The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper November 14, 1997 Vol. 58 No. 10 INSIDE They' re Ba-ack A QUICK LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S EDITION OF THE COLLEGIAN By Beth Johnson ship skills and respect for service project during each reinstatement process." The Special to The Collegian women will be addressed. semester, and participate in PANS lost their charter when he DON'T WALK ON THE After finishing this step, they the campus community func- was a sophomore, and he is GRASS The brothers of Pan Sophic must demonstrate the frater- tions. It is only after complet- "very happy that he will be able What is the truth behind GCC's (PANS) and Kappa Alpha Phi nity's willingness to improve ing all these steps that the to wear his colors once again be- grass policy? Staff writer Jacob (KAPS) have started their rein- their group, their desire to take groups will be fully fore he graduates." He is also Heubert dispels the myths behind statement process to gain back glad that "the PAN pledge week this "deep-rooted" policy. their charters lost two years ago. traditions will be seen on cam- See News, page 2 It's been a long two years for pus again when they take a new IT'S THE MOST the members of these two frater- pledge class this spring." WONDERFUL TIME OF nities, but after careful consider- The KAPS collaborated in ex- THE YEAR ation and discussion among the pressing their thoughts on the Administrative Council, the suspension of their charter. Christmas in July. The thought is PANS and the KAPS may be "Like a rabid dog freed from its no longer so absurd. Perspectives back on campus as soon as next cage, Kappa Alpha Phi has fi- editor Mylissa Hoover points out semester. nally broken the shackles of its that the Christmas season appears In order to gain back their three-year exile. Thanks." to arrive earlier each year. But as charters, however, the fraterni- Vice-President of Student Af- retailers deck the halls sooner and ties need to go through an exten- fairs, Mrs. Nancy Paxton, is sooner, shoppers have little sive reinstatement process. The "very happy for both of the chance to beat the rush. Administrative Council defines groups." She agrees that the See Perspectives, page 3 this as "a process designed to Greek System, especially the LOOK TO YOUR LEFT, strengthen the fraternity as a fraternities, are low in numbers LOOK TO YOUR RIGHT. group, as well as the individuals and she feels that we "need to all in the fraternity who have lost a The Kappa Alpha These famous words from Nancy be working to enhance the Paxton provide the springboard charter. To aid them in regain- Phi (Above) and Greek System. We need to do for this week's Campus Forum. ing their official status as a rec- the Pan Sophic all we can to increase the num- Students divulge the benefits and ognized Grove City College or- (Left) fraternities bers." disadvantages of the single life ganization is the goal of this pro- have started their When these two groups finally here at GCC. gram." reinstatement do get their charters back, the See Perspectives, page 4 There are multiple steps that process to gain number of fraternities on cam- have to be completed during the back their respec- pus will be up to six. It has been process of reinstatement. The tive charters. over two years since there have most common of the steps re- been more than four fraternities quires original members of each on campus at one time. Phi Tau fraternity, along with their pref- Alpha (Phi Taus), Sigma Alpha erencial bids, to schedule meet- an active part in campus life, recognized on campus Sigma (Sigs), Delta Iota Kappa ings where subjects like the and show their aim to serve as a fraternity. (DIKS), and Omicron Xi components of brotherhood, al- others. They also need to es- Nathan Soriano, one of the (Oakies) are the four active fra- cohol abuse, hazing laws, eti- tablish a fraternity code of four remaining PANS, is ternities on campus at this time. Above: Kiley Purdue, Courtney quette and social skills, leader- conduct, carry out at least one "extremely anxious to start the Bartels and Chris Jensen. For a review of How to Succeed in Busi- ness Without Really Trying, turn to page 8. Bauer's lecture to stress family values BEANAMANIA SWEEPS AMERICA Mr. Bean, Britain's extraordinary crime, etc. ues and the Judeo-Christian foun- been involved in government silent comedian, finally aims at Many people believe that prob- dation on which the traditional policy for a number of years mainstream U.S. success with the lems such as these are directly family is built in print and broad- now. Bauer served as assistant to release of the new movie Bean rooted to the demise of the tradi- cast media. President Reagan for policy de- Entertainment editor Andrew Cof- tional family and family values. Keeping the public informed on velopment and director of the of- fin says that is an enjoyable and For example, advocates of this how they can promote Biblical fice of policy development dur- funny movie that will open up a theory might claim that a juvenile principles in America is one of ing the last two years of Reagan's new audience to the delights of crime is a chain reaction of a sin- the FRC's most important duties. administration in the White Mr. Bean. gle young woman giving birth to In addition to maintaining statis- House. Before that, he had been See Entertainment, page 9 a child before she is physically, tical and research information appointed to the U.S. Department financially, emotionally and which affirms the benefits of the of Education's representative on MAKING A BIG SPLASH mentally prepared to raise that family in our culture, they work the White House Cabinet Council The women's swimming and div- child. This mother will have to hard to develop and advocate leg- for Human Resources and was ing team started off the season work long hours in an effort to islative and public policy ideas to chairmen of the Working Group with a big win over Gannon Uni- support her family instead of strengthen and fortify the family on School Discipline. versity, a Division II school. PAC spending quality time with her and traditional values. Bauer's areas of expertise in- Swimmer of the Week Brigitte child instilling with moral values. Directing the course of this non- clude pro-family politics and Hanna breaks a record in the 200- By Janell Putt As a result of this lack of quality profit, nonpartisan educational strategies, the social issues yard breaststroke competition. Collegian Staff Writer time, the child will be forced to organization is Gary L. Bauer. agenda, family issues and parti- See Sports, page 11 fend for itself in a world where As Grove City College's Pew san politics, the devaluation of NEXT WEEK "What is this world coming violence may be the only means Memorial Lecturer this year, values, religious freedom and hu- to?" Certainly we all have heard of survival. Bauer will speak on "The Ameri- Next week The Collegian will be man rights, foundations for this rhetorical question in the The Family Research Council is can Century" in Pew Fine Arts taking a much-needed break. We strong families and communities, past. Quite often the statement one group which believes that so- will return on December 5 with Center, Monday November 17, at implementing pro-family legisla- stems from frustration relating to ciety can be improved by focus- features on Orchesis and Opera- 7 pm. tion, family time famine, family a report on the deterioration of ing on family values. The FRC tion Top Management. If you A nationally-known speaker economics and tax relief, educa- American society-the rising exists to reinforce nationally the and commentator who is active in have any story ideas, please call tion and school choice. rate of divorce, drug use, juvenile Jennifer Scott at X2567. benefits of traditional family val- the nation's capital, Bauer has