Vol. 122, Issue No. 5 by The Record

OCTOBER 3, 2019 Vol. 122 No. 5 Goshen, IN 46526

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GOSHEN STUDENT VOTER TURNOUT DOUBLES City council 42% of students voted in 2018, compared to 15% in 2014

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In a recent study coming out of Tufts University, schools across the nation nearly doubled their voting turnout among students between the 2014 and 2018 midterm elections. And on Sept. 19, GC found out they were no exception. The data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed spikes among all demographics, but none quite as drastic as that of college students. “It’s really a stunning comparison between college students and the rest of the United States populations,” Nancy Thomas, director of Tufts Institute for Democracy & Higher Education, was quoted saying in an article published by The Washington Post on Sept. 19. As for Goshen College, they saw their voter rate almost triple in 2018 as 42% of students showed up to the polls compared to just 15% in 2014. More GC students were also registered to vote, as their registration rate increased from 72% to 80.

Richard Aguirre, community impact coordinator, said. The changing point in all of this? Justin Heinzekher, director of institutional research and assessment, believes it came in the time between the midterm results. “I think the 2016 election

motivated a lot of voters,” he said. In subsequent surveys coming out of Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, voters under the age of 24 were shown to lean left in 2018, as they favored the Democratic House candidates by nearly a 2-to-1 margin.

After decades of separation, the on-air studio for 91.1FM The Globe, WGCS; Globe TV; and The Record will be reunited in a new communication center. The programs will be housed in the west wing of the Newcomer Center on the south end of Goshen College’s campus. Renovations are due to begin in the winter of this year and the center is set to open in August of 2020.

The move will provide a central hub for communication students who are currently spread out around the Goshen College campus as they work within their co-curriculars. WGCS has been broadcasting from the Union building since the station first went on air in 1958, Globe TV is currently located in the basement of the Good Library, The Record staff meets at the Hub (located between Kulp and the Westlawn Dining Hall) and the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) currently has no set meeting location.

The layout of the new center will house the radio and television stations next door to one another, with The Record’s newsroom down the hall. The center will also include offices for student leaders and PRSSA, along with a lounge and meeting room. Kadie Spoor, a junior and the program director of Globe Radio and TV, spoke of her enthusiasm for the new center. “It’s exciting that my last year will be in a whole new building with both the TV and radio studios being so close together,” she said. “Sometimes in the Newcomer lab, it’s hard to get in the right headspace to edit videos and audio. With a new space designated for Globe Media, I’m already eager to reach a new level of productivity.” The building plans for the center were first announced in August by President Rebecca Stoltzfus at an all-employee retreat. Stoltzfus explained how finding a home for the communication department’s

media enterprises was a priority shortly after her inauguration in February 2018. One of the first people to see the plans of the new center was Kyle Hufford, associate professor of communication and general manager of FiveCore Media Productions. “Collaboration is one of the most important skills we teach our students how to do,” Hufford said. “This new space will give us a place where this can happen organically and more effectively. It will be the home that our department has dreamed about for a long time. I cannot wait to have this space available for students next year.” The project will cost $1.18 million and has been made possible due to several donors. According to Todd Yoder, the vice president for institutional advancement, fundraising is not over yet, but is continuing for equipment, furnishings and an endowment benefiting the department.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5th, elections will be held for all Goshen government officials. The Goshen City Council is made up of seven common council members, five of which represent districts and two of which are members at large. Currently, three out of the five district members are Republicans and two are Democrats. At-large members include Julia King, Democrat, and Brett Weddle, Republican, both running for re-election. The council is governed by Goshen Mayor Jeremy Stutsman. Each member of the council is elected for a four-year term, the current term concluding Dec. 31, 2019. City government works on the local level, creating, amending and repealing parts of the city code which governs the city. The code divides everything into seven main areas: administrative provisions, civil rights, health and public safety, motor vehicles and traffic, public works and utilities, land use and development, and recreation/contests. The council meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers to discuss important issues and possible amendments to the code. Last April, city council unanimously passed Resolution 2019-19 (also known as the Environmental Resolution). The resolution was brought to the table and promoted by youth from Goshen High School and Goshen College, who were supported by Stutsman. Some of the highlights of the resolution include a commitment to making Goshen carbon neutral by 2035 and increase the city’s tree canopy to 45 percent by 2045. They also formed the Department of Environmental Resilience, which will work to efficiently improve the environment and to educate youth and adults about climate change. This resolution could not have been passed without the work of the Goshen youth representative, a relatively new position created by Stutsman. Zoe Eichorn, a senior at Goshen High School, was elected by her peers to serve as the first female youth representative.

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See COUNCIL, page 4

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Ann Hostetler talks poetry and new book Mackenzie Miller, 3

Athletic department introduces Pride Nights Alyson Prigge, 5

Former mayor encourages students to vote

Happy Birthday, Duane! The Record Staff, 7

Alumni, students to present original shows Cristina Jantz, 8

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Recent studies have shown that more college students are exercising their right to vote.

When held up side-byside to national data, GC had a 2% higher voting rate than the national average and a 7% edge in registration rate. “The results are very encouraging and reflect the increased activism and interest in politics that I’ve experienced and observed at Goshen College,”

See VOTER, page 4

New communication center to open in 2020

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The west wing of the Newcomer Building will house the new Center for Media Arts and Journalism.

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OCTOBER 3, 2019

Pancakes to peppercorn: MCC Relief Sale foods GABE MILLER

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It rained on the 51st annual Michiana Mennonite Relief Sale. Lightning lit up the sky and raindrops drummed against roofs this past weekend, as hundreds of people came together under tents and awnings to share food for a cause. Congregations from across Michiana sold food, crafts and more to raise funds for the Mennonite Central Committee’s relief efforts. According to Dayton Freys, treasurer for the Mennonite Relief Sale, this year’s efforts brought in over $440,000. MCC will use the money for relief and development work around the world. Everyone has a favorite food. Haystacks, Kenyan samosas, cinnamon rolls, pancakes and sausage, strawberry shortcake. And of course, apple fritters. Julie Reese, professor of psychology, shares the joy of apple fritters by giving out free vouchers. “We donate money to the relief sale to give tickets to students and alumni,” Reese said. “That’s my favorite part.” Along with fritters, the food tent offered welsh cakes and peppercorn, Indian curry and mango smoothies, Russian crepes, Kenyan samosas, egg rolls and pork fried rice, donuts and strawberry shortcake and more. Nappanee Brethren in

Pancakes were one of the many delicious foods available at the MCC relief sale.

