OCTOBER 10. 1997 The Collegian HOMECOMING 1997 "THE TRADITION CONTINUES" Vol. 58 No. 6 INSIDE GCC stuns W& A QUICK LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S EDITION OF THE COLLEGIAN By Jason Lesher finished with 126 yards rushing as W&J Despite being on the field for over 37 min- Collegian Sports Editor contained fullback Doug Steiner, scampered utes, the Wolverine defense used an effective HOMECOMING for 41 yards and a first down with fifty-five inside linebacker blitz to frustrate W&J and No matter what the situation was last Sat- seconds left. record six sacks. 1997 urday, it just seemed that Grove City was Porter then found freshman split end Jake Junior linebacker Casey Creehan tallied never out of their football game with the Dailey over the middle for a big gain. eleven tackles and three sacks, earning him Washington and Jefferson Presidents. After a W&J timeout and excellent field ECAC Division III Southern Defensive Even when W&J cashed their first two position for a game-tying field goal, Bowers Player of the Week, as well as his second drives in for touchdowns and a 14-3 lead, R.J. picked up a yard on a run to the outside but PAC Defensive Player of the Week award. MORE Bowers' 67-yard touchdown sprint provided failed to get out of bounds to stop the clock. Freshman halfback R.J. Bowers received a much-needed quick retort to W&J's long, Porter rushed the Wolverines to the line PAC Offensive Player of the Week honors af- methodical scoring drives. and threw a quick seam pass to junior half- ter amassing 243 all-purpose yards. Bowers "THE TRADITION CONTINUES" Even when W&J had leads of 21-10 and back Doug Jones that was broken up. gained 126 yards on fourteen carries, caught 28-18 in the second half and the opportunity With twenty seconds remaining, Porter a 41-yard pass, and returned three kickoffs HOMECOMING COVERAGE to end GCC's hopes with another time- took a three-step drop and lofted the ball to for 76 yards. Message from the President consuming drive, GCC's defense responded the right corner of the endzone. Bowers even attempted a halfback option Alumni Focus both times by limiting W&J to two three Dailey and the W&J cornerback both ap- pass, which missed Dailey by a foot. Homecoming Court plays-and-punt drives. peared to have the ball, but the official ruled Although star senior fullback Doug Steiner Homecoming Committee So when GCC, trailing 28-25, got the ball it a touchdown for Dailey. Dailey's touch- was limited to just 38 yards on fourteen car- More than just Chinese food: at their own 34-yard line with 1:12 to play down catch was the first of his career and his ries, he found the end zone twice on one-yard GCC's love for Victor Lee and no timeouts, one had to believe they seventh catch of the day, totalling 83 yards. plunges, giving him 13 touchdowns in five Past Homecoming Queens would come through again. After the missed extra point, W&J re- games. Official Schedule of Events Nevermind the fact that GCC had not de- turned the ensuing kickoff to midfield with Grove City will have little time to savor feated W&J since 1979, or that W&J had won five seconds to play. the victory as the Wolverines will face PAC "LITTLE COLLEGE WITH the last eleven PAC championships, or that But W&J held GCC kicker Ben Shreve, leader Waynesburg on Saturday. THE PROUD TRADITION" W&J had won their last 50 games against resulting in a ten-yard penalty, and W&J's For the Yellow Jackets, a win over GCC Twenty-five years ago, the media PAC opponents. last-second Hail Mary pass never left the would clinch at least a tie for the PAC title. became captivated by the "little col- After an incomplete pass, senior quarter- ground as sophomore defensive end Chip For Grove City, a homecoming win would lege with the proud tradition." Now, back Jeff Porter found just enough time to hit Kohser's sack ended Grove City's thirteen- give the Wolverines their best six-game with the anniversary of Title IX, Bowers on a short screen pass. Bowers, who game losing streak to the Presidents. record since a 5-1 start in 1968. GCC reexamines its struggle for aca- demic independence from the federal government. Plus, an exclusive inter- Rebekah Love of Spring, Texas. She will view with Dr. Charles MacKenzie, graduate from Grove City in May with a GCC president during this struggle. major in Elementary Education. See Perspectives, page 6 Senior Andrea Kenn is currently the Vice A PROMISE TO KEEP President of the Gamma Chi Sorority and a Last weekend Promise Keepers gath- member of the girl's varsity soccer team. ered in Washington, D.C. for the She also serves as a manager of the Orienta- Stand in the Gap rally. Should they tion Board. be feared or cheered? Plus, an inter- Kenn is a 1994 graduate of Warwick High view with GCC's chapter of Promise School. She is the daughter of Henry and Keepers and their thoughts on being Christine Kenn of Lititz, Pennsylvania. the center of controversy. Kenn will graduate in May with a major in See Perspectives, page 7 Math and a minor in Business. HOMECOMING STEVE & ANDY STYLE Senior Janice Naik is currently a Resident Before they bid farewell for good (we Assistant for the women's freshman dormi- think), Steve & Andy return to The tory. She is also involved with the Orienta- Collegian for their last hurrah with tion Board, Inner City Outreach, Homecom- another restaurant review. This time, ing Committee and Young Life. they are heading straight for the top-- Naik is a 1994 graduate of Maine-Endwell The Top of the Triangle, that is. High School. She will graduate from GCC See Entertainment, page 13 in May with a major in Molecular Biology. VIRTUAL NIGHTMARE HOMECOMING COURT Senior Erin Wert is a member of the Is the virtual university a dream come Gamma Chi Sorority, Homecoming Com- true or a nightmare come to life? Homecoming court candidates are from left: Amy King, mittee, Library Committee, Religious Ac- Perspectives editor Mylissa Hoover Kristin Love, Andrea Kenn, Janice Naik and Erin Wert. tivities Committee and the Association of wonders if human beings are still Women Students. She also serves as Editor worth something. in Chief of the Entrepreneur Club. See Perspectives, page 9 By Lesley Spencer gian columnist, and serves as a resident di- Wert is a 1994 graduate of Upper Dauphin Collegian News Editor rector. High School. She is the daughter of Gary NEXT WEEK King is a graduate of the Greater Latrobe and Cathy Wert of Carsonville, Pennsylva- Next week, Ask Paul, our advice col- Tradition is a highly valued word around High School. She is the daughter of Paul nia. She will graduate from GCC in May umn, returns. Send your questions to Grove City College. The tradition of Home- and Betty King of Greensburg, Pennsylva- with a major in Economics and Political Box 922. coming court is no exception. nia. She will graduate in May with a major Science. The five candidates elected by their peers to in Psychology. Ón Saturday, October 11, at 11 am all of REGULAR FEATURES the Homecoming Court this year represent a the candidates will be part of the Home- Devotion 11 variety of leaders on campus. Senior Kristin Love is currently part of the World News Briefs coming Parade which starts along East Pine 2 Women's Lacrosse Team, Co-Chair of the Street. Things To Do 12 Senior Amy King is a member of the Orientation Board Religious Committee and Outdoors The new Homecoming Queen will be 12 Women's Lacrosse Team, Psi Chi National a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Cartoon crowned at the football game during half- 7 Honorary, Warriors for Christ leadership Love is a graduate of Newark Valley High time. group, plays intramural sports, is a Colle- School. She is the daughter of Andrew and