to be present with his family while also serving the nation.

Boazzo’s time at the College instilled in him the importance of leadership,

teamwork and staying connected. He was a member of many clubs and extracurriculars, which taught him how to collaborate with others and develop his own leadership style. He still has close friendships that developed at GCC.

“Staying connected with close friends is so important because it helps with personal growth, reduces stress and, frankly, it is just fun,” Boazzo said.

Grove City College helped foster in him integrity, humility, selflessness, empathy, continuous learning and critical thinking—all instrumental qualities for success in the workforce. Above all, his faith gives him the greatest sense of purpose and meaning. He reflects that his faith has allowed him to offer compassion and empathy in

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his personal and work life.

“My faith has made me a better listener, more curious and helped me find win-win solutions in conflict resolutions. I have many friends who are Christians, but also plenty of secular friends who offer me a diversity of perspective and still share the same moral compass as I do,” Boazzo said.

“Grove City’s focus on community engagement gave me a more empathetic view of the world as well as societal challenges and ways to address them.”

His most important takeaways from his college experience include practical life skills¬—time management, problem-solving, leadership, communication¬—as well as the importance of cultivating strong personal relationships.

GCC keeps Grovers safe

Emma Rossi

Editor-in-Chief

On Monday, Sept. 11, the Safety Committee hosted 11 organizations and departments for this semester’s Safety Fair.

Among these organizations were the Grove City Police and Fire Departments, representatives from Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Medical Center and the Mercer County Department of Safety.

The fair focused on improving campus-wide knowledge of proper emergency preparedness, as well as raising awareness about the resources available to students in the Grove City community. Safety Committee Chair Michael Duda ’95 coordinated the fair.

“The whole point of this is to try to help—to try to highlight—what is available to students, especially for freshmen,” Duda said.

The Safety Fair is a longstanding annual event but is becoming routine again after the pandemic put it on pause. Despite this only being the second year the fair was back in full swing,

AHN Trauma Program Coordinator Heather Erickson came prepared to gift students with various safety equipment like emergency whistles to keep on hand and dozens of pamphlets full of information ranging from common services to emergency medical services.

Erickson’s main concern for Grove City students is whether they are properly in-

formed about their medical options. Most students only go to AHN for emergency reasons, but the hospital has recently expanded its women’s health services.

The hospital also provides primary care, making doctor’s visits away from home easier. AHN offers same-day appointments, video visits and online scheduling to streamline the process.

Another organization represented was Mercer AWARE, a service that offers a 24/7 hotline for victims of domestic, emotional and sexual violence. From there, they provide medical attention and coordinate rapid or emergency re-housing.

One of these rehousing sites is located here in Grove City. The Brandi Montgom-

ery House offers shelter to those recovering from abuse. It is named after Brandi Montgomery, who was murdered by her husband in 2006.

AWARE’s mission is to serve the community through its domestic violence awareness and prevention efforts. Their re-housing opportunities give victims an escape where they can receive the support and attention they need.

Representative Chelsea Hammond spoke to the several opportunities for Grove City students to get involved with AWARE. Students can volunteer to assist in community outreach, education and advocacy. The organization also employs interns. For more in-

formation about volunteering for AWARE, visit their website www.merceraware.

org. The Prevention Department of the Behavioral Health Commission (BHC) of Mercer County sent representatives Amy Hesselgesser and Courtney Beachy to pass out pamphlets about drug prevention, as well as share the long list of services their department offers. Hesselgesser described the BHC as the “one-stop-shop” for those seeking help in recovery, active addiction, mental health crisis and additional challenges. Through the BHC, individuals are plugged in to therapy, rehab and additional assistance programs as needed.

I wanted to be a professor at a place with smaller class sizes where professors could get to know their students and work alongside them in the classroom and with research and, ideally, where faith and science could be treated as complementary forms of discovering truth.

If you had to choose a different subject to teach, what would it be?

That’s an easy one: Physics... I mean measuring acceleration, finding resonant frequencies, creating waveforms, measuring the speed of light and playing with radioactive compounds? Sign me up!

What is your favorite genre of music?

I can always relax to some classic dad rock, but I also really like singing along with choral music and a cappella music.

What is your favorite Fall activity?

...I love getting into nature and hiking around in state parks... I am a huge Buffalo Bills fan, and I will not miss an opportunity to passionately cheer on my team...

Were you involved in any campus organizations at Grove City?

I spent a lot of time in... Chapel Choir, Touring Choir, Glee Club, Marching Band and Stage Band. I was also involved with ACS..., the Physics Club, ODK, Intervarsity, Life Advocates, and Roundtable.