Christ Church has been selling Welsh cakes for 30 years, said Charlene Flowers, a volunteer, as she flipped the small, round cakes on a griddle. Welsh cakes are like a cross between a pancake and a scone, Flowers said. They’re made from flour, nutmeg, dried black currants, sugar and butter. Slightly sweet and golden brown, the cakes are delightful with a drizzle of honey. The Indian curry was a creamy blend of shredded chicken, onions, celery and tomatoes, seasoned with ginger, garlic and cumin, and served over rice. The Kenyan stand offered crispy samosas stuffed with beef and onion or an earthy mung bean filling as a vegetarian option. Nadia Kulish came to the U.S. from Ukraine, and has been selling Russian food at the relief

sale for three or four years, she said. This year, she sold stewed potatoes, barbeque chicken and pork, crepes with homemade farm cheese, fried meat pockets, and chocolate cake. A mother of nine, Kulish doesn’t have extra money to donate to the relief sale, she said, but she still contributes. “I can cook and sell,” she said. Kulish and her children begin preparing food for the relief sale two weeks in advance. Often, the children clean while she cooks, she said. “Today I made food,” she said. “They sleep.” Adam Fellows, of Locust Grove Mennonite in Sturgis, Michigan, enjoyed Kulish’s crepes with cheese. “They’re delicious,” Fellows said. Fellows comes from a family of cooks, he said. “My whole

For the RECORD Abigail King, a senior, is executive editor of the Record. “For the Record” is a weekly editorial.

If you haven’t noticed yet, this week’s issue of the Record has a slight theme. Though the municipal election is over a month away on Nov. 5, Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote. The Record staff thought now would be an appropriate time to remind the Goshen College community to exercise your civic right and vote. After 2018’s midterm election, I read an article from New York Magazine’s Intelligencer in which 12 young adults, ages 21 to 28, explained why they didn’t vote. The main reason? In my opinion, laziness.

Several of the young adults cited hectic schedules as the reason for not voting. One person said they couldn’t find a stamp for their absentee ballot. Another person missed the registration deadline. While I understand some of the other reasons listed — not enough knowledge on candidates, refusing to support a “broken” system — I refuse to accept the argument that voting is too hard. It’s not. It’s especially not hard here at Goshen College, where several people are spending hours this week manning voter registration tables around campus. If you care about our broader Goshen community, you should vote in November’s municipal election. If you care about our country, you should vote in next year’s presidential election.

Tufts University just released a study that found that the percentage of college students who voted in the 2018 midterms doubled from 2014. Goshen College itself saw a spike in student voters, from 14.6% in 2014 to 42.3% in 2018 (you can read more about this study, as well as Goshen College students’ political involvement on page 1). And if that isn’t enough to convince you to vote, the former mayor of Goshen, Allan Kauffman, has written an editorial about why Goshen College students should vote. Also included in this week’s issue is a how-to guide for voter registration, just in case you’re confused about the process. We’ve made it easy for you to register to vote, so you might as well.

Letter to the EDITOR I am writing in response to the September 26, 2019 RECORD article, “GC Sets Sights on AAUW Conference,” by Cecilia Garcia. No mention was made of the fact that the primary financial support for Goshen College students to attend the American Association of University Women (AAUW)-sponsored National Conference for College Women Student Leaders has been provided by the Goshen Branch of AAUW. Since 2010, 13 women student leaders at Goshen College have been able to attend this conference held annually at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. I believe this is an example of significant community-college collaboration and should be highlighted. Anne Krabill Hershberger, Historian AAUW - Goshen, IN Branch

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goal is to come down here and eat something from a different culture and then go home and make it,” he said. He would like to run a Mediterranean booth at a future relief sale, he said. On Saturday morning in the drizzling rain, hundreds lined up outside the hog barn for the pancake breakfast. The barn was filled with the babble of conversation and laughter as friends greeted each other. “A little rain never kept good Mennonites from the relief sale,” said Twila Eshelman of Clinton Frame Church. Pancakes and sausage are one of Eshelman’s relief sale favorites. The pancake breakfast usually draws between 13001600 people, said Regina Miller, from River Oaks Community Church. Regina and her husband, Harley, have been managing volunteers at the breakfast for

about 10 years, she said. In the serving line, 12-yearold Joshua Swartz, from Warsaw Townline Church, munched on a sausage with one hand as he served butter pats with the other. His favorite part of helping at the event is “watching people enjoy their morning,” he said. In a tent outside, a team of volunteers produced pancakes in mesmerizing synchrony. Two women mixed water with over 300 pounds of pancake powder using electric beaters. Two more volunteers shuttled the batter to the griddles using funnel droppers, releasing the perfect amount of batter for each cake. Six men stood behind six hot plates, each watching and flipping his grid of 18 pancakes. Runners carried off the finished pancakes to the hog barn to join sausages and syrup for breakfast. At the end of the sale, all the uneaten and wasted food is composted. Kate Friesen of Benton Mennonite Church helped organize over 84 volunteers to monitor waste collection and collect food scraps, she said. Steve Shantz, systems supervisor at Goshen College, took the food scraps home to compost them. “I brought home about nine cubic yards of bags,” he said. Shantz piles the scraps at home to begin decomposition. In the spring, he’ll let his ducks and geese pick through the mound for tasty insects. Shantz will use the finished compost to grow food in his garden, he said.

