The Collegian, March 27, 2026

Now it’s official College’s 10th president inaugurated

Madelyn Braho Staff Writer

Grove City College inaugurated its 10th president on March 19 in Harbison, officially recognizing President Bradley Lingo, who became the college president in July 2025.

Faculty attended the ceremony in full academic regalia, and students and alumni filled most of the remaining seats. Lingo’s wife, Yvonne, and daughters Camille, Elsie and Anna Grace were also present.

During the ceremony, the college’s touring choir performed Christensen’s “Day of Grace,” and Jeffrey Tedford and Sasha Piestro-Tedford sang an arrangement of “Then

Sings my Soul.”

Richard Jewell, the college’s eighth president, recounted the legacy of the first nine presidents of the college, beginning with Isaac Ketler, in “Celebrating Our 150 Years.”

Highlights included the story of Isaac and Weir Ketler, father and son, who led the college for 77 of 150 years, the loss of the Supreme Court

Musical tribute honors GCC legacy

Emily Fox

Editor-in-Chief

Grovers past and present gathered to celebrate the college’s 150th anniversary at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh last Friday.

The evening began with a reception where old friends reconnected and mingled with faculty members, recalling memories of their time at Grove City College. A musical tribute, performed by several college bands and ensembles, followed the reception.

Lisa Adams Gordon ’78, alumna and award-winning television news anchor, producer and reporter, welcomed attendees, and then President Lingo ’00 began the event by delivering remarks about how the college’s history has prepared it for a bright future.

The college’s wind ensemble opened the concert with “The Star-Spangled Banner” before performing three other selections, two of which continued the theme of honoring the spirit of the nation: “American Overture” and “Americans We.”

Next, the audience watched a video tribute to the college’s history, highlighting its consistent values through the decades and its participation in national events, such as the world wars and its Supreme Court case in 1984, Grove City College v. Bell.

The college’s women’s choir, the GCC Singers, performed the next three selections of the concert, beginning with “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and ending with “Let the River Run.”

At the end of the performance, Willie the Wolverine stole the spotlight, and juniors Jesse Richardson and Zachary Kappel entertained the audience with a brief history of the college’s mascot. Willie was

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Above, the touring choir performs at the college’s 150th anniversary celebration in Pittsburgh. Right, senior Nora Russell sings a solo as the orchestra plays “Make Our Garden Grow.” Below, alumni take a photo with senior Andrew Hoover dressed as the iconic statue of Pew. TRIBUTE 10

Fire ignites in Ket Rec

Anastasia Brown Community Editor

A “Humans vs. Zombies” game that the Urban Gaming Club sponsored abruptly ended after a fire broke out Saturday in the Ketler Hall recreation room (Ket Rec).

Around 1:10 p.m., Campus Safety received a report of the fire. Although a fire extinguisher squashed the immediate threat, the couch where the fire started continued to smoke. It was so severe that when Officer Jim Dickson arrived on the scene, he could not find the cause of the fire.

After opening windows to air out the room, Dickson and Campus Safety Patrolman Dwayne Talley carried the smoldering couch out of the room and began evacuating students. Unknown to them, several student members of the Urban Gaming Club stayed in the room to try to collect their group’s supplies.

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DiStasi addesses new IDs

Matthew Purucker News Editor

Students raised concerns about Grove City College’s plan to implement a digital ID system during a Student Government Association forum Tuesday in Sticht Lecture Hall. Vice President for Information Technology Vince DiStasi began the forum by describing why the college decided to replace the current physical proximity ID cards with digital near-field communication (NFC) ID on smartphones.

“All we care about as an institution is moving from prox (proximity) to NFC,” DiStasi said to close his background speech. “I’m not going to try to sit here and convince you to use mobile credentials. If IDs 10

Provision past and present

Stepping into Carnegie Music Hall Friday night was like opening a 150-year-old time capsule. Alumni, faculty and students glided across the marble in floor-length gowns and well-pressed suits between exhibits displaying pivotal moments in the college’s history, mingling with old friends as they went.

The college’s bands and ensembles put on a compelling performance honoring the college and the country’s history with a welcome interruption from Willie the Wolverine. The event committee even brought the statue of Pew to life to celebrate. With alumni participation, both hosting and performing in the concert, it was an event that captured the college’s spirit and represented well its legacy of faith and freedom.

One of the most unifying moments of the event was when the college’s ensembles and audience joined together to sing the college hymn, “Our God, Our Hope in Ages Past,” a song most fitting for a 150-year celebration.

The opening verse praises God for being a refuge throughout the past and for the promise of dwelling with Him throughout eternity.

“Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.”

The following verse continues this sentiment, acknowledging the security, protection and contentment provided by the Lord in the past.

“Under the shadow of thy throne

Thy saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is thine arm alone, And our defense is sure.”

The third verse glorifies God for His eternality, existing before all things and creating all things. The next verse considers how we experience time differently than the Lord, for Him “a thousand ages … are like an evening gone.” The fifth admits that humanity is forgetful of God’s provision as time passes.

The final verse bridges the past and the present, remembering that the Lord has provided in the past and will continue to do so in our present until He comes again.

“O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be thou our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.”

Though our predecessors could not have predicted it, this hymn perfectly captures the past 150 years. Since its beginning, the college has been committed to preparing young men and women to return to the world after their four years on campus, equipped to be saints reflecting Christ to those they encounter. And as long as the college has existed, the Lord has kept His hand upon it. Through the Great Depression, two World Wars, a landmark Supreme Court case and 2001’s Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Lord has provided a safe dwelling place in the halls of Grove City College.

God has remained our foundation, and it is because of this that our college has continued to stay true to its Christian values and a place where faith and freedom flourish. Grove City College is a cultural anomaly. It is a place that has maintained its Christian identity in a world that gets increasingly darker with each passing year. And its legacy will continue for the next 150 years. For as the college hymn concludes, the Lord will “be our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home.”

Emily Fox, Editor-in-Chief

Collegian Staff

Emily Fox

Editor-in-Chief

Editorial Board

Matthew Purucker

News Editor

Anastasia Brown

Community Editor

Christa Bashinski

Entertainment Editor

John Hatzis

Perspectives Editor

Mia Gallagher

Sports Editor

Staff Writers

Mara Brak

Madelyn Braho

Randall Elvin

Alexandria Fox

Garrett Gess

Natalie Hanna

Andrew Hutchinson

Julia Kramer

Olivia Massucci

Reagan Thomas

Eli Wick

Art & Photography

Luke Paglia

Photo Chief

Mara Barrick

Comic Strip Artist

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Kathryna Hoyman

Managing Editor

Editing

Olivia Emerick

Copy Chief

Copy Editors

Anna Kasianides

Kendall Lambrecht

Madison Miller

Jaci Morell

Bonnie Pittman

Vivian Waner

Advertising

John Remaniak

Business Manager

Tava Derr

Social Media Manager

Advisory

Nick Hildebrand

Staff Advisor

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The Collegian: Telling Grove City College’s story for 137 years

Mia Gallagher

Celebrate 150 Correspondent

Is print journalism dead? If you’re reading this in the print edition of The Collegian, the answer should be obvious. It’s no. Is print journalism dying? Maybe. The digital age has been edging out print for decades, causing hundreds of smaller publications to close or transition to online formats. Not so for The Collegian, which has played a big role in the 150-year history of Grove City College – and the preservation of that history.

The student newspaper helps Director of College Archives and Galleries Hilary Walczak ’09 study past events and campus culture across the decades. “The Collegian has been a great tool to preserve the college’s history. It’s a source to find out pieces of campus and student life history,” Walczak said.

But more than that, The Collegian has provided readers with “all the news that’s fit to print” about the college, from hard news to feature stories and intense sports coverage, a regular outlet for student opinion and a training ground for student journalists, according to Nick Hildebrand, director of College Communications and the newspaper’s adviser.

“The Collegian has been an essential part of college life for 137 years. Over the decades it has told the story of Grove City College through thousands of articles by as many dedicated student journalists, many of whom have gone onto careers in the media,” Hildebrand said.

“The paper has gone through some intense changes over its history and played an important role not just in reporting what’s going on at Grove City College, but in representing student interests and concerns in a very public forum,” he said.

