It’s your first day of college and you have everything mapped out from your move-in time to your room number, so there won’t be a shock when you arrive on campus. You feel totally prepared for anything, yet when you pull up next to your dorm with all your boxes packed—there’s a feeling of surprise […]
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Top 10 Places You Must Visit Before Leaving Grove City College
Most of the excitement in Grove City, PA takes place on the college campus. There’s certainly no disputing that. However, although Grove City might seem a relatively sleepy town, there are many hidden gems that can make your off-campus experiences quite interesting. Here, we’ve collected the top ten destinations (more or less in the vicinity of […]
When the Student Becomes the Teacher
Sarah DeMar, a senior Pre-K- 4th grade Elementary Education major and Spanish minor, knew she was going to be a teacher since the second grade. With a light in her eyes Sarah describes “a passion for kids and teaching the next generation” as what initially drew her to enter the esteemed realm of educators. Almost […]
Transfers to the Grove: Jen Kerr
Jen Kerr ’16 is a Psychology major and is minoring in Social Work, and she transferred to Grove City in the fall of 2013. What college did you transfer from and why? I transferred from the Community College of Allegheny County. I wasn’t sure exactly where I wanted to go after graduation and the community […]
You Were Made for This
High-schoolers flood the stairs, pushing and shoving to get down as fast as possible. The bass is booming, strobe lights flashing, and kids are wildly jumping up and down. Controlled chaos seems to be the best descriptor for what’s taking place. But really, what’s going on? Did someone just eat a peanut butter and jelly […]
An Interview with Nu Lambda Phi President Thane Feldeisen
I recently had the opportunity to interview Thane Feldeisen, the president of the Nu Lambda Phi fraternity. The following is what transpired: What do you like the most about your fraternity? The ability to be open with guys and know that they have my back. For the first time in a long time I was […]
An Interview with Beta President James Plante
I recently had the opportunity to interview James Plante, the President of the Beta Fraternity, about his experiences with the fraternity. The following is what transpired: What do you enjoy most about your fraternity? I know it sounds cliché, but just the guys that join the group. When I first joined the Betas I always […]
27 Years and Running
Since 1988, the Grove City women’s cross country team has made it their annual tradition to capture the President’s Athletic Conference (PAC) championship title. Their 2015 win was no exception to the streak. This year, the team, lead by three time PAC champion Emily Rabenold (’16), earned a stellar score of 20 points, with five runners placing in the […]
Reaching for the Stars
Senior Aimee Lynch is probably one of the most Christlike and humble girls on campus. She remains unassuming, while possessing an unusual mix of interpersonal and intellectual talents. Having had a strong interest in science from an early age, Lynch completed two summer internships at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center while still in high school. Even before […]
An Interview With Gamma Sigma Phi President Mackenzie Sharpe
I recently had the opportunity to interview Mackenzie Sharpe, president of the Gamma Sigma Phi sorority. The following is what transpired: What do you like the most about your sorority? I love the community. Being in the sorority has given me the opportunity to bond with girls I wouldn’t have met otherwise. They have become […]