Collegian
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Friday, October 2, 2015
The Grove City College Student Newspaper
Biggest one ever
Vol. 102, No. 5
Employers advertise jobs and internships at Career Fair Bethany Wilson Contributing Writer The Grove City College Career Services Office hosted its largest recruiting event of the year: the annual Career Fair on Wednesday. This year’s fair was be the largest ever, with a total of 166 employers and graduate schools from 23 differ-
ent states taking part in the fair. The Career Fair has been steadily growing year by year, and this year also marked the most corporate sponsors that the fair has ever seen, with 24 companies choosing to partner with the event. This year’s fair included a host of new companies, including two of the “Big Four” accounting firms, Ernst & Young and
Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Other companies new to the Career Fair included Mylan, a global pharmaceuticals company, TeachBeyond, a missions-oriented educational organization, and Web Talent Marketing, a full-service internet marketing company based out of Lancaster, Pa. The Career Services Office is one of the most highly respected depart-
ments of the College, having been recognized frequently over the past decade by the Princeton Review for exceptional work. A major event like the Career Fair helps bolster the Office’s reputation. The Career Fair is unusual due to both its impressive size and its exFAIR 2
For the common good
Molly Wicker News Editor
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced his resignation from the race this past Monday at a press conference in an effort to help “clear the field in this race so that a positive, conservative message can rise to the top of the field.” One such candidate rising to the top is former HewlettPackard CEO Carly Fiorina, up four points to nine percent in the polls after an outstanding performance in the recent debate. “She especially impressed in her command of foreign policy issues, which not many other Republicans seem strong,” said Junior Austin Jantze. Junior Political Science Major Ali Kjergaard also
The Lilly Fellows Program in the Humanities and Arts at Valparaiso University recently awarded Grove City College a grant to fund a faculty seminar in a discussion on “Faith for the Common Good” for the 2015-16 academic year. According to their website, The Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts “seeks to strengthen the quality and shape the character of church-related institutions of higher learning in the twenty-first century.” The 97 members of the Lilly Network represent a diverse range of denominational traditions, institution types, and geographic locations. Through their collaboration, they explore and discuss the relationship between Christianity and academics. They also strive to strengthen the religious atmosphere of church-related institutions through publications, conferences, and workshops. Grove City College became a member of the Lilly Fellows Network in 2007 under the direction of Dr. H. Collin Messer. The College’s membership in the program that allows it to access private endowment monies that can both fund individual projects as well as efforts to connect our faculty with each other. Given the College’s unique history as an un-denominational institution, the grant will facilitate the study of the common good across different Christian traditions. The official proposal outlines the basic intention of the study, saying, “The seminar will focus on issues of personal and social responsibility as a way of preparing participants with new ideas and skills that can help them work across disciplinary and organizational lines to make civic learning an institutional priority.” The seminar will not only enhance dialogue and collaboration opportunities but will also provide participating faculty members with a
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Homecoming ’15 football game
The Wolverines take to the field for last weekend’s Homecoming game against St. Vincent. See page 12 for the game story and elsewhere throughout this edition for more on the big weekend.
Campus weighs in on ‘16 race Varying opinions on Trump, Clinton and others
Joshua Delk
to gauge the progress of the race here on campus. Easily the most controverTrump sial candidate running in this election, Donald Trump, remains the frontrunner in the race among Republicans, holding 26 percent of the popular vote, according to a poll published by Fox news earlier this week. Trump also recently claimed on twitter that he won’t be doing any more Fox shows for the foreseeable future” after reigniting a feud with Fox anchor Megyn Kelly, a move that many fear will ostracize his base of support-
ers, many of whom are loyal to Fox news. Despite predictions that his popularity will soon plummet, a decline in his popularity has yet to be seen, and his core of supporters remains loyal. Students had plenty to say on the billionaire-turnedcandidate. “Trump is an entertainer and a businessman, and I’m not sure those skills would exactly translate into an effective presidency,” said junior Nic Giorgi. Others noted that Trump tends to get himself into awkward situations in the limelight and was clearly outperformed in the last debate. However, others are confident in his ability to attain the Republican nomination.
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Revamped writing center is better than ever. Page 3
What happened during Homecoming 2015? Pages 6 & 7
Who is Tony Zhou and why does his opinion matter? Page 5
Do you have strong opinions on power relations in Syria? Page 10
Aim for par or better with GCC’s golf teams. Page 11
Contributing Writer The race to the 2016 presidential election is already well underway. With the conclusion of the second Republican debate and the first Democratic debate quickly approaching, candidates continue to vie for the top spots in the polls moving toward the primary elections. With a diverse group of candidates ranging from Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton, this upcoming election promises to be as heated as any election in recent history. The Collegian interviewed a dozen Grove City College students to survey their opinion on the race and their favorite candidates in order
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Grove City professor takes on religion in the presidency
Sonja Kiefer
Contributing Writer Grove City College’s very own Dr. Gary Scott Smith received recognition this past Homecoming weekend for his service to the school as well as for his newly published book, “Religion in the Oval Office.” The College hosted a twopart lecture series in honor of his contributions - the first conducting a comparative analysis of the Bible in American culture, and the second discussing religion’s influence during the incident at Watergate. Smith’s books were available for purchase at each event as well as at a roundtable discussion following the lectures. Both lectures provided extra insight into the common topic of Smith’s two publications: religion in powerful politics. In his most recent book, Smith touched on several controversial figures, including Hoover, Nixon, Clinton, and Obama, which he had previously avoided writing about precisely because they were controversial “conundrums.” “Clinton and Nixon in particular, who strongly professed their faith, yet their actions were not necessarily in line with those beliefs,” said Smith in an interview. In his book, Smith speculates how these leaders reconciled their actions to their belief systems and how the
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A discussion of the work of Grove City College professor Dr. Gary Scott Smith, far right, on faith and the presidency brought together, from left, Dr. David Holmes of the College of William & Mary, Dr. Paul C. Kemeny, professor of Religion and Biblical Studies, Dr. Corwin Smidt of Calvin College, and Smith. Smith has written two volumes on the subject: “Faith and the Presidency” and “Religion in the Oval Office.”. public responded to such combinations of faith and action. The public’s response to controversial figures in particular can provide insight into their different interpretations of religion, faith and the Bible and how these affect decisions. “Many people, particularly right conservatives, are upset by Obama’s interpretation of Scripture, particularly homosexuality and gay rights. The criticism of Obama isn’t necessarily from his lack of faith, but his interpretation of Scripture to reconcile some of his public policies,” said Smith. Without the controversy, this insight into the interpretations of Scripture of
our nation’s leaders would be left uncovered. Smith also responded to Dr. Ben Carson’s statement that he does not believe a Muslim should be president. While Smith is not “philosophically against” a Muslim president, he offered some very compelling insight as to why a Muslim is not likely to be president. “There is such a negative perception of the Islamic faith and those who practice it that it seems highly unlikely that a Muslim would become elected for president, seeing how most presidents come from state government workers and there are no Muslim senators or representatives,” said Smith. While Carson doesn’t be-
lieve a Muslim should be president, Smith maintains the view that no candidate should be disqualified based on his or her faith, thougt the likelihood of a Muslim president is very low considering the stereotype associated with many of the Islamic faith. Ultimately, Smith notes that religion still holds a powerful influence in America compared to other Western countries. Religion will continue to remain prevalent as our nation’s leaders must be religiously cognizant of its own people as well as those practicing religion internationally.
clusivity to students of Grove City College alone. There are many regional job fairs in the area, but this Career Fair sets itself apart by hosting an event only for Grove City College students, which employers appreciate when they sign up to recruit. Furthermore, the fair is unique because it is open to students of all years and all majors, not just seniors in the process of applying for post-college jobs. “What’s nice about the career fair is that there’s an opportunity to connect with a face, to be able to ask questions, to explore, and the recruiters are open to that. They’re looking to fill their hiring needs, but they also see this as an opportunity to educate students.” said Courtney Vago, Assistant Director of Career Services. For underclassmen, the career fair can be a great learning experience. Even if they are unsure about their major or career path, the Career Services Office encourages students to attend and practice their skills in professional interaction. Additionally, over 135 of the recruiters that came to the fair this year were alumni of the College. Students were encouraged to reach out to alumni and use those relationships for networking and building professional connections. That face-to-face time, in our modern, electronic world is so rare. We have so many students who just submit their resumes online, and that’s one way, but again that face-to-face time is so valuable,” said Vago.
