Goshen College won't play anthem

By Everett J. Thomas

  

On June 4, the Goshen (Ind.) College board of directors reversed its 2010 decision to play an instrumental version of the national anthem before athletic events.

According to a June 6 news release, the board asked president Jim Brenneman to "find an alternative ... that fits with sports tradition, that honors country and that resonates with Goshen College's core values and respects the views of diverse constituencies" ...

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Some Goshen (Ind) College students and spectators protested the inaugural playing of the national anthem at the baseball opener on March 23, 2010, by remaining seated. Others stood for the anthem. Photo by Everett J. Thomas.