The Collegian INSIDE Perspectives Pages 23 News Page 4 Religion Page 5 Features Page 6 Entertainment Page 7 Vol. No. 18 Sports Page 8 Grove City College, Grove City, Pa. Friday, March 13, 1992 Dr. Maltsev addresses Soviet collapse By TIMOTHY McGINNIS has many more problems to ad- Union, however, continued on Collegian Assistant Editor dress at this critical juncture. In Russia the average worker's many times over. with their stranglehold over the "Imagine a nation that has lost Dr. Maltsev addressed many of wage if 450 rubles a month economy. Even today, the gov- its history, was how Dr. Yuri the most prevalent problems and equal to $2.50 a month in Ameri- ernment still owns 96% of all the reasons behind the recent can dollars. These desperately Dr. Maltsev feels that the gov- Maltsev described the develop- public stock. The absence of a ernment must offer to the Rus- ments of the former Soviet Soviet collapse. low wages compound other ev- true market economy aside from eryday problems such as starva. sian people an opportunity to Union over the past year. The the black market not only in- Soviet Union's rich history as a The primary reason cited by tion and high infant mortality own their own property. The hibits the prospect of recovery, leading world superpower has rates due to the questionable people must be given the chance Mr. Maltsev was that the gov- but preserved the black market conditions of many Russian hos- to acquire, use and dispose of been vastly exaggerated, as now ernment tried to perpetuate a economy. In addition, few incen- evidenced by the crippling eco- form of "Social Utopia. The So- pitals. Thirty-six percent of the property. Boris Yeltain, the na- tives are offered to workers to viet government controlled all rural Soviet Union, including tion's first democratically elected nomic conditions felt by the vast encourage them to work harder some hospitals, does not have leader, should be the man to in- majority of the population. The means of production. During the for greater financial rewards. spire the people to think. The in- era of deception and lies had 1970s there was widespread pri- sewage or running water. AIDS The Commonwealth is in a des- vatization of industry in all other is also spreading rapidly because stitution of private property ended, and reality has now set perate search for a new social in. However, the Commonwealth areas of the world. The Soviet of improper sterilization tech- cannot solve all of Russia's and economic structure. niques and the reuse of needles problems, but it is a very good beginning. "A Man for All Seasons slated for this weekend BY REBECCA REGELSKI his beliefs. flicts, Moore remains faithful to Collegian Staff Writer During this time period, Eng- his beliefs and refuses to com- On Thursday, the curtain land is predominately Catholic promise. opened on Grove City College's When Henry VIII decides to di- Dixon is impressed with the production of A Man for All Sea- vorce his wife Kathern, blaming cast of the production. Thomas sons. Additional shows will be her for not giving him a male Moore is played by senior history performed on Friday and Satur- heir, Moore states that it is major Jeff Sodergren. Dixon be- day. All performances begin at 8 wrong, God and the Church do lieves that Sodergren's study of p.m. not allow it. As a result of this, history has given him great in- Dr. James Dixon, the director the king breaks from the sight into both his character and of the play offers some insight Catholic Church. King Henry the time period of the play. Todd into the production, "It is about VIII violates the separation of Schwarz, a senior biology major conscience, standing on your church and state by establishing plays Thomas Cromwell with principles even when the world the Anglican church and naming "power and intelligence. Junior is against you. It is about being himself as the head of the Rob James is a young, vibrant true to your beliefs." Church. and comical Henry VIII. Dora Sixteenth century England is Additional conflict surrounds Rice, a senior literature major is the setting of the play. Histori- Moore in the person of Thomas the student director of the pro- cally at this time, Thomas Moore Cromwell. Cromwell can be de- duction. is Chancellor to King Henry scribed as a Machiavellian, be- Dixon said the hard work put VIII, putting him second in lieving that the end justifies the in by the actors and the techni- command over the entire king- means. The ends that Cromwell cal crow during the five weeks of dom. Moore is a man of strong strives for include political