What is the most interesting or fun thing you did this summer?

...my wife and I got to spend a weekend in Lexington, KY where we visited Churchill Downs..., toured the Louisville Slugger Museum and got to walk our dog along the banks of the Ohio River.

What are you most looking forward to this semester?

I am excited to be teaching my classes this semester... I am excited to be getting settled on campus and figuring out what it means to be part of the community here.

JAMES BOAZZO

Boazzo pictured with his wife, Beth, and two kids, Grace and Sam.

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Grovers learn how to stay safe from local first responders at this week’s Safety Fair.

Study breaks on sunny days

Students soak up the sun together in the final days of the summer season

As orientation week ends and the marathon of events slows to a stroll, students jump at the chance to drop their books and enjoy the remaining warm weather.

The temperature is quickly decreasing here on campus and assignment due-dates are fast approaching. It’s time to serve, volley, and explore before short-sleeve season ends.

Go on a hike while the leaves are green or start a volley before the sand gets cold! October is fast approaching, and with it so are hay rides, colorful leaves, corn mazes and more... But for now, bask in that warm sunshine and savor it before the brisk fall season at GCC bites at your fingertips.

by Grace David, Photo Chief

Summer camp encapsulated

NYT photographer captures camp nostalgia

Kathryna Hoyman

Contributing writer

“Summer camp.” Few other words hold such a weight of nostalgia as these do. Although each camp experience varies from the next, most past campers share certain memories of the days when dips in the lake were akin to a shower and goldenbrown s’mores were the envy of everyone.

In many ways, summer camp has a whole culture of its own, and this idea is one creatively elaborated on by Josephine Sittenfeld in her recent article for the New York Times.

This article, titled “I Wanted to Capture the Fleeting Magic of a Summer at Camp in Photographs,” begins with Sittenfeld describing her own experience as a counselor. As

is the case with many, the quintessential camp charm instantly captivated her, resulting in an experience that she calls both “magical” and “fleeting.” I found myself nodding along to her descriptions because that is exactly what camp is. Magical and fleeting. Instantaneous and memorable. A lifetime in a week.

This feeling spurred Sittenfeld to action, to capture this delicate sentiment in rolls of film. Photography was the vial she used to “bottle that feeling,” and now we can all benefit from her attention and effort. Her photos are intimate and unhurried, with a certain realism that brings the viewer right back to buzzing summer days. Interestingly enough, all of her photos seem to have an aspect of imperfection: in one, a boy’s eyes are closed in blinking,

and in another, a girl stares at the camera with a vacant expression while holding an empty plate.

However, the substandard quality of the shots actually seems to more fully encompass the feeling of camp. Both in the photos and in the camp itself, the allure was never in perfection but rather in the lack thereof. We all smelled bad, looked a mess 90% of the time, and were left with stains on our clothes, but there was a freedom that came from the fact that, for once, no one cared. That was camp, and I, for one, loved it.

Sittenfeld’s photos show this freedom through seemingly insignificant characteristics, such as clutter in the third picture and messy handwriting on the homemade “casino” sign. But while the shots appear to

have a sense of leisure, they also display the truly fleeting quality of summers at camp.

Sittenfeld shows us moments that, if not for the click of a shutter, would have been forever lost to the hazy fuse of summer memories. Later in her article, Sittenfeld talks about how her daughter returned to the same place she had counseled at, pointing out the intergenerational effect of camp.

Time truly seems a myth in those cabins, spurred by the idea that maybe your parents’ 11-year-old self slept on the same tattered bunk mattress many years ago.

Like Sittenfeld’s pictures, the cabin walls hold stories in the details, in names written in Sharpie and nicks made by hasty late-night pranks.

The past is forever trapped there, only acknowledged in a few campers’ memories.

For many of us college students, summer camp is an idea that is met with longing, longing for sticky marshmallow fingers and belly-laughing over a tipped canoe. It is easy to miss the times when we embraced life in the same way that one plays in the water with a life jacket on-- as if with a safety net.

But as Sittenfeld proves through her photos, sometimes memories are as powerful as the experience, and they can spur us towards the things that make life feel free and special.

And who knows-- maybe one day we ourselves will drive our own kids down that familiar dirt road, passing the tire swing and canoe storage on the way. We’ll drag the sleeping bag from the trunk, maybe to lay it on top of the same tattered bunk mattress that was ours so many years ago.