In 1891, only 15 years after the college’s founding in 1876, The Collegian’s first issue went to print. Under the direction of its first Editor-in-Chief Samuel McClure, The Collegian embarked on a journey to uphold faith and freedom through paper and ink.

The newspaper’s founding came at a time when many colleges founded official schools of journalism. While Grove City College never had such a program, The Collegian has been a kind of J-school for hundreds, if not thousands, of student journalists. Over the decades, it’s changed significantly.

“The Collegian was originally smaller in size – almost like a little book – and it came out monthly at first. At that time, it was more literary and less

Celebrating a legacy of faith and freedom

To celebrate Grove City College’s 150th anniversary, The Collegian is exploring the College’s history, traditions and culture in this ongoing series.

student news. While it did still cover some student news and clubs, it was more academic and philosophical,” Walczak said.

The Collegian began weekly publication in 1914 and the newspaper’s coverage shifted toward more journalistic endeavors. Student journalists began to cover more timely stories, leading to greater coverage of athletics and campus-wide events. By the start of World War I, The Collegian had solidly cemented its place in campus life, establishing a tradition of journalistic excellence that would uphold it through the war.

The war’s impact helped shatter a glass ceiling when many men left campus for the service. In 1917, The Collegian lost three editors-in-chief to the war, and in the fall of 1918, Isabelle Blyholder became its first female editor-in-chief. Blyholder stepped into the top job at a tenuous time.

In addition to the war’s end in November 1918 and the national Influenza epidem-

ic beginning that same year, Blyholder’s early editorship was marked by hot-button news stories and timely editorials. By the spring of 1919, however, her editorials turned their focus to campus issues. Her most scandalous – for the time – piece, titled “The Girls,” heavily critiqued the college for the strict standards it held female students to.

“Kindly remember that while ‘the boys’ were away the girls swung things through and they are no weakling. So well did they do that no really vital traditions at GCC have been abandoned. Like all other mortals, even men, we crave recognition,” Blyholder wrote.

The Collegian’s second “girl boss” was Helen Calderwood Harker. The daughter of Dean A.J. Calderwood – whose name graces the school of arts and letters – and later the wife of President J. Stanley Harker, she is the namesake of Helen Harker Hall, Walczak shared. Between the World Wars,

It’s a Murder on the Dance Floor!

Julia Sikora

Contributing Writer

Over 100 students gathered Saturday in Breen Student Union as witnesses to a crime: a Murder on the Dance Floor. Swing Club and Ballroom Dance Club joined together for this premiere event, presenting an intricately woven drama to dance, converse and piece together a story to solve the murder mystery.

Guests were cordially invited to attend a charity event at the estate of William and Maxine Blackwell. The event sponsors, roles assumed by each member of the executive teams, were all framed as suspects when William Blackwell was found dead soon after the event began. Participants interacted with the suspects throughout the dance, gathering enough information to convict the presumed murderer. Guests competed against one another to determine the murderer and motives by dancing and speaking with suspects.

Winners were determined by both the quickest time of submission and success in solving the crime. Alexander Pratt, James Brooks, Caden Schipani, Greta Paulding and Catherine Maher took home the prize for successfully identifying the murderer first.

While some guests took the mission seriously, others took it as an opportunity to have fun. Swing and Ballroom Dance Club member Juan Carlos Bravo said he admired “how well thought out the story was, including the investigation and the time that was put into it.”

He said the “commitment and passion of the executive team” was evident, and it “had me on my toes the whole time!”

“It was for a good cause, and I really appreciated that,” Bravo added.

The proceeds from this event went towards supporting the International Justice Mission (IJM). Sarah Jacob, the president of Grove City College’s Campus Chapter of IJM, spoke about the mission at the dance.

IJM seeks to partner with local justice systems around the world to build safe communities and raise awareness about human trafficking, slavery and other forms of violent oppression. In total, over $700 was donated. All funds contribute towards recognizing injustice and supporting others as they advocate for those oppressed in a world of suffering.

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Word on the street

Who did you suspect was the killer during the Murder on the Dance Floor event?

With his good looks and his lack of surprise, Blaze (Tyler) was a killer from the start. Though he was trying to restart his career, he ended up killing it.

James Brooks ’29

Professor Pine! Because why would anyone who likes bugs not consider murder?

Carson Brown ’29

I surely thought it was the fair Miss Rosie Byrne (Anna Schwartz). She was the short one with a short temper…

Daniel Griffith ’27

I thought it was Blaze, because it was clear that he was not a good investigator. And his own brother said he didn’t trust him.

Joey Lanzone ’29

I initially believed it was Dr. Pine; his fascination with venomous insects and his aloof demeanor made him the ideal villain for the event.

Mason Kraeer ’27

I thought it was Pine because all the signs pointed to poison. I didn’t think it would be Tyler (Blaze) because it’s never the person you most suspect ... I was very wrong.

Sabrina Herold ’29

ODK honors Riddle and Bilbro

Kathryna

Hoyman Managing Editor

Along with adding 14 inductees to its ranks this semester, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) formally recognized Bobbie Riddle and English Professor Jeff Bilbro for their contributions to the Grove City College community.

Riddle, a current housekeeper at the college, was chosen to be ODK’s newest honoris causa member. This honor is given to non-faculty individuals related to Grove City College and the local area who are chosen for their character and community contribution.

Riddle has served the col-

lege faithfully for 11 years. During this time, she worked for Bon Appétit for five years and is now in her seventh year with the housekeeping staff. Over her many years in this community, she has continuously loved the students and staff with warmth, energy and intentionality. She takes great care in remembering the names of those she encounters and has developed quite the

repertoire of ongoing jokes with current students and alumni alike.

Riddle is a joyous part of many students’ college experience, and she recognizes how far complimenting or teasing “the kids” can go in helping them relax into the community.

She is certainly fond of the student body at Grove City, and she expresses that fondness daily through genuine and diligent love and service.

“I work with the kids, not against them, (asking) ‘how can I help them?’” she said.

“I’m just blessed to know them. I am. I just feel blessed to know them, because they’re

all like my kids,” Riddle added. She could not choose one most memorable student interaction, saying, “That’s really rough, because it’s the love from all of them.”

Bilbro was recognized as a faculty associate member, a title given to faculty who “exhibit exemplary character, enthusiasm and high-quality teaching, genuine rapport with students, wise advising, significant scholarship, responsible leadership and faithful service to the campus and community,” according to ODK’s leadership.

Bilbro has taught at the college since 2021, all the while maintaining a dedication to

the thriving of individual students. He is known on campus for his humor, eagerness to hear students out, diligence in teaching, opinions on AI and fast grading. He is beloved and respected in the Department of English and beyond, and has balanced his role as a professor expertly alongside releasing frequent publications and serving as editor-in-chief of Front Porch Republic.

Our cherished community owes much to these members who serve with intention and love people well, and ODK has undoubtedly chosen qualified and compelling individuals to honor.

Too busy

“My boyfriend and I are typical Grover-achievers. Our calendars are PACKED with school, clubs and sports, and we are starting to feel distant because we never have time to see one another. How can we prioritize one another without giving up anything?”

-Grover-Achiever

On THIS campus? That’s a tale as old as time. These days, I feel like I barely have the time to see myself … and I don’t even play a sport, so that’s really something.

What in your schedule means the most to you? What means the most to your boyfriend?

I’m sure neither of you wants to give up an ounce of what you both are already doing. For me, every activity I have ever done at Grove City College is to an end, whether professional, social or just for my own personal growth.

What needs to happen is a rebalancing of priorities. Actually, make it a date! Meet up for a meal and pull out your Google/ Microsoft calendars. Isn’t that the most Grover thing ever? (I’m partial to Google Calendar … even though no one asked.)

It might suck, but you may have to cut back on the length of time you spend at clubs. It could mean showing up to a club meeting a bit late or carving out a longer lunchtime. It’s completely out of the question to cut back on sports or school of course, so plan accordingly. Don’t sacrifice anything that is important for your relationship.

I don’t know what your majors are, but if you’re spending more time playing IM pickleball than with your significant other … there’s a definite rearrangement of priorities that needs to happen. Now, if your club relates to your major and is necessary for your resume upon graduation, that’s a different situation.