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STUDENT praised Fiorina’s skills at the podium. “[She] gave a glimpse into Trump’s blunt and harsh attitude of ‘I’ll figure this politics stuff out when I get into office,’” Kjergaard said. Kjergaard also voiced the concern that if Fiorina or any other candidate manages to obtain the party nomination over Trump, he might run as an independent and thus split the Republican vote, giving the Democrats an advantage in the race. Marco Rubio and Dr. Ben Carson are also up in the polls after successful roles in the Republican debate, with 18 percent and nine percent in the polls, respectively. Contributing writer for the Collegian Grant Wishard sees Rubim as “a genuine conservative who has clear ideas and knows how to articulate them well.” Rubio remains a favorite in the race under his campaign for “A New American Century” advocating an overhaul of the education system and domestic policy embracing the new 21st century economy. Still second in the Republican polls, Carson saw controversy last week over a comment to host Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press” regarding the prospect of a Muslim becoming president. The neurosurgeon-turned-candidate stated he “would not advocate we put a Muslim in charge of this nation” after discussing the role of faith in the presidency and the impact of his personal faith on his politics. The religion of Islam, he claims, conflicts with the central tenets and principles of the American nation and the U.S. Constitution. Carson has generated significant support among Grove City Collegy’s student body. Many students favor his perceived soft-spoken demeanor, wisdom, authentic Evangelical faith, and disregard for political correctness. Students did not voice much
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Fiorina Carson support for the democratic contenders for the presidency, and expressed little knowledgn about the Democratic Party’s candidates besides Hillary Clinton. Clinton remains far ahead in the polls among liberals, with 43.2 percent of popular support according to a HuffPost Politics poll. She is followed by Bernie Sanders with 27.1 percent and Joe Biden, who has yet to officially declare his campaign for the presidency, at 19.5 percent. Students did not completely oppose the idea of Biden running as a Democratic candidate. Several of those who were interviewed noted that, unlike Clinton, the current vice president is not entrenched in a scandal. Clinton is still moving ahead with her campaign regardless of her massive scandal involving her use of personal email accounts in the White House dealing with vital matters of foreign policy during her time as secretary of state. Each of the 12 students interviewed was asked whom they most supported in the presidential race, and the results were somewhat predictable. Fiorina and Carson tied for the favorite candidate with four votes, Rubio earned three votes, and one declined to answer. The students showed no support for any democratic candidates. This presidential race is shaping up to be an interesting one to say the least, and controversy and debate will persist until the vote next November.
Zachary McClelland and Gabrielle Ailinger were crowned as Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the homecoming game against St. Vincent. For more photos of the homecoming festivities, see page 6 and 7.
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FAITH setting in which to develop their teaching as they relate to the common good. Ultimately, the hope is that the study provides participants with ways to integrate their ideas not only into their own specific courses, but also across the various disciplines of the College in order to strengthen its civic mission. Any faculty member is eligible to apply and participate. In order to prepare for the seminar discussions, participating faculty members will reduce
their office hours by one hour during the week of a scheduled colloquium. The group will also participate in two service-learning projects, the first with fellow faculty members and the second with their students. Dr. Paul Kemeny, Assistant Dean of Calderwood School of the Arts and member of the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies, organized the study and will continue to facilitate it. Other members of the faculty, including Dr. Michael Coulter, Dr. H. Collin Messer, and Dr. Jennifer Mobley, will lead the seminars.
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Junior Hannah Dunlap enjoys the quiet comfort of the Writing Center.
Writing Center reborn New program and space for scribes
Joshua Fried Staff Writer
Many students feel that their weakest ability is writing. Luckily for them, there is a place where they may go for assistance: the writing center. Dr. David Hogsette has put a lot of work and thought into how to create and strengthen the writing program on campus. As a result, the original writing center has gone through some major transitions. First, the writing center has moved from the second floor of Henry Buhl Library down to the basement of the Library.
It’s for the student to enjoy. Dr. Hogsette Second, it has been designed to be an excellent space for studying. It is now structured in such a way that it can be reorganized to make a great space for both individual and collaborative work. Everything in the writing center is mobile, and it can easily be rearranged. Not only are there mobile tables, but the center has many whiteboards available – both individual boards and larger boards.
Third, the center is open for groups on campus to utilize for meetings. “It’s for the student to enjoy,” said Hogsette. The writing center is meant to be a place where students may study in a quiet setting during the day, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and come for writing tutoring later, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The writing center is open Monday through Thursday and is staffed by experienced individuals who have a passion for both writing and teaching. The center is there for anything, whether it be academic papers, lab reports, creative writing, or resumes. In addition to revamping
the writing center, Hogsette has planned a three-step project for the writing program. The first step was to hire new professors – Prof. Joshua Mayo, Dr. Adam Loretto, and Dr. C. R. Rine – and to make the freshman writing course. The second step was to create a writing concentration that will be composed of 15 hours and be open to any major. There will be five types of writing for the concentration: professional, scientific and report, creative, business, and technical. The third step was be to create a writing minor, which
will have the five types or a general writing. When asked about any hope for an English writing major, Hogsette said that there is no plan to create a writing major but the school may have a desire to do so in the distant future. “People are interested in career-oriented education, there’s clearly a demand for writing.” Hogsette said. The new writing program will hopefully add to the quality of the College’s degrees as a complementary concentration or minor. The program is something that younger and future students should look forward to.
The newly redesigned SAT
College admissions office prepares to adjust Garrett O’Toole Contributing Writer The College Board has redesigned the SAT in order to more accurately test high school students’ knowledge in several subjects. The reformatted SATs are set to launch in March 2016, just in time for the admissions process for the following academic year. The changes in the SATs that will benefit students the most are changes in scoring, the vocabulary sections, and the essays. For starters, students will no longer be docked points for wrong answers, potentially cutting down the time students used to spend mini-
mizing their guesswork. The test has also shifted to a 1600 point scale, down from the previous 2400 point scale. The new SAT also removes the infamous vocabulary section. Students will no longer have to study long lists of obscure words they have never heard of or used. Instead, students will be asked to define words based on how they are used in a certain context. The main goal of having students define words in context is to show how words within the English language can carry several different meanings, based solely on how they are being used. In addition, the writing portion of the test is now optional. Whether or not students choose to complete the
writing portion determines the total time spent required to take the test. Students who choose to complete the writing portion have 50 minutes to complete the essay, which is scored separately from their 1600 point score. If students choose not to take it, they may leave after the three hours needed to finish the test have expired. The question is how much will these new test scores be factored into the acceptance process at Grove City College. “Most colleges, including Grove City, are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach,” said Director of Admissions Sarah Gibbs. Gibbs also noted the close relationship the College has
maintained over the years with the College Board. She and the rest of her staff understand that the test is not for everyone. Although the changes are intended to benefit everyone, “Some students take to the new changes and test better, some may test worse,” Gibbs said. While the SATs certainly will play a factor in Grove City College admissions, Gibbs reiterated the College’s well-rounded admissions approach. “We are very holistic in our approach, and the SAT and ACT are one small piece of the larger puzzle of the student’s application,” Gibbs said. Unlike many other colleges or universities, a standard-
ized core test like the SAT plays a much smaller role in determining a student’s acceptance at Grove City College. The rigor of the high school curriculum and the interview process are just two things that Gibbs cited as more important than standardized tests. Here on campus, talk about the SATs may not directly apply to the students, but they are a familiar part of the past. At one point in the lives of many students, the very utterance of those three fateful letters may have caused extreme anxiety solely based on how important one score on one test taken in high school may affect their future.
