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Former student sues College over alleged discrimination

Administration authorized to access students’ email, private network folders; privacy concerns?

Ross M. Benincasa Editor-in-Chief

agreement among the conspirators,” Pahowka said. “I would file a motion to dismiss a Section 1985 lawsuit filed 16 months ago by a former claim that lacks the specific supstudent against Elizabethtown College porting facts suggesting there was has recently garnered national attention as some sort of mutual understanding decisions over requested dismissals were among the alleged conspirators to handed down by the federal court in August. violate the plaintiff ’s civil rights.”

Reichert also alleges that the Christopher J. Reichert, a 2007 elementary education entrant into the College, filed a College violated his rights to lawsuit against Etown indicating the College privacy and due process under “violated his rights as a disabled person, the Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth breached a contract with him, and violated Amendments, stating that the Colfederal and state laws by accessing his emails lege should be held responsible for state action due to funding it rewithout permission.”

The majority of the charges brought ceives and ability to determine who against the College were dismissed, per its becomes a state certified teacher.

This allegation was dismissed request, although an accusation that Etown violated Reichert’s civil rights under a Sec- due to the widely rejected notion tion 1985 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that a private university is held to of 1964 claim has been denied dismissal and the standards attributed to having granted to move forward. Reichert claims state authority by providing an that the College held numerous, secretive education. Also, the College is not Courtesy Photo meetings for the purpose of removing him provided the powers of teacher Christopher Reichert (right), poses for a picture with a participant in the Best Buddies program, a group from the institution. This allegation was certification in Pennsylvania, but Reichert was involved in during his time at Elizabethtown College.

Reichert recently filed suit against taken into account along with numerous instead simply recommends graduthe College for alleged discrimination resulting in his removal from Etown. allegations made by Reichert that the Col- ates for certification to the departlege recommendation, the applicant would during his tenure at the College, beginning his lege discriminated against him due to his ment of education. have a difficult time obtaining certification.” sophomore year. disability.

Reichert also made several allegations Eventually, Reichert engaged in a heated Ac c ord i ng to “ I was thrown out of the education deagainst the College by claiming that his argument with one of his professors while atGareth D. Pahowemail account was accessed and monitored tempting to drop their class, which was then ka, a school law partment and would soon be thrown out without his permission. These claims were reported to the chairman of the education attorney of Stock of Elizabethtown College because I tried, dismissed by the court because the alleged department, Dr. Carroll Tyminski. Tyminski and Leader out of monitoring occurred within a College- ultimately called a meeting with other education York, Pa., and neuunsuccessfully, to advocate for myself as provided account and the College reserves department faculty members to discuss comtral party to the the College’s policy requires.” plaints against Reichert and, considering him a the right to access student accounts. case, suing an orthreat to the College, felt he should be expelled. ganization based

Christopher Reichert Background This expulsion, however, was ultimately on a Section 1985 According to the U.S. District Court for the overruled by Provost Susan Traverso, after claim can be very “The Pennsylvania Public School code re- Eastern District of Pennsylvania memoran- protests were filed by Reichert and his parents, difficult, as the plaintiff must establish a conspiracy by the defendant motivated by quires teacher certification applicants to … dum, this lawsuit was ultimately brought about though a plan was eventually initiated to force complete an approved teacher preparation for a number of reasons cited by the plaintiff. Reichert from the College, according to the race or class-based discrimination.

“I would look to see whether the plaintiff program and receive the recommendation of Reichert claims he was denied priority sched- court memorandum.

Continued page 2 has expressly alleged that there was some their college,” Pahowka said. “Without a col- uling and was required to take difficult classes

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Payroll system will debut changes Jan. 1: two fewer checks

Only faculty, staff, administrators will see increase in pay intervals, amount per pay stub Shana M. Mihovics Asst. Campus Life Editor

some, at least for a period of time. Therefore, employers are asked to consider the psychological ramifications and make sure the communication clearly lists all of the potential benefits or other factors to offset any perceived negative reaction. Many people live payayday is music to the ears of most of us and for years at Elizabethtown College, the check to paycheck, particularly in these times, and such a switch can have an impact on ability to count on that experience occurring every other week seemed as perennial making a mortgage payment or meeting rent. In addition, many people have automatic as the grass. But come January 1, 2012, Etown is switching to a semi-monthly payroll for deductions of payments for bills and credit cards specifically timed for existing pay dates.

Most managers agree that the importance of pay and the frequency of pay varies by all of its salaried employees. Students employed by the college will continue to be paid individual and is dependent on a number of variables, but in difficult economic times on a bi-weekly basis.

Nancy Florey, assistant vice president for human resources, said the reason the College it seems safe to assume that having enough money to handle financial obligations is of decided to transition in this direction is because every eleven years, including leap year, concern to almost all.