I would set a goal for each week. For example, say that you want to see each other twice a week. Not too difficult, right? Easier said than done, I know. Have a conversation about what exactly this should look like. Is it a quick meal? A study session? Walking to or from class? There are myriad of small activities you can squeeze in that mean you see each other more often.

A word to the wise: Whenever you are together for longer than a walk to class, I recommend not multitasking and being fully present with each other. That’s what will really count when you look back on your memories together. Your schedule only gets busier as life goes on. And once you graduate, you have a job and other responsibilities.

I firmly believe that you two will be able to work it out. I would actually do the Google Calendar date. It sounds weird, but it will definitely help in the future.

Auspiciously,

M.D.

Creating a space for healing

Molly Miller Contributing Writer

The week after Easter break, Grove City will be hosting an exciting and important event in the Breen Student Union.

“Exhale.” is a one-night gallery on April 8 raising awareness for victims and survivors of assault and abuse. The event will feature art in various forms, which in the past have included photography, poetry, painting, mixed media, etc. These pieces tend to provoke thought and emotion in impactful ways. There will be live music and a student testimonial on the main floor of the Student Union. Additionally, there will be an information booth and a short talk from

Mercer County AWARE. And, as a partnership with Art and Soul, there will be an interactive art piece for all attendees to participate in. Refreshments will be provided.

The subject of the event, while heavy, is incredibly important to talk about. “Abuse and Assault is increasingly becoming a taboo subject. ‘Exhale.’ is here to talk about it,” junior organizer Caitlyn Williams said. “As far as I’m aware, ‘exhale.’ is one of the only, if not the only, event on campus which openly acknowledges abuse and assault.” The importance of the topic and the event cannot be overstated.

“Each person encountered is a new and different life story. So many of us suffer in si-

What’s fresh at the Grove?

In Ketler Auditorium... Orchestra Concert

March 27

7:30 p.m.

The symphony and chamber orchestras will perform pieces celebrating America’s 250th and Grove City College’s 150th!

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on the couch started the fire.

The fumes from the combusting battery were toxic, and when Campus Safety Director Seth VanTil arrived around 1:40 p.m., he found several students suffering from the effects of breathing the smoke.

“When I arrived, one student lying on the grass was very pale and having difficulty breathing,” VanTil said. “I then addressed the Humans vs. Zombies group and divided them into groups based on potential exposure.”

An ambulance and three medics soon arrived and were able to triage the students, including providing oxygen to Ian Armor, the club’s president. After examinations, three students were transported to AHN Grove City Hospital for further care.

“While we were working through this process, the Grove City Fire Department finished ventilating Ket Rec and told us it was safe to re-enter,” VanTil said. “Housekeeping then cleaned up the debris and fire extinguisher residue. Because there was still a lingering and faint odor of smoke, we left windows open but did not immediately re-open the room.”

By 4:30 p.m., all students

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Braedon Weigle, president of the Swing Dance Club, expressed that the dance “went super well and set up success for next year.” He would en-

In the Student Union... AEX Live

March 28

7 p.m.

The AEX housing group will host live music perfomed by student bands, featuring a wide range of styles and genres!

were determined to be doing well.

Urban Gaming Club President Ian Armour was interviewed Monday and stated, “I am feeling much better after being discharged, and the only lasting effects I feel are an itchiness of my lungs, a damaged voice, which is recovering well, and symptoms similar to asthma.”

The owner and charger of the batteries that started the fire was a visiting alumnus, John Moran. The batteries were for a blaster that the club used that had an electric motor powering “flywheels” to fling darts at high velocity.

“Due to the high energy density lithium batteries offer, they are ideal to use in this case since you want as much power as you can get in a small battery, which is to be stored in the handheld blaster somewhere,” Armour said.

The safety officers and housekeeping staff could not locate the battery that started the fire.

“We found the charger with burnt wires, a partially melted circuit board and (a) different battery attached to it. … Because we did not find the burnt battery, it may have been fully consumed, or some of it may still be in the couch,” VanTil said.

courage others to attend in the future, whether they “like dancing, sleuthing or something in between! It’s a great event that has a lot to offer ... definitely not a night to stay home from.” Case closed, for this year!

lence,” Williams said. The goal of “exhale.” is to speak out against assault and abuse, and to speak up for victims/survivors of it. Those labels have been chosen very purposefully. The word “victim” acknowledges what has been done to them. The language of “survivor” is equally important to the way we discuss assault and abuse, acknowledging and empowering them to be resilient and full of endurance.

“I don’t like the phrase ‘time heals all wounds,’” Williams said. “If anything, the grief we experience shapes and molds us into who we have yet to become. All of us can use what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good.”

The gallery is a beautiful acknowledgment of the pain felt

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The Collegian expanded and improved their approach to news coverage. Key national news stories — like Prohibition, women’s voting rights and the New Deal — all received their due coverage.

Local news stories — like the college’s upper campus expansion and construction of Harbison and Rockwell — were documented as well.

The paper had become a broadsheet by then and mimicked the design of bigger regional and national publications.

By World War II and its aftermath, The Collegian had truly hit its stride — not missing a beat when male students were again called away to war.

Key stories from this era included the college’s work on radar research and the naming of a naval ship, the GCC Victory, after the college.

From the Cold War era to the present, The Collegian has provided the college with enthusiastic reporting and sage – and sometimes sarcastic –commentary. Its modern community and perspectives sections offer a forum for students to showcase their accomplishments and share their unique opinions. And its news section continues to comprehensively cover campus news and the big issues that matter to the college’s community.

Hildebrand, who has advised the paper’s staff for 13 years, said he suspects that the students of the last century were a lot like the ones that work on The Collegian today.

“Student journalists are a special breed. They are committed to truth-telling and perfecting their craft for the benefit of others,” Hildebrand said. “It’s hard work but they

in a fallen world with the desire for growth and healing on this side of heaven.

As the date approaches, readers are encouraged to submit art pieces or perform music at the event. Pieces may be submitted anonymously, and you never know how sharing a piece of yourself may impact others. When we choose to be vulnerable, the butterfly effect is unimaginable. Submitters do not have to have personally experienced assault or abuse to share a piece.

All are welcome to attend the event, which will run from 7 to 10 p.m. There is great power in speaking up about difficult topics, and this is a beautiful opportunity to come and learn about a subject often left unspoken.

do it joyfully.”

In recent years, The Collegian has been recognized by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association with multiple Student Keyston Media Awards. The newspaper is supported by funding from the Office of Student Life and Learning. With the world moving more and more into the digital age, it’s vitally important that print journalism institutions, like The Collegian, survive. Journalism is an art. It is a craft. It is a form of storytelling that, done well, gives a voice to the masses and records their history.

With support from the Office of Student Life and Learning, Grove City College is committed to continuing The Collegian tradition.

“We live in a world where most students don’t read newspapers anymore and it is very important that we keep The Collegian alive. The Collegian is one of the last places to collect the day-to-day lives of the students in the here and now. It truly captures how students think and live at this moment in time,” Walczak said.

Capture the spirit of Grove, and write your first Community article by reaching out to BrownAH21@gcc.edu

Faithful or fraud? The mind games of ‘The Traitors’

Christa Bashinski Entertainment Editor

Mystery, deceit and Rob Rausch: all cornerstones of this year’s game of “The Traitors,” a reality TV show that has taken over the public sphere.

“The Traitors” is a competitive mix of strategy and deceit, drawing a close comparison to games like Mafia and Among Us. The catch? All contestants are well-known reality TV stars. The rules are simple. Contestants live together in a castle where the group is separated into “Faithfuls” and a few carefully, secretly chosen “Traitors.”

The Faithfuls’ job? Complete challenges that steadily add to their final prize pot, a reward they will ultimately split. And

the Traitors’ mission? Murder the Faithfuls.

Every night the group meets up to banish prospective Traitors, culminating in betrayals, alliances and sweet, sweet drama.

This year’s season generated a significant amount of buzz — largely credited to the popularity of “Love Island” star Rob Rausch. Other stars included Lisa Rinna (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Maura Higgins (“Love Island UK”) and host Allan Cumming. Stop now before the spoilers start!