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Ann Hostetler talks poetry and new book MACKENZIE MILLER

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Ann Hostetler finds her best voice on the page, writing poetry that “makes space for imagination” while inspiring her students at Goshen College to share words of their own. “There were lots of pens and paper around the house,” Hostetler, professor of English, said of her childhood. “I just loved to read from a very young age, and I loved to write...the idea that words can change the world was exciting to me.” In her new book of poetry, “Safehold,” Hostetler shares a collection of poems, which she began writing in 2001 at the time of 9/11 and finished with the election of the 45th president in 2016. The poems of “Safehold” emerge from dissonance, while approaching the dilemmas of life with a faith perspective. Hostetler shared the challenges and inspiration for this book along with glimpses into the writing process with the Record earlier this week. Q: How did your interest in writing begin? A: I think my mom was trying to amuse me one time and said, “Well, why don’t you write a poem?” So then, I discovered this absolute love for that. And so poetry, it’s always been a part of my life, sometimes other types of writing or even teaching, they’ll come in and take over the space of my brain. But for me, writing poetry has been a way to make sense of the world. Q: How does poetry give you a voice that maybe other forms of writing do not? A: It’s like another level of

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consciousness, and you have to be able to give yourself space to write. It’s a different way of using your brain with language, trying to make space for the imagination, not only to express what you have to say, but to create a space that people can enter into and find that imaginative way of looking as well. Q: And now you’ve written a new book of poetry, “Safehold.” A: For a long time, I thought I couldn’t publish this book because there was so much pain in it. Q: Where did the idea for the title, “Safehold,” come from? A: They called it a place where you keep things secure — safe deposit boxes, a treasure box and yet there is a bird’s nest on the cover, which my friend came up with and shared with a designer, how much can a bird actually protect the basket? You know, you can’t. A: I think the deeper stuff arises from doing the work of

writing the poems itself. It’s a little bit like being in touch with your dream mind or your unconscious. Not like some medium was writing to you, but you find this place in your self from which you can use that particular kind of poetry writing consciousness. Q: What are you hoping your students take away from these poems? A: The thing that would make me happiest is if in reading something like this, they said, “Oh, well I can write about this in my life. I can do this too. I can find a language for this.” My favorite poets are poets that make me want to write, so if I can do that to them, that would be the highest thing. Hostetler uses her book “Safehold” to make meaning of the world, to grapple with over a decade of worldwide dilemmas on an intimate scale. Hostetler said, “It’s always dicey when you’re writing out of your own experience because you don’t want to say ‘let me tell you about my personal life.’ But it’s more like, ‘Let me let me invite you in to the heart of hearts of my imagination, where we make meaning out of the world.’” This semester, Hostetler has a fellowship at Elizabethtown College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies. She is researching the letters of her father, John A. Hostetler, a writer and cultural ambassador for the Amish. Fifty-six years later, the Amish community still attributes his work as a primary source for communication amongst their faith group. Hostetler will return to Goshen College for the spring semester and May term, but plans to retire after.

Safehold Last night, a double thunderstorm, July-worthy, in November. This morning, snow flurries, pixie-dust of reassurance that the cycles are more or less in place. But the weather’s off —every month this year another global record-breaker for heat. And now a charismatic con man’s taken possession of the free world, conspiring with racists and climate deniers to hasten The end democracy, of the world as we’d hoped it. Oh Thou who art many things to many—how long can we deny the signs? Like Noah, I build an ark, gathering what I love inside— this frail coracle of words.

John Mischler: metal sculptor, professor NATHAN PAULS

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Many people recognize the sculptures “Sky Rhythms” and “Broken Shield” but don’t know the man behind them: John Mischler, associate professor of art and full-time sculptor. Mischler got his start at Goshen College in 1985 due to a vacancy in the art department. According to Mischler, one of the professors was gone on either sabbatical or SST, so he filled in to teach beginning sculpture. When the same thing happened the next year with another professor, Mischler filled in there as well. “[The vacancies] continued for several years, and then, eventually, the class kind of became mine,” Mischler said. Mischler has a squinty-eyed smile and is quick to chuckle. We sat down for an interview on a blue vinyl bench that looked like it belonged in a mechanic’s waiting room. The bench fit right in with the machine-shop vibe of the sculpture classroom. Mischler teaches the fall, spring and May Term sculpture classes in the Chairman Building, located right next to the Physical

Plant. Heather Gabel, a sophomore art and sustainable food systems double-major, took a class with Mischler the May Term of her first year, and said it was one of the reasons she became an art major. “That class was a good way to get a feel for the types of mediums you could work with,” Gabel said. “John did a great job of giving helpful tips and feedback, but also [wasn’t] overbearing or too critical.” Mischler has enjoyed working with his hands from a young age. “My mother tells this story that when I was in kindergarten, [the teacher] said if you did whatever work you were supposed to do, you could go back and pound on nails,” Mischler said. “I used to like doing that.” Mischler is dyslexic. It’s the reason he enjoys working with his hands so much, he said. He doesn’t look at his dyslexia as a hindrance, but as an advantage. “Being dyslexic makes me look at the world a little differently than most people,” Mischler said. “I think that gives me a creative edge.” When Mischler went to Elkhart County High School, he

didn’t take any art classes, but he ran high hurdles on the track team. His track skills led him to Hesston College. It was at Hesston where Mischler was first introduced to sculpture, taking his first class during his sophomore year. His main medium was wood, working at Hesston’s woodshop in conjunction with his sculpture class. After his two years at Hesston, Mischler transferred to Goshen College, where he took sculpture classes from Abner Hershberger of the Hershberger Art Gallery in the Music Center. At Goshen, Mischler enjoyed what he said was a strong art department that helped prepare him for graduate school. Mischler graduated from Goshen in 1972 as an art major. After college, he worked for a few years in a trailer factory until he decided to pursue art in graduate school. “I didn’t want to wake up at 40 years old and say, ‘I really wanted to do sculpture,’” said Mischler. Mischler decided to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. There, Mischler had access to four sculpture professors, and at times was the only sculpture

John Mischler stands by the “Broken Shield.”

student at the university. Mischler’s main medium in graduate school was wood, and it wasn’t until after he graduated in 1977 and moved back to the Goshen area that he transitioned to metal. Goshen’s harsh winters are bad for wood sculptures, Mischler said. Mischler said his wife thinks that because of his extensive work with wood, he brings a warmer

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quality to his metal pieces than other metal sculptors. Mischler takes commissions and works on projects in his studio at 1100 Chicago Ave. in Goshen. But if you’re on Goshen College’s campus, Mischler can be found in Chairman Building, teaching students what he loves most.