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Class of ’19 tackles first year Thriving or surviving?
Juliet Long Contributing Writer The freshman class of 2019 is now five weeks into their first college experience. While some are settling in well, others are having a hard time figuring out what works best. From the work load to the social life, finding time to balance everything can be a challenge. Freshman Adena Bowden said, “I have not yet figured out how to balance my homework and my social life. Right now I’m just trying to figure out what classes demand more.” Senior and resident as-
sistant, Caroline Baker, said that it took her until junior year to get into a rhythm that works for her. While becoming accustomed to the work load can be overwhelming, freshman Abby Spicher says that, “you just grow into it.” What is helping the new “additions” to Grove City College fit in? Bowden is hoping to join a sorority as an opportunity to find more friends, while Spicher is looking forward to the water polo season starting next week. The RAs have been a blessing to the freshman class as well. From the awkward icebreakers on the first da, to the hall dinners weeks later,
the RAs have been an influential part of the first few weeks on campus. As an RA, Baker says that she wanted to have a connection with the new class coming in and she loves helping people who are going through transitions. Over the past four weeks, friendships have been made, and life is beginning to straighten out and return to a normal state for the freshman class. Baker has noticed a clear difference in the way the freshman are interacting with each other. “People are starting to make friends and be in groups,” Baker said. “The
hall doors are being left open and people are starting to eat together.” Baker also said that part of settling in is “realizing what you’re not comfortable with.” For Bowden, that would be the cafeteria. “The anxiety of finding a seat, having everyone stare at you and not knowing where everything is. I just want to get to my seat,” Bowden sair. Bowden also noted that “everything is still so new, and it hasn’t yet registered that this is permanent for the next four years.” She feels that Grove City College will begin to feel more like home once friends
become family. Spicher also commented, “I’m still not sure it [Grove City College] is the right fit for me.” Senior Caroline Baker, however, recalls that it took her until the end of the first semester to feel like the College was her home, saying that “after you come back from Christmas break, you feel like you belong.” Hopefully, it only takes a few more months for the freshmen to get their feet firmly planted on Grove City College ground. Until then, they will be taking it one day at a time.
Fall into off-campus activies Rio Arias Staff Writer
Now that the rain has begun to pour and the nights have turned chilly, it is time to start thinking about what fall might offer to Grove City students—besides tests, of course. While the campus does host events throughout the week, there are plenty of options off campus for anyone who has a car or has mastered the art of getting free rides from friends. From Grove City to Pittsburgh, there are a range of activities at anyone’s disposal to make brand new fall memories. The closest destination for fall-inspired food is the Grove City Farmers Market right on South Broad Street. It is open from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM every night and offers all kinds of locally grown, seasonal produce. It also has home-baked goods and other handcrafted delights to help cure homesickness and provide a little flavor of fall. Going along with the fall theme, Emmett’s Orchard is a great location for local produce right in Grove City. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, it offers both fresh apple cider from their cider mill as well as a shop full of pies and homemade breads to commemorate the start of the fall season. Of course, going down to our very own Grove City Outlets is always an option. While not a typical “fall activity”, shopping is still timeless, season aside. From a girls’ trip to Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte to specialty stores full of fall scented candles, themed
foods, and apparel, a trip to the Outlets makes for a fun day of shopping (or window shopping), providing a nice way to take your mind off of the stress of school. The Coolspring Maze in Mercer is also an exciting venue. Besides offering the infamous “Land of the Lost” themed corn maze (dinosaurs and all!), it also has an indoor hay maze, pedal tractor racetrack, hay ride, and two 40’ mountain slides - if you’re feeling adventurous. It also offers all kinds of classic fall foods such as burgers, popcorn, cotton candy, and seasonal flavored donuts every night. Open until 11:00 PM on most weekends, it is a fun destination that isn’t too expensive. Another nontraditional fall activity available off campus is Switchback Racing in Butler, PA. This raceway has become a place for people of all skill levels to enjoy recreationally racing on ATVs or dirt bikes. Taking up over 71 acres of land, it is a vast amount of space to enjoy being outside before the cold winter weather kicks in. Finally, Trax Farms is a good option if you’re looking to get father away from campus. Located in Finleyville, PA (just south of Pittsburg), Trax Farms is a 630 acre working fruit and vegetable farm that also has a seasonal bakery, farmers market, and garden shop. Their activities range from corn mazes to hayrides which take riders to an extensive pumpkin patch. A petting zoo, candy apples, and pumpkin painting are also fan favorites here, and can be enjoyed every weekend until 5:00 PM.
2016 Redbox Mission Volunteer Applicaiton
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First place winner of the Homecoming parade float competition was the “Bollywood” float, top, created by the men of Sigma Alpha Sigma and the ladies of Theta Alpha Pi. Second place winner went to the Nu Lambda Phi and Sigma Delta Phi for their “British Invasion” float. Third place, not pictured, went to the “Jazz” float created by the members of the Sigma Theta Chi sorority and the Adelphikos fraternity.
Applications for 2016 summer Red Box Mission volunteers are available beginning October 1 for full-time sophomore and junior students who will be on campus the academic year following their summer of participation. Red Box Mission Volunteers are funded to go to various countries and aid in different environments. The deadline for completed application is October 30. Interviews will be prior to Thanksgiving break.
Entertainment
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Pick of the Week
The Antlers Nic Giorgi WSAJ Contributor
Masterpiece
The beautiful piece of art called ‘Bioshock’
Jake Sziraky
Staff Writer
One of the most iconic game franchises of the late 2000s and early 2010s was developed by 2K and Irrational games. This was a time when first-person shooters were all the rage. Halo was at its peak and kids were getting their parents to buy them copies of Call of Duty. However, Bioshock was different. Yes, it is described as a first-person shooter, but it had very little in common with the any of the games that the industry had seen before. And with the latest rumor leak of a remastered
Bioshock trilogy for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, it is the perfect time to revisit this iconic trilogy. Traditional shooters tend to take place in a war-type setting, a supernatural invasion, or on an alien planet. Bioshock took place in a 1940s-esque dystopian, capitalistic society on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. As if the location and time frame was not enough of a difference between this and the other shooters of the time, Bioshock also brought in a whole other secondary weapon aspect that was previously unseen in the realm of video games.