Don’t tread on history

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Hunter Oswald Staff Writer

It appears that another symbol of American history has become the recent point of contention in the ongoing culture war, The Gadsden Flag (yes, good old Don’t Tread on Me). Recently, a viral video showing Jaiden Rodriguez, a 12-year-old Colorado middle school student from The Vanguard School, being told to remove a Gadsden Flag patch from his backpack. Renee Henslee, the school’s executive director, told Jaiden and his mother that it was “unacceptable” for Jaiden to have the Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack and that if he did not remove it, then he

would be removed from class until he took the patch off.

What was the reason for all the fuss, one might ask? The school claimed that the Flag was rooted in the “origins of slavery” and the “slave trade” due to the Flag’s creator, Christopher Gadsden, who was a slave owner.

Since the video’s virality, the school and its director have amassed national backlash not only from conservative groups but even from Democrats. In a post on X, Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D-Co) stated, “The Gadsden flag is a proud symbol of the American Revolution and an iconic warning to Britain or any government not to violate the liberties of Americans.

It appears on popular American medallions and challenge coins through today, and Ben Franklin also

adopted it to symbolize the union of the 13 colonies. It’s a great teaching moment for a history lesson!”

Despite the bipartisan backlash against The Vanguard School’s behavior, this moment should open our eyes to the way we view our nation’s history. Far too often, our society has engaged in an ossified and ideological approach to understanding what things symbolize without considering their alternative uses.

Over the years, Americans across the political spectrum have used the Gadsden flag, from right-wingers and libertarians to left-wing organizations such as the People’s Bicentennial Commission during the 1970s and Queer Nation. For one to say that the Gadsden flag is purely a right-wing or libertarian symbol is complete non-

Besides the evident ignorance of some regarding the various uses of the Gadsden flag, the situation reveals an even greater problem that our nation is facing: the subversion of truth in our education system.

In a piece I wrote last year regarding the controversy surrounding the AP African American Studies course, I stated, “It is imperative to ensure that educators teach history truthfully, regardless of ideology, because history is a balance between dignity and depravity.”

It is important for us to understand that history is not as black and white as we may wish it to be. We should recognize that while the past will never be perfect, it is important to remember those moments of triumph over history’s worst parts.

While some would discredit the Flag due to Gadsden’s association with slavery, they completely ignore that Gadsden did not just create the Flag himself but included the help of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was one of the most prominent abolitionists of his day, even being a founder and president of the first abolitionist society in America, based in Philadelphia.

While it is often easy to join the bandwagon for our own self-interest, we have a responsibility to stand up for truth. As citizens, we have a duty to stand for the truth even when the truth is hard to hear at times.

If we as a nation wish to restore our country’s foundational principles, it begins with defending the truth, including defending the truth of our country’s history.

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Thoughts on the new CFA?

Joshua Fleming 25’

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I’m really excited for the Chickfil-A, but I’m interested to see how they will handle the flow of local customers.

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Burning Man sets desert ablaze

Isaac Willour Staff Writer

Every summer in the heat of the western American desert, tens of thousands of thrill-seekers, new-experience-chasers, and self-expression enthusiasts come together for a nine-day exercise in carefully controlled spontaneity.

Hailing from all around the world, these 21st-century pilgrims assemble on the Nevada playa to assemble a makeshift city, express their inner artistic spirit and somehow forge a return to the primal human state of nature in the spirit of wilderness ‘survival’ and communal living.

Be warned though, you must be willing to pre-buy all your supplies and shell out almost $500 for a ticket because, in 21st-century Amer-

ica, the nomadic lifestyle comes with some strict rules, calculated financial expenditures, and an Amazon wish list to boot.

This is the world of Burning Man. A world billing itself as far removed from the troubles of everyday life, yet somehow almost entirely populated by people for whom real life isn’t all that difficult.

Founded in 1986, Burning Man is an outdoor communal festival entirely staffed and planned by volunteers. Over the course of the event’s nine-day span, buildings, art exhibits and a mini society emerge, fueled entirely by the ingenuity of the freespirited who attend.

In recent years, the festival has also become a destination for the rich and influential, bringing even greater amounts of publicity to this truly strange spectacle in the middle of what would otherwise appear to be a barren wasteland. Each year, the

festival concludes with its titular event: the burning in effigy of a massive humanshaped sculpture and other festival structures constructed during the past week.

Except sometimes, it’s just not that simple. Days ago, as thousands of Burners were ready to wrap up yet another annual run of the DefinitelyNot-A-Cult-In-The-DesertParty, tragedy struck in the form of rains, soaking the desert lakebed where Burning Man has been held for 30 years running and rendering travel virtually impossible.