The show started off strong with Candiace Dillard Bassett, Lisa Rinna, Rob Rausch and Donna Kelce being chosen as the original Traitors. By episode six, three of the Traitors remained, having killed or banished eight of their coun-

terparts. Not a bad statistic. Rausch’s first big controversy was quickly queued as he redirected the group’s suspicion towards fellow Traitor Lisa Rinna — a move that showed the audience his competitiveness despite his misleading charm. The following episode concluded with Basset’s elimination, leaving Rausch all alone.

However, the Faithfuls’ relief was short-lived as Eric Nam was recruited to join Rausch’s ranks. The final three dwindled down to Rausch, Nam and Higgins (Higgins being the last standing Faithful). Rausch, in another shocking betrayal, voted to banish Nam. Nam, returning the gesture, voted to banish Rausch. It all came down to Higgins. Rausch, leveraging his close friend-

ship, attempted to convince her to eliminate his own fellow Traitor. And oh, she did. Higgins, assuming they had won, celebrated until Rausch revealed the truth. He had been a Traitor the whole time. And with that, Rausch betrayed the three people closest to him and took home the entire prize pot: a whopping $220,800.

“The Traitors” isn’t just a reality TV show but a commentary on America’s fascination with the line between honesty and manipulation. Old shows to new shows alike, ranging from “Survivor” to “Age of Attraction” have demonstrated that popularity. Season four was truly one for the books.

Now is the time

Randall Elvin Staff Writer

Amazon Prime Video released “Invincible” in 2021 and has since put out three full seasons, with the fourth coming out now.

The animated series has grown into one of Amazon’s flagship original series and is commonly ranked as one of the most popular shows across the television world. “Invincible” expertly blends brutal action with high emotional ties. The star-studded cast has been a driving factor behind its success in those areas and its prominence online.

To give a little context, “Invincible” initially appears to follow a predictable formula centered on teenage Mark Grayson, son of Omni-Man.

Omni-Man is known for being the strongest superhero in the world, and we follow his son’s journey of unlocking his own powers in his teenage years. Together they train, fight bad guys and balance school and family life.

Slight parallels could be drawn with another super-

hero film, “Sky High.” Both share the same idea of a father helping his son to learn his strength, but the similarities end there.

The premise of the show feels heartwarming — a typical colorful superhero team partnered with a government agency overseeing it all.

Then the show delivers a seismic shock in the final moments of the very first episode. Omni-Man single-handedly kills the entire league of superheroes (one vs. seven), displaying his raw power and leaving the series flipped on its head.

The reveal shows Omni-Man’s evil actions but begs the question of why the greatest hero would take out the league known as the Guardians of the Globe. What started with a script that looked narrow transforms into a colossal mystery of Omni-Man’s identity and the loyalties of his son, freshly dubbed as Invincible.

The series is based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series, utilizing animation to bring the story to the screen. As the story expands, Mark confronts

alien forces, government conspiracies and the mystery of his father, all while struggling to keep his friends and family safe.

Season one sets the premise, seasons two and three expand the universe while deepening the emotional factor and season four is currently tying it all together.

Season four’s first three episodes were announced by Amazon on March 18, and the remaining five episodes of the eight-episode season will be released one at a time every Wednesday.

One major reason for the show’s popularity and success is its stacked voice cast. Steven Yeun, widely renowned for his role as Glenn in “The Walking Dead,” voices the titular character. J.K. Simmons, who voices Omni-Man, can be recognized instantly as the actor for J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” trilogy. Debbie Grayson, Invincible’s mom, is played by Sandra Oh, who is most known for her role as Cristina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy.

The supporting cast displays

Grover picks

Andrew Hutchinson Staff Writer

The Collegian asked individuals around campus what they have been watching lately. Here’s what they had to say:

Katie Hillebrand ’28:

“My roommate Kendall and I just watched the original ‘Grease’! We both loved the storyline and especially loved how catchy and original the songs were.”

Eve Oakes ’29:

“I’m currently watching ‘Bridgerton’ because my dentist recommended it, and I’ve watched two seasons in the last two weeks -- I’m legit addicted. I love seeing the ups and downs in relationships, and it’s paired really with ‘Sense and Sensibility.’ which I’m currently reading for Civ Lit.”

Peter Hasse ’27:

“Just rewatched the Amazon series ‘Chernobyl’ recently. Absolutely fascinating and very historically accurate and honestly entertaining. Truly fantastic -I could keep going with the adjectives”

Gino Emanuele ’29:

“The latest season of ‘Invincible’ is GOATed. Just a great watch all around.” Austin Fry ’29:

“I always love watching ‘The Three Stooges.’ It’s the best way to get a good laugh and is always a classic.”

Grace Osborne ’29:

“I haven’t had a ton of time around school lately, but I have been rewatching ‘Percy Jackson.’ I love both the books and the series, so I just watch it for fun!”

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responded with an RBI double in the second inning to score David Chandler.

“Run support was huge. The goal is always to put up zeros, but having a lead opens doors. The offense has done a great job all year of scoring early,” Lavrich said.

even deeper talent as Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen and Walton Goggins serve as recurring characters. With all the familiarity and experience, “Invincible” is in good hands with its voice actors.

Amazon has leaned heavily into the superhero genre, and their other similar hit show will begin releasing at the same time as “Invincible.”

“The Boys” leans more into satire and dark humor, while “Invincible” balances storytelling and intense action.

Although both shows have brutal scenes, “The Boys” is live action, not animated, so it is significantly more graphic, especially as it wraps up its final season.

For readers who haven’t watched “Invincible” yet, now is the best time. With three seasons already out and the fourth releasing weekly episodes, an enthralling storyline and excellent animation await.

As season four releases, Amazon will prove why they set up this show to be one of their “invincible” cornerstone projects.

RBI singles from freshman Johnny Reyes and senior Colin Marinpetro extended Grove City’s lead, and Chandler capped the score with a two-run single in the seventh inning. Chandler finished the day 2-for-4 with three runs scored, while Backos went 3-for-4 and Luko added two hits as the Wolverines outhit Chatham across the doubleheader.

Lavrich credited his success to in-season adjustments and trusting his entire arsenal. “Making adjustments has been huge. Trusting all four of my pitches in any count was the biggest difference,” he said.

As a senior, Lavrich also emphasized controlling the tempo on the mound. “You have a responsibility to control the pace of the game. Knowing when to speed it up or slow it down can make a big difference, especially after big innings offensively,” he said. With the sweep, Grove City opened conference play unbeaten and set the tone for the PAC schedule ahead.

“Starting 2-0 was great for the team. Every conference game matters. Winning the PAC last year put a target on our backs, but our focus is on winning every pitch and getting back to the tournament,” Lavrich said.

The Wolverines will host Geneva in a conference doubleheader at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

Pacing the PAC

The Grove City College women’s lacrosse team is off to a victorious start in Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC) play. They have taken down Geneva and Allegheny in land slide games, winning by 20 plus goals.

Recently, they defeated a tough rival opponent, Washington & Jefferson, in a close game. Turn to page 11 in the Sports section to read about that win for the Wolverines.

The women’s lacrosse team will play at home again for their Senior Day on April 25, and then will hopefully win the PAC to have a few more home games during conference playoffs.

Make sure to head to Don Lyle Field to catch the women’s lacrosse team play this spring!

By Luke Paglia, Photo Chief

Students take on the

Crimson Card+, campus character minus

Austin Zeilstra Contributing Writer

Our college should seek the flourishing of its students above all else, and each campus decision ought to be made toward that end.

The implementation of the Crimson Card+ and the subsequent obsolescence of current physical ID’s is not a decision aimed toward flourishing but one focused on convenience (see the all-campus email sent 3/16) or, at best, safety (see the article in the 3/13 edition of “The Collegian”).

The college’s ID change will not lead to flourishing but would in fact cause our campus’s character to suffer due to an increased reliance on and attention to digital technology, especially phones.

Why would our technology department choose to require or, at best, strongly encourage students to use digital IDs when our professors, Christian Formation staff and other influential campus voices spend so much time warning us of the dangers of our disordered digital engagement?

