Like every college campus, Grove City College has its own insider secrets, quirky trends, and unspoken rules. When it comes to the dining halls, it’s a whole new ballgame. Dining halls in general can be a little overwhelming. There are so many food options, and it can be a task in and of itself just […]
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10 Ways to Be the Best Roommate
After three years of rooming experience, here are my tips on how to be the best roommate. (Please note that I know for a fact I am not the best roommate, but my past two roommates have been incredible, and I learned a lot from them!) Be forward. If you have a problem, deal with […]
It’s a Family Affair: Three Reasons to Say Yes
So your family already has one “Grover”, is there really room for another? The answer is absolutely yes! Take a poll down the halls of any residence hall on campus and you will most likely find at least a few people who are attending Grove City College at the same time as a sibling – some […]
An Insider’s Perspective on Life Advocates
Life Advocates, a campus organization, is a pro-life representative at Grove City College. Even though Life Advocates is a relatively small organization, they do a lot on campus so sometimes it can be a little confusing trying to understand what their mission is. Essentially, you can break down the mission of Life Advocates into three […]
I’m Starving: 10 Foods to Keep in Your Dorm Room
It’s 10 a.m. on Saturday, you’ve just woken up and you realize you missed breakfast. It’s 9 p.m. on a weeknight and your stomach starts growling as you head into your late night studying. It’s 7:50 a.m. on Monday and if you don’t leave your dorm room now you are sure to be late to […]
How to Deal with Stress
Everybody experiences stress. It’s not necessarily a bad thing. Stress pushes us to stay on task, to make good use of our time, and to be productive. However, stress can easily become unhealthy when it causes sleepless nights, anxiety, worry, poor diet, and number of other side effects. It’s normal to experience stress in college. […]
Beginner’s Guide to Studying on Campus
Wondering where you can settle down with some textbooks and get work done other than your dorm room? Here is a beginner’s guide to the best places for studying on campus! Let’s begin. The Study-Between-Classes Student – Sometimes you have 50 minutes of spare time between classes and don’t want to walk across campus to […]
Finding a Church-Home for your Four Years
One of the most overlooked issues of choosing a college is subsequently finding a church to attend. The Grove City area is home to many churches from a variety of denominations. From the point of finding a church, then comes the process of accessing how you fit in to the community. Ideally, any congregation would […]
One Acts: Low Risk, High Reward
According the laws of economics, the higher the risk involved in an investment, the greater you can potentially get out of it… or at least that’s how I understand it as a Communications major and English minor who’s spent most of his time in the theatre over his four years at Grove City College. However, […]
Five Best Views on Campus to Watch the Sunset
At the end of a planner-full day at Grove City College, one of the best ways for a student to unwind and be still is going to a spot on campus, sit down and watch the sun disappear into the horizon. GCC has a high reputation of always having the best sunsets. On a spring evening […]