Perhaps the most uniqe aspect of the Bioshock gameplay is the use of plasmids. Plasmids are genetic powerups that the player can use in order to make himself a more formidable foe. Some examples of plasmids are “Electrobolt,” which allows a player to electrocute his enemies, or perhaps “Telekinesis,” which can hurl projectiles back at an enemy, or even “Incinerate,” which starts fires with the snap of a finger. Plasmids allowed players to mix and match effects in defense against the plasmidaddicted, crazed citizens of the underwater metropo-
lis “Rapture.” However, for those that prefer the standard “shoot-’em up” style of shooter, classical weapons such as shotguns, machine guns and even lasers. The story of Bioshock is a complicated one, one that after replaying each game twice, reading the novelization, and even venturing to “that side of YouTube” I still do not quite understand. However, the basic plot is this: Rapture was built by the tycoon Andrew Ryan to free himself and select others from the tyranny of big government and the Church. He VIDEO GAME 8
Every frame a painting It’s all about perspective
Grant Wishard
Contributing Writer Tony Zhou is bringing a new level of film appreciation with his YouTube channel “Every Frame a Painting.” Zhou, a professional video editor and self-described movie lover, started the series to analyze film and its artistic form. Since the series’ debut last year, Zhou has released 22 essays on a fascinating variety of topics. This includes Martin Scorsese’s use of silence, Jackie Chan’s mastery of action-comedy, and Akira Kurosawa’s composition of movement. His commentary is original, insightful, and instantly addicting to film junkies. In his analysis of individual directors, Zhou often dissects their use or misuse of film techniques. For example, Zhou demonstrates how
the “lateral tracking shot” was expertly used in “Wolf Children,” a 2012 South Korean short film. “The Quadrant System” is a camera technique most recently mastered by the film “Drive” in 2011. Great directors will show, rather than tell, a story through film form. Like a painting, individual frames are made up of lines, angles, and shapes which can be beautifully arranged. Movie audiences are unlikely to have ever heard of such techniques, which silently communicate to them plot, setting, and character details. You have watched and benefitted from these methods for years, and with Zhou’s clips and commentary they are suddenly recognizable. “Every Frame a Painting” delves into niche corners of film you may not have con-
sidered. The channel discusses the importance of chairs, for example, and believe it or not, the importance of Vancouver. This is the value of Zhou’s work; he draws attention to art that is enjoyed by millions of people but goes unappreciated. It is easy to enjoy film, but knowing why you like what you see is sure to deepen your love affair with movies. Why did you cry during that scene in “Up?” Watch “The Lateral Tracking Shot” to find out. Why did “The Avengers” suck? Watch “Jackie Chan – How to Do Action Comedy.” In answering these specific questions, Zhou gives his audience tools to actively examine whatever they happen to be watching. Admittedly, similar film commentary is easily found, but Tony Zhou occupies a
unique space. He uses a clean essay style instead of the expected Top 10 list (too many WatchMojo’s come to mind). He draws his critique from his professional experience, which separates him from film junkies. “I’ve never been able to get this type of shot right,” Zhou often confesses about his own work. His tone and approach is refreshingly humble. His video “F for Fake – How to Structure a Video Essay” is the best example of this. He demonstrates his points clearly by letting the film clips speak for themselves. Despite this, but perhaps best of all, his essays remain relatively undiscovered. It’s a great time to join Tony Zhou.
Emotions are a strange element of human nature; they pull us back and forth throughout the passage of time, drenching our minds in the most saccharine and bitter chemicals that will ever run through our veins, coating every memory in tangible Technicolor. Music is one of the best cranial shunts that allows raw emotion from one mind to be placed into another. There are few albums that can sucker-punch a person without fault, but “Hospice” by the Antlers is one of these champions. “Hospice” is a 2009 progressive Indie album that has been held in great esteem for its artistic qualities and authenticity in writing. Throughout the course of the album, the listener is engaged in the delineation of an abusive relationship through the metaphor of a caretakerpatient relationship. It follows the heartbreak of the caretaker and his thoughts as the relationship begins to crumble helplessly in his hands. The circumstances become graver as his patient begins slipping away because of the cancer accelerating her mortality. The album is one of few albums best consumed as a whole, for each track stems from ideas established in the previous track. Overall, it possesses a rawness that is uncanny in music these days. The vocalist does not hesitate to make his ennui audible, shouting and wailing in one track and nearly whispering in others. The composition is a strange amalgamation of predictability and juxtaposition. The tone bounces between perilous discontent and almost ignorant bliss, weighing heavier on the former. This is all done via acoustic guitar, some atmospheric samplings, and a simple drum progression. Each track of the album holds its merits, but one in particular administers a heavier punch: “Wake.” It is a downbeat track that possesses a very haunting and remorseful sound. Lyrically, the track manifests the acceptance stage of grief, for the patient is nearly expired. The track terminates with a resonant and forceful, “Don’t ever let anyone tell you you deserve that.” The wisest point of advice one can offer with regards to “Hospice” is to simply listen to it, at least once. Although it will not necessarily be immediately pleasant, the reverence that one will have after completely listening to the album will be worthwhile, since it is a great piece of art. At no point will one feel that the writer’s words are contrived or inflated; “Hospice” is a genuine look into a writer’s mind, and that deserves some attention.
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Oct. 2, 2015
Homecoming 2015 Alumni returned in droves to celebrate their alma mater. The quad and lower campus was full of tents that housed the large variety of housing groups, Greek life and organizations. The festivities were started with a parade down main street and ended with a Sunday morning worship service, presided over by Rev. Jim Leuenberger. Photos by Maddie Williams unless otherwise noted.
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‘Little Failure’ an ironic delight
Grant Wishard
Contributing Writer In 1972, Gary Shteyngart was born in the Soviet Union to Russian-Jewish parents. His memoir, “Little Failure,” is the heartbreaking and hilarious story of everything since. The immediate irony to Shteyngart’s title, “Little Failure,” is that it shares space with the words “New York Times Bestseller.” In fact, all three of Shteyngart’s novels are New York or National bestsellers. Shteyngart, now living in Manhattan, has more than arrived as an American author. However, none of this success is visible in the frigid poverty of the waning Soviet Union. The Shteyngart family of three – Mother, Father, and Gary (born Igor) – was considered privileged by their Russian comrades. Their Leningrad apartment gave them 500 square feet to breathe. Shteyngart, however, suffered from childhood asthma, which primitive Soviet medicine was unable to care for. His early memories are of phlegm and homegrown remedies, punctuated by rare moments when he was able to breathe fully in. Shteyngart was a weak and sickly child and a disappointment to the physical stan-
dards of the essential parenting book “All-Soviet Guide to Boys’ Development.” His father nicknamed him Soplyak (Snotty) while his mother blended English and Russian to name him Failurkcha (Little Failure). Meanwhile, the “razvod,” the rift leading to divorce, loomed large in the opening chapters. From his earliest memories, Shteyngart remembers loud and angry spats between his parents. It seemed they are separated by their social castes and were too dissimilar to marry successfully. His mother came from the Petersburg cultural class, while his father was a village boy. And yet, the razvod never came. The Shteyngarts suffer together in ways that the American reader will not be able to imagine. But it is this suffering that makes the tender moments of Shteyngart’s childhood so striking. He remembers how he worshiped his father and how they became best friends. How he explained the world to Shteyngart was through an imaginative saga called the “Planet of the Yids.” He remembers the sweet condensed milk, butter sandwiches, and the toy tiger he loved. Perhaps most importantly, he remembers his first story, “Lenin and His Magi-
cal Goose,” which he wrote for Grandma Gayla in exchange for pieces of cheese. As Shteyngart grew, world events changed his life. In 1978, Jimmy Carter negotiated an agreement which allowed Soviet Jews to finally leave Russia. The Shteyngarts immigrated to New York, which turned everything Shteyngart thought he understood on its head. At 6 years old, he had known nothing but what he describes as the poverty, cold and stink of the Soviet Union. Why, he tried to grasp, are we fleeing towards the enemy, the United States? He compares their betrayal as “equivalent to stumbling off a monochromatic cliff and landing in a pool of pure Technicolor.” The Shteyngarts may have been financially better off in New York, but they continue to suffer, just in different ways. Momma and Papa tried hard to adjust to American culture and language, but it is a task they would work at their entire lives. Soon after they arrived, a sham advertisement told them they were the lucky winners of ten million dollars. Hilariously, they were not surprised such a thing would happen in America and immediately began making plans for how to spend the
money. This was all much to the embarrassment of Shteyngart, who adjusted to American life somewhat more deftly, but not as deftly as he always imagined. As he came of age, his story became centered on shaking off his Russian-ness and blending in with other Americans. He suffered through Hebrew school, where he wrote his own apocryphal Torah, which he called “The Gnorah.” Despite his blasphemy, his teacher fostered him as a writer. Each week she called him up in front of the class to read the next chapter in one of his stories. Gary and his family rose slowly above their poor immigrant status. Gradually, they rented and eventually owned more and more square feet. They owned more material things, such as a television, which greatly helped their understanding of American culture. However, certain shows, such as “Gilligan’s Island,” created more questions than answers. “How can a country as powerful as the United States not be able to locate two of its best citizens lost at sea, to wit, the millionaire and his wife?” The reader is carried through the angst of Solomon Schechter Hebrew School.