Seventy thousand people, united solely by their liking of events where weird and unexpected things happen, were forced to weather the true horror of a weird and unexpected thing happening as leaving became impossible for days.

In a sense, the hype behind Burning Man is about reconnecting with that deep part of humanity. It’s also true that our human innovative spirit

isn’t doing much for most of us these days, and it’s incredibly telling that our craziest ideas of adventure involve hanging out with a bunch of artists, bicycle riders and Elon Musk in a place where the biggest danger is a sudden rainfall.

We created our own adventures, and they, inadvertently or otherwise, reflect the shallowness of the adventurers who embarked upon them. Is that as far as our pioneering spirit is taking us? To a world of makebelieve when our own world is still fairly prosperous and decadent? To paraphrase The Edge, “Never feel sorry for a man who owns an RV and can afford a $500 art festival ticket.”

But maybe I do feel bad—because a world that’s considered outthere and remarkable is a world that’s selling the spirit of exploration unbelievably short.

‘Sound of Freedom’ turns Hollywood on its head

Brae Sadler

Contributing Writer

In June, my family decided to watch Sound of Freedom in theatres because we heard it was an amazing movie.

To our surprise, the theatre was filled to the brim with people eager to watch the movie. Apparently, our experience was not unique.

The film made 173 million dollars at the box office, beating big-budget films like Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny. Not only is Sound of Freedom a box office hit, it is sparking a revolution in cinema. It is a model for religious films. Unfortunately, Christian movies are known for being cheesy and low quality. Too often, Christian films focus on emphasizing the message of the gospel at the expense of everything else. They stop becoming art and turn into propaganda. Sound of Freedom doesn’t make that mistake. Instead, it puts religion at the center of the story.

Each one of the protagonists is deeply religious. Each character has their own faults and virtues. They are real people. Yet unlike pro-

pagandistic Christian films, the protagonists of Sound of Freedom act out their own faith regardless of the consequences.

Additionally, the movie appeals to all religions. The movie is based on the work of Tim Ballard, a former federal law enforcement agent who happens to be a devout Mormon. Yet Jim Caviezel, who plays him, is a practicing Catholic, and producer

Eduard Verásteguio is another Christian. The result is a beautiful film that can amaze both Christians and non-believers. The motive behind the film is equally beautiful. Sound of Freedom is about more than making money. Companies like Disney churn out lifeless films for cash. Yet Sound of Freedom is explicitly the opposite. After the credits, Jim Caviezel gives a speech ex-

I am probably not going to go to it, because it’s the only Chick-fil-A within 50 miles so everyone will be here, and it will be ridiculously crowded. From an economic standpoint, it creates jobs I guess.

Alexander Mitchell 24’ Chick-fil-A is buss.

Alyssa Seager ‘25

I am very excited, and I am going to work there.

I was initially sad that there were no Chick-fil-A’s around here, but now I am excited because there will be one right on campus!

Kassiani Kostos ‘25

I am excited for Chick-fil-A being on campus, but I am concerned about the potential influences it’ll bring onto campus.

Delaney Parke ‘27

I am excited, but I am a little worried about it being open to the public.

plaining the reason why the film was made.

He explained human trafficking is quickly becoming the most significant criminal enterprise in the world, yet no one talks about it. Sound of Freedom was made to make people aware of the horror of modern slavery and hopefully end it. “The goal of the film is ambitious,”

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Pop-punk’s new princess Rodrigo is back and she’s got guts

Vince Clay Entertainment Editor

Olivia Rodrigo’s new album “GUTS” is unbelievably good. The young Disney actress-turned-popstar’s latest effort is a major improvement on all fronts from her blockbuster debut, “SOUR”. The new reigning princess of Pop-punk had big shoes to fill when she broke through with “Driver’s License” in 2021.

Not only did Rodrigo fall in a long line of highly successful pop divas from the Disney machine, but she also stepped into the Pop-punk renaissance, a scene notorious for its failures to live up to the classics of the past; look no further than Machine Gun Kelly or Blackbear- take your pick.

It was clear to see that much of “SOUR”’s appeal was in its youthful charm and energy. As many critics noted at the time, the album touched on sounds from decades past yet felt irretrievably tied to the 2020s.

“SOUR” promised a revitalization of Pop-punk, a fresh and feminine face of female rage in the vein of Haley Williams. Instead, the album delivered a batch of Swiftian ballads that lacked punch. Even the album’s bangers, like smash hit “good 4 u”, felt like musical cosplay, an attempt to cover up a lack of depth with nostalgia.

