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Jordan Greynolds

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor

Jordan Greynolds, '22, is a features editor for The Campus newspaper and it is his second semester on staff. He is a business and religious studies double major with a minor in journalism in the public interest He is also a four-year member of the men's basketball team and part of the student executive team for the school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club.

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‘Chomping’ the comp

Jordan Greynolds, Features Writer May 12, 2022

As the end of the 2021-22 academic year approaches, most Allegheny students are thinking about what classes they need to register for next semester. For seniors, though, their comprehensive projects fill...

The all-college choir performs during their annual spring concert on April 30.

Allegheny College Choirs return to indoor concerts

Jordan Greynolds, Features Writer May 5, 2022

The Allegheny College Choirs held their annual spring concert in Raymond P. Shafer Auditorium on April 30, which included performances from the Allegheny women’s, men’s and college choirs. While many...

Mary Walsh-Hilf, ’22, is one of two students writing their senior comprehensive project about the play. Photo contributed by Margaret Jumonville.

‘She Kills Monsters’ plays on Dungeons & Dragons

Jordan Greynolds, Features Writer April 29, 2022

Allegheny’s Playshop Theatre debuted the critically-acclaimed play “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen on Thursday, April 28. Performances will continue to take place at 8 p.m. today and tomorrow,...

Poster contributed by Mary Dosch
Poster for “Bourbon at the Border,” which opened in the Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 11.

“Bourbon at the Border”

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor November 11, 2021

Allegheny’s Playshop Theatre will present Pearl Cleage’s “Bourbon at the Border” under the direction of guest director Terrence Spivey. The production’s cast is set to make history as the Playshop...

Photo contibured by Ed Mailliard.
The Allegheny Football team takes the field as they are cheered on by cheerleaders and fans. Players and cheerleaders sport various articles of pink clothing in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Allegheny football supports BCAM with ‘pink out’

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor November 4, 2021

In their final home game of the month on Oct. 30, the Allegheny football team took on Wittenburg while showing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month  with a “pink out” theme. In 1985, the American...

Halloween Party at the Sycamore

Halloween Party at the Sycamore

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 28, 2021

The Sycamore returned to Reis Hall for a Halloween themed evening of drinks, food and music on Oct. 21. Surrounded by spooky decor, attendees enjoyed festive drinks, such as caramel apple punch, and some...

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The cast of the Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow-cast practice audience participation in their last dress rehearsal on Oct. 20.

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ produced by SET, GAP

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 22, 2021

On Wednesday, Oct. 20, each member of The Rocky Horror Picture Show gathered in room 203 of the Vukovich Center for their final dress rehearsal. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a classic among its cultish...

Gators chomping at the bit to work on senior  projects

Gators chomping at the bit to work on senior projects

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 14, 2021

As temperatures drop and the leaves fall to the ground many students are preparing for mid-term exams in their classes. While senior students are not exempt from this, there are other assignments on their...

The truck and the designated area for alcoholic beverages are located inside the football stadium. Fans can stop at the truck on their way to the home seating section.

Allegheny beer garden aims to boost school spirit

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 8, 2021

In an academic year that has reintroduced old norms and even relaxed others, Allegheny College has begun selling alcoholic beverages at certain campus events, including home football games. According...

"Flying with Dad" was named a finalist for American Book Fest's "Best Book Awards".

‘Flying with Dad:’ writer honors fathers’ legacy

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 1, 2021

Allegheny College hosted Yvonne Caputo on Tuesday, Sept. 28 for a presentation on her first book “Flying with Dad, which was published in June 2020. In the book, she details not only her father’s...

Customers cross Pennsylvania Ave as they go from The Boot Box over to the warehouse in search of a good purchase. The Boot Box is located at 11894 Pennsylvania Ave in Meadville.

Local boot store holds annual warehouse sale

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor October 1, 2021

One of Meadville’s most popular local retailers, The Boot Box, held its annual fall warehouse sale this year from Sept. 22 through Sept. 26. As indicated by the title of a warehouse sale, in order to...

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Wing me to the moon

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor September 24, 2021

Wingfest was dubbed ‘Wing me to the Moon’ this year and featured wings from a myriad of Meadville establishments  including Willy G’s, Chipper’s, Hunter’s Inn. The annual event is sponsored...

Syd Hammerman, ’25 (right), serves a vegan attendee of Wingfest in the Campus Center on Sept. 19.

GAP ‘shoots for the moon’ with Wingfest

Sami Mirza and Jordan Greynolds September 24, 2021

The scent of fried chicken wings drenched in various sauces wafted through the halls of the Henderson Campus Center on Sept. 19, signaling the return of one of the most beloved traditions at Allegheny...

