The Collegían Grove City College Newspaper March 13, 1998 Vol. 58 No. 17 INSIDE Plush Bubble bursts GCC A QUICK LOOK AT THIS WEEK'S EDITION By Arleigh Hertzler OF THE COLLEGIAN [Kline, former SMO president] came up For those of you who don't know what rock- Collegian Staff Writer with." abilly is all about, it sprang out of the mid- The bands selected to play this weekend are south in the 1950's, a combination of black The signs are up, and people are talking. the funky, soulful Stainsze, and rockabilly ACCOUNTING MASTERS rhythm and blues and country music. Johnny "What is a 'Plush Bubble'?" they ask. They outfit Johnny Long-torso. The "Torso" will Long-torso has been playing together for PROGRAM RETURNS know it is scheduled for seven months, and A master's degree is now becom- 9 pm, this Saturday have begun to mix ing the rule rather than the excep- night in Ketler Rec, but tion for those entering public ac- why should they go? BATTLE OF THE BANDS original work in with tunes by Robert Gor- counting. GCC will again be of- Well, the idea behind a dos, Elvis, the Stray fering the Masters of Science in "Plush Bubble" is sim- Cats, and Carl Perkins. Accounting program in the fall of ple. You take two of the The band came to- 1998. Full-time students will be best bands in the Stu- gether after lead singer able to complete the master's de- dent Musicians' Organi- Bill Banks threw the gree in one calendar year. Part- zation, and let them play idea at guitarist Ar- time students (those taking two a show together. It is leigh Hertzler over the courses per semester) will be able really a showcase for summer in their home- to complete the degree in five two bands that are tal- town of Carlisle, PA. semesters of evening courses. ented, entertaining, ap- Brian Pederson signed Questions regarding the applica- pealing to a wide audi- on to play drums, and tion procedure may be directed to ence, and most impor- freshmen Ryan Creps Mr. Jeff Mincey, director of ad- tantly, danceable. Of- on bass and Aaron missions, at 458-2100. ten, when campus bands Jentzen on lead guitar play here at GCC., such round out the "Torso as at the Geehive that experience." SMO sponsored before "Rockabilly is all break, there are a lot of about image," says bands, which means that Banks, and the Torso their time slots are short. have worked on that The "Plush Bubble" aspect of their show as 1798 1998 concept gives the bands (Above) Stainze's members are: well, working on a a chance to play a little Andrew Sauka, Matt Beresik, classy style to comple- longer and show what Tim Smeal, Dan Lindy, Chris ment the music. they've really got. Morris, Nate Blosser, and Tim "Perhaps the only When asked about the Hoffman. thing that keeps you origins of "Plush Bub- humble when you're bles," former SMO (Right) Johnny Long-Torso's playing rockabilly is president Justin Stanis- GROVE CITY TURNS 200 members are: Ryan Creps, the fact that you're lawski (Class of '97) Aaron Jentzen, Arleigh Hertizler, only playing, at max, It is ironic that we spend four said the first one took and Bonzo. three chords in one years here at GCC (or maybe five place four years ago, song," says Jentzen. or six?) and know so little about with performances by Yes, it's simple, but the town we live in. 1998 marks campus staples hey, who says the best the bicentennial celebration of Whizbang and the Happy Jingoes and Epi- kick things off with their first full set since things in life are complicated? Grove City. Turn to Life to find logue. When asked about the name, he tried their performance at Grove Aid '97, where Keeping the groove up will be funk aficiona- out how Grovers are lending a to sound profound for a minute, talking about they were warmly received. Since that show, dos Stainsze. Bringing a big band sound, helping hand to the community in the "texture of the sound," and the concept of they have been putting in their time soaking complete with a blasting horn section, Stain- honor of Grove City's bicenten- the "Grove City Bubble," but then he admitted up rockabilly music and culture, trying to sze is planning a set of both proven cover nial. that it was simply a "stupid name that Wes learn their music inside-out. (Continued on page 2) Turn to Life, page 6 WEB SITE OF THE WEEK Coming soon to a theatre near you Do you believe Bill Clinton should resign from the Presi- dency? Which film should win credits roll, and finally, the awaited face ap- screen can still be seen-a large white square the Oscar for "Best Picture"? pears. Charlie Chaplin Judy Garland, painted on the back wall. Which Seinfeld character should Robin Williams. Leonardo Dicaprio. The ticket booth sat outside, facing the side- get their own show? Let your For over seven decades residents of Grove walk, and patrons paid an estimated $.25, and voice be heard on the Interactive City and students at the, college have come sometimes less, per seat. Ticket prices at Polling Network at each weekend to immerse themselves, if only most theaters in that era varied according to Pulsefinder.com. This web site for a short time, in the fantasy world created seat location, day of the week and type of offers college students the oppor- by Hollywood's producers. Since the time of show (whether intended for children or tunity to vote via online polls on flappers and Prohibition, the Guthrie Theatre, adults), and present owner James Ahonen be- current events and specific issues. named for its original owner, has been a con- lieves that may well have been true at the The questions are always changing stant fixture on Broad Street. Guthrie, as well. and the polling results are instan- When the theater opened in 1927, Guthrie Through the next several years, technology taneously posted. had designed it to play silent films. It was the The Guthrie has been entertaining improved, sound was synchronized with the Grove City moviegoers since 1927. second theater in town (both were owned by moving picture, and audiences became all the Guthrie) and had formerly been a candy store more dedicated to their new form of enter- COLLEGIAN CONTACTS and served as a concession stand since the tainment. Got a story idea? 458-2567 By Kim Stetson other theater did not have one. In its early "The cinema was never quite such an inte- Want to advertise? 458-2704 Collegian Staff Writer days, the Guthrie had a theater pipe organ to gral part of western cultural life as in the Or e-mail us at accompany the silent films, a fake stone fire- 1930s and 1940s. Going to 'the pictures was stu950419@gcc.edu Buttered popcorn and Coca-Cola in hand, place in the lobby and a fancy ceiling draped a weekly necessity for many people," as- the audience takes a seat. The lights dim, the completely with curtain fabric. Its original (Continued on page 2)