The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper February 18, 2000. Vol. 60 No. 14 OB 2000 seeks general assembly members By Rachel Leonard Our primary goal is to serve hope and a future." 4 pm until 1 am on each day. Christ and his will for this jour- the bonfire, the alumni display, Collegian News Co-Editor OB is an organization that is "The reason for the late inter- the talent show call board and the ney. This is not something we can picked anew every year. Only the views is that we (literally) have info booth, and back-up video/ What freshman doesn't owe do on our own reliance." This will junior chair is promoted. This hundreds of interviews to do," buttons. some little debt of gratitude to the be reflected in OB's new inter- serves the purpose of facilitating Yousey explains. The Social Committee is in members of the Orientation Board viewing style. new talents and new individuals. There are five committees, aca- charge of the President's recep- (OB) for their enthusiastic wel- States Yousey: "In the past, Adds Yousey, "We provide demic, publicity. social, and reli- tion, the graffiti dance, the OB come in a time of uncertainty: the we've done a lot of crazy things. that every year is a fresh start. We gious. Every OB member will be picnic, the sundac spectacular/ first days of college? What stu- Not that we'll be any less crazy, are an organization open to placed on one. Each committee karaoke event, the street dance, dent hasn't wondered what goes but our main focus is (not simply change. There are no guarantees has the responsibility to organize and the food committee. on behind the scenes? Who hasn't charisma). Anybody can have who is going to be on it. Every and attend its events. The Aca- The Religious Committee is in wondered whether or not there is charisma. We want the people year, everyone has to go through demic Committee is in charge of who are seeking God in that they charge of the Sunday morning a method to OB's madness? an interviewing process." student mentoring, the organiza- worship service, the OB Off- Ruth Yousey, first semester sen- know this is a ministry they are The eight days of interviews tional fair; the information booth; Broadway, the Sonrise service, ior, and senior chair of OB 2000, called to and that they are going being conducted by OB's execu- commuters, international students the religious activities booklet, says there is: to be used (by God) the next few tive board, between February 15th and transfers, pizza with the the devotional booklet, and the "OB is a committee of 90 peo- months to minister to the people and February 25th are being held profs; Big Sis and Little Sis and praise and information service. ple whose goal is volunteering here now, as well, as the freshman to determine the 76 general com- spring OB. The Recreational Committee is for the campus to better prepare class of 2004." mittee members and the commit- The Publicity Committee is in OB's foundation is and has been in charge of the co-rec games/ for the freshman class arrival in tees on which they will serve. charge of the RA informational parade, the freshman talent show, the fall. said Yousey. The most Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the These interviews will be held in booklet, OB packets, doorcards, the volleyball tournament and the important thing is that OB is a plans I have for you, declares the Calderwood and will range be- calendars, name tags. the OB carnival. committed Christian organization. Lord, plans to prosper you and tween 15 and 20 minutes in Booklet and the Grover Gazette, not to harm you, plans to give you length. Interviews will run from t-shirts, co-rec flags, the video, (Continued on page 2) Valentine's Changes Day leaves coming to GCC WGCC, The Edge By Mike Homison Collegian Staff Writer February 14 is as often dreaded By Rachel Leonard as anticipated. Whether it is just Collegian News Co-Editor another day, one of loneliness, or one filled with love, it always rc- Rumors have run rampant these ceives a little special attention. past weeks, shrouding Grove City The price of roses doubles, reser- College's student-run station, vations are impossible, guys are WGCC. "The Edge" 530AM. in nervous and women are excited. mystery. An interview with senior Is this simply another creation of Vinnie Ferguson. who holds the Matt Divelbiss businesses to get you to buy positions of program manager and cards, flowers, jewelry, and gifts? The Grove City College Jazz Band saxophones stand up and wail as they prepare for tonight's music director of the station, re- concert in Pew. Well, actually it started in the vealed only this, "We're in the early Roman Empire. February process of increasing the 14th was a celebration for Juno, the goddess of marriage, followed GCC jazz and stage bands to perform (reception range) of the station. by the Feast of Lupercalia. The Says Ferguson, "(This has been) name was changed to St. Valen- debated since the station began. tine's Day after a priest named One of the factors is that we are By Meghan Price The Jazz Ensemble will be Valentine who, according to leg- direction of student directors on a carrier current transmitter, end, was a martyr of the church. Collegian News Co-Editor playing some solid jazz and a Brian Toney and Patrick Bald- which means that the signal runs He is known for marrying Roman few songs with a Latin flavor. win. Their numbers can be de- through the electrical outlets on soldiers, who under Roman law Jazz up your weekend Friday They are under the direction of scribed as "classic jazz, leaning campus. Interference exists from Mr. Pisano, with student direc- were not allowed to take a wife, night at 8 p.m., when the Grove towards the big band style," laptops, televisions, washers and and is thus remembered on a day City College Jazz Ensemble tors Joel Klamer, Jason Wyse according to Baldwin. dryers the interference messes and Stage Band bring down the and Matt Eckert. The Jazz En- celebrating love. So, when Friday night rolls up the signal and creates reception Valentine's Day has come a house or at least the auditorium semble will be joined for two around and intervis gets old, problems." Ferguson said, "The long way yet still has much in in Pew. numbers by freshman vocalist come listen to some good mu- fact that the transmitter is atop The concert is certain to be a Jennifer Spencer. They will sic. The show starts at 8 p.m. Rockwell doesn't enhance the (Continued on page 3) lively and fun time for the per- also be performing an original in Pew and there is no admis- ability of the station to be re- formers and all who attend. composition by Joel Klamer. sion charge. The.stage band is under the (Continued on page 3) INSIDE Perspectives Life Entertainment Sports Huebert tells you Stephen Bond talks to Megan Schmidgal has a Sarah Erdos tells you Here's a look at why government and milk some students about the look at Pahanish, who is about the swim team as what's inside this don't mix. new Calderwood. playing in town tomorrow. they approach the finals. 4 week's issue. -p. 7 9 12