The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper February 4, 2000 Vol. 60 No. 12 Since 1891 SGA appoints new officers open because existing senate members ganizational commitment on campus." either ran for executive positions and won, Every position was contested; there were (are) studying abroad, (or) have graduated. no unopposed candidates. Said Angela We had a total of six positions vacant Cetti, the new sophomore class secretary, coming into the new semester. Rather than "I'd have to say that the process of being hold special elections, we have an inter- interviewed into SGA as opposed to run- viewing process conducted by the senate ning for the position and being elected is and led by the academic affairs committee. probably the more stressful of the two. It We sent out a general mailer to all sopho- might have been less intimidating to hang mores, juniors, and seniors, because those some campaign signs around campus were the spots open. There was (also) an rather than be questioned in front of a informational meeting, where everyone large panel of your peers, but I went in interested just signed up by the deadline." with a clear mind, (knowing) what I Held during the regular SGA meeting wanted to say. I think the overall ex- time, Tuesdays at 6:30, there were over 20 perience of it was a good one for me." interviews, each scheduled for five min- Reflecting the excitement of the new utes. Describing the election process, officers regarding their positions, Sean Rubenstein said, "For each position, we'd Ammirati, new sophomore senator of aca- interview each individual, deliberate and demic affairs, said "I hope to explore new decide for that position, and then move on ways that technology can make students' to the next position." experience at GCC better. I have some Rubenstein asked each of the candidates initial ideas, for example online registra- the same three questions, and the rest of tion, but I am still beginning to investigate the senate was also free to ask whatever a number of possibilities and would love The new members of SGA are (standing) Christine Sebenac, Charlie Potter, questions they had. Rubenstein said "I to get feedback from other students with Sean Ammiratti, Chitra Thiagarajan, (seated) Angela Cetti and Becky Turman. asked them 'What strengths or previous any ideas." experiences do you have that qualify you Said Becky Turman, new junior senator for this position?', 'What vision or new By Rachel Leonard week, have now been filled. The election of social affairs, "I am looking forward to ideas do you have for SGA or your pro- being involved in preparations for the all Collegian News Co-Editor was held January 25th at 6 p.m. in Calder- spective committee?', and 'What are your campus talent show and the Gala, as well wood and lasted until nearly 10 p.m. current priorities and where would SGA as the other events that the social commit- Student Government Association (SGA) Said V.J. Rubenstein, sophomore sena- fit in?" Said Rubenstein, "Joining SGA tee runs, such as the campus movies (and) officer positions, which were open last tor of academic affairs, "Positions were means that SGA is your number one or- (Continued on page 2) Dunn publishes Lost and Found overflows on presidency By Rachel Leonard roll of Fujicolor film, camera carrying Collegian News Co-Editor cases, an audio cassette tape, water jugs, By Meghan Price insulated travel mugs. a handmade book- Collegian News Co-Editor Mrs. Lois Johnson and Mrs. Helen mark, a button, a couple sets of keys and Miller, secretaries in the Student Affairs an inhaler. America has heard plenty of gossip Office, believe that this has to be a record There is even a little brown paper bag and exposition about certain presidential year with regard to the size of the Lost with a note attached. The note reads "one scandals over the years. Yet many of the and Found. Students may have noticed hearing aid and a tube of something real issues these situations present, their the electronic messages in the cafeterias found at 2:30 performance." A tube of causes and implications, are often ig- drawing attention to the overflowing Lost "something"? A hearing aid? Whoa. nored. Dr. Charles W. Dunn, Dean of and Found, and the signs in dorm hall- And that's just in the file drawers. the School of Arts and Letters and a po- ways advertising four pieces of luggage In the closet can be found 34 coats, litical science professor here at Grove awaiting an owner. most of which are high quality, including City College, has recently published A trip to the Lost and Found, located in one that appears to be black leather. what he describes as "the only book on the basement of Crawford, in the Student There are two vests, various sweaters and the market that analyzes and explains Affairs Office, is like an evening spent in one pretty green cardigan with a gorgeous moral scandal in the White House." His your grandmother's attic. Everything you little sea turtle pin attached to it. Accord- book, The Scarlet Thread of Scandal: could ever want can be found in the four ing to Johnson, there is a girl who consis- Morality and the Presidency, discusses full file drawers, the huge overflowing tently comes in search of her cardigan the alarming rise of scandals in the closet, the six cardboard boxes and the sweater, finding it in the lost and found Matt Divelbiss American political system and relates various shoeboxes in the secretaries' each time. One wonders if perhaps the this to the overall breakdown of society. desks. At best guess, there are over 36 The Lost and Found contains every- cardigan, if it was green, isn't back? The book begins with President George textbooks, 23 notebooks, seven folders, thing from several textbooks to more On the floor of the closet, there are two Washington and goes completely up to 10 binders and Cliff's Notes for "Crime than 30 coats. racquets, one volleyball, a laptop carrying and including President Bill Clinton. and Punishment." There are 14 umbrellas case and a single size 14 men's black of varying colors and sizes, one of which There are watches, rings, pins, earrings, Nike sneaker. (Continued on page 2) has a wom duck's head as a handle. scrunchies, calculators, an undeveloped In the store room, there are four boxes, (Continued on page 2) INSIDE Perspectives Life Entertainment Sports Rachel Bowser wants to Megan Evans tells you Ted Klimek knows what Kelly Schmitt looks at Here's a look at know why she has to take how to "Break the Bub- new music to expect in the Women's Basketball what's inside this "baby" sciences ble" and go to Korea. the year 2000. season. week's issue. 3 -p. 4 -p. 5 -p. 8