If our learning should impact the way we live, we must encourage students to actually practice that which they are taught, including in the realm of technology. Why incentivize students to carry their phones at all times, pull their phones out even more and thereby pay extra attention to the distractions found therein, when all these things heighten the addictive and deleterious effects of phone usage?

If safety truly is a concern, physical ID cards with NFC

technology could improve safety without causing further harm from digital technology, and this form of physical ID, not digital ID, should be the norm for our community.

As a Memorial Hall Resident Assistant, I recently had a conversation with two of my residents who openly admitted that they have a phone addiction. The addiction distracts them in class, disrupts time with friends and is a pathway to temptation, a frightening drain of time, an inhibitor of focus on schoolwork and an increasingly necessary source of dopamine.

My residents told me all these things while also expressing a sense of helplessness to address their phone addiction. If the college’s ID change were made, my residents would feel even more helpless, as each door, meal and book checkout would require them to come face-toface with their addiction.

My residents can’t undertake certain practices to heal from their addiction, such as going a day without their phones, if they are required to always carry their phones or other digital technology.

Two days after this conversation, I talked with another one of my residents, who shares none of my Luddite-ish tendencies, about the issue, and he expressed his concern with the implementation for other reasons, one of which is financial.

It was only recently that he could afford a phone with NFC capabilities, and he was concerned that other students who didn’t own such a phone for financial reasons would be charged a fee for needing a physical ID.

The poor, then, would be fur-

ther burdened financially because they cannot purchase a fancy enough phone and burdened emotionally by having their lack of means highlighted and penalized. Is this a way to promote flourishing on a campus devoted to the One who taught us to honor and

serve the poor?

Our campus character will not be improved by a dedication to convenience, nor by an overabundance of caution, and certainly not by more technology in our moment-to-moment experience as students.

As my freshmen residents

reminded me, our flourishing is endangered, not encouraged, by this change, and I sincerely hope that our administration will either abandon the Crimson Card+ all together or make physical ID an equally valid, equally accessible option for all students.

Students deserve a choice

Eli Wick Staff Writer

With the advent of technology comes much skepticism, and in this case, skepticism is not so unfounded as one might think.

It’s common practice among students with a meal swipe plan to ask a friend to use their swipe for them — be it due to sickness, large workloads or even a sports injury. However, with the consolidation of physical ID cards and cellular devices, this is no longer a feasible practice.

For a student to receive food in this manner, they would either have to make the trip themselves, endangering their physical and academic health, or relinquish their phone, a solitary hub of communication in today’s modern world.

As beneficial as a phone can be in the hands of a perfectly productive person, I do not count myself among that efficient number. Often, I find myself engaging with social media more than I would with

“One student reported, ‘when Crimson Card+ actually works, I feel like I won the lottery.’”

a theological text or a paper for one of my classes, which is why leaving our phones in our rooms can be a good idea.

Leaving phones behind can increase productivity tenfold.

However, if a phone is like a hub for communication and an ID card is a physical necessity, combining the two limits security and decreases the amount of time one might better spend on their studies.

One of the main reasons for the implementation of a digital ID is campus security. A physical ID can be very easy to obtain if you know where to look, especially on a campus where ID duplication is also quite possible.

The initial deterrent for losing a campus ID was a $25 fine. This fine was received more like a price than a penalty, and it showed — some students began duplicating the mag-strips in their identification cards for as little as $4, with no need to take a trip to the TLC.

Instead of imposing a monetary deterrent for losing an ID, it would have been in the col-

lege’s best interest to discourage duplication and instead make the replacement ID process more accessible. However, times are different now.

The digital IDs do away with the lost-card scenario, instead establishing a tighter connection between you and your building access. Our dependence on our devices lends itself to the security of higher profile areas on campus.

In addition to the security benefits, a digital ID could open way to a host of quality-of-life changes, such as visual scan confirmation on your screen and making Crimson Cash much more accessible.

But are these benefits enough? Students on campus have a lot to say, evidenced by the number of article submissions in this paper, conversations in lobbies and ever-interesting comments on all-campus chatrooms. A few are in support, noting the seemingly seamless transition from physical to digital, but many others are loud in opposition.

In an experiment I conducted across campus, devices were tested to see whether they were a feasible improvement in students’ daily lives. A few friends and I looked into the digital and physical IDs efficacy amongst several device models and buildings.

On average, dormitories were the most difficult to enter using the digital ID, and Apple devices performed worse than their competition when at low or zero battery. Even on the most efficient devices, students reported needing to attempt a digital scan up to four times before entry was allowed; one student reported, “When it works, I feel like I won the lottery.”

When smart watches with a wallet capability were tested, Apple devices performed better than their larger equivalents, with Samsung and Google watches rarely performing.

Comparative to their digital counterparts, the physical cards were found to scan nearly every time when making physical contact with the scanners. The continued efficiency of the physical cards led

to fewer holdups during peak scanning hours (Wednesday and Friday at 11 a.m.), a quicker scanning experience than Apple devices and a lack of dependence on phone battery life to get into dorms and dining halls.

All in all, the rollout of digital cards could prove safer, but much like the TSA, an increase in safety often leads to a decrease in swiftness. The question remains: should we give up early on increased security in favor of a few extra seconds in chapel? Or should we collectively give some time to experiment?

I believe that the college should at the very least allow students to answer that for themselves instead of choosing for them. My pitch is not a continued use of the duplicatable cards or a full switch to the digital.

Rather, the college should slowly phase out the unsafe mag-strip cards in favor of the safe digital cards. After the safety is confirmed, the college should have ready a physical RFID or NFC version as an alternative.

new ‘Crimson Card+’

The contradiction of digital IDs

Sir Benjamin Treadwell Contributing Writer

Like John Hatzis, fellow Perspectives writers and likely a majority of the student body, I argue that the college should not mandate the use of a digital Crimson Card for current students or incoming freshmen.

I am grateful to the administration for improving security by upgrading to the NFC system. They are practicing the college’s stated value of stewardship in eliminating the cost of student ID cards.

However, I have practical concerns regarding the “CrimsonCard+” (the CC+) and deeper worries about how Grove City has contradicted some of their other stated values with the decision.

First: practical concerns. If my Crimson Card is on my phone and I forget it somewhere, not only have I lost access to my dorm, but I also can’t contact my friends to let me into my dorm or bring me my ID.

If the two are separate,

“Crimson Card+ will make a stupefying tech addiction harder to escape and easier to gain.”

I have (hopefully) less of a chance of losing both — and the phone and the ID card can be used to retrieve each other. This useful diffusion vanishes if the two are combined.

Further, if someone steals my CC+ equipped phone for its value as a phone, I have more problems than just a stolen phone. If someone steals my CC+ phone to sneak into my dorm, how can I warn anyone or call Campo? The CC+ increases digital security, but it makes any breach in physical security more problematic.

Additionally, a physical Crimson Card is helpful as a form of ID for dual-enrolled students and anyone else (like a close friend of mine) who doesn’t have driver’s licenses. (I will grant this is a niche concern.) A physical card has practical benefits that, large and small, recommend it for continued use.

On a more ominous note, the mandate of the CC+ for all future students runs counter to three of Grove City College’s core values. If the college is committed to excellence,

community and independence, then they should think twice before binding us to our phones.

If the college is committed to excellence, they should make it as easy as possible for students to resist the siren song of the internet. Countless studies have shown that there is a distinct correlation between phone/social media usage and decreased academic performance.

More simply: the more we use our phones, the worse we tend to perform. The CC+ will require everyone to always have their mesmerizing black mirror-brick on them, making a stupefying tech addiction harder to escape and easier to gain.

Excellence requires focus for extended periods of time. This is what smartphones steal from us. They shatter our focus with notifications and leave us wondering if there is anything going on in the digital ether that we are missing. They will not let us alone for extended periods of time, and even with notifications off, the

short-form world has drastically shortened our attention spans.

CC+ would hobble everyone’s attempts to resist the effects of the phone. For the sake of student excellence, the college should not mandate the digital ID.

Second: if Grove City is committed to community, they will not require us to always carry our rectangular loneliness generators. The well-known social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has chronicled how the internet has fostered an enormous amount of social isolation, especially for the young.