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A guide to voting in Goshen As November draws closer, so does the City of Goshen municipal election. But if you’re planning to head out to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you must be registered to vote. In Indiana, you must register to vote at least 29 days before the next election. In order to vote in the upcoming municipal election, you must register by Monday, Oct. 7. Even if you happen to submit your voter registration after Monday, Oct. 7, you may still be able to vote, but only if you were previously registered in Indiana, according to IndianaVoters.in.gov. If you’re planning on voting on Nov. 5, but aren’t sure how to register, here’s a guide to voting in this year’s municipal election.

How do I register to vote? In order to register in Indiana, there are a few stipulations and requirements. First, you need a valid Indiana Driver’s License or an Indiana State Identification Card. Out-of-state students who are planning to vote in the upcoming municipal election can receive a free Indiana State Identification Card by visiting the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles, according to IN.gov. Additionally, you must have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal or special election. By the time Nov. 5 rolls around, Goshen College will have been in session for 70 days, so on-campus residents are cleared to vote despite this stipulation. And finally, you must not currently be imprisoned after being convicted of a crime. If you’re not interested in voting online, there will be several chances to vote on campus. Richard Aguirre, Goshen College community impact coordinator, and Allan Kauffman, former Goshen City mayor, as well as a handful of others, scheduled several opportunities for students to register to vote, beginning Monday, Sept. 30. Students can register to vote on Thursday outside of Westlawn Dining Hall and the Leaf Raker, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Church Chapel after Friday’s convocation and during the men’s soccer game on Saturday, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

How do I check my voting status? You can check your voting status at IndianaVoters.in.gov. Simply enter your full name, your birthdate and the county of your current registration and IndianaVoters.in.gov will do the rest for you. If you’ve registered before in the state of Indiana, you don’t need to register again unless you’ve moved, you’ve changed your name or if you haven’t voted in the past four years.

Can I register to vote in Indiana if I’m from out-of-state? Yes, you can. But as previously mentioned, you need either a valid Indiana Driver’s License, or an Indiana State Identification Card, which you can get at your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A free ID card may be issued if you are at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, and you are eligible to vote. To get an identification card, however, you need: • One document proving your identity; and • One document proving your lawful status in the United States; and • One document proving your Social Security number; and • Two documents proving your Indiana residency Remember: College students may only register at one of two places: 1) the address they live when attending school, or 2) the address they live while not attending school.

From COUNCIL, page 1 “Most teenagers have a decent understanding of the federal government, but not much of what happens in our local government,” Eichorn said. “This lack of knowledge pushed me towards wanting to learn more.” She will serve for one year and fully participate in all city council proceedings, however her vote will not count for any legal outcomes. Gilberto Pérez, Jr., Goshen College’s dean of students, echoes Eichorn’s sentiment about youth participation in politics. He believes that if Goshen College students participated in local politics, they could make big changes. “What if Goshen College students got engaged in Goshen local politics and helped city council members, plan commission members, board

zoning appeals members and redevelopment commission members understand what young people want in a city?” he said. “Goshen College students are creative and have a lot of ideas for business, intercultural relations and education”. Pérez is running for District 5, which is the district in which GC sits. The position is currently occupied by Democrat Adam Scharf, who is now a candidate for the role of Clerk Treasurer. Pérez is running uncontested in District 5, and has stated that he plans to continue his role as vice president for student life at Goshen College. While campaigning, Pérez has heard from the District 5 constituents about what issues are important to them. He said, “Many of the things I have heard while canvassing or in

meetings with District 5 residents is their desire for better traffic flow, sidewalks along College Avenue, a dog park, better relationship between Goshen Health System and the Racemere Peninsula Neighborhood Association.” Pérez cited better signage for pedestrians crossing streets, transportation for workers in the industrial park, a stronger tree canopy in District 5, diversified businesses in the industrial park, homelessness, and increased crime, as other issues concerning District 5 constituents. In District 4, both Republican Mark A. Huser and Democrat Megan W. Eichorn are running for the seat currently occupied by Julia Gaustche, who is retiring after serving for 16 years. In District 3, Democrat Jennifer Shell is running against Republican Matt P. Schrock and

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October 7th is the final day to register to vote

From CENTER, page 1 Ann Vendrely, the academic dean, convened a project steering committee that meets biweekly and includes Glenn Gilbert, the director of facilities; Paul Housholder, the associate director of ITS; Deanna Risser, vice president for finance; Duane Stoltzfus, professor of communication and chair of the communication department; and Todd Yoder. DJ Construction, based in Goshen, has been selected as the general contractor. The west wing of the Newcomer Center is currently vacant after formally housing

Mennonite Church USA archives from 1959 until just two years ago. In 2017, the church moved the archives to the Mennonite Church USA offices in Elkhart. Mennonite Historical Library and Goshen College archive materials were also stored in Newcomer until recently. The archives were moved to another campus location, ready for the renovation of the new center. Anyone interested in donating or learning more about the project can contact the Advancement Office at (574) 535-7564 or alum@goshen.edu.

From VOTER, page 1 Aguirre says the issues supported by Democrat candidates, including climate change policy, could be consistent with the growing voting rate at GC as well. “GC student groups have advocated before state and local officials to advance causes that are important to them,” he said. “Affirming that there is increased interest in politics and government among GC students.” And students like senior Gabe Miller, member of the EcoPax club on campus, reaffirm this growing interest in social policy regarding climate change. “Voting is the foundation of democracy,” Miller said. “We all have things we want. Voting moves us closer to the world we want to live in and that’s special.” As for the impact GC students could have, Aguirre believes the passion could reach even further. “I believe GC students could play a pivotal role in deciding some of the Goshen City Council races,” Aguirre said. “And this could set the stage for even greater GC student participation in the 2020 Indiana Primary Election

and the presidential election on Nov. 3, 2020.” With the Nov. 5 Goshen municipal election coming up, Aguirre is continuing to raise students interest in political participation. Whether it’s been distributing voter registration forms, coordinating a campus voter registration drive or gathering names of students interested in engaging in advocacy around climate change and immigration, Aguirre is dedicated to making GC students heard. “GC students have made Goshen their home, and I’m encouraging them to understand that they can help shape the future of Goshen by who they elect to the city council.” And Aguirre is hopeful to see this trend continue in the coming years. “I believe students increasingly understand that there are negative consequences for not voting and not being involved, so they are more willing to engage with the electoral and political processes,” he said.

