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Vol. 109, No. 19
Seniors of the year ODK selects Campbell, Findley
Grove City College The 2024 Grove City College Senior Man and Woman of the Year awards were presented, respectively, to Ari Campbell and Alarie Findley on Wednesday during the College’s annual Recognition Convocation. Findley, a Mechanical Engineering major from East Earl, Pa., is a Trustee Fellow and gifted violinist who
played for three years in the String Quartet and is currently the concertmaster for both the Symphonic Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra. She has served as a leader in Orientation Board, Senior Women’s Bible Study, MECE Student Leadership Club, and her Senior Capstone Research Group. Findley has worked as a Physics teaching assistant and exam proctor for Disability Services, participated
in the Deeply Rooted mentorship program, and served on ICO Ashland. She also played IM Spikeball for three years and participated in the Ultimate Frisbee Club and the Human Powered Vehicles Club. Woman of the Year nominees also included: Annalese Aderholt, a Biblical and Religious Studies major from Wheeling, W.Va.; Megan SENIOR 6
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Seniors Alarie Findley and Ari Campbell stand with President McNulty after being awarded Man and Woman of the Year. Read about the nominees on page 6.
Students battle for investor support Emma Rossi Editor-in-Chief
The spring installment of Orchesis will feature student-choreographed dances that implement themes of the elements.
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Orchesis braves elements Mia Gallagher Staff Writer
Water, earth, fire and air. Only the members of the Orchesis Dance Company can master all four elements and bring balance to the dance world. And that is exactly what they plan to do in their spring production of “The Elements.” After a successful run of their program, “And the Award Goes To…” in the fall, the company looks to continue its tradition of excellence with this captivat-
ing show. “The Elements,” which features the talents of 23 student choreographers and 79 dancers, promises to provide the Grove City College community and their families a mystical time. “This show is different from anything we have done in Orchesis before. It is artistic, creative and interpretive, which highlights all of the things I think Orchesis does so well. The theme is an excellent way to carry on the tradition of Orchesis as a united com-
munity that glorifies God through dance,” sophomore choreographer Emma Conrad said. “The Elements” consists of 20 student-choreographed dances each embodying a particular quality of the element they portray. With a variety of different dance disciplines on display – and so many unique interpretations on the theme to showcase – this production is sure to move you like a warm summer breeze. “My favorite dance is Aria Welch’s, which represents
roots! It is a very sentimental and generational piece about the seniors grounding the Orchesis Dance Company and the freshman growing into that role,” Conrad said. With so many beautiful dances like the one Conrad describes, “The Elements” will surely have you firmly planted in your seat and burning with the desire to see more. The company, which has been working since the start of the semesORCHESIS 3
An outlier among higher ed Violet Whitmore News Editor
Emma Rossi Editor-in-Chief
Last month, a poll emailed to the student body recorded results from students across all academic disciplines at the College regarding political preferences, affiliation and opinions on abortion. The survey garnered 511 responses—22 percent of the
student body. The poll demonstrates the unique culture and beliefs of Grove City students in measurable values, opening a cross-campus dialogue about issues surrounding abortion and two-party politics. The statistics that resulted from this year’s installment of the poll opened conversations across campus regarding disparities in the pro-life movement, as well as op-
portunities for dialogue and education. Most college campuses in the nation report opposite results to those gathered in this poll. What was already assumed- that Grove City is an outlier in the landscape of American college campuses, was confirmed. When comparing this year’s poll results to those of previous years, it seems students are growing more
and more disillusioned with the candidates chosen to represent the Republican and Democratic parties. One thing remains the same, however, and that is that this is a majority conservative aligned campus. When asked who they anticipated supporting in the 2024 presidential election, 46 percent said Donald OUTLIER 7
After months of laborious planning and preparation, eight student-run businesses are ready to compete in the Wolverine Venture Battle (WVB). The Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation (E+I) is set to host the 2024 installment of the annual competition on May 3. What began in mid-February is now down to the final round, during which students will have eight minutes to pitch their businesses to a panel of “investors.” Following their pitch, the teams will face six minutes of Q&A. This year, the panel consists of 14 investors. Each of these individuals has experienced notable success in the business world, and many are returning to the Venture Battle for a second or third year. Of the 14, 11 are alumni. One of these businesses is Carpenter, a faith-focused social enterprise program using woodworking kits to facilitate mentoring relationships with fatherless boys. Seniors Ethan David and Luke Mantzell and junior David Crowley developed their idea through work in their capstone for the entrepreneurship major. David spoke of the WVB’s impact on his business and work as a student. “This event is invaluable; not only do you have an opportunity to practice public speaking, diligent research and storytelling, but also the opportunity to connect with some of the highest caliber businesspeople acting as judges in this competition. Hearing their feedback on our idea and its delivery only helps us strengthen our business model and pitch! Sometimes, those connections can lead to work opportunities,” David said. The investors’ jobs begin in the first phase of the competition’s third round when STUDENTS 2