Social media can connect us, but it has an undeniable tendency to reduce the in-real-life social interactions that are the core of the college’s desired community. It will be easier for genuine community to form if we are permitted to be free from our smartphones occasionally — but a required digital ID will worsen any smartphone-derived problems.

Finally: the college is going against their commitment to independence by mandating the CC+. This policy further ensnares us in the worldwide technological spiderweb.

Tech companies make money from our dependence on our phones. While Grove City College prides itself on freedom from the hard power of the federal government, if it forces the CC+ upon us, we become more vulnerable to the soft power of the mind-melting algorithms.

How can anyone unplug for respite if we can’t even get to our rooms without a phone? We already must accept the risk of missing calls, texts, emails and various notifications if we want to enjoy some time undisturbed and focused. This new security protocol tightens the digital leash. The CC+ makes us dependent on the very devices which we strive for independence from. I wish that physical ID cards could still be included in our tuition dollars. But this is not, evidently, the will of the leaders in the TLC and Crawford. So be it — but I ask the administration for at least this happy medium: give those of us, incoming freshmen included, willing to pay for a physical ID the chance to buy our digital liberty.

Security and student needs can be balanced

Sam Mayfield Contributing Writer

The college’s decision to move from Prox ID technology to NFC was wise, but physical cards should still be the default.

As I have discussed our college’s move to digital IDs with my Grove family, there was one argument that I kept mulling over: why the move at all? As the old saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

For many Grovers, the move to digital IDs didn’t make any sense. We as the student body haven’t experienced any trouble with our IDs, other than the fact that having a good ID photo is rarer than winning the lottery (looking at you, Julia Sikora!).

Was the entire move a

“There is still something to be said about having an object designated for one, specific task.”

prox cards can be copied easily, which — although convenient — poses a risk to the security provided by the scanners and authentication technology.

NFC cards operate (scan) at a much shorter distance, which makes it harder for a passerby to swipe the card information. Additionally, the newer Crimson Card+ will be significantly harder to copy, even if an adversary has access to the card, which further increases security.

While this prevents students from copying their card to additional fobs or patches of their choosing, it also prevents your ID from being copied by the stranger next to you in the Chick-Fil-A line.

The security of our build-

and while I have become aware of many flaws regarding door locks in the past week (which do need to be addressed), I hesitate to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Security is not an allor-nothing decision, and this move will increase security in an important way.

But the move to NFC could still be improved. The truth is, if the change had been that students had to turn in their old ID card and get a new NFC-enabled card before Oct. 5, there would have been very little pushback. A minor inconvenience? Sure. But almost no change to campus life.

Certain scanners do take longer to accept your card now, this is true, but that is likely a scanner hardware is-

the future (the scanners on the printers are almost instant, in my experience). A physical NFC card would be almost indistinguishable from the current prox cards but significantly more secure.

While a physical card would leave the possibility open for students to give their ID to someone else (not quite as easy with your phone) — which I acknowledge is a security concern for the school — when compared to requiring students to always have their phone on them, I find the physical option significantly better for the student population overall.

As I type this, I have had to unplug my phone from charging and bring it with me whenever I leave the (locked) room I am working in. Not much of a bother when your phone is charging, but what about transferring data? Or

ed to a speaker at a party, and you want to quickly go grab some Garage? Neither would be possible with digital IDs. There is also something nice about being able to disconnect from your phone, a mental clarity that comes with leaving it behind. While I appreciate how many applications and functions our mobile devices can fulfill these days, there is still something to be said about having an object designated for one, specific task.

I am very thankful for all the work Dr. DiStasi has done to make the move seamless and for being so willing to hear student feedback. I would just humbly encourage the school to make physical NFC cards the norm for existing and new students, so that we can leave our phones behind when we need to but still enjoy a safer

Staff Editorial Seeking gratitude

John Remaniak Business Manager

Here at Grove City, we are placed in a field of opportunity. It is an opportunity for gratitude. Living here, I have learned that gratitude is a heart posture molded by prayer, supported by humility and challenged by pride. Though we are in a pasture, we can find dependence through a lens of gratitude.

One way to describe prayer is to liken it to passing through a field of flowers. The flowers are daily blessings that are tangible moments of grace. On the paths of life, like the Israelites, we are given manna or small breadcrumbs of faith that sustain us. Even still, we are stiff-necked people.

We consume or covet and abuse grace. We turn to gluttony amid our mistrust after having just been provided for by our heavenly father. We choose disobedience, but God is still there, waiting for us to come back.

In life, to confront our stiff-neckedness, we are also given moments of darkness or spiritual uncertainty. In prayer, the light onto our path is one that seldom ever illuminates more than just the next step. In our wandering, we stumble even when we think we are on the right trail. There is nothing else to be done but to keep getting back up to find the daily manna in perseverance of prayer, keeping a heart posture of gratitude.

Ingratitude is inspired by self-sufficiency fostered and rooted in the restlessness of pride. There can be no end in pride when it is grown from an ego only learning from an environment driven by insecurity. For that ego will only generate self-fulfilled prophecies as it frets over its own lusts. In the eyes of ego, lust of possession and vanity are desirable. This self-gratification reduces the best accomplishments to vanity. This feeds into the fact that pride cannot see itself as vulnerable enough to be loved. It cannot be grateful for the provision that it did not want within its perspective.

Pride does not seek for-

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not the college’s first mascot, as Grove City was originally represented by a wolf. Once Willie entered the picture, SGA petitioned to preserve him as the college’s mascot.

Richardson and Kappel emphasized that Willie’s story speaks to the power of believing in something and making it happen.

The touring choir took the stage next, performing “Let Everything That Hath Breath” with junior Sarah Altman accompanying the choir on the piano and junior Peter Hasse playing the bass. The choir sang two more selections before Music Department Chair Jeffrey Tedford spoke on behalf of the department.

Tedford acknowledged that it was fitting for the college to celebrate its 150th anniversary as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary.

“Grove City College would not exist in most other countries,” Tedford said, emphasizing that our nation protects the college values of faith and freedom.

Tedford then directed the Symphony Orchestra in Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5, “Reformation.” The orchestra’s second piece, “Make Our Garden Grow,” featured vocal performances by alumni, faculty and current students. College voice teacher Sasha Peas-

giveness, because pride does not seek itself to be seen as it is. It seeks loveless pity or manipulated appreciation. It festers in the restless heart because it does not have the capacity for contriteness necessary to know and extend mercy. Pride grows only in its stagnant cyclical nature of fake intimacy upon misplaced identity.

In the same way, we all have said, “I cannot serve (in) humility.” That would dismiss being transformed by humility and gratitude. “I can be the master of my own fate,” though we know this will reproduce the same insecure image of self being made manifest. Because in that hardened heart, only the ideal self can be loved within pride’s twisted craving of disorderly received admiration. Consequently, in prideful judgment, we forget our identity and reveal our ingratitude for what gifts and light we have been given in our fallen state of helpless dependence on God. We seldom remember our dual identity of ephemeral dust and divine adoption. Humility is key to unwrapping gratitude. You have probably heard that comparison is the thief of joy, which makes it the crippler of gratitude. When we see others on different paths and focus on our

complaints and judgments toward others, we feel justified in our posture of self-per

ceived righteousness. Even if we have enough reason to believe our position to be better than another, there needs to be a limit to the endless pursuit of comparison and praying for things to be justified in our own time rather than according to God’s good plan.

Gratitude is the sight of the heart — a grace-filled view of light by which we see. Every reminder of incarnational gifts in creation can only be treasured if it is seen through this lens. With or without manna, we should find and treasure the daily flowers. They are reminders of beauty in a field in which we can gather up grace, presenting a bouquet to our intentional God who did not have to make the world beautiful.

So, find someone to walk with you in the field, reminding you to fix your heart’s sight, to collect the flowers and to pick up the manna when it comes to us. They can develop an intentional and transparent relationship with you, keeping you accountable in their wisdom. They can help you to keep coming back to the God who never deserted you.