Independent Rafael Correa. Shell came to campus this past Monday to help students register to vote and spoke about the importance of local politics. “Voting in local elections is important for students because the decisions local government make impact them in various ways,” Shell said. “If you live off campus and rent, the city code provides rules and regulations for land use and maintenance that landlords are required to follow.” In District 2, Democrat Jonathan D. Neufeld is running against incumbent Republican Douglas Nisly. In District 1, Republican Jim McKee is running uncontested. Stutsman is seeking reelection after his first term, and is running uncontested after the death of Republican candidate Terry T. Synder in April. The

Republican party reportedly did not have enough time to choose a replacement candidate in time for the primary elections that took place last May. Before being elected mayor, Stutsman served for eight years on city council. He is a seventhgeneration Goshen resident and a graduate of Goshen Community Schools and Butler University. He is the youngest mayor in Goshen’s history. He is running on a platform of inclusivity, bipartisan cooperation, sustainability, supporting small businesses and constantly building a better community to live in. Elections will be held on Nov. 5 with the deadline to register being Oct. 7. You can register to vote online or at the Voter Registration Office downtown.

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Men’s tennis continues to Crossroads League Soccer teams defeated in close contest against Grace College semifinals for third consecutive year

Kayla Shaw chases down a Grace College open during Saturday night's contest.

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Luke Rush won his first singles of the season during an Oct. 1 game against Huntington University.

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For the third season in a row, the Goshen College men’s tennis team has advanced to the Crossroads League semifinals. The fourth-seeded Maple Leafs won their quarterfinal matchup this past Tuesday against Huntington University, at the Goshen College Tennis Complex. Goshen defeated the Foresters 5-2, the same scoreline they achieved when the two teams met two weeks ago during the regular season. All four higher seeds won Tuesday in the first round of postseason play. Goshen’s top three seeds all won their matchups to give the

Maple Leafs points on the board. Filippo Bigardi, a senior, won his No.1 seed matchup 7-2 and 6-2; Dan Boussom, a junior, won the No. 2 singles match 6-2 and 7-5; and Juan Miguel Ciudad, a senior, won the No. 3 singles match 7-5 and 6-2. The Foresters were able to gain their two points in the fourth and fifth seeds as Diego Tapia defeated Goshen’s Josh Friesen 7-5 and 6-2, while Sebastian Salas defeated the Maple Leaf’s Hermes Flores. Flores was able to win the first set 7-6 before losing the second set with the same scoreline. The match went to a tiebreaker ending in a close 15-13 in favor of Salas. Luke Rush, a senior, gave the Maple Leafs the final singles win,

which was his first for the season. Rush won both sets by a score of 6-1. Goshen remained victorious in all three of the doubles matchups. The team of Martim Cafe and Friesen won their matchup 7-5, Bigardi and Ciudad won theirs 6-3, and Boussom and Rush came out on top, 6-4. The Maple Leafs now travel to top-seeded Indiana Wesleyan this Thursday for the semifinal matchup. Just two years ago, the Maple Leafs were knocked out of the competition at this same stage by the Wildcats. The first serve is set for 4 p.m., and the winner will advance to the championship match this Saturday against either Marian or Grace.

Athletic department introduces ‘Pride Nights’

Photo by Nathan Pauls

Goshen students cheer on the men's soccer team during a Sept. 14 game against IU Northwest.

ALYSON PRIGGE

Staff Writer

anprigge@goshen.edu

If you have seen a studentathlete walking around on campus with an “All In for Goshen” purple T-shirt, you may have noticed that there is a schedule on the back of the shirt, including a game from each athletic team’s schedule. While they may look like a random selection of games, these games have been designated as Maple Leaf Pride Nights, where everyone in attendance is encouraged to wear purple. New this year, Pride Nights look to grab the attention of students and fans to come out and support Maple Leaf athletics. Harold Watson, athletic director, gave all of the student

athletes an “All In for Goshen” purple T-shirt at the beginning of the year. The selected competitions on the back were games that included a rivalry, a really tough opponent or games that would have fans on the edge of their seats. Throughout the day of a Pride Night, Watson and members of Goshen’s StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), will randomly hand out “All In for Goshen” T-shirts to staff members and other students. They will even throw some into the crowd during the game. As athletes, Watson believes that it is important to support one another and that these Pride Nights are a great way to get teams more involved. He is hoping to change the culture around athletics and believes that supporting one another is a

big step in having a successful culture at GC. But these games are not just for athletes. All students, staff, faculty and parents are encouraged to participate by wearing purple. “It’s really about the athletic department growing our excitement for each other, supporting each other at games and hoping that it can translate to all of campus,” said Watson. Pride Nights, however, aren’t the only efforts being made to achieve this goal. SAAC has more events planned throughout this school year. They are hosting a cornhole tournament, a can drive, making gift bags for the homeless, tailgates before games, cookouts at games and a campaign called “Leaf for Leaf,” where athletes take selfies of themselves at another athletic team’s game. SAAC is a student-led committee where student-athletes have a voice and feel like they can make a difference in their athletic programs. Katherine Boyer, president of SAAC, explained how SAAC strives to find ways to bring student-athletes together and how they have more events planned throughout this school year. The next Maple Leaf Pride Night is on Nov. 10 as men’s and women’s cross country competes against local rivals at the Bethel University Invitational.