“GUTS”, on the other hand, confidently delivers on what was originally promised with “SOUR”. Rodrigo is back, and she has never sounded more confident, jealous and in command of her own sound than ever before. And the best part? The

‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’

Dominic Puglisi

Contributing Writer

“Playing Robots Into Heaven” is electronic producer James Blake’s sixth studio album.

This entry in his discography firmly focuses on dance, not emphasizing his vocals, but rather the bouncy funky beats carrying them. Blake has said the arch of this album is that of a rave, starting with a slow buildup, reaching peak intensity in the middle, and finally simmering down into ambient calm.

I would say, however, that this is music for the dorm room, not the dance floor: the dream album of any introvert who wants to party in a more intimate fashion.

This is not the type of EDM-inspired dance music you would find at the club; it is rather a more subtle kind of dance music. No one will be jumping up and down raging to Blake’s groovy instrumentals, rather this is the type of music that makes you uncontrollably nod your head, move your shoulders and get lost flowing freely with the rhythm.

music is good too. Rodrigo and her producer Dan Nigro have clearly done their research and are fully diving into the 2000s influences they only hinted at before. Take single “bad idea right?” for example. The song is a passionate rant about hooking up with an ex, delivered with a cutting and deadly wit. The track is quintessentially punk, topped off with an awesome synthesizer/guitar solo that smartly nods to iconic aughts-era bands like Hole and Cake. Earworm “get him back” is a rollercoaster of

bubblegum emo, fitted with groupvocalsonthehookand a terrible attitude.

Rodrigo’s songwriting continues to be consistently topical, uniquely bitter and creative throughout the rest of the record. The album is a deeply moving collection of tracks that expand on the lyrical foundations of emo music: romantic and sexual insecurity, American adolescence and the realities of infatuation and betrayal.

Opener “all-american b ” checks these boxes. “I’m grateful all the time / I’m sexy and I’m kind / I’m pret-

ty when I cry,” Rodrigo sings, knifing female stereotypes after referencing President Kennedy and cola bottles.

“ballad of a homeschooled girl” is a blast of suburban angst a la Jimmy Eat World, and “pretty isn’t pretty” tackles beauty standards overtop shoegaze-y guitars. “I feel your compliments like bullets on skin,” she seethes on wrathful ballad “lacy”, a line My Chemical Romance would be proud of.

All in all, “GUTS” is a wild and exhilarating ride through Rodrigo’s world of romance, youth, and rage.

Get acquainted with Scott Pilgrim’s exes

Vince Clay

Entertainment Editor

With the recent announcement of the new “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” anime, “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off”, which is set to release in Nov., it would be smart to look back on the now cultclassic movie itself.

The movie, released in 2010 with minimal fanfare, was a box-office failure. However, in the years since its release, the movie has grown into a cult classic. The simple yet charming plot and sharply witty characters have found a home in the hearts of millions; ranging from nerds, band kids film bros and struggling creatives.

The film is based on a series of graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley, released between 2004 and 2010. At the time of their conception, Manga had not completely taken off in the US. Given this, O’Malley’s inspiration from shōnen-style Manga was a brilliant forecast for the future. Utilizing a blackand-white palette, O’Malley broke genre norms with an

English-language story told in the explosive style of manga.

The plot is simple enough.

A man deemed a loser by society falls in love with the girl of his dreams and must battle her seven evil exes to win her over. It’s brash, it’s bold and it’s generally a good time.

However, what sets this movie apart is the way this simple plotline is presented.

Directed by Edgar Wright, it utilizes campy special effects, anime-style text and visual

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cues, and a cast of characters that are played so dryly that it makes you think twice.

Arguably, anyone can see themselves in a piece of the shenanigans, whether it be Scott’s innocent naivety, Ramona’s mystique, Kim’s deadpan attitude or Julie’s biting wit. Faces become emoticons, objectives are given as if in a video game and characters are given background through text.

Playing characters that are so stock and stereotypical in a highly ironic movie would

be a challenge for any film, but “vs. The World”’s allstar cast- featuring the likes of Michael Cera, Brie Larson and Aubrey Plaza- truly sells the experience. In a recent interview with GQ, lead actor Michael Cera admitted that “by the end of the movie shoot, I felt like it was my world.. and I was a little depressed when we were done.”