The ensembles came together at the end of the concert.

tro-Tedford and senior Nora Russell were featured sopranos, college voice instructors Claire DeArmitt and Charles Dugan sang the mezzo-soprano and tenor voice parts and senior Liam Cummings sang baritone.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Edward Breen then spoke about how the college is “small-town USA at its finest” and how all of us participate in the future of Grove City College.

“The future of Grove City doesn’t belong to any one of us or a generation—it belongs to all of us. … The best chapters of Grove City College are not

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you’re happy using mobile credentials in everything else, you’re using it for authenticator, you use it with your credit cards or debit cards, then this should not be an issue. If not, you can get an NFC card.”

The college plans to deactivate all proximity cards on Oct. 5.

The digital ID is free for students to adopt. However, if students want to continue using a physical card, they will have to pay a $25 fee.

DiStasi clarified Wednesday that the fee was $25, instead of the $35 he said it would be during the forum. He said this decision is the “cleanest solution,” and it does not affect the replacement card policy.

Students cannot buy NFC cards until the fall semester.

DiStasi explained that the college made this change over three years. It decided to switch to NFC for security reasons.

“The majority of students I see carry their ID cards on their cell phones, and the motion to get into the room or click is basically put your cell phone down. It reads your prox card because it’s on the back of your cell phone, and you get in,” DiStasi said. “Essentially, mobile credentials is identical to that, other than you no longer need a physical ID card. The mobile credentials actually have a stronger security, because most people aren’t going to give their phone to somebody.”

DiStasi also explained the technical details behind the differences between proximity and NFC.

Proximity cards are unencrypted, meaning it is somewhat easy for a reader to duplicate the card and steal the person’s identity. NFC is encrypted and has more security measures, so it is harder for someone to copy.

After the speech, students asked DiStasi about various issues they had with the change. The questions posed were about a variety of concerns, including whether exemptions would apply for students without compatible smartphones, whether mental health was a factor in the decision and whether current and future students could buy NFC cards. Students could also complete a form with additional questions they had.

In a March 9 email, the Crimson Card Office instructed students on how to set up the digital ID, Crimson Card+. According to DiStasi, about 20% of students have switched to the digital ID.

Vice President of Student Life and Learning Larry Hardesty, who advises SGA, introduced DiStasi and praised SGA for making the forum a part of SGA’s weekly meeting.

“One of the things that this has made me aware of is that I think that there are populations of our student community that don’t know where their voices can be heard. And I want to encourage you that SGA meetings are open, and this is a place where you can raise concerns as well,” Hardesty said. “I think it’s important for that. I also want to give (SGA) kudos for the way that they’ve engaged this whole process.”

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the loss of the Supreme Court case Grove City College v. Bell, which led to the college’s rejection of federal funding and the story of President Combee, who instituted the policy of giving all students computers.

Former President Paul McNulty returned to campus to speak on “Our Tradition of Faith.”

“When it comes to our tradition of faith, it’s truly a tradition unlike any other,” he said. He recounted how Isaac Ketler believed the college would be “a strong arm ... for the Master’s kingdom.”

behind us; they are just beginning,” Breen said.

The audience then watched a compilation of students, faculty and alumni wishing the college a “happy birthday” before the event closed by inviting the audience to join the combined ensembles in singing the college hymn, “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and its alma mater, “’Mid the Pines.”

Gordon gave final remarks, and the concert ended by tributing the U.S. one more time by singing “God Bless America.”

Ketler wrote that “if this college stands for anything, it stands for the integrity of the Bible and the gospel of the Son of God.”

McNulty also emphasized the cooperation of faith and academia.

“Being Christ-centered is not anti-intellectual, just the opposite,” he said. “It encourages fearless discovery of truth, knowing that Christ is the source of all truth.”

Student Government Association President Julia Sikora welcomed Lingo and offered an invitation on behalf of the student body to “fully participate in the life of the college.”

After a standing ovation

following the introduction of Lingo, Edward Breen, chair of the Board of Trustees, presented the 10th president with a medallion during the investiture proceedings. The medallion had fallen off the ribbon, which Yvonne Lingo fixed.

Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Craig Jones prayed over Lingo and his family, ending with a statement from former Trustee and Dean of the Chapel Richard Morledge, “It’s a great day in the Kingdom!”

Lingo then spoke on “Faith, Freedom and Our Future,” focusing on the legacy and history of the college as a key part of how it will move forward.

“The mission and vision of this college are the most precious inheritance we have received from those who have come before us,” Lingo said. “They anchor us, they sustain us, and they propel us forward into our next 150 years.”

Lingo emphasized the college’s mission as a “Christ-centered, academically excellent and affordable” college, founded on “permanent ideas and conservative values.”

The ceremony closed with former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence giving the benediction.

“Grove City College is on mission for the Lord,” he said, offering his congratulations to Lingo and his family.

Women’s lacrosse pummels Presidents in PAC showdown

Garrett Gess Staff Writer

Wolverine women’s lacrosse took down Washington & Jefferson on the road last Saturday 16-11, which was followed by a home win against Allegheny on Tuesday. That tallies to seven straight wins now for Grove City and 3-0 in the PAC. They have a rhythm, and it’s a mighty strong one.

Entering the game against W&J, the Presidents looked to be the Wolverines’ biggest threat this season, coming behind Grove City in the PAC preseason poll at No. 2. While the game was a hard-fought match, the Wolverines solidified their No. 1 rank.

Junior attackers Taylor Blythe and Gwen Shilling each found the back of the net four times, while senior attack Jackie Rowell matched a career high with three goals.

The scoring didn’t stop there, as junior midfielder Tori Stevenson and sophomore midfielder Mia Mygatt each added a pair of goals, while junior midfielder Jess Robinette contributed a goal and two assists.

Blythe, who tallied five assists to go along with her four goals, recorded her nine points on the day. Stevenson added four assists of her own, while Shilling and freshman midfielder Avery Anderson also

spread the ball out, each with an assist.

Late in that first quarter, Shilling struck on the power play to give Grove City a 6–3 edge. But W&J wasn’t about to go down quietly, as they battled back within one point by halftime and evened things up early in the third. That’s when Grove City answered in a big way. Robinette broke the tie midway through the third off a fine feed from Blythe, and then Rowell scored twice in a 54-second burst. Just like that, the Wolverines had themselves some breathing room again.

Washington & Jefferson made one last push, trimming it to 11-10 early in the fourth. But Grove City closed the show in style, rattling off four straight goals. Blythe scored twice in that stretch, while Shilling and Mygatt added one apiece to seal it.

Defensively, it was an aggressive showing. Robinette and freshman defender Gabri Hallam each scooped up five ground balls, while Hallam also caused six turnovers. Anderson added two more caused turnovers, and Mygatt and Shilling controlled the draw circle with six apiece. Freshman defender Sophia Happel held strong, claiming two ground balls. When the pressure mounted, senior goalie Mia Gallagher came up strong

with nine saves to lock down the win. Turnovers were nearly even, but Grove City made the key plays when it mattered most to secure the win.

Against Allegheny, Grove City dominated, winning 20-1. Mygatt scored five times, Anderson and Stevenson three times and Rowell and Shilling twice. Blythe, Robinette and freshman midfielders Elliette Smith, Addy Porter and Maddie LaForte each scored as well.

The Wolverines enter a tough road stretch, playing at Westminster at 1 p.m. tomorrow before playing at Chatham next Wednesday. Those two teams ranked third and fourth, respectively, in the preseason poll. Grove City will then host St. Vincent on April 7, before playing two more consecutive road games.

A goal that is set before Head Coach Emma Olson and the Wolverines has been the coveted “three-peat.” Winning the PAC this year would make three straight championships for Grove City. Since the varsity women’s lacrosse program was created at Grove City in 2022, the Wolverines have appeared in every PAC championship, losing the first two, and winning the next two.

To preserve their throne of the PAC, Grove City will need to continue their sharp focus on one game at a time.

against W&J.

Softball serves Carlow two losses in doubleheader

Natalie Hanna Staff Writer

The Grove City women’s softball team began their northern schedule with two wins from a doubleheader against Carlow last Friday. They won their first game by a large margin, 19-4, and then added another victory in the nightcap, bringing the team to an overall record of 8-2.