An inquiry into how other colleges in the there is payroll implication of 27 paydays. area handle payroll revealed different results.

There are 26 pays in a fiscal year associated Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. pays all with bi-weekly pay intervals. In the upcomemployees twice a month, whereas Millersing 2011-2012 fiscal year, Etown would have ville University still pays all its employees been faced with this challenge and the Colevery two weeks. Franklin and Marshall lege would have suffered financial implicaCollege in Lancaster, on the other hand, tions. Moving to the semi-monthly schedule pays faculty only once a month, but student will eliminate the extra cost to the College employees use time sheets so they still get this year and in the future as well. paid every other week.

Most benefit communications consulWhen one considers the bigger picture, tants believe the switch by an employer like it might be helpful to remember the variety Etown to semi-monthly from bi-weekly pay of ways employees in other professions and intervals can be smooth and painless if done capacities get paid. Elementary and high properly. Early and effective communication school teachers often only get paychecks ten about the change is imperative, particularly months a year. Consultants often get paid in since faculty will be paid less frequently, lump sums by project and have a very unprereceiving 24 checks per year instead of dictable cash flow depending on the project 26. If necessary, faculty and other salaried and the time put into it. Camp counselors employees will have the opportunity to set often get paid just once or twice over an enfunds aside with advance notice so they can tire summer. These days, with the national meet their financial obligations. Ninety days unemployment rate at 9.1%, it might be that notice is recommended and Etown has notified salaried employees with plenty of time Photo: Katie Brumbach the ability to count on a regular paycheck is for them to plan for this adjustment.

Beginning January 1, 2012, Elizabethtown College will change the way they pay faculty and music to one’s ears when one is the recipient It may seem like a minor change, but it staff. Instead of receiving a paycheck bi-monthly, members of the administration will now and it seems like Etown faculty will have to can have fairly significant ramifications for be paid on only the fifteenth and thirtieth of each month. Students will not be affected. accept the upcoming change.

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Poof, you’re gone Irish coroner Ciaran McLoughlin recently announced that the cause of death for 76-yearold Michael Faherty was spontaneous human combustion. Faherty, who was thought to have died in a fire in his home in December, allegedly exploded into a ball of fire and died. “This fire was thoroughly investigated. and I am left with the conclusion that this fits into the category of spontaneous human combustion, for which there is no adequate explanation,” McLoughlin said.

Investigators claim that the case of Faherty is not as unusual as it sounds. Apparently there was an open flame close to his now burned body, and officials say it is likely that sparks may have traveled from the flame to his body, causing his clothes to catch on fire. It is unclear now why the coroner ruled out this more likely cause of death.

Watch your step…and your toes Police said Monday that a man in Little Rock, Ark. known as the “Toe Suck Fairy” has been charged with “assaults directed at women’s feet.”

This is not the first time that 50-year-old Michael Robert Wyatt has made national news, as he was allegedly charged with many cases of these assaults directed at women’s feet in the ‘90s.

Wyatt was formally arrested Monday after two different women recognized him from a photo line-up. These women claimed that Wyatt was “the man who approached them in local stores commenting on their feet and asking to suck their toes”, LaTresha Woodruff said, spokeswoman for the Conway Police Department.

Woodruff reported that Wyatt was charged with two counts of misdemeanor harassment.

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uropean countries are currently experiencing economic problems. As the economy suffers, Elizabethtown College students should pay close attention to the news.

Students studying abroad need to know how the failing economy could affect their experience financially and socially.

In Europe, unemployment is high and the austerity packages being implemented are making things worse in the short run. The main problem is that more developed countries, such as Germany, do not want to bail out financially struggling countries such as Greece, Spain or Italy. These countries all have debt; it is just a matter of who can pay it back.

In the United States, there is a long tradition of providing financial aid for other states or countries in need. However, despite the strength of the European Union (EU), the countries of Europe do not seem inclined to help one another, at least at this point in time.

Dr. Sanjay Paul, associate professor of economics and chair of the business department, described the United States’ economy as anemic. If Europe continues to struggle, it could send the U.S. economy into another recession with a decrease in exports of goods and services to Europe.

Regarding Etown students who study abroad, the economic problem that will affect them most is the value of currency. Paul said in the past few weeks the U.S. dollar has been gaining strength. “Students should hope for a strong dollar when they depart for study abroad programs,” Paul said. If the euro continues to fall, expenses in Europe could be lower. Dmitriy Kricherskiy, visiting lecturer of economics, said a student’s dollar would go farther. He said students could pay $6 for a cup of coffee in Genoa, Italy instead of $8. However, are lower prices for students worth the other potential outcomes of a troubled economy?