It is clear to see why. The movie is outrageous yet uncannily genuine. The scenes are able to hold tension and force the audience to invest themselves without sacrificing a good time. By the end, audiences want Scott to succeed, whether that be through a record deal for his band or by winning over Ramona.

Artistic yet not pretentious, hilarious yet serious enough to warrant conversation, “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is a movie experience that is not to be missed out on. With the upcoming anime featuring voice acting from the original cast coming soon, this sweet movie is a must-watch.

A great example of this is the minimalistic “He’s Been Wonderful.” Built off a short gospel choir sample, a simple breakbeat like that used in eighties hip-hop, infrequent synth hits and ticking stove-esque high hats, this song embodies the very idea of minimalism, quite the opposite of the maximalism like Skrillex. Blake invites listeners to fill in the blanks of this minimalism themselves, finding the groove within the spaces and dancing to a subtler rhythm.

Lyrical content is not what you would find in a club. Blake croons about lost love, self-doubt and issues with his father as someone who is really stuck in the idea of these things. It sounds like Blake is intimately revealing his heart to us as we dance the night away.

The closing title track, “Playing Robots Into Heaven,” sounds like how a new dawn arising looks. It is peaceful, and melancholic, and signals us that the rave is over; it’s time to go home.

If you are looking for an album to put on in your dorm room that allows you to nod your head while feeling something in your heart, Blake has the answer. An intimate, funky, and unique adventure through the world of dance music that’s as affecting as it is capable of starting a bedroom rave.

ARTOFIT

Wolverines on ice

Kendall Lambrecht

Contributing Writer

Grove City’s ice hockey club has much to look forward to in their upcoming season.

Senior defenseman and captain of the team Drew Yecko, and sophomore right wing Josh Elverson shared what the upcoming season will look like and some of their own personal goals for the team.

An average season for the hockey club consists of one game a week. While last year the team had no practices, this year, the team is working toward having weekly practices with tryouts before the season starts.

The team plays at Baierl Ice Complex which is a little less than an hour away from the college. Since the team isn’t a varsity sport, Yecko and Elverson note how all different levels of talent are depicted in the team.

“It’s a team where… we have all kinds of skill levels,” says Elverson, “…last year we had a guy who had never really picked up a pair of skates before, and he learned, and he got really good at it which was really cool to see.”

With a rough estimate of 15-17 players on the roster, Yecko acts as the team’s captain. While setting up the lineups for the team, Yecko

says he also is “the main point of contact with the league.” He signs the team up and lets everyone know when the games are.

After the Org Fair, Yecko and Elverson note how a few new freshmen seem interested in joining the team. With the building interest, Elverson wants to see the team eventually become a varsity sport. Elverson mentions the college’s lacrosse and volleyball teams getting promoted from a club sport to a varsity sport in the past and would love to see that happen with the hockey club.

Based on the last season, Yecko and Elverson expect this season to go well. Yecko

wants to personally help more with the practices and see the new players get more comfortable on the ice. Elverson also wants to fill off the ice time with team meals, more fellowship and the addition of a Bible study before games.

Since this is the first season with practices, Yecko is ecstatic to see how this will affect the team’s games. As for Elverson, he’s excited to start playing the sport he loves again and get back into the flow of things.

This season’s schedule will be made public prior to the first game for Grovers interested in supporting the team.

Cross Country on course for promising season

Joel Sledd Sports Editor

The Wolverines crosscountry team opened their season at the Akron Tommy Evans Invitational held at Akron College on Sept. 1.

Both the men and the women participated in this unscored invitational featuring schools from multiple NCAA divisions.

Leading the women’s team was junior Lydia Bennett. Out of 189 runners, Bennett placed 22nd overall and fourth among Division III athletes with a time of 18:53.61 on the 5,000-meter course.

Bennett’s performance earned her the title of PAC Runner of the Week.

Junior Virginia Williams earned the next fastest time for Grove City with a time of 20:1.73.

Finishing 43 seconds behind Williams was freshman Cayla Lawrence, who was awarded the title of Presidents’ Athletic Conference Newcomer Honor Roll.

Sophomore Charlotte Camp stated, “For the women, it’s going to be a little harder because we have a lot of injuries, but the first meets are good practice.”

Sophomore Caleb Hawke was Grove City’s leader for the men finishing the six-ki-

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and that really helps us to minimize circumstances and generate more impact plays as the game goes on,” said Phillips. The Wolverines will travel

Sports at a Glance

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Men’s and Women’s golf began the fall portion of their seasons at separate invitationals.