Freshman DP Cora Myers had a double and two singles in the opener, driving in three runs, while senior catcher Kristin Tesch recorded a pair of doubles. Senior center fielder Noel Anthony, junior left fielder Evelyn Montone and junior first baseman Alexis Jackson all doubled and singled, and sophomore right fielder Sydney McBride went 2-for-4.

The Wolverines gained control by scoring six runs in the top of the fourth inning. Contributing to the inning were Tesch, Anthony, Montone and sophomore second baseman Alivia Lantzy, each recording an RBI double. Jackson also added a two-run double to give them a 9-2 lead.

The team proceeded to add 10 more runs in the sixth, ul-

timately bringing them to the victory.

Eight of the team’s nine offensive starters posted at least two hits, summing Grove City’s total hits to 22. Both Lantzy and junior pitcher Abigail Meadors went four for five in game one, Lantzy with three doubles and five RBIs and Meadors with a double and two runs. Meadors also received the win after allowing only two earned runs and seven hits. She struck out five batters in six innings.

The Wolverines were exceptional in stringing hits together and staying aggressive on the base paths, taking any extra bases when they got the chance.

“We work a lot on being consistent, not only in our offense and defense but also in our energy. That consistency really showed on Friday,” Anthony said.

In the seventh inning of the second game, a single from freshman third baseman Emma Vok brought Jackson in, breaking a 3-3 tie. Freshman second baseman Erin Timmes later singled in Vok, bringing the score to 5-3.

Pitcher Lantzy induced a game-ending double play in

Men’s Lacrosse (3-7): W, Westminster (20-5) Women’s Lacrosse (7-3): W, Allegheny (20-1)

Men’s Volleyball (11-14): W, Bethany (3-0)

Baseball (7-10): L, Westminster (3-0) Softball (10-2): W, Washington & Jefferson (6-2) Water Polo (4-15): L, Gannon (17-9)

Men’s Tennis (2-3): W, Franciscan (6-1)

Upcoming

Men’s Lacrosse: March 28, 1 p.m. at Chatham

Women’s Lacrosse: March 28, 1 p.m. at Westminster

Men’s Volleyball: April 1, 7 p.m. at Chatham

the bottom of the seventh inning after Carlow put the tying run on base. Lantzy struck out six batters and allowed two earned runs.

Jackson led the offensive effort in the nightcap with a career-best 4-for-4 showing, tallying four singles, two runs and an RBI. Vok went 2-for-3, while Timmes and sophomore catcher Sydney Shay each went 2-for-4. In addition, Anthony and freshman shortstop Lily Meidl each contributed a double to Grove City’s total 14 hits.

“The team was super excited to get two more wins on Friday night! We are super grateful we got the ability to play and glorify God through it all!” Lantzy said. “This definitely gives us confidence moving forward, but also, we are reminded to not be content with where we are currently. There is always room for improvement, and we can look at each game even if we win and learn from our mistakes to get better.”

After playing two double headers this past week against W&J and Thiel, the Wolverines will return to action tomorrow to play Waynesburg. The game will begin at 1 p.m., in Waynesburg, Pa.

Baseball:

March 28, 1 p.m. vs Geneva (DH)

Softball: March 28, 1 p.m. at Waynesburg (DH)

Water Polo: April 10 at CWPA Championships

Men’s Tennis: March 27, 4:30 p.m. at Thiel

Men’s Golf:

March 28-29 at Pennsylvania Classic

Women’s Golf: March 28-29 at Pennsylvania Classic

Track and Field: March 27-28 at Carnegie Mellon University

Life in the fast lane

Men’s swimming sends four to national

Mia Gallagher Sports Editor

After a successful 20252026 regular season and dominant PAC championship performance, four Grove City College men’s swimmers qualified and competed at the 2026 NCAA Division III Championships.

These four swimmers — senior Caleb Einolf, freshman George Witte and juniors Owen Hancock and Bryce Pope — certainly left their mark at the championship meet, finishing 18th overall in the team standings with 53 points. This phenomenal performance marks the Wolverines’ highest finish at the national championships since 2009.

But beyond this team performance, these four swimmers left the championship meet with multiple All-America honors to show for their efforts, qualifying for consolation finals in both of their relay events.

Einolf concludes his swimming career with six NCAA Division III All-American honors — four individual and two relay — and multiple program

“Beyond that, I want my fellow teammates to know that it is a blessing to be able to train hard every day for their sport and to enjoy the process.”

-- Caleb Einolf

and PAC records to his name. Reflecting on these accomplishments, Einolf shares that he is most proud of his relay teams’ efforts: “Becoming an All-American is awesome, but I’m most proud of our relay team. Since my freshman year, our goal was to qualify a relay for NCAAs, so finally doing that was really amazing,” Einolf said. “Qualifying a relay for NCAAs is especially competitive, so accomplishing that is a testament to the quality work we put in and to the quality of our program.”

Grove City opened up their four-day stint at NCAAs with a 16th-place finish in the 400 medley relay prelims on March 18, allowing them to qualify for the consolation final that evening. At finals, the quartet improved for a 15th-place finish with a time of three minutes, 17.15 seconds — good for a program record and NCAA

All-American Honorable Mention accolades.

The quartet then went on to qualify for and win the 200-medley relay consolation final on March 20, placing ninth overall and a school record-breaking time of one minute, 28.02 seconds. They then concluded their collective NCAA run with a 20th-place finish in the 400 free relay final on March 21.

Individually, Einolf won his consolation final for the 100 butterfly with a time of 47.63, placing ninth overall. He also added an eighth-place finish in the 100 breaststroke final.

Hancock earned his first individual All-American honor with a sixth-place finish in the 100 butterfly final, posting a time of 47.79. He also competed in the 100 backstroke prelims and placed 31st overall.

“It was nice to be able to finally put a result to the hard work that we did not just this

championships

year, but over the last couple years as a whole. The team comradery and relationships are definitely more important than any results we achieve, but it was rewarding to qualify for NCAA’s and achieve All-American honors after I came up short the past few years,” Hancock said.

With Einolf being the only member of this successful quartet graduating, the 2026-

2027 season looks bright for Grove City College men’s swimming.

“I hope our NCAA accomplishments inspire the next classes of swimmers to set challenging goals for themselves. Beyond that, I want my fellow teammates to know that it is a blessing to be able to train hard every day for their sport, and to enjoy the process,” Einolf said.

Baseball sweeps the Cougars in home opener

Reagan Thomas Staff Writer

The Grove City College baseball team opened both its home schedule and PAC play in emphatic fashion Saturday afternoon, sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Chatham at Jack Behringer Field. The Wolverines earned a dramatic 6-5 victory in 12 innings in the opener before completing the sweep with an 8-4 win in game two to start conference play 2-0.

In game one, Grove City showcased its resilience, rallying from a 4-0 deficit to force extra innings. Junior right fielder Caleb Backos delivered the walk-off hit in the bottom of the 12th inning, lining a one-out double to center field that scored freshman shortstop Kyle Rhineberger, who

opened the inning with a single.

The Wolverines began chipping away in the fourth inning when Backos scored on a groundout by freshman third baseman Nick Remish. Grove City continued to close the gap in the sixth as sophomore Kallen Durbin singled in Remish, followed by a two-run home run from junior Dan Luko to pull the Wolverines within one. Luko struck again in the eighth, tying the game with an RBI single after Remish led off with a double.

On the mound, freshman Wyatt Hopson earned the win with 4 2/3 innings of scoreless relief, striking out five while allowing just one hit. Freshman Caz Ostrowski also provided key innings out of the bullpen, while sophomore Bryce Trischler made the start.

Game two featured a dominant pitching performance from senior Kenny Lavrich, who worked a career-best 8 1/3 innings to earn the win. Lavrich allowed one earned run on six hits and struck out five before freshman Graham Romer retired the final two batters to secure the save.

“I just felt very focused on the mound. It was the start of PAC play, so the focus is higher for everyone. Getting a sweep is a big priority in conference games,” Lavrich said.

Offensively, Grove City provided early run support, helping Lavrich settle into a rhythm. The Wolverines jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning, highlighted by Luko’s two-run double. Chatham narrowed the gap, but Backos BASEBALL 5