The Collegian Grove City College Newspaper October 13, 2000 Vol. 61 No. 7 The real Al Gore Kengor's new book looks at Gore's role in foreign policy By Matthew Divelbiss Gore's role in foreign policy dur- Matthew Divelbiss Collegian Editor-in-Chief ing the Clinton administration. Kengor focuses on a number of Dr. Paul Kengor relaxes as he discusses his new book, "Wreath Layer or Policy Dr. Paul Kengor's new book, issues important in the upcoming Player." "Wreath Layer or Policy Player?: race. The-Vice President's Role in For- Among other things, Kengor looks at Gore's faith in mutual may act on issues of global envi- writes about how Gore's views eign Policy," recently hit the on other issues as well, including shelves. assured destruction and his oppo- ronmentalism. on abortion and population con- gays in the military, NAFTA, Kengor's book is important sition to missile defense. After studying the book, Ken- trol earned him the condemnation Bosnia and Iraq. Kengor is critical of Gore's gor writes, "Is it unreasonable to of the Vatican. He also examines because of the upcoming presi- "After reading this book, you'll view on the environment. He suspect that a 'President Gore' Gore's role in the Gore- dential election. have a good idea how a shows how Gore has made envi- would be eagerly willing to en- "I've tried to write a fair and Chernomyrdin Commission, the 'President Gore' would act on a ronmentalism a global issue. gage American troops in wars of main source of communication comprehensive study of Al variety of foreign-policy issues," Kengor also analyzes Gore's in- ecological liberation? Someone between the United States and Gore's role in foreign policy," Kengor said. "I've tried to lay out famous book, "Earth in the Bal- should ask him this question." Russia during the Clinton Ad- Kengor said. all of his positions in this book. ance,". and predicts how Gore Besides missile defense` and ministration. Part of the book is devoted to global environmentalism, Kengor The book looks at Gore's views See KENGOR, page 4 The Best and the Brightest Thornburgh addresses Students compete for elite scholarship campus on freedom By Rachel Leonard lisher of Time magazine gave a By Michael Homison rounded, service-oriented leaders two of which were in Romania. Collegian News Co-editor speech in Pittsburgh entitled Collegian Staff Writer who excel in academics and ath- He competes in IM frisbee and "The American Century." In letics according to the require- volleyball and credits his interest The Honorable Richard this speech, Luce "spoke of Rhodes Scholar is a term of ut- ments Rhodes set for the scholar- in these sports to his Fitness and Thornburgh, former Pennsyl- America's opportunity for most distinction, signifying a ship. Wellness class. vania governor and United worldwide leadership, in both member of an elite collection of Only 32 United States students Spead says the Rhodes Scholar- States attorney general, spoke in strategic and economic terms the world's best and brightest. are chosen for the award. Three ship would be "an opportunity to PEW Auditorium Monday on based on expansion of our free The prize - aside from prestige seniors from Grove City College stretch myself to the max." If he the topic of the 21st century as enterprise system, our democ- for joining the group is a full two- are applying this year in hopes of makes it to Oxford by winning the American Century. ratic principles and the rule of or three-year scholarship to Ox- being among those 32. either the Rhodes Scholarship or In a flurry of quotations and law. He called upon the United ford, including travel expenses Ben Spead, a senior electrical the Marshall Scholarship (for impressive statistics, he echoed, States to behave like a leader and a stipend for living. engineering major, is one of this which he is also applying), Spead in many ways, the "West Is and attacked those who adopted Cecil Rhodes founded this year's applicants. Spead serves will pursue a masters degree in Best" philosophy of Dinesh a posture of isolationism. Look- award as a way to encourage in- on Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME), engineering which combines D'Souza, a prior guest speaker ing ahead, he prophesized an ternational cooperation and allow Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) and business, economics and engi- to Grove City College. American century." others to experience an Oxford Mortar Board. He is also presi- neering. "In 1941, on the eve of our Luce's idealistic visions of the education. Students must be well- dent for touring choir. Spead has entry into World War II," began gone on four missionary trips, See RHODES, page 4 Thornburgh, "Henry Luce, pub- See THORNBURGH, page 5 Inside this week's Collegian In the Romance To Line of Of Russia Fire Faith with Love Dr. Sparks asks whether Broadway actress hits Dr. Markley prepares dorm sprinklers are campus for Dorothy L. to lead a group really needed. Sayers conference. abroad. Page 2 Page 4 Page 6