Take your pick: ‘Donda’ or ‘Certified Lover Boy’

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor September 17, 2021

Kanye West and Drake are two of the biggest icons of this generation, and not only through their music. Drake is regularly seen hanging out with some of today’s greatest athletes and West has been a...

People of Allegheny

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor September 10, 2021

Allegheny College is the home of the gators, but that unifying term fails to do justice to the diversity of interests and hobbies that each gator has. Just because a person finds a hobby enjoyable does...

Crawford County Fair resumes after pandemic hiatus

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor September 2, 2021

On the way into the Crawford County Fair, it becomes evident who the regulars are as opposed to the newcomers. After a trip down a makeshift one way road and guidance from a high schooler with a neon glow...

Centered in teaching

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor August 26, 2021

In light of the pandemic that seems to be sputtering but not yet fully squashed, Allegheny College has recently announced that 36 administrative and staff positions have been or will be cut. However, there...

Beef kabob, rice, pita bread, salad, and hummus were served this past Wednesday for iftar, the meal to break one’s fast.

Muslim community celebrates Ramadan on campus

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor May 7, 2021

Ramadan is a time of the year in which Muslims around the world partake in a month-long, sunup to sundown fast from food and water. The final 10 days of this month have religious significance, as they...

Counterclockwise from top-left: Shannon McGuinn, ’21, Austin Shaw, ’21, and Mari Casale, ’21

How seniors are ‘chomping’ the comp

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor April 30, 2021

The senior comprehensive project is a staple of an Allegheny education. Students dedicate a large portion of their senior year to various types of independent projects based on their areas of study. The...

Students cheer on athletes with a sign. After the fall competitive season was completely canceled, a modified spring schedule was introduced, including student attendance in the stands

Sports fans, the atmosphere return to Allegheny athletics

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor April 23, 2021

With spring heralding the return of athletic competitions, fans are now following suit in their return to the bleachers. Although many sports teams practiced throughout the first semester of the 2020-21...

[Video] OutLoud — Season 1, Episode 18: E-Street Eatery Review

Jordan Greynolds and Sami Mirza April 9, 2021

A video review of a wrap, fries, and shake from E-Street Eatery in Meadville. Review by Jordan Greynolds, produced by Sami Mirza

The new punch-card system allows students to get food from multiple stations, rather than have to swipe from each separate station.

Students react to punch card system at Brooks

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor April 9, 2021

It is out with the old and in with the new at Brooks Dining Hall. After a semester and then some of students having to use a board meal swipe at each food station they order from, a new punch card system...

Clockwise from top left: Anthony Baldeosingh, ’22, Katherine Leyonmark, ’22, and Michelle Miller, ’22.

[Photo] Human interest: asking Gators what they enjoy most

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor March 26, 2021

Clockwise from top left: Anthony Baldeosingh, ’22, Katherine Leyonmark, ’22, and Michelle Miller, ’22.

Woodcock Creek Lake appears mostly empty, after dropping 21.5 feet last week.

Woodcock Creek Lake drains 21.5 feet in accident

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor March 19, 2021

One of Meadville’s top attractions, Woodcock Creek Lake, is typically home to smallmouth bass, walleye and muskies. However, the 330-acre lake has seen better days. Specifically, days when its water...

Professor Dearden conducts the Allegheny Civic Orchestra during their weekly practice in Schafer Auditorium. The orchestra is expecting to perform an outdoor concert in May.

Flexibility is music to the Allegheny Orchestra’s ears

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor March 12, 2021

The Allegheny College Civic Symphony faced many changes in order to continue rehearsing safely. Among those changes was the decision to only have string instruments in the orchestra this year, therefore...

COVID-19 compliance vital to return of athletics, other student activities

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor March 5, 2021

It has been almost a year since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and almost nothing has been the same since then. With current cases dropping around the country, Allegheny...

Employees vaccinated, changes to functional groups

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor February 26, 2021

After a break from campus that rivals summer break in length, students have returned to Allegheny’s campus to complete module two of the spring semester. The college has not let their guard down with...

A long break makes for a long wait to return to campus

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor February 4, 2021

As students begin their eleventh week and counting of their hiatus from campus, one might be inclined to ask: how have they spent their time off?  For many, the break can be seen less as a period of...

Boom or bust: Allegheny’s first January term

Jordan Greynolds, Features Editor January 29, 2021

The task of fitting an entire semester’s worth of learning into a window smaller than a month is a daunting task to students and professors alike. In June, Allegheny students were alerted of the school’s...

‘thank u, next’

Jordan Greynolds, Contributing Writer February 14, 2019

Ariana Grande has come a long way from being a Nickelodeon star on “Victorious” and “Sam & Cat,” to becoming a mega pop star. During a time when both Nickelodeon and Disney were pushing every...

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