The men claimed victory at the Geneva invitational, winning first place out of five teams with a final team score of 296. Junior Max Vaughn took first in individual scores, hitting an even par. The women placed second in the Geneva invitational, scoring 423. Sophomore Hailey Muñoz led the team and placed fifth overall, shooting 99. The women would then go on to place fourth in the Thiel invitational.

The men’s next matchup is the Bethany invitational on Sept. 19, while the women will continue their season competing in the Franciscan invitational on Sept. 16.

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Women’s Volleyball

Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m. vs. Rochester

Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. vs. Trine

Sept. 16, 3:00 p.m. vs. R.I.T.

Football:

Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m. @ Case Western Reserve

Sept. 23, 7:00 p.m. vs. Carnegie Melon

Women’s Tennis:

Sept. 15, 3:30 p.m. vs. Thiel

Sept. 16, 1:00 p.m. vs. Fredonia state

Sept. 18, 4:00 p.m. vs. Westminster

Sept. 21, 4:00 p.m. @ McDaniel

Women’s Soccer:

lometer course with a time of 20:13.92. Sophomore Jacob Colbert finished second for the Wolverines with a time of 20:45.08.

Hawke was placed on the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Honor Roll and freshman Alex Bapristis earned PAC Newcomers Honor Roll.

On Sept. 9, the Wolverines participated in the Bethany Invitational which fielded 19 other teams.

For the Women, Williams paced Grove City on the 6,000-meter track with a time of 25:7.4. The women’s team finished 15th with 304 points.

The men’s team finished seventh overall with 173 points. On the eight-kilometer course, the Wolverines were led by Hawke with a time of 27:08.6.

Hawke also placed 23rd overall for individual times. Finishing close behind, placing 26th overall was sophomore Michael Singley with a time of 27:25.5.

With six incoming freshmen for the women and another six for the men, this new class has surpassed expectations from the upperclassmen.

“On the guys’ side, it was a total surprise. We had a lot of freshmen and upperclassmen performed better than what they expected,” said

again this weekend to Cleveland, Ohio, where they will face off against the Case Western Spartans.

When asked about his honest thoughts on the game this weekend against Case Western, Coach DiDonato gave some important insight. “They’re one of the top

Bennett

“The guys are top-notch. There’s a lot of freshmen talent. We have a lot of good girls too. Most of them started their first race at Bethany.”

The Bethany Invitational was the first match where the Wolverines could compete against conference opponents. Competition in the PAC gets tougher every year, as freshmen across all schools improve on performances last year.

”On the guys’ side, the competition every year has been getting better.” Says sophomore Luke Roberts. “Times that would have been at the top are now just average. The competition has gotten a lot harder for the guys.”

Bennett added to this, stating, “Ever since Allegheny got added to the conference, that made a big difference. It just bumped up everyone’s competition because a lot of the freshmen at other PAC schools have had some awesome showings.”

The PAC Championships will take place on Oct. 28. Until then, the Wolverines have two more invitationals. The next competition for the men and the women will be the Lock Haven Invitational on Sat Sept. 23 in Lock Haven, Pa. at 10 a.m. for the men and 11 a.m. for the women.

teams in the league every year, they don’t make mistakes, they’re very physical, so we have to make sure we don’t make mistakes either and live in our vision.”

After this weekend, the Wolverines are back at home for a night game against Carnegie Mellon.

Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. vs. Carnegie Melon

Sept. 16, 4:30 p.m. vs. Susquehanna

Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. vs. Chatham

Men’s Soccer:

Sept. 16, 2:00 p.m. vs. Buffalo state

Sept. 20, 1:00 p.m. vs. Franciscan

Men’s Golf:

Sept. 19, 9:00 a.m. @ Bethany Invitational

Women’s Golf:

Sept. 16, 1:30 p.m. @ Franciscan Invitational

Results

Women’s Volleyball (10-1)

Sept. 8, Win vs. Utica (3-0)

Sept. 8, Win @ Penn State Behrend (3-0)

Sept. 9, Win vs Fredonia State (3-0)

Sept. 9, Win vs. Alfred State (3-0)

Women’s Tennis (2-2)

Sept. 13, Loss @ Ashland (1-6)

Sept. 8, Win @ Waynesburg (9-0)

Men’s Soccer (0-2-3)

Sept. 14, Tie vs. Penn state Behrend (0-0)

Sept. 9, Loss vs. Denison (0-2)

Sept. 6, Tie vs. Oberlin (0-0)

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Wolverines on the ice during their previous season.