The Shteyngarts planned on sending their son to Harvard, Yale, maybe – God forbid – Clemson. Shteyngart ended up at Oberlin College instead, which happens to be near Grove City. It is there that he shattered his parents’ dream that he would become a lawyer. As is obvious, Shteyngart chose the career path of writing. “Little Failure” is constantly hilarious, yet there is nothing about Gary Shteyngart’s summarized biography to suggest this. His story, his parents’ story, and their parents’ stories are mostly tragic, yet, somehow, Shteyngart is able to perceive, and laugh at, the nuanced ironies in his struggle out of childhood. It is surely because of this tragedy, and not in spite of it, that he has become such a great comic writer. He is still today, in the eyes of his parents, a Failurkcha. His parents did not read his first book, and their only comment was, “I read on the Russian Internet that you and your novels will soon be forgotten.” Hopefully they are wrong. Gary Shteyngart’s memoir is heroic and triumphant, tragic and somehow hilarious.
Fifa 2016
The good, the great and the sublime Joshua Fried Staff Writer
Soccer fans and sports gamers have something to be excited about with the release of “Fifa 2016” on Sept. 22. The Fifa franchise had a long period of not fixing what wasn’t broken according to “Polygon.” However, the newest version of the game adds to experience of gameplay by making additional pre-seasons in the manager mode, allowing players to be improved in training drills and burnishing the game with
new team songs and chants. A major addition to this game is the inclusion of some women’s national soccer teams, although the women’s team can only be played against other women’s teams. The characters in the game are incredibly realistic due to EA Sports’ 3D player modelling design in many of the characters. The details and graphics will blow the gamer away, especially on the newer systems such as Xbox One and PS4. The gameplay itself is fantastic as it reflects actual play much more accurately than
previous games. A heavy touch here or a dribbling mistake there may cause lower level players to lose the ball, increasing turnover. If a defensemen makes a challenge to an attacker, the ball may bounce 10 feet away instead of slowing down or being slightly misdirected. Another addition is the tweak of the shooting mechanics, making it significantly more difficult to master shooting. In the previous game, the player could hold down the right bumper to make a curved shot. Now, while the right bumper still curves, it is much less power-
ful and much harder to aim compared to before. The new calibration of the mechanics, however, is a major plus as the power bar is an accurate representation of the power put onto the ball in shots, crosses and passes. In previous editions of the game, every shot seemed to be too soft, too hard or perfect, while now there are varying degrees of right and wrong. The culture created in gameplay is the most accurate yet as EA Sports has added in new stadiums and chants of different clubs such as “Allez Paris.”
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VIDEO GAME built the city so true capitalism could reign free. However, unchecked science and art made Rapture into a very unique and dangerous place. The development of the highly addictive Plasmids led to the slavery of children, civil wars and countless hordes of drug addicts who are willing to do anything or kill anyone for just a few more power-ups. This is the watered-down
version of the first two games. The third game is an entirely different ball of wax. Basically, take the first game, subtract capitalism and replace it with religious zealotries, add the multiverse theory and move the dystopian city from beneath the ocean to the clouds. These games are not just entertaining and fun, they are truly beautiful. Several players wish they could turn off the attackers and just walk around the cities to see
the game’s world. Bioshock has a true depth that many video games do not. Around every corner there is a new story waiting to be discovered, a new detail making clear the fall of Rapture and Columbia, and a new shock to keep you coming back for more. So if these beautiful games are released onto the newest generation of video game consoles, you should go and pick it up. You will not regret it.
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Contributing Writer Too many students sacrifice peak sleeping hours halfmindedly agonizing over an incomplete, unedited writing assignment. Even the most diligent student occasionally sits at a desk for hours struggling to eloquently transfer ideas from cerebrum to keyboard. But because blood, sweat, tears and exhaustion do not spontaneously generate firstrate content, the end product is usually somewhere between good and terrible. While substance is outside the scope of this article, properly using a thesaurus will improve the form of any written material. Simply, a thesaurus mitigates the shortcomings of a commonplace vocabulary. Writing is like completing a multimillion-piece jigsaw puzzle – with an infinite number of possible solutions – and a writer without an exhaustive vocabulary barely knows where to begin and has less than a quarter of the pieces. But while writing with a thesaurus is simple, beneficial and not underhanded, it requires a bit of effort.
Let me explain. Some writers frequently conceptualize words that are lost on the tips of their proverbial tongues (or fingers). Others are merely convinced that a specific word must have a preferable synonym. A thesaurus can help in both situations Effectively using a thesaurus, however, is not the foolish procedure of searching for a synonymous word with extra syllables or a more complex arrangement of vowels and consonants. This type of misuse surely tempts some lackadaisical writers wanting a quick linguistic “face lift.” But ultimately, it creates a montage of ill-used words successfully deconstructing both the ethos and presentation of the material. Taking shortcuts in trying to write elegantly guarantees writing atrociously. Poor content cannot and should not be masked by ameliorating word choice. That is the stuff of sophistry. great writing is nonetheless a product of, among other things, knowledge and a polished vocabulary. As an aside, vocabularic improvement is not inordinately difficult. Reading is the most effective method,
but the Internet also suggests lexis growth via Scrabble and foreign language studies. Even dreadfully sporadic reading will marginally improve a writer’s grammar, style, vocabulary and syntax. Reading seemingly has no downside A thesaurus’ utility should gradually decline with frequent writing because its function is only as a means to the end of better writing and an expanded vocabulary. But the value of vocabulary cannot bedoverstated. Language is a great invention. Words are not cumbersome apparatuses that are more useful when downsized or simplified for a sloppy electronic message. Knowing terms like sacrosanct and xenophobia might be “nerdy” to someone who cannot properly use either of them. vocabulary is mostly just a sign of education. Relying on a dull, ordinary vocabulary is like living on a diet of prepackaged, microwavable minute-meals. Building a substantive, cultured palate is healthy, delicious and fun Furthermore, as Thomas Jefferson once famously wrote, “The most valuable of all talents is never using two words when one will do.”
One five-star word can – and should – replace a phrase of two, three or even four mediocre words. Word counts and page limits should be pathetic contestants vying for a writer’s attention against quality. Less is always more, especially with written content. To the reader troubled by page limits and word counts, but genuinely desirous of an intellectually superb product: realize that improved word economy increases expediency and creates extra compositional real estate for additional arguments or rhetoric. No one relishes reading a work whose length could be halved without weakening support for the proposition. Every written work ostensibly contributes to an eternal narrative on the issue addressed. Even the most amateur writer should always feel a burden for academic excellence when he or she begins to work. Using a thesaurus can easily bolster the any academic writing. Pursue excellence, therefore, with bravura and style.
