Words from a Commencement Speaker Finalist: A Passion for Washing Feet
Recently I had the honor of being one of six student finalists to speak at the 2017 Commencement. To a little dismay, I was not selected, but I certainly don’t count the chance as a failure or a let down. While I won’t be able to deliver my thoughts to the Class of ’17, I […]
The Fellows Initiative: Pursuing Excellence
As a graduating senior, one of the most frightening questions you are faced with is “What comes next?” While you know that the past four years have prepared you for the journey ahead, a little healthy stress may find its way into your thought process. I had the good fortune of securing what my next step […]
Crimson & White Society
One of the many things that Grove City College prides itself in is its plethora alumni connections disbursed throughout the United States. Grove City College is one of the few schools in the nation that has a unique relationship with its alumni, and one of the ways that relationship is maintained is through the Crimson […]
How to be Successful in Your Internship
During the summer of 2016, I had an internship at Covestro. Covestro is a material science company located in Robinson, PA. This company has three product categories: polycarbonates, polyurethanes, and coatings/adhesives. I was working in polycarbonates in industrial marketing. At first I was a little bit nervous. I had never been very interested in science […]
What I Would Tell My Freshman Self: Advice From Seniors
On May 20th the Grove City College Class of 2017 will put on their cap and gowns, cross the commencement stage, and celebrate four years of hard work. It is times like this that students often find themselves looking back on the memories they made and the friendships they formed. Your four years at Grove […]
Enjoying the Seasons at Grove City College
Autumn I have always enjoyed Grove City College in the autumn. The campus looks beautiful lit up with the changing colors of the trees and there is nothing quite like going on a walk on a crisp fall day. One of my favorite parts about Grove City in the fall is the local farmers market […]
The Happy College Student: Tips for being Healthy & Balanced
Going to college brings with it a series of many joys as well as many challenges. Fortunately, with the right guidance, motivation and education, these challenges can be overcome, or avoided altogether. One of the biggest things that most college students face is the challenge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By this, I don’t just […]
The Suitist Challenge: Going Without for Those Without
Every year, a group of seven gentlemen dress-up in three-piece suits and don’t shower. These men also have a formally-written constitution, arrange a photo shoot, and advocate for missions work in Africa. While this may seem like a strange list of attributes, they all describe the gentlemen that call themselves the Suitists. Every year, this […]
Tau Alpha Pi: Theatre Honorary Revitalization
The fall of my sophomore year at Grove City I was inducted into Tau Alpha Pi, or TAP, the theatre honorary on campus. In order to qualify for the honorary, you need to participate in two areas of theatre production, be it acting, directing, crew work, or management, and show a dedication to the department […]
Student Spotlight: Mechanical Engineering and Girl Power
Junior Paige Foley might not fit the mold of your stereotypical engineer, but that’s ok. She can engineer her own. As one of 13 girls out of 65 total Mechanical Engineers in her class, Paige has experienced first-hand the interesting challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field. I was fortunate enough to be […]