The Goshen College Maple Leafs soccer teams were in full swing on Saturday night when they squared off with conference rival Grace College. Both teams fell to the Lancers in close contest, the men’s team losing 2-0 and the women’s 2-1. The men’s soccer team traveled to Winona Lake for a highly anticipated match against former coach Arron Patrick. The Lancers and Maple Leafs played a scoreless first 25 minutes of the contest in which the Maple Leafs had a plethora of opportunities deep in Lancer territory, none of which they converted. Lancers forward Marcelo Talamas was able to put points on the board first. Talamas sent a chip shot over the head of goalkeeper Tomas Fonseca in the 29th minute. Four minutes later Talamas and the Lancers struck again to jump to a 2-0 halftime lead. However, this score wasn’t reflected in the shot column-- the Maple Leafs had seven shots on the Lancers’ five in the first half. In the second half, the Maple Leafs would again out-shoot the Lancers, but with no success. The team's best efforts came in the 87th minute, off of the boot of Ollie Smith, rocketing a shot that struck the crossbar. The Lancers held strong in the end, with a score of 2-0. Looking at further statistics, the final box score pointed towards the Maple Leafs, who outshot Grace 18 to 11 and had five more corner kick attempts. From the John Ingold Athletic Complex, the Goshen College women’s soccer team was in action against 17th-ranked Grace College women.

Photo by Nathan Pauls

Coming into the match, the women’s soccer team was riding a five-game winning streak, looking to make it six with a win. Grace had only suffered one defeat at that point in the season, against third-ranking Southeastern. Goals were scored early in this matchup. The Lancers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute after Lea Moessinger’s shot was rebounded by JJ Aalbue. Just five minutes later in the 11th minute, Goshen earned a corner. The ball was played into the box by Beatriz Meneghin, a junior, to Areanna Holified, a sophomore. Holifield out-jumped her opponents to head the ball into the back of the net and leveled the score, keeping the Maple Leafs in the game. The goal marked Holifield’s first of the season. The first half was dominated by the Lancers in shots, outshooting the Maple Leafs 10-1. However, the score was even at one a piece headed into the 15-minute intermission. The second half was more closely contested in terms of shots, the Lancers would take 12 while the Maple Leafs attempted six. The second half remained scoreless all the way up until the Lancers and their persistent offense would finally break through in the 74th minute, off of a score by Sacia Hanson. That late goal would be all the Lancers would need to hold off the upset-minded Maple Leafs. Lancer 2, Maple Leafs 1. Both teams resume action on Saturday. The men’s team will host Marian University at home for a 1 p.m. start time during Homecoming Weekend. The women’s team is set for an early kick-off as well at 12 p.m., as they also travel to Marian to take on the Knights who are currently ranked 15th.

this week

Thursday, Oct. 3

4 p.m.

Men & Women’s Tennis @ IWU

Saturday, Oct. 5 9:30 a.m. Men & Women's Cross Country @ Louisville Sports Commission Classic 1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs Marian,

12 p.m.

Women’s Soccer @ Marian

Wednesday, Oct. 9 5 p.m.

Men's Tennis vs Roosevelt (Postponed from Sept. 25)

7 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball @ Grace

7 p.m.

Men’s Soccer @ Spring Arbor

7:30 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs Spring Arbor

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October 3, 2019

Former Goshen mayor encourages students to vote

ALLAN KAUFFMAN

Contributing Writer

allanjkauffman@gmail.com

Allan Kauffman is a ‘71 GC grad. He was the mayor of Goshen from April 1997 to the end of 2015. Greetings, Goshen College! I’m writing as an alumnus of Goshen College and immediate past mayor of the city of Goshen. It was humbling, but a great honor to have Goshen’s voters, including those from Goshen College, allow me to put into action the Goshen College motto, “Culture for Service,” for a little over 19 years in the position of mayor. Currently, all the oxygen is being sucked out of the room talking about the 2020 Presidential Election. And with valid reason. People on both sides of a great divide are emotional in their support of, or opposition to, President Trump’s leadership. Depending on who’s doing the arguing, it has great positive or alarming negative consequences for our nation and the world. Your influence on next year’s election matters. I hope you’ll vote. While there is a major focus on the 2020 election, there is one this year right here in Goshen that can have important consequences in other ways. It is a local election only, with mayor, clerk-treasurer and city council positions on the ballot. In fact, one name on the ballot is Gilberto Perez, Goshen College’s vice president of student life. He is running unopposed, and will serve Goshen’s southern district. Several other positions

are contested. There have been a number of Goshen College graduates who have served Goshen as elected officials. Why should a local election matter to Goshen College students? When I was mayor, one of my favorite opportunities was welcoming new students to Goshen College. Every year, I reminded them that not only was the Goshen College campus their new home, but so, also, was our wider community. I encouraged them to adopt it as their own and care for it as much as they care for the college campus. Become integrated in the life of Goshen. Enjoy a vibrant downtown with unique shops and ethnic restaurants. Explore our well developed bike and pedestrian greenway trails system. Celebrate the richness of inclusiveness and diversity. Become emotionally connected. And join the rest of Goshen in being stewards of the wider community just as you care for the college community. The “town and gown” relationship between college and community has become much richer thanks to integration by Goshen College faculty, staff and students. In my welcome each year to new students, I also commented that many of you came to Goshen not expecting to spend more than your college years here. But many have stayed to live their careers here. And many have returned to Goshen after years of volunteer service, or working in other places. The number of Goshen alums who are, or have become teachers, principals, superintendents, college professors, college presidents, nurses, doctors, lawyers, accountants, bankers, CEOs, not-for-profit managers,

computer programmers, trades people, small and large business owners — even local elected officials — is more than impressive. It is phenomenal. Goshen College grads are a significant part of the lifeblood of Goshen. This could be you, too. The adage “all politics is local” isn’t just words on paper. Local government is closest to the people. Local-elected officials determine the quality of police, fire and ambulance services. They determine quality of streets, drinking water, sewer services, brush and leaf pickup, park and recreation opportunities, development of bike and pedestrian paths, environmental efforts, openness to diversity and inclusiveness of community, and a myriad of other resident services. And one vote never counts more than in a local election, because there are fewer votes. Elections in Goshen have been won or lost by as few as two votes! It is harder to say “my vote doesn’t matter,” because, well, it may. So care enough about the kind and quality of the community in which you now reside, and in which you may live out your careers, to vote in the upcoming city election, Tuesday, Nov. 5. But first, you have to be registered to vote in Elkhart County. You may already have seen on campus some voter registration tables. There will be more. But time is short, as the deadline to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 7. Out-of-county or out-of-state registered voters may register to vote here. You will be asked where you are currently registered, so you can’t vote in two places. You will not be asked party preference. In Indiana, one

team on the committee. During my time, I have helped brainstorm ideas for fundraising, while being a part of the change for student athletes. SAAC has goals that include more fundraising, building a better student section and becoming well-rounded servant leaders. But most importantly, we are learning to be better people within this committee. A couple of us attend leadership conferences, bring [those learnings] back to the group and try to implement that

into our team culture. We want to change the face of athletics with a support system that is undeniable. The first year was trial and error, which has continued into this year. Four of us were chosen to start SAAC last year, and that was one of the most challenging things to do. We got to start this organization. We got the opportunity to make it what we all wanted it to become. One of the problems was