Boehner retires, what’s next?
Thomas Kutz
Staff Writer
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH-8) announced on Friday, Sept. 25 that he would effectively retire on Oct. 30. Boehner said he believed he was doing “the right things for the right reasons” and that his primary job as speaker is to protect the institution of Congress. This action was a very noble acknowledgement by Boehner, who was first elected to Congress in 1990. He noted that the past few months of turmoil between the members and the leadership would cause “irreparable damage” to the institution should it continue. Boehner’s departure is seen largely as a result of members and far-right groups pressuring the speaker not to compromise or essentially even speak to Democrats. Tensions came to a head when Rep. Mark Meadows filed a motion to vacate the chair, which would in essence bring a vote to oust Boehner from the speakership. As Boehner acknowledged in his news conference, such a battle would not be in the best interest of the institution. Boehner conceded that he had intended on stepping down after the last Congress until former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was ousted in a primary fight against a tea party challenger in 2014 and resigned. Boehner spoke emotionally about stepping down the day after welcoming Pope Francis to address a joint session
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of Congress. A devout Catholic, Boehner spoke of an emotional exchange with the pope when they were alone and the pope asked Boehner to pray for him. “Who am I to pray for the pope?” Boehner said. As one Washington Post reporter puts it, Boehner seemed “at peace.” Boehner walked into his briefing singing Disney’s “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” to the waiting press. Despite what seemed like endless public disdain for Boehner, a great many of his colleagues from both sides of the aisle have a great deal of respect for him and expressed as much. Presidential hopefuls used the opportunity to gain public support, and former President George W. Bush praised Boehner for his tenure in public service. What’s next for the House and for Congress as a whole? House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is the presumptive next speaker. Boehner said McCarthy would make “an excellent speaker,” and he has already done well in his first year as majority leader. McCarthy is seen as someone who can hear conservative concerns
while still being able to work with both sides of the aisle. McCarthy climbed quickly through the ranks in the California State House, where he was elected minority leader while still a freshman, and in Congress, where he rose through the ranks of chief deputy whip, majority whip, and majority leader in just his fifth term in Congress. McCarthy is well-liked and has a great ability to fundraise. His first boss in politics, furthermore, is former House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas – not a bad mentor. The real battle, however, seems to be brewing for the majority leader position. Leadership in the House appears to be conceding the speakership to McCarthy and focusing instead on majority leader. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), who chairs the Budget Committee, has thrown his hat in to contest for majority leader with Reps. Steve Scalise (RLA) who is the House majority whip, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) who chairs the Republican Conference. Price was seen as one of a crowded field of committee chairmen who would be possible candidates, but those
other chairmen said they would not run, and in turn backed Price. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (RTX) is the chairman of the Financial Services Committee and bowed out in favor of Price. Rep. Paul Ryan is the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and he said he would not run and threw his support in favor of Price. Given the recent attention to those seeking to become majority leader, one can presume that McCarthy will likely be the next speaker. McCarthy should even be able to hold off the HFC from a challenge. Even if HFC Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) decided to challenge McCarthy, he would not have much luck with any more than the 30 votes within his own caucus and a handful of other House conservatives – well short of the 218 floor votes needed for the speakership. Speaker Boehner led the House in an era where the left pushed further left and the right pushed way to the right. Boehner navigated tough waters, and it will be a great challenge for the next Speaker to strike a balance between party loyalty and compromise when it matters most. I implore you, however, to consider that speaker of the House is no easy job – nor is being a member of congress – and I thank Speaker John Boehner and all those who have devoted their lives to making our country a greater place.
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You can’t steal my ideas Why intellectual property is theft
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On power in Syria Why Assad should be left in charge
Joshua Sikora Contributing Writer
A toddler can get hurt and remember not to perform the action that hurt them again; however, the U.S. government seems to be excused from this ability to learn from their mistakes. When Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003, Iraq fell into chaos, Iran became emboldened and the Islamists ran rampant in the nation of Iraq. When Muammar Gadhafi was ousted in Libya, after Gadhafi warned his death would lead to Libya being overrun by terrorists, the nation of Libya followed suit his warning and became overrun by terrorists groups vying for the power Gadhafi had. When Hosni Mubarak was ousted in Egypt, a member of the terrorist group the “Muslim Brotherhood” became president of Egypt. Now, the U.S. government thinks it would be a good idea to oust Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Assad’s regime fights rebels attempting to overthrow him. Western leaders would have the world think these rebels are good natured Syrians fighting for their freedom, but that is anything but true. The rebels are mostly radical Islamic terrorists who seek to end one of the last secular states in the Middle East and bring about an Islamic theocracy. The group that is in control of most of Syria in this civil war is ISIS. ISIS has already declared an Islamic Caliphate in areas they already control and there is no doubt that they would extend it to the rest of Syria. Assad is the last thing standing between ISIS and complete control of Syria. Many other rebel groups also seek Islamic law.
In an interview, a general for the Free Syrian Army, which is the largest and most prominent rebel group, said he supports a state based on Islamic law. The two most likely groups to overthrow Assad would both institute a state like Iran or Afghanistan under the Taliban. Giving the Islamist extremists another safe haven in the Middle East would only make the West less safe and bring the threat of terror closer to Western nations. One of the biggest criticisms of Assad has been his alleged use of chemical weapons on his own people during the civil war; however, this claim against Assad is completely false. A UN report found that it was not Assad who used the chemical weapons, but the rebels, whom the West backs. Those who want Assad ousted because he treated his people poorly should instead switch their opposition to the rebels who used the weapons. The U.S. government is pushing to oust a democratically elected, popular president. The idea that Assad is disliked by his people is completely false. In fact, the majority of Syrians support Assad and the Syrian government in the civil war. The Free Syrian Army has reported that in certain areas, up to 70 percent of the local population supports Assad. Even when Syrian people “disapprove” of Assad, it may not mean the want him out of power. According to the Centre for Research on Globalization, many Syrians think Assad is “too soft” on the rebels and have even nicknamed him “Mr. Soft Heart” to show their dissatisfaction with his light treatment of the rebels. In the Middle East, Chris-
tians are already an endangered minority. One of the places in which they are the most endangered is Syria, not only because the radical group ISIS is there, but because rebel groups are slaughtering them in areas they hold. A group of five Christian leaders in Syria have even traveled to the U.S. to encourage the government to end their opposition of Assad. As a Christian community leader in Aleppo says, “There is no question at all about whom we support: the government, of course. It is the only force protecting us from the jihadists and extremists.” The Christians of Syria feel threatened, and know Assad is their best hope for survival. Assad is the last hope for stability in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Iran destabilize it by competing with each other. The other dictators have fallen, giving terrorists a safe haven in the countries they once ruled. Assad is the last Middle Eastern dictator willing to fight, rather than fund, terrorist groups. The rebels who fight him are radical Jihadists who want to end Assad’s secular state and install a theocracy. They used chemical weapons on the people of Syria and kill Syria’s people as well and its Christian minority. Assad is truly a guardian of the Syrian people against genocide and Islamic rule. Without Assad, Syria is doomed, and the Middle East is not far behind. If the West truly wants to keep the Middle East stable and their countries safe, they will support Assad and help him stay in power.
