The Collegian The Grove College Newspaper October 5, Vold 62 No. 6 - Librarian of Congress speaks 'No more eminent scholar has ever set foot on our campus, Dunn says By Matthew R. Divelbiss the World Wars, the carnage had Billington then moved to the Collegian Editor-in-Chief only begun in history's bloodiest role of Christianity during the century. overthrow of the communist gov- He is arguably one of the pre- "The form of genocide in the ernment in August 1991. eminent scholars in America communist empire was directed "The tiny democratic forces today. He is an expert on the against one's own people by that overthrew the mass might of Soviet Union and Russia. He has one's own people," he said. the Soviet system in 72 dramatic over 140 million books, movies Billington said the reemer- hours in the heart of the empire and other copyrighted materials gence of Christianity in Eastern in August 1991, were not just at his disposal. When members Europe began the collapse of the discovering freedom in the mod- of Congress need information, Soviet Union. ern, Western, secular sense, they they often turn to him. And, last "Of all the decisive turning were also recovering responsibil- Thursday, he spoke at Grove City points, the key role was played ity in a traditional, Eastern, College. by the resurfacing of submerged, Christian sense," Billington said. Dr. James H. Billington, the depressed Christian ideas and by The people of the Soviet Union Librarian of Congress, lectured the actions of ordinary underwent a moral transforma- on "Christianity and History" as Christians," Billington said. tion, he said. part of the "Faith, Freedom and "It all began with a simple At the end of the most violent the Future" lecture series. Polish worker, the kind the century in human history, the Billington said Christianity "is sophisticated West used to deride "evil empire" fell peacefully, a faith that has stirred up the in Polish jokes, and ended with Billington said. world over the past 2,000 years." nice, old women in Moscow." According to Billington, 64 He then gave the audience an The Polish Solidarity percent of the 70 million overview of the role of Movement presented the Soviets Christian martyrs died in the Christianity in history, from the with a new challenge, Billington most violent century, the 20th beginning of Christianity to the said. century. Crusades to the World Wars, Unlike other groups of dissent, "Christianity is growing not moving toward his main topic, the Solidarity Movement was only in the former communist Photo by Betsey Tuttle the role of Christianity in the fall different. countries, but even more rapidly Dr. Charles W. Dunn, dean of the school of arts and letters, pres- of the Soviet Union. "There was no head to cut off; and even spectacularly in the ents Dr. James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress, with a According to Billington, after it was coming from below," he plaque honoring him as the Pew Memorial Lecturer. said. See Billington on page 4 Strike up the band Beat that Bug Music department faces busy schedule Combatting the campus flu By Meghan Price majors will occur at 3 pm on duo pianist parts to "Carnival of By Matt Scheff cially true on a college campus, Collegian News Co-Editor October 26, November 9, and the Animals." where students are constantly December 14. Music majors per- Collegian Staff Writer Grove City College will be crowding together in dorm Beware of intense musical form in these recitals to prepare hosting the Midwestern District 5 for their senior recitals. That dreaded time of year is rooms, dining halls, and class- activity radiating from Pew this PMEA High School Honors upon us once again. The days are rooms. fall. The music department has The Grove City College Band auditions and festival in prepared a semester crowded Symphony Orchestra will stage November. The auditions will be getting shorter, the temperature The majority of colds are is getting lower, and everyone transmitted through the air, by with musical performances, its fall concert on October 26. on Tuesday, November 13, and the festival November 29, 30, seems to be getting sick. The breathing in the germs, or by excursions, and opportunities. The theme is music from Dr. Richard Konzen presented Disney's "Fantasia," including and December 1, with a concert cold season typically begins a your hands, when you come in a faculty organ recital last Mussorgsky's "Night on Bald few weeks into the school year, contact with the germs and then at 2 pm on the final day. The Mountain," Saint-Saens' just about the time when summer touch your face. Consequently, Sunday in the chapel. Faculty guest conductor of the Honors officially ends. Danielson says, the best way to members Rhoda Jeng and Melva "Carnival of the Animals," and Band will be Colonel Jack Grogan, retired director of the Although many people blame stay healthy is to wash your Huebert will give a recital on the theme "The Sorcerer's their colds on the weather, this is hands frequently. Additionally, October 7, 2001, at 2:30 in Apprentice," all from the 1939 United States Army Field Band. After the high school students not correct, says Grove City's open your windows for some Ketler Auditorium. The recital movie. The string section will be showcased in the Vaughan nurse, Karen Danielson. The fresh air. Hot, dry air is espe- will feature works for two pianos depart, Grogan will be holding a Williams "Fantasia on a Theme actual reason, says Danielson, is cially conducive to spreading by Mozart, Saint-Saens, and conducting symposium on cam- of Tallis." Mrs. Konzen and Dr. pus for band directors and col- that cold weather brings people sickness. Lastly, getting enough Milhaud. into close proximity, and germs sleep is essential to maintaining Student recitals by music Carter will perform the flashy See Music on page 4 spread more easily. This is espe- See Flu on page 5 CROVECITY Gearing Marry TAP COLLEGE Up Me One-Acts Homecoming Student pops There's still takes it to a the question at time to get to new level. dean's home. the show. Page 6 Page 8 Page 10