The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper March 12, 1999 Vol. 59 No. 17 INSIDE Lord, what fools these Grovers be By Colleen Keating ject. He received a standing ovation. Collegian Staff Writer Although Dixon's background preparation for the production began early in his life, actual OM OM i AM Next week, if you walk into Pew preparation began early this semester. When PEACE. late at night, you may be met with asked about the process, he emphasizes the dis- something supernatural. This time cipline of the cast. Made up of several sea- Stretch your way to a it won't be Gwendolyn, but a slew soned performers, the cast learned lines stress-less life. Put your leg of fairies. wreaking havoc. These quickly. and spent innumberable hours on and behind your head and repeat, fairies won't be holding sticks with off stage understanding their characters. will get an (See Life, p. 7) stars on top, ready to turn your When performing Shakespeare, one of the pumpkin into a coach. You won't want largest questions to be answered before work YES, VIRGINIA to trifle with them because but that's giv- can begin is that of interpretation. Historically. ing too much away. AMND has often been done with "fairies that THERE WAS A On March 17th through the 20th, Grove City you might find in little Victorian gardens." CATHOLIC'S College is putting on William Shakespeare's A Dixon says. Dr. Dixon and his student director. CORNER Midsummer Night's Dream. One of the most junior English major James Hendrickson. are Students respond to the accessible of the Bard's plays, A Midsummer not taking that approach. With this play. they cancellation of "This Catho- Night's Dream also incorporates more of an are attempting to "explore the wonder. mystery. lic's Corner." ensemble cast than many of his others. Dr. and confusion that can happen in the woods." (See Perspectives, p. 4) James Dixon, the director, believes this is one Set in the woods surrounding Athens, AMND of the production's strengths. details the misadventures of four lovers and WANT TO BUY A It has been over 20 years since GCC has per- formed in Washington D.C.'s Silven Theatre. It some very mischievious fairies. The produc- formed AMND. and this particular production was the first play he saw and the first play he tion incorporates dance and music with the NATIONAL has been at least that long in the making. Dr. directed while a student at Wheaton College. scene, and explores some of the "darker, myste- PARK? Dixon. Chair of the English Department. was He fondly remembers playing Bottom. one of rious developments" of the action. Senior Lis Students bemoan the pri- inspired early in life when he saw the play per- the most comic characters, for a classroom pro- (Continued on page 2) vatization of our natural re- sources. But doesn't a Star- bucks around every tree sound great? Kallenberg to speak in Chapel (See Life. p. 7) HEY DADDY-O! Founder and President of Student Leadership Church of Atlanta. During his time in ministry, VAN MORRISON Development William Kallenberg will speak at he taught a Bible study at Auburn University Grove City College and share his views on IS BACK ON TOP. for five years and a high school Bible study in God's faithfulness and how to live by convic- metro Atlanta for 10 years. Kallenberg previ- Aaron Jentzen dissects the tions. He will speak in Harbison Chapel on ously spent four years working in public rela- texture of this folk star's lat- Sunday at 6:30 p.m. and on Monday at 7 p.m. tions and marketing with the Atlanta Flames of est. Preceding Kallenberg's presentation on Sunday the National Hockey League (now the Calgary (See Entertainment p. 9) will be a brief performance by the Messiah Col- Flames). He also served five years as associate ANYONE FOR lege Concert Choir of Grantham, Pa. director of admission and Christ School, a pri- In 1987, Kallenberg founded Student Leader- vate preparatory school in North Carolina. PARCHEESI? ship Development, a non-profit organization Kallenberg comes to GCC as part of the Stan- Although GCC is between based in Atlanta. The purpose of the organiza- ley Foundation Lecture Series. Established by seasons, our faithful sports tion is to train young men and women in princi- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Stanley in memory of writers have put together ples of leadership, character and relationships. their parents, the foundation is a private, non- some highlights of the win- Student Leadership Development is a member profit organization that seeks to specifically ter season. And the ever- of the Association of Christians in Student De- further evangelical witness among college and comical Kelly Schmitt wan- velopment and has impacted thousands of high university students. Kallenberg was selected as ders through your favorite school and college students around the world. a distinguished lecture presenter by the Thomas catch phrases. With 24 years experience in youth and col- Stanley Foundation in September of 1992. (Sports, p. 11) lege ministries, Kallenberg has served both on The lectures are free and open to the public, the staff of Young Life and Campus Life/Youth and chapel cards will be accepted from GCC AND FINALLY for Christ, and as director of campus ministries students. IN THE SPIRIT OF and minister to youth at the First Baptist FAIR PLAY The Collegian covers the debut of a minor newsletter, Freedom Underground debuts the Freedom something or other. (News, p.1 and Perspectives p5) By Matthew Divelbiss The newspaper claims: "If a student wishes was simply that "the staff of The Freedom Un- Collegian News Co-Editor to read 'hard hitting stories about serious top- derground publishes The Freedom Under- ics,' like the recent release of Lolita on video or ground." This statement along with the use of On March 4, a new publication appeared on the Edge's Playstation contest, they can pick up email to answer questions demonstrates the or- campus. The Freedom Underground offered a Collegian. The Freedom Underground will ganization's desire to remain anonymous. The Want to write for students a new look at issues both on and off cover varying topics in a manner that is both only information regarding who published the The Collegian? campus. educational and entertaining. In general, The paper was the use of a box number in the first Have some story ideas? According to questions answered through Freedom Underground will cover more day-to- edition. Though the box number is registered email, The Freedom Underground said the idea day campus news as opposed to The Colle- to a sophomore on campus, The Freedom Un- Contact Kim Stetson: for the paper was "the collective brainchild of gian's coverage of guest speakers and other derground stated the box was only used as a Box 563 X. 2414 its editorial staff." The purpose of the paper is large events. joke. The student who holds the box asked to or e-mail: to supplement the other news outlets on cam- The Freedom Underground stated that it has have it removed from the paper and it was re- Stu960302@gcc.edu pus, in particular, The Collegian. received some positive remarks as well as criti- moved that same day. The first edition covered topics ranging from cisms from readers. Some comments are slated The Freedom Underground did not reveal personality to Communism. Though the topics to appear in the next edition. when the next issue will be published. The were covered in what it described as a "tongue It would not reveal how the paper was staff is still deciding whether to publish weekly in cheek" manner, The Freedom Underground funded. or bi-weekly. claimed each was meant "to be thought provok- When asked who or what organization pub- ing." lishes The Freedom Underground, the answer