power rehearsals is paying off. He also faith and conviction. He faces and political advantages. The believes that it is a great reward many challenges and sticks to means he employs are simply to be able to see the fruits of Jeff Sodergren and Rob James are shown in a scene his principles despite the pres- whatever it takes, including ly- your labor as the intense pres- from "A Man For All Seasons," playing at 8 p.m. tonight sures surrounding him. Even his ing and perjury. During the con- sures of preparation pay off. and Saturday In Pew Fine Arts Center. loyalty to the king cannot sway Famous educator Columbus tribute wins talent show to speak Monday By BECKY BEINLICH prize in the junior class talent themselves "The Explorers" and Collegian Managing Editor show March 7. Chris Barnes, sang "Please Mr. Columbus, a Marva Collins, an educator the National School Board Five students in sailor suits Chip Frontz, Rob James, Todd choreographed musical comedy whose beliefs in hard work Association, the National Par harmonized to win the grand Jones and Eric Welchans called piece. A group of six men sang common sense and the Ameri at-Teacher Association and "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye* in can dream have brought her National Head Start harmony to capture the first- world renown, will be The Marya Collins Founda place group prize. They dedi- the distinguished speaker in tion, of which she is the cated the song to seniors. The Grove City College's Visiting band "Resonance" performed the Scholar Lecture Series on founder, is currently training song "Big Shot," made popular the entire state of Oklahoma Monday, March 16. The pro- by Billy Joel, to win the second- in the adoption of her teach gram will begin at 7:00 p.m. in place group prize. The first-place Ketler Auditorium of Pew ing method Mrs. Collins ie individual performer was Jerry also-serving on the Points of Fine Arts Center. Johnson, who played a rockstyle Mrs. Collins has received nu- Light Foundation, whose acoustic guitar composition with merous awards for her work members are Spersonally the words to "Mary Had a Little in education and has been fea selected by President Bush Lamb* and "A Tisket, A Tasket." The second-place individual tured in numerous periodical "Preparing Our Youth for and a made for television prize went to a duet performance the Future? promises to be of "More Than Words" by Greg movie. In addition she has both informative and inspir Bailey and Lisa Janke. Other appeared on "60 Minutes" and ing The lecture is free and acts included original musical spoken to groups including open to the public. compositions and several group harmony performances. Junior class officers David Pisani, An- drew Campion, Joe Spagnola, Artist to exhibit work Heather Gulnac and Rob Es. chweiler served as emcees and presented comical skits between Grove City College will host an ing is a happy accident that acts. Skits included spoofs on the art exhibit by Mary Jo Halavaty grows through several versions Sally Jesse Raphael show and in the student gallery of Pew with changing composition and Saturday Night Live. The judges Fine Arts building from March images until I feel that all is were Andy Toncic, Mrs. Deena 14 through March 26. A recep- right. Always, they seem to have Philage and Mrs. Yvonne Fe- tion for the artist will be open to a strong emotional component dorka. Student Government As- the public and college at 7 p.m. and that sometimes takes on al- sociation representatives served on March 14. Ms: Halavaty most religious overtones." as ushers and technical crew. works in the area of fantasy art and has exhibited in science fic- Ms. Halavaty has a strong in- Junior class president David tion and fantasy art conventions terest in religious icons, eastern Pisani said, "I was really im- pressed with the size and recep- in the Washington, D.C. area for sculpture and the Book of Kells. tiveness of the audience. I know the past four years. An interest in both Scottish and The artist writes that Renaissance music may be an- all the officers had a good time "Occasionally, drawings are ac- other factor in the fantasy art of putting on the skits and the acts tually based on a myth or book this young artist from Washing- were exceptional. The show was that I enjoy. More often, a draw- ton, D.C. successful in that it brought the student body together, some. See The Collegian next week for a story Sonny & Cher will be among several guest stars at the thing badly needed at Grove on summer classes at GCC WSAJ Air Band contest In the IM Room beginning at 7 p.m. City."