Photo contributed by Allan Kauffman

Former Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman urges students to vote.

doesn’t register as a Democrat, Republican or anything else. One only registers as a voter. If, after Goshen’s election, you would prefer to change back to where you were registered prior, you may transfer your registration there. To vote in Goshen’s election, you must live inside city limits. You may live on or off campus. You must be a citizen of the United States, either born here or naturalized. You will need an Indiana state or federal-issued photo ID. A passport, Indiana driver’s license or military ID qualify. An out-of-state driver’s license, Goshen Resident or

Goshen College ID do not qualify. If you have no qualifying photo ID, you may go to the Goshen office of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles and get a state issued photo ID. This is not a driver’s license. It is free if you say it is for voting purposes. Otherwise it is a few dollars. Whether you are a Democrat, Republican, or something in between, I hope you will take your right to vote seriously. Do what you can to help shape not only your country, but also your closer community.

that we didn’t truly know what we wanted to bring to our college athletics besides winning records. We want to have better records, but with that comes support. Every athlete can tell you about the game they played in, where everyone cheered and it changed the level of intensity at the game. We came across the hardest conflict: Why don’t we support each other? SAAC wants to encourage everyone to come to the games. We have themed games such as Flannel Night, Purple Night and Mustache Night. Mustache Night is for the men’s Movember game to support a cure for prostate cancer on Nov. 2. Women’s soccer and women’s volleyball have breast cancer cure-supporting games coming up on Oct. 23. More recent events are Homecoming this weekend. We are hosting a cornhole tournament, and the winners get up to $80 in Munch Money. Other than games, our goal is to serve the community, which allows us to do things like Trick or Can, on Oct. 30. We go door-todoor collecting cans and donating them to the local food pantries in town. A couple weeks following that, we are teaming up with the baseball team and making meals for those who are less fortunate. Our last service of this

semester involves going into local schools, telling them about SAAC at Goshen College and reading to them. Being able to do any of this comes from a great support system. Our team consists of Javier Prieto, a member of the men’s soccer team; Salvador Escamilla, a cross country athlete; Evan Beck from men’s tennis and 32 other student-athletes chosen to be a part of this special committee from every team represented on campus. We are advised by Emily Osborne, athletic trainer, and looked over by Harold Watson, athletic director. Without the efforts and triumphs of this committee, we would not be in the right direction. If you want a change, sometimes you have to be the change. We want to give studentathletes a chance to change the perception of Goshen College athletics and make it legendary. With the change by studentathletes, we would also like more support on campus, whether that involves coming to the games or helping with fundraisers. If you are interested in helping with any aspect of the committee, contact me for more information. We appreciate the support.

Student-Athlete Advisory Council begins second year KATHERINE BOYER

Contributing Writer

kmboyer@goshen.edu

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is new to this campus. This is our second year running it. 36 student-athletes are a part of this movement, and we were chosen because we are leaders on our teams and on campus. I am the president this year and was the vice president last year. I represent the softball

Photo by Juan Perez

Katherine Boyer is working with SAAC to raise support for sports teams and increase community outreach.

the Record

Funni es

HAPPY

60TH BIRTHDAY

DUANE!

Happy Birthday to the Record’s advisor and biggest cheerleader, Duane Stoltzfus. The Record staff loves how enthusiastic Duane is about what he teaches. Through personal stories, constructive criticism and memorable quips (such as “Gahhhhh”), Duane continues to claim a spot in many students’ hearts. Without Duane, the Record would cease to exist (or at least, it wouldn’t be nearly as good). We’ve learned so much from Duane, and are eternally grateful for all of the time and effort he puts into teaching us as students and journalists. -The Record Staff

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October 3, 2019

Alumni, students to present original shows CRISTINA JANTZ Staff Writer

cristinaj@goshen.edu

College is about to get a lot more theatrical. This weekend, three performances from four alumni and one current senior will take the stage at Umble Center. Peter Eash-Scott ’99, Greg Wendling ’99, Michelle Milne ’95, Heather Kropf ’94 and Violet Smucker ’20 are involved in three unique shows for the Goshen community past and present. The theater events begin Friday, Oct. 4 with Smucker’s senior theater recital, “Working Between the Lines,” at 8 p.m. in the Umble Center. The show consists of original plays and scenes written by current GC students. Admission is free, and seating will be general admission to both campus and the public. There will also be an open reception to follow. Saturday, Oct. 5 is when “The Squendling Brothers Present: Hey! It’s Your Reunion! Now What? or, The Best Way to Avoid the Uncomfortable Experience of Alumni Weekend is By Sitting in a Dark Theater, Watching a Show, and Not Talking to Anyone” appears on the Umble stage. The sketch comedy revue starts at 4 p.m. According to Eash-Scott, he and Wendling have “diametrically opposed views” in regards to what their show is about. “I find it a thoughtful, satirical

look at so much of modern life and culture,” said Eash-Scott. Wendling takes a more zoological point of view about the content. “I, on the other hand, think that, if you gave them a year to do it, it could have been written by a family of three to five lemurs,” said Wendling. “They have prehensile tails, so think of the words-perminute typing advantages alone.” When asked what the audience should take away from their show, the Squendling Brothers again had different perspectives. “I strongly feel that — like all art — our piece has a profundity and power that transcends ‘sketch comedy’ and offers audience members a chance to view our world and reality maybe a little differently,” said Eash-Scott. “While I respect his views on this question, Peter’s view on this particular question is one I simply don’t respect,” Wendling said. “However, I also have nothing to add.” All seats are $5, and the ticket window will open at 3 p.m. for people to buy tickets or go to willcall. In comparison to the Squendling Brothers’ comedy, there is a stark contrast in regards to the work of writer-performer Milne and singer-songwriter Kropf. Milne and Kropf’s show, “We Know There Are Oceans,” covers their individual experiences in their journeys through life by way of stories and music. Their original approach to sharing

