The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper September 19, 1997 Vol. 58 No. 3 INSIDE Minimum wage hike affects A QUICK LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S EDITION campus jobs for GCC students OF THE COLLEGIAN by Kim Stetson This year, the increase was MINIMUM RAGE Collegian Staff Writer known prior to the budget prepa- Last October the federal minimum ration and, therefore, considered Students employed on the wage was increased to $4.75 an when establishing student hour. Earlier this month the mini- Grove City campus have proba- charges for 1997-98. bly already noticed that a change mum wage was raised again to Student employment is not a is being made in their pay rate $5.15 an hour. This week we try to simple issue, says Roger Towle, this semester. come to grips with the minimum vice president of financial af- Effective this fall, minimum fairs. wage bill. Here we analyze how wage in the United States has GCC has been affected this past "We try very hard to match the been raised to $5.15 per hour, and year. For another perspective, turn needs of various campus depart- to Life and see our feature on GCC most students at the college are ments for student help and their receiving a raise. businesses. desire to provide employment See Life, page 6 GCC has historically attempted and training opportunities to stu- to pay students in excess of the A dents at a reasonable and appro- legal minimum wage and has set priate pay rate," he said. the minimum student wage this "This must be balanced against FEEDING FRENZY year at $5.25 per hour. For many the cost of student employment We Americans consume huge students that is a fifty-cent raise which is paid for from student amounts of media. There's no es- over last year. tuition and room and board caping it. Newspaper headlines For many a poverty-stricken changes," he added. tend to jump off the pages as we scholar, this change is much more The greater concern is the ef- walk by a newsstand. Have we be- readily welcomed than the recent fect the new minimum wage will come desensitized by the media? ban on halogen lamps and the ad- Junior Heather Beckwith is one of many student employ- have on the economy as a whole. Perspectives analyzes the media dition of a sprawling wetland on ees. Here she works as a desk hostess in Harker If employers outside of GCC blitz from three different angles. the lawn (and sidewalk) adjoin- dormitory. campus must pay their employees See Jerusalem bombing, page 3 ing Rockwell. more, they are more likely to See Princess Diana: page 4 "I think it's great that I'll have raise their prices to compensate See Mother Teresa, page 5 more money, so I can go see pense of employing student Last year's increase was en- the loss. campus movies!" exclaims one workers, M.A.P./Hicks manager, acted after the college had com- "The college takes this issue junior M.A.P. cafeteria employee Janice Corner, stated simply, pleted its budget and set student very seriously because we know D'YOU KNOW (a big dreamer, most assuredly). "We just realize it's a bump that charges. the many benefits of using stu- The band who professes they are "I'm happy to be making more we have to take." Accordingly, the college had no dents, but we also realize that our bigger than The Beatles is back with money," added senior Tara While last year's minimum way to offset the wage increase students are the ones who ulti- their new release Be Here Now. Clemens, "but I just hope that wage increase had the impact of except by decreasing student mately pay for such employment See Entertainment, page 9. prices don't get inflated because reducing student hours in many hours in departments where in the form of tuition and board of this change." campus departments, this year's safety and health issues were not charges," said Towle. Concerning the heightened ex- will not. affected. Need help paying your college bills? Scholarships, internships can provide relief Carlee Calazza, Kelly Bailey, and by Lorraine Long award of $2500 will be presented on Febru- Mackenzie King pose with Heather Collegian Staff Writer ary 1 at the NRB Convention and Exposi- Busin. For a follow-up story on the tion. Miss America pageant, see page 2. Here you are in college. You have finally Those with interest in international mat- figured out how to arrange your dorm room ters will be interested in the GCC Alumni BOWERS POWER to maximize the small amount of space and Relations Internship Opportunity. Freshman R.J. Bowers has had a do your laundry so that everything doesn't Duties will include developing a brochure busy first two weeks. He has al- wind up that lovely shade of pink. and materials needed to market the opportu- ready set a new GCC football Now, you have to figure out how to stay in Your nity, aiding in mailings and follow-up with record. the world of academia, and the first thing that alumni contacts overseas, and assisting in See Sports, page 11 comes to mind, aside from occasionally hit- writing an article for the Fall/Winter Alumni ting the books, is the financial aspect. Magazine. NEXT WEEK Those studying biological sciences will be Students pursuing their interest in the field While junior and senior students are pre- The big red virtual ribbon will be interested in the Howard Hughes Medical In- of Communications will be able to demon- ferred for this position, all those with strong cut for our science and technology stitute, which is offering 80 fellowships for strate their creative thought and composition interpersonal and organizational skills should full-time study toward a Ph.D. or Sc.D. skills in the fifth annual Al Sanders Scholar- page, wired@collegian.com, next submit resumes to Lynn Gibson in the GCC week. Complementing our weekly The fellowships are intended for students ship Award contest. Alumni Office. wrapup of the Web, we will feature who have completed less than one year of This competition is open to those enrolled Of course, these are not the only scholar- the latest in medicine and science. graduate study and the award lasts for three in accredited Christian colleges and requires ships available, but it is a glimpse into the If you would like to write or if you years with a possible extension for two addi- an essay with a minimum of 1500 words con- diverse avenues open to college students. know a story that you would like to tional years of full support. As of June 1997, cerning one of the three topics set by the con- So, after you find that perfect spot for your see covered, please call Jennifer the fellowship awards provide an annual ference. favorite poster and get the antenna set so you Scott at X2567. stipend of $15,000 and a $15,000 annual The deadline for the Al Sanders Scholar- can get every station in clearly, contact the cost-of-education allowance. ship competition is November 28, and the Financial Aid office for more information