The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper October 6, 2000 Vol. 61 No. 6 Homecoming 2000 OB caught VOLVERINES 33 It was a weekend the wave of football, friends and flowers. Freshmen and Crowds, candy chairperson and crowns. But it reflect on OB's Jeremy Mikesell was the people, The record- unifying success breaking past and present, R.J. Bowers who made By Jennifer Klopsic chalked up Homecoming Collegian Staff Writer 301 yards Saturday. memorable. If you were anywhere near Grove City College on Aug. 26, Amy Clingensmith you most likely heard excited Two young fans enjoy the Homecoming game Images of Homecoming, cheering, clapping and chanting and halftime festivities. pages 6-7 from the bubbly and enthusiastic 2000 Orientation Board. Referred to as OB, these 82 upperclassmen per- sonally greeted newcomers as bulging cars pulled in front of fresh- man dorms that sunny morning. These bright and shining faces instantly assuaged worries for new Grovers. "A bunch of screaming and happy people were going to carry my stuff to my room, and I instantly felt wel- comed," freshman Diana Babbitt said. Most freshmen began that antici- pated Saturday morning with fears classes and upcoming days of soli- tude on campus. But once OB members shuttled them to their rooms, they forgot the angst. "You get here and don't know anyone and then you feel like you have automatic friends that you feel comfortable to go up to," freshman Shelly Wood said. "When people Amy Clingensmith around you are all excited about Homecoming Queen candidates, from left, Ruth Yousey, Erin Messenger, Anne Marie Lau and Leah Edwards, something it makes you happy too, congratulate Carrie Leed, center, after she is crowned by '99 Queen Laura Harper last weekend. and you soon forget all your emo- tional problems." A chaotic yet exciting frenzy of Freshmen choose SGA representatives activities, worship services and eat- ing filled the next few days. Activities for every personality By Cortney Pasko activities throughout the school year. "One of the first duties is organiz- Baldwin said many of the activities provided students with many oppor- The 2000-2001 freshmen represen- Collegian Staff Writer ing the OB and RA 'thank you' proj- SGA sponsors include Friday. and tunities to get involved. Some of the tatives are Senator for Social Affairs ect that's coming up in the next few Saturday night movies, the Crimson favorites among the freshmen girls The freshman class recently elected Emily Baldwin, Class President Jay weeks," Carr said, referring to his job Ball and some concerts. on first floor North were co-rec its officers to Student Government Carr, Class Secretary Miriam as class president. "I also represent "We're working on some concerts games, the carnival, the graffiti Association. Clement, Senator for Academic the class at SGA meetings and head like Caedmon's Call," Baldwin said. dance and the beach party street The newly elected freshmen SGA Affairs Jessica Mikulas and Senator any functions or events that our class dance. These events - and others officers will plan campus events and for Student Affairs Noah Tyler. puts on throughout the year." See FRESHMEN, page 4 See OB, page 4 Write Sound On a Right Off Roll Service provides Will you give to Men's soccer writing your alma mater? team looks to long expertise See what other home stand to to students. students say. stabilize season. Page 4 Page 2 Page 11 2 Perspectives The Collegian October 6, 2000 Sound Off! Sealed with a Kiss? GCC students voice their opinions Columnist wonders what we are thinking Are you planning to give money to By Mark Barrett someone hardly interested in pro- Opinion/Editorial moting Al Gore, took three con- Grove City College after you graduate? secutive hours- of phone calls Two weeks ago, I led a group of from women who had switched a dozen College Republicans from Bush to Gore because of down to Ross Township in Pitts- "the kiss." " burgh for a town hall meeting While surely some of this is with George W. Bush. At this coincidence, it cannot all be at- meeting, Gov. Bush presented the image of a candidate who was on Mark Barrett tributed to chance. These swings Yes, and will allot the money were not caused by changes in the for the following: soap, paper the rise, on the rebound, back af- candidates positions, since within towels and two-ply toilet paper ter a month of negative press and Was it his bold policy plans for the period addressed in the polls in the restrooms; current books missteps. America's working families? neither candidate made any no- for the library; and a cadaver for Why this sudden change of for- Well, again it appears the an- ticeable change on the issues. the biology department. tune for the Texas governor? Was swer is no. The main reason ap- Rather, polls were influenced by it the launch of "Real Plans for pears to be that prior to his people's impressions, favorable V.J. Rubenstein, junior " Real People," a plan to save So- speech, AI Gore grabbed his wife, ratings and general "feelings" cial Security, improve Education Tipper, and kissed her passion- about the candidates' change. and tax relief for middle class ately (will somebody put a shoe I think this is perhaps President families? in the door of the Staples Cen- Clinton's legacy: a candidate can Well, no. The main reason for ter?). I have heard of the Earth no longer get elected without Gov. Bush's comeback was his moving with a kiss, but it appears making an appearance on Letter- " appearance on "Oprah." Most that in this election year of 2000, man, Leno or Oprah. He needs to specifically, the fact the Texas the polls move as well. "feel our pain." He needs to per- governor gave a parting kiss to According to the latest CNN form for us. He needs to kiss If am so lucky as to gradate, talk show host Oprah Winfrey. poll, from Sept. 18 (pre-Oprah) to someone. If you're a Democrat, I would be willing to give To those who have been follow- Sept. 23 (post-Oprah) Bush kissing your wife would be some- some cash for the purpose of ing the 2000 Presidential Cam- gained seven points to take a one thing nice (and new). If you're a improving the library. I cur- paign, perhaps you remember the point lead. The change is most Republican, kiss a talk show host rently go to another college's fact that Al Gore was a dull, bor- dramatic among women where to demonstrate you're a compas- library anytime I have to do ing, gray man until that night at Bush gained 10 points in four sionate conservative. research. Also, for obvious the Democratic National Conven- days. In the same CNN poll, Al I have nothing against kissing, reasons, I'd put latches on the tion when he gave his acceptance Gore lost two points on the first but perhaps it' time to examine bathroom stalls in Alumni. speech. Now, Al Gore is a dy- three days of the Democratic whether it is the criteria we " namic, populist and compassion- Convention, but, after the kiss, he should use to select the person Rob Morris, junior ate family man. Why the change? gained 17 points. Conservative who will have his finger on the talk show host Rush Limbaugh, nuclear button. The Collegian The Grove City College Newspaper Since 1891 Tower Suite, Crawford Hall, Grove City, Pennsylvania, 16127 (724) 458-2193, phone (724) 458-2167, fax Editorial Staff Matthew R. Divelbiss: Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Mikesell: Managing Editor Megan Standish: Copy Editor Kaitlin Domanoski; Asst. Copy Editor Laura Robbins: Asst. 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