their worldliness with audience members was not a conventional one. “Our hope was to perform in off-script locations — house concerts, community spaces, outdoors, etc. We have wanted the audience with and around us,” Kropf said. “Performing at Homecoming will be our first theater setting, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show will feel in this kind of space.” The show is constantly evolving, according to its creators. Milne continues to tweak little things and will change the stories based on the feedback she gets from audiences. “It’s a show that gathers our loose ends together and allows listeners to reflect on their own lives and travels through places, relationships, social and political landscapes,” said Kropf. “We Know There Are Oceans” is in the Umble Center on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. All seats are $5. The ticket window will open at 1 p.m. for ticket purchase or will-call. This year’s alumni performers say that the arts are crucial to breathing life into the tasks of everyday life. “Artists are our cultural shaman[s],” Kropf said. “We need the arts to move us and integrate our many selves, so that we know we are connected to the great mystery of living.” Eash-Scott and Wendling agree...somewhat. “While Greg views our purpose as purely entertainment

Homecoming Weekend 2019 Schedule Friday, Oct. 4 12-1 p.m.

Music: Student Music Recitals, Music Center, Rieth Recital Hall

6-7:30 p.m.

Music: Lavender Jazz, Ignition Garage, 120 East Washington Street

8 p.m.

Theater: “Working Between the Lines,” Umble Center

Saturday, Oct. 5 4 p.m.

Theater: “The Squendling Brothers Present: Hey! It’s Your Reunion! Now What? or, The Best Way to Avoid the Uncomfortable Experience of Alumni Weekend is By Sitting in a Dark Theater, Watching a Show, and Not Talking to Anyone,” Umble Center All seats: $5

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Visual Arts: Art Exhibit Reception — Abner Hershberger: The New York Exhibit, GC Music Center, Hershberger Gallery

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Music: Homecoming Music Gala, Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall Cost: $8, GC students free

Sunday, Oct. 6 2 p.m.

Theater: “We Know There Are Oceans,” Umble Center All seats: $5

and probably sees all theatre and performance art similarly,” said Eash-Scott, “I believe we have an obligation to engage and take in art, as I think it fundamentally changes us, opening us up to new ways of being, thinking and acting.” Wendling said, “I couldn’t agree more with the opposite of what Peter said. This show is just

for fun. Think about it: Can a song be considered art? Because I never learned anything from a song, other than the books of the New Testament.” For more on these Homecoming performances and other events occurring this weekend, visit https://www. goshen.edu/alumni/homecoming/ schedule/.

The Dawg thrills with hops and high notes NATHAN PAULS Photo Editor

ntpauls@goshen.edu

Three goatees, two baseball caps and one GC art professor, playing folk music on the lawn of Goshen Brewing Company (GBCo). This is The Dawg. The Goshen-based trio is made up of Duane Gundy on mandolin and guitar, Jim Shenk on guitar and pedal steel guitar, and

GC art professor, Randy Horst, on upright bass. On Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., the band played underneath a black lawn canopy labeled with GBCo’s lettering and hop seed logo. On the grass, patrons sat on lawn chairs and milled about with beer and food in hand as the sweet sounds of folk music filled the air. The band collectively wore blue jeans and baseball caps. Shirt style is where the band differed,

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The Dawg performed last Wednesday at the Goshen Brewing Company. (L-R) Randy Horst, Duane Gundy and Jim Shenk.

with Gundy and Shenk both sporting plain T-shirts and Horst standing out in a salmon-pink, collared shirt. The band boasted a wide variety of instruments within the folk genre, including guitar, mandolin, pedal steel guitar and bass. Shenk makes instruments for a living, producing mandolins, guitars, and even pedal steel guitars, a console-style steel guitar with pedals and levers like a piano. “Actually all the instruments you saw [Shenk] made, other than my bass,” said Horst. The band got its name from another band. Band members Gundy and Shenk had formerly been in a band called Drop the Dawg. After a member of Drop the Dawg left, Horst joined in on the fun. They decided they wanted a new name to match the new group dynamic, so they dropped the “Drop” and became “The Dawg.” The band’s sound on Wednesday consisted of soaring vocals, plucky mandolin and guitar, and a solid base from the quick plucking of the upright bass. “We work hard on harmonies…it’s important to us,”

Horst said. And it showed. High harmonies interlocked perfectly to create a sound that was reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young’s “Helplessly Hoping.” Gundy and Shenk switched between lead vocals and middle harmonies, while Horst contrasted the low notes of his upright bass with high vocals. The band offered their take on multiple songs, with tunes ranging from The Grateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil” to The Beatles’ “When I’m Sixty-Four.” The band gave the Beatles’ feel-good song a twangy and folksy feel, with Gundy taking lead vocals. Junior Heather Gabel took in the concert from a spot on the grass. As she listened, she remarked that Gundy’s vocals were “the perfect amount of raspy and smooth.” Around the half-way point, the band took a break to stretch and mingle with the audience. After the break, the band took the stage and joked around while they tuned their instruments and adjusted stage lights to combat the increasing darkness. The second half brought

another musician with ties to GC to the stage. Skip Barnett, an adjunct English professor, was featured in the band’s rendition of “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker. Barnett added a high-class look to the group’s relaxed attire, sporting white dress pants and a short-sleeved dress shirt tucked into a brown belt. But his musical contribution brought the opposite, adding a gritty but beautiful flavor from his harmonica to the group’s sound. For Gabel, Barnett was “the cherry on top” to the band’s sound. After his feature, Barnett left the stage for a few songs. Shenk then broke out the pedal steel guitar on a song dedicated to Gundy’s wife who had turned 50, “or somewhere in that ballpark.” The evening wound down around 9 p.m. with good food eaten, local beer drunk and folk music floating up into the night sky. The Dawg will be performing next at the Kendallville Apple Festival in Kendallville, Indiana, this coming Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.