The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper April 18, 1997 Vol. 57 No. 12 Inauguration ceremonies draw distinguished guests By Matt Summers representatives from over 30 aca- Church of Pittsburgh and member breviated to allow students and Collegian News Editor demic institutions and associa- of the Grove City College Board faculty wishing to attend the tions. Members of the Grove City of Trustees, will speak at the spe- event an opportunity to enjoy the Dr. John Moore, the seventh College Board of Trustees, cial Sunday night vespers. Installation Service. Students are president of Grove City College, alumni, friends of the College, Mr. Scott Powell, Assistant to strongly encouraged to attend but will be inaugurated Monday, community leaders and residents, the President, has been very in- are reminded that this is a formal April 19, in Harbison Chapel. and Dr. Moore's family and per- volved in organizing the Inaugu- event. A coat and tie for the men The celebration will begin Sun- sonal friends will also be present. ral events. "An inauguration sig- and nice dress for the women is day evening with a reception of Students have been formally in- nals a transition in the life of the appropriate. college guests in South Lobby vited to attend the special Sunday College as the new president es- Although Moore has been on followed by a special musical pre- vespers, the President's Night mu- tablishes a fresh vision for its fu- campus since this summer, his in- sentation for students Sunday sical celebration, and the Monday ture." auguration was delayed to the evening. Installation Service. Powell encourages every student Spring in order to appropriately The last president of Grove City Dr. Ed Feulner, President of the to attend this rare and important plan the event and allow invited College, Dr. Jerry Combee, was Heritage Foundation in Washing- event. There have only been five guests enough advance notice ro inaugurated five years ago in ton D.C., will speak at the Mon- other days like this in the entire make plans. April of 1992. day installation service. The Rev. history of Grove City College," "We wanted to do it right and Nearly 500 guests will be on Dr. Robert Lamont, minister at he said. wanted as many people as possi- campus for the event including large of the First Presbyterian Monday classes have been ab- blc to attend," Powell said. Dr. John Hampton Moore Celebrate 25 years of Children's Theatre R. A. D. program offers crime Feed your inner-child avoidance and prevention tips By Matt Summers homes or apartments secure from Collegian News Editor intruders. Grove City College students McCarthy said, "We are going performed their 1997 Children's This semester Grove City Secu- back to basics. We don't want the Theatre productions "Androcles rity is sponsoring a program ladies to be prisoners in their and the Lion" and "Scapino" which focuses on stopping crime home but to feel safe and secure." Thursday and will perform again before it starts, RAD (Rape Ag- The program meets in four sep- tonight at 7 pm in Ketler Audito- gression Defense). The national arate three hour sessions over a rium of the PFAC. program teaches women tech- period of two weeks. The pro- "Androcles," written by Aurand niques for avoiding potential at- gram has been taught at other Harris, follows the adventures tackers and physical methods to universities including Duquesne, of Androcles, Isabella, and escape an assailant if attacked. IUP, Ohio State, and Penn State. Lalio's as they steal the dowry Security Officer Jerry McCarthy The cost of the class is $12. that is rightfully Isabella's from is leading the new program. A significant amount of time is a stingy master Pantelone. This is the first time the RAD dedicated to teaching women Androcles is played by Adam class has been taught at Grove how to react physically to escape Erbrecht, Isabella by Laura City, but McCarthy hopes to run stressful situations. The RAD Hogue, Lalio by Matthew Fidler, a program every month. The philosophy is to teach women Pantelone by Amy D'Attilio, and class is limited to 10 women. how to defend themselves with- the lion by Mark Kubichek. Some of the advice offered is out introducing so many tech- Rober Kerin will be directing. very easy to follow and offers niques that the participants feel "Scapino," written by Jim Date, women an effective defense in overwhelmed. tells the story of two servants on the faced of dangerous situa- Upon completing the class, the a mission to take care of two sons tions. For example, the RAD participants receive a lifetime from two different fathers. It is program suggests women who membership and may take a re- directed by Brian Kannel. ride public transportation sit near fresher class anywhere in the Each show lasts approximately the bus driver or at least away United States. one hour, with one short inter- from emergency doors. When McCarthy, the class instructor, mission between the two shows. riding elevators women should hopes to continue his own educa- The performances are free and stand by the controls and push the tion in self-defense with the goal open to the public-no tickets buttons for anyone who gets onto of become certified as an instruc- necessary. the elevator. The women will tor's instructor. also learn how to make their Campus Democrats foster diversity and respect By Erin Behan discussion. "I'd like to hear other ing member of the College Collegian Editor in Chief points of view. Be in a group Democrats. So Jensen took it Inside: Nine people quietly sat in a where I can say what I think," one upon himself to send notices and semi-circle, occasionally looking member said. Registered inde- call a meeting. In his opening re- up at the other Grove City stu- pendents, democrats and republi- marks Jensen set the tone for the Perspectives: Entertainment: dents who had timidly come to cans attended, all.stressing the im- meeting, "We want to expose the admit their guilt. "It's like AA," portance of a mutual respect for The power of our campus to serious opinions which Western PA offers a one group member commented. ideas. do not always mesh with conven- language 3 "No." another responded, "I think large selection of The Democrats' acting presi- tional Grove City opinions." I'd be more accepted if I went to dent, Chris Jensen, came about The Democrats say they hope to trout fisheries 7 an AA meeting Welcome to the the responsibilities of the office sponsor speakers, campus debates Life: first meeting of the year for the quite by accident. After asking and perhaps involve themselves Sports: College Democrats of Grove City the group's advisor, Dr. Akin, to in local campaigning. They plan Handling stress Men's track takes College. be put on the mailing list, Akin to operate on this mission state- The meeting on Wednesday fo- informed him that there was no becomes a way of ment: "The mission of College first, women second cused on finding a forum for open mailing list and there was no act- (Continued on page 2) life for many 5 at invitational 11