Wolverines wallop Waynesburg

Wolverines continue winning streak on the road

Liv Sweeney

ContributingWriter

The Grove City College

Wolverines earned their secondPresidents’AthleticConference (PAC) win in a 43-27 win over Waynesburg University last Saturday, Sept. 9. The victory leaves them standing with a 2-0 record. With the first touchdown taken by Waynesburg in the first minute of the game, the Wolverine offense was called to answer.

After a grueling first half, the Wolverines stood on top

with a score of 23-14. The first touchdown for Grove City was secured by senior running back Clayton Parish, who closed out the drive with a 2-yard run to even the score, 7-7.

The Wolverines and Yellow Jackets went back and forth for the next two touchdowns, the second Grove City touchdown completed by a 1-yard run from junior quarterback Logan Pfeuffer.

Senior wide receiver Scott Fraser gave the Wolverines their third touchdown after catching a pass from Pfeuffer

and scoring a 60-yard touchdown. The last 3 points of the half were scored by sophomore kicker Caleb Kuechly, who made a career-best 40yard field goal.

The second half of the game consisted of two Wolverine touchdowns, the first brought to the house by junior running back Nico Flati, and the other by Pfeuffer, bringing the Wolverines up to a solid 43 points.

Waynesburg managed to throw in two more touchdowns in between, bringing them to a final score of 27

points, but it wasn’t enough to overpower the game-winning Wolverines.

The Wolverines, known for their emphasis on “vision,” used what they knew in order to bring home their second triumph as the season kicks off.

Head coach, Andrew DiDonato ’10 spoke to how well he felt his players best lived in vision on Saturday.

“Our biggest phrase is ‘focus on your vision, not your circumstance.’ Sometimes there are circumstances during games where the other

team makes certain plays, our guys didn’t focus on that but kept their eyes on their vision, so they responded well to adversity because of that.”

While Grove City’s offense lit up the field, credit is due to our defense as well. Living out the vision for his fourth consecutive year, senior cornerback Aaron Phillips identifies how the Wolverine’s defense best works together.

“We as a defense recognize that each of us need all of us,

Tough starting slate for WSOC

Garrett Gess

ContributingWriter

The Grove City Wolverines women’s soccer team fell in a home match on Sept. 13 to the Carnegie Mellon Tartans 5-0, after a 3-1 loss to the Wooster Scots on Sept. 9. Grove City’s record sits at 2-3.

The Tartans entered the match as the No. 2 Division III team in the country in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and had outscored opponents 23-1. CMU drew first blood at the 22:45 mark with their first goal. Carnegie Melon would score again at the 28:14 mark. The Tartans would score three more goals in the second half to win the shutout.

After starting 2-1, the Wolverines’ two-game winning streak ended first at Wooster.

Junior midfielder Emma Herman spoke to the team’s performance.

“We got off to a great start,

scoring within the first few minutes, but I think we became too comfortable with our lead and sat back, letting Wooster back into the game,” said Herman.

“Soccer is a game of highs and lows; we need to be able to take the good and bad from it and learn so that we can continue to grow as a team.”

Last season, the Wolverines started off with a struggling 2-6-1 record, but when October hit, they had a lateseason rally, winning their final eight regular season games, and entered the PAC playoffs, eventually falling in the semifinals at Franciscan 4-1. Grove City can still control their destiny to finish atop the PAC. In the 2023 PAC Preseason Poll, Grove City was predicted to finish No. 2 out of 11 PAC teams.

The Wolverines got an unlucky schedule draw, facing Chatham, Franciscan and Westminster for their first

three conference games.

Junior forward Britta Lagerquist, who is a returning 1st Team All-PAC member, commented on the team’s tough schedule.

“We’ve been prepping for those tough games from the start of the preseason by trying to raise our own training levels at practice, focusing on bonding as a team early on in the season, and trying to work any issues out with new formations or positions while we play very competitive out of conference teams.”

“We definitely want to win the PAC championship this year and continue to improve and raise our level. We’re hungry to win and push ourselves more this year. However, a big part of what makes our team so special to me is the focus we put on our team culture as well, instead of just winning at all costs,” said Lagerquist.

Grove City will face the Susquehanna River Hawks

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Senior kick-returner Gabe Dunlap evades Westminster defense in Sept. 2 season opener.

at 4 p.m. Saturday on Don Lyle Field, followed by their conference opener against the Chatham Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Pitts-

burgh.

The Wolverines look to get back to a winning record and begin conference play strong. and secure their record.

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Junior forward Britta Lagerquist on the offensive.