Overall, when studying abroad, students should remain conscious of the currency exchange rate. Junior Caitlin Setlock studied abroad in Florence, Italy during the spring 2011 semester. She said prior to her trip, she exchanged about $350 for €250 through AAA, which had the best currency

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exchange rates. Setlock encourages students to research which banks have the lowest international fees for their credit or debit card use. She warns students to watch the ever- chang i ng e x change rate of the euro. When visiting Greece for the weekend, the value of the euro had increased.

Her trip ended up costing nearly $1,000 more than expected.

Junior Elyse Archambeault also traveled throughout the EU during her time abroad in spring 2011.

“It was easy to forget that the price tag is not exactly what you’re paying,” Archambeault said. “For example, a bus ticket Photo: Joseph S. Klinger only cost €15, when it was really about $25.” It is traditional to toss coins into the Trevi Fountain to ensure Kricherskiy also re- a return visit to Rome. It is unclear how this and other tourist minds students that attractions will be affected by the problems plaguing the EU. people paraded through the streets and Europe is not the place to go to stretch your dollar. Europe’s main toilet-papered the front of a store. Junior source of income is tourism. If students Rachel Barr had also witnessed a London want to pay less, they should study abroad protest, containing thousands of people. in Brazil, Costa Rica or another less-devel- “My friends and I were trapped inside until a protest passed,” Barr said. oped country.

Another concern is whether the economWhen in Europe, students should also be aware of strikes or other forms of social ic issues put pressure on higher education. discourse on the streets caused by the issues Will private colleges or public universities of currency. Junior Jordan Laliberte studied be more likely to continue study abroad in Athens, Greece in spring 2011. He said he programs? Will it cost more than the typicommonly walked through protests against cal cost of tuition? Students should remain the deficit cutting and lowering of spend- aware of these potential obstacles.

Despite all economic and financial ing. “Countries get possessive when things get bad,” said Dr. Sylvester E. Williams, IV, uncertainties, students still urge others to associate professor of business law. “People study abroad. “I strongly suggest studying get desperate. Foreigners should be aware abroad; it is an experience that will make you have a whole new view on life!” Setlock of their safety and welfare.”

Archambeault also witnessed protests said. “You are young with low obligations regarding taxes and budget cuts when and a school who strongly supports it – take visiting London. She said a large mob of advantage of the opportunity!”

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Long debuts podcast on iTunes College involved in lawsuit of a series of talks given each Sunday by the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society in Boston. The center has a history in Boston going back to when Swami Vivekananda, who became a renowned figure at the World Parliament of Religions held in Chicago, visited in 1893 and taught Vedanta philosophy. On Sept. 4, Long was invited to join the podcast as a guest speaker by Swami Tyagananda, the monk who runs the center and who is also the Hindu chaplain of HarCourtesy Photo vard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Podcasting is a newer avKatie G. Pebley enue of communication, one Staff Writer that Etown courses are implen Elizabethtown College menting. “It is important for religious studies profes- academics to embrace new sor recently made his debut on and alternative methods of iTunes with a featured podcast scholarship distribution. Podthrough the Ramakrishna Ve- casting is an exciting arena for reaching a wide and varied danta Society in Boston.

Dr. Jeffery Long is an as- audience,” Dr. Colin Helb, associate professor of religious sistant professor of communistudies, as well as chair of the cations, said. “Podcasts, which department and co-director are often free to download, of the Asian studies minor. can be downloaded by users Long’s ability to teach Indic who can listen on their comtraditions comes from his puters, phones, and portable conversion to Hinduism as audio players. Unlike singlea young man. His courses download MP3s, the added at the College include Indic benefit of podcasting is the Religions, Buddhism, Hindu- offer to subscribe to a podcast, ism and modernity, religions like the Boston Ramakrishna of China and Japan, Indian Vedanta Society of which Dr. Philosophy, and four levels of Long’s lecture was included.”

The date of this podcast Sanskrit. Long believes that writing and teaching are con- is particularly special in the nected and has authored two Hindu tradition because it books, “A Vision of Hinduism: coincides with a celebration of Beyond Hindu Nationalism” the birth of Krishna, a Hindu and “Jainism: An Introduc- deity and very important tion,” as well as many articles. figure. The Krishna Festival His recent podcast is part was postponed because of

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Hurricane Irene, so Long and his wife ended up making their annual visit to see Swami Tyagananda, his guru in the Vedanta tradition, on the weekend of the festival.

This led to Long’s feature in the Sunday talk.

Junior Kevin Bloh has taken classes with Dr. Long and listened to the podcast. “I think that it is amazing that these things are available on something as ubiquitous as iTunes, available on any of the millions of iPods that are in circulation,” Bloh said. “It is vital that every human expand their religious understanding beyond merely their own beliefs, and the podcasts and apps available on iTunes allow people who would otherwise be unheard on a large scale to share their stories, their beliefs and their teachings with the world at large.”

The podcast includes a prayer and introduction by Swami Tyagananda and a subsequent lecture by Long.

“It is more like a sermon than an academic talk. I am speaking less as a college professor and more as a devotee of Krishna and a practitioner of Vedanta. I enjoyed giving it, and would be happy to do it again, if people are interested. It seemed to be wellreceived by the people who attended that day,” Long said.

To f i n d t h e p o d c a s t , search “Vedanta and Yoga” on iTunes, and click on the link to the “Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, Boston.” It is titled “Krishna Festival.”

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Reichert suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a seizure disorder and other “learning disabilities in written expression and reading fluency,” according to the court memorandum published following the dismissals.

In a written statement prepared for the Etownian, Reichert claimed, “When I attempted to self-advocate [for disability accommodations] during my sophomore year, I was treated with derision, contempt and finally told that I would be expelled from the College and would not be permitted to major in education unless I obtained a psychological risk-assessment.”

According to Reichert, he was treated as though he had threatened a professor.

“I have never threatened anyone,” Reichert said. “I have never physically attacked anyone and the College’s references to such allegations are false.”

“For the next year-and-a-half Elizabethtown College allowed me to take classes, and formally welcomed me into the education department,” Reichert continued.

“Unbeknownst to me, they were preparing a list of ways in which they could get rid of me for good.” Reichert claims that in the fall of 2009, the College held three separate hearings to dismiss Reichert, barring him from representation by any counsel outside the College community.

“With the build up of stress, pressure, and anxiety at the end of my methods block semester, the lack of accommodations provided to me caused me to have an epileptic seizure at the elementary school I was assigned field placement hours,” Reichert said. “I was thrown out of the education department and would soon be thrown out of Elizabethtown College because I tried, unsuccessfully, to advocate for myself as the College’s policy requires.”

“The College is vigorously defending against Mr. Reichert’s allegations and is very confident that the evidence that will be presented will in no way support his

contentions,” Liz Braungard, executive director of marketing and communications, wrote in the College’s own statement to the Etownian. “Given the pendency of the litigation, the College is not at liberty to discuss the specifics of the lawsuit. We can say, without any doubt or hesitancy, however, that Elizabethtown College has always welcomed and will continue to welcome and mentor qualified students with diverse talents and capabilities.”

What’s next?

Litigation will continue concerning Reichert’s allegations that his rights were violated due to the defendant’s meetings with the purpose of unlawfully removing him from the College. However, the growing story seems to be the reaction, both on campus and around the tech circles of the country, concerning the legality and legitimacy behind the College’s monitoring of Reichert’s student email account.

“Schools should make people agree that when they use the school’s email account, they may be subjected to monitoring under the circumstances the school specifies in advance,” Daniel J. Solove said on TeachPrivacy.com, concerning the case. “It is best practice to put people on notice when they will be monitored.”

Pahowka seems to agree. “Providing notice and even obtaining the users’ consent will help to avoid potential privacy claims,” he said. “Students and staff should realize they have limited privacy when using college-provided email accounts.”

To read a student’s opinion about the lawsuit between Christopher Reichert and Elizabethtown College, turn to Page 8 of the Opinion section.

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White House creates website to stop rumors before they start Obama administration initiates new way to hold politicians accountable for their actions Ryan A. Serdenes Staff Writer

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n recent times, the Obama administration has been under intense scrutiny, partly due to the lackluster economic climate. In the battle for the Oval Office, the president’s administration has endorsed a medicine of sorts called AttackWatch.com to combat verbal abusers.

AttackWatch.com is a website that promotes Obama’s public image by arguing liberal points against critics of his policies, in order to secure his spot in the White House.

The site contains a donation section and an area where people can sign up to start reporting supposed renegade Republicans. Spanning the top of the page is the website domain name in large font. It’s positioned comfortably next to the phrase: “Get the facts. Fight the smears.”

AttackWatch.com dons a black and red skin, with a theme of anti-Republican party ideals proliferating to all facets of the site. The trend of fact checking continues along the entire spectrum of issues.

The website currently features Republican frontrunner Rick Perry as the most recent verbal attacker. He stated in a GOP debate “Obama had $800 billion worth of stimulus” and “created zero jobs.” The website sternly condemns statements such as this by providing a blunt description as to why the allegations are false. Topics range from foreign policy and fiscal policy to domestic policy.

In another case, Glen Beck, a conservative pundit, argued concerning Israel: “The President of the United States, I believe, has