All lovers of liberty must hate monopoly. There is nothing more antithetical to free enterprise than a government forbidding by law competing against some privileged class. Not only are these imposed monopolies harmful to society by preventing innovation, raising prices and decreasing quality, they are also inherently immoral, violating the individual’s equal right to their private property. The very soul of the free market is the idea that the use of property is determined by the property owner and that people may exchange their property with one another under any condition that is acceptable to each party. By forcibly preventing free and voluntary trade, monopolies unlawfully attack man’s freedom of association. Monopolies are therefore the very antithesis of a free market, using government power to restrict the market. For this reason any supporter of a free market must reject all forms of so-called “intellectual property.” The idea of intellectual property (IP), as in copyrights and patents, is that the creator of some idea, such as a work of music, literature, or invention, can register this creation with the government, who will then prevent other producers from making identical or similar works. Even supporters of IP concede the reality of this situation. Nobel Prize winning economist and ever-vigilant defender of government intervention Paul Krugman stated in his article “TPP at the NABE” that “protecting intellectual property means creating a monopoly – letting the holders of a patent or copyright charge for something (the use of knowledge) that has a zero social marginal cost.” This also agrees with the history of intellectual property law. Unlike private property, which has existed for all of human history, intellectual property law began in 1624 when the English Parliament passed the Statute of Monopolies, which invented the idea of patents, and as the name implies, recognized the institution as a government granted monopoly. However, many people seem to think that intellectual property is something more than this. What’s worse, they even think it’s just an extension of private property and therefore part of capitalism. These people would agree with those infamous “You wouldn’t download a car” commercials at the beginning of DVDs. Pirating movies is the violation of private property in their minds, and therefore, theft. Ayn Rand, often considered one of the most extreme defenders of laissez-faire capitalism, vehemently defended IP, arguing that the human mind is the source of
wealth in society, making all property a kind of intellectual property. However, extremely important distinctions between intellectual property and private property can be shown. The most obvious distinction is that private property is in physical, tangible, and, most importantly, scarce goods. If someone steals your car, you no longer have your car. Now imagine someone stole your car, but it’s still there in the morning. Copying, pirating, and all other terms for various copyright infringements are like this. When these ideas are “stolen”, their creator is deprived of nothing. They still have their intellectual property in full. The institution of IP laws then isn’t about defending someone else’s property, but rather limiting what you can do with your own, and is consequently restricting what a private property owner may do with his own private property. Another important distinction is that private property rights don’t expire. Unless a good is abandoned or given away, private property belongs to its owner in perpetuity. Intellectual property on the other hand expires after 20 years or so as it passes into the “public domain”. If justice really demands we respect the intellectual property of others, mankind would be chained to the ancient past and have to pay royalties every time we do anything. Forget stealing a car, we’d have to pay royalties on the wheel itself. Even Rand recognized the absurdity of such a situation and struggled to reform these conflicting standards together. Being consistent with her own values would mean allowing “parasitism”. Countless distinctions could be raised between private property and intellectual property. In truth, IP goes against the very idea of competition, much less free competition. The whole idea of people competing on the market is that people sell similar goods which consumers decide between. IP law on the other hand would ban anyone but the “inventor” from selling anything resembling the product in the first place. These ideas are inherently incompatible. Intellectual property has no place in a free society, and you can be sure that once 3D printers catch on, I’m going to look immensely forward to downloading a car.
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Setting the Soccer Stage Score Soccer teams standing on solid ground going into non-conference play
sity of Mount Union on Sept. 25 at College Field. Junior defender Jordyn White slotted a penalty kick in overtime for the match’s only goal despite the Wolverines 17-5 advantage in shots. B o t h teams startGROVE CITY COLLEGE ed their Defensemen Frank Hueber (9) and Joe DeAugustino chase the ball during a match seasons in a against Point Park University. In the game, Jon Burton scored the only goal and Ben manner that Weaver made five saves in the 1-0 triumph. should prove helpful when put the team ahead 1-0 on Thomas Kutz it comes time to qualify for an assist from senior Tim Staff Writer the postseason. Shackleton to shock the TarThe men’s team has not The Grove City College tans. lost a game at home, and the Carnegie Mellon came team did very well last time men’s and women’s soccer teams each closed out Sep- roaring back, however, with through the conference. tember on a positive note in three goals in 18 minutes to The men went 6-2 in PAC the transition into confer- seal the victory. The defeat play last year before challikely exhausted the Wolver- lenging Thomas More Colence play. The women (5-3-1) travel ines, who then travelled to lege in the PAC Championto Geneva College on Oct. 2 Baldwin Wallace University ship game last season. to open up Presidents’ Ath- on Sept. 29. Both senior goalkeeper There they battled through Ben Weaver and senior forletic Conference play, while the men (5-3-1) open up con- two overtimes to a 0-0 draw, ward Seth Loew have already ference play at home on Oct. in which statistics could not earned PAC Conference separate the two teams ei- Player of the Week honors 3. The men’s team battled ther. thus far, and despite losing Senior goalkeeper Ben to nationally-ranked Carnnationally-ranked Carnegie Mellon University to a 3-1 Weaver earned his fourth egie Mellon and drawing at defeat in Pittsburgh on Sept. shutout in nine tries this sea- Baldwin Wallace this week, son in the scoreless draw. The the men will prefer the sight 25. Reigning PAC Conference women earned a 1-0 victory of their own grass field where Player of the Year Seth Loew when they hosted Univer- they have outscored oppo-
Spotlight on Pittsburgh
Time for takeout slides to be banned
Tim Hanna
Contributing Writer In the top of the first inning of the Pirates game on September 14th, 2015 infielder Jung Ho Kang received a throw from second basemen Neil Walker, and planted his feet to throw the ball to first in order to complete a double play. As the ball left his hand, Chicago Cubs player Chris Coghlan slid in hard, executing what is called a “take out” slide on Kang. Coghlan would end up hitting Kang’s planted leg, breaking both Kang’s lateral menisci and his tibial plateau, and injury which comes with a recovery time of six to eight months. Immediately after the slide, a firestorm of protest began to occur, calling for Coghlan to be suspended for what many termed an “intentional” or “dirty” slide. The MLB, however, as they chose not to suspend or fine Coghlan after the incident. Grove City baseball’s junior catcher, Andy Fritz, gave his take on the slide: Personally, [he] hates intentional slides.” However, Fritz went onto say that “the slide was perfectly clean and very well executed. The slide was fine, that is exactly what we are taught”. Moreover “takeout slides happen at least 4-5 times a game, and [people] only notice it when someone gets
hurt.” The day after the play, Sports Illustrated ran an article on the play, discussing its impact and arguing that perhaps, in light of the addition of the Posey Rule recently, takeout slides should be banned. The Posey rule is an MLB rule instituted in 2014, in response to a 2011 collision at home plate that knocked out Giants star catcher Buster Posey. The rule prevents catchers from blocking the plate prior to having the ball, which has lowered home-plate collisions and the amount of injuries resulting from those collisions. Sports Illustrated argued that by banning the takeout slide, it would continue to make the game safer to play, while still keeping the game entertaining. Takeout slides are already banned from play at various levels. Fritz states that “In lower leagues like high school and below, if you intentionally take a runner out, you are ejected for the potential endangerment of a player. This is known as the “slide rule”, [and it] has worked wonders at making sure people stay safe at younger levels.”
nents 15-4 in just four games. The men appear to have the edge over Geneva but only slightly. Geneva (4-32) played a similar non-conference schedule to Grove City with slightly less luck. It should be a close game Saturday at College Field to say the least. The women’s team should fare well Friday at Geneva also. The Geneva women’s team (4-3) has dropped its last three decisions, and the Wolverines will look to build momentum on a string of recent victories. The women will then travel to Washington & Jefferson University on Oct. 7 before returning to open up home conference play on Oct. 10 when they host Bethany College at 3:30 p.m. The men’s team will play the nightcap in a men’s/ women’s doubleheader at Washington & Jefferson on Oct. 7 and will play the early game of the doubleheader against Bethany on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. The teams have a combined eight home games remaining and are 7-1 in their first eight games at home. If this run of form continues, students may well find themselves again headed to two conference championship games this season.
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Senior Rebecca Shakely, above, aims for par. Below, Men’s Golf Team Captain Jorden Alfery tees off. Both the men’s and women’s teams play at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference championships this weekend at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon. The men have posted wins at the Penn State Behrend Fall Invitational and the La Roche College Fall Invitational, while the women recently placed third at the Saint Vincent Invitational.
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Volleyball Grove City: 3 Waynesburg: 0 Jamie Robatisin recorded 13 kills for the Wolverines, while Amy Trageser had 31 assists. Meanwhile, Jessica Althausen posted 24 digs. Bethany College: 3 Grove City: 0 Laura Buchanan led her team with nine kills, while Libbie Casey had six digs. Meanwhile, Ariella Carter and Hannah Foster each recorded two blocks. Women’s Soccer Grove City College: 1 Mount Union: 0 Junior defender Jordyn White was the hero as she scored an overtime goal to give the Wolverines the victory by way of penalty kick. Goalkeeper Nicole Lapia recorded another shutout, stopping two shots. Football Saint Vincent: 48 Grove City College: 28 Grove City dominated offensively in this game, racking up 449 total yards of offense. Matt Pennypacker passed for more than 200 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for 76 yards. However, Grove City struggled in other areas, as they gave up two special teams’ touchdowns and pick six. Men’s Soccer Carnegie Mellon: 3 Grove City College 1 Despite a goal by Seth Loew, Carnegie Mellon blew things open with three goals in the second half. Overall, both teams had nine shots, and Grove City goalkeeper Ben Weaver made three saves in the game. Baldwin Wallace: 0 Grove City College: 0 Ben Weaver stopped 9 shots for his fourth shutout of the year. However, neither team could score in the game, even after two extra OT periods were played. Overall, Grove City had 18 shots to Baldwin Wallace’s 17 Men’s Golf Grove City placed fifth out of nine teams at the Westminster Invitational. Grove City’s team score was solid, at 333, while Thiel won the overall team title as their golfers shot a combined 319. Anthony Smaldino had the Wolverines’ best finish, as he placed tenth after shooting an 81.
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The Wolverine football team runs onto the field as it takes on St. Vincent College in its annual Homecoming Game. Despite an offensive shootout, the Wolverines made several miscues, especially on special teams, and lost 48-28.
Points upon points
Wolverines fall despite offensive show
Tim Hanna
Contributing Writer Following a 0-2 start to the season, Grove City looked to gain their first win of the season as they opened PAC play against Saint Vincent on Homecoming weekend. Unfortunately, despite a long, drawn-out game, the Wolverines eventually fell to the visiting Bearcats by a score of 48-28. Saint Vincent opened the scoring in the first quarter when they returned a punt snap that caromed 28 yards off of one of the Wolver-
ine defender’s heads for the score. The Wolverines would respond quickly though, as they went on a seven play, 58 yard drive, which was punctuated by a 20 yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Antonio Carroscia to junior wideout Brett Pinson. Saint Vincent immediately responded with another touchdown drive, and would eventually build a 28-14 halftime lead that they would not relinquish. The game was filled with multiple costly errors for the Wolverines, as Saint Vincent took advantage of three in-
Wolverines win at St. Vincent Invite
Michael Cole Staff Writer
The fall season is well under way for the men’s and women’s cross-country teams. As each squad has two meets under its belt, both had time to properly prepare for St. Vincent College’s Invitational Meet held on Sept. 19. Both teams found success at the invitational. The men’s team finished third out of the 17 teams in attendance, and the women finished fifth out of the 18 teams in attendance. “It was a very fast course with a good amount of downhill action,” sophomore runner Travis Mattson said. “It was a hot day with great competition, and it was great to see so many of our runners finish so well.” The big runner for the men’s team was junior Daniel Christiansen. He finished in first place out of all of the runners in the 8,000 meter race with a time of 26 minutes and 40.4 seconds. “He’ll be looked to be a leader,” head coach Sean Severson said in a recent interview with Grove City College
Athletics. “We’re excited to have him.” Along with Christiansen, six of Grove City’s runners finished in the top 50 of the 8,000 race. The women’s team also carried much of the triumph for the Wolverines. Senior Stevie Huston was the big finisher for the women’s team. She finished 33rd overall with a time of 20 minutes and 35 seconds in the 5,000 meter race. Huston is a twotime first team all-conference runner for the wolverines. The other runners that came up big for the women’s team were senior Anna Cessar and junior Lydia Keiper. Cessar finished 43rd overall with a time of 20 minutes and 51 seconds, while Keiper also added to the team’s efforts with a time of 20 minutes and 56 seconds. Despite the success found in the St. Vincent invitational, the Wolverines will not have much time to prepare for their next meet. The teams will travel for the Greater Louisville Classic on Octr 3,dwhers they will once again attempt to run to success.
terceptions, a fumble, and, most notably, a punt snap that deflected off of a Wolverine player’s helmet to the tune of 28 points. However, there were still several bright spots on both sides of the ball, the most notable of which was sophomore quarterback Matt Pennypacker. After starter Antonio Carroscia, who went 8-14 with 83 yards and one touchdown, left the game due to an injury sustained from a late hit early in the 2nd quarter, Pennypacker was called upon to lead the Wolverines. Despite some early jitters, which resulted in some over-
throws, Pennypacker was effective, throwing for 216 yards and two scores while completing 10 of 28 passes, as well as leading the Wolverines in rushing with 76 yards on 12 attempts. Also making an impact on the offensive side of the ball was junior wide receiver Tyler Patterson, who had six catches for 103 yards and two scores, and senior receiver Josh Peach, who added on another 75 yards on three catches. The Wolverines managed to rack up 449 yards of offense, as well as hold a substantial lead in time of pos-
Support Your Wolverines! Men’s Golf Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m., PAC Fall Championships at Cedarbrook Golf Course
Women’s Golf Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m., PAC Fall Championships at Cedarbrook Golf Course
Women’s Soccer Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Washington and Jefferson Friday, 7 p.m., at Geneva College
Men’s Tennis Saturday-Mon-
day, at Intercollegiate Tennis Association Southeast Regional
Men’s/ Women’s Cross Country Saturday, TBA, at Greater Louisville Classic
session, holding the edge 35:34-24:26. On the defensive side of the ball, senior linebacker Brandon Berringer continued to lead, posting eight tackles and one sack as well as a forced fumble. Freshman corner Cobie Pratt added on another two tackles and caught his first collegiate interception. This Saturday, Grove City (0-3, 0-1 PAC) is back in play, traveling to face the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets (1-3, 0-2 PAC). The game kicks off at 1:30 at John F. Wiley Stadium
October 2 to 8 p.m., at Penn State Behrend
Men’s Soccer Saturday, 2 p.m., vs. Geneva College Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at Washington and Jefferson
Football
Women’s Tennis
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Waynesburg
Saturday, 10 a.m., at Thomas More
Volleyball
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., vs. Penns State Behrend
Saturday, 11 a.m., at Westminster College Saturday, 3 p.m., at Washington and Jefferson Monday, 7 p.m., at Penn State Erie Wednesday, 7
Thursday, 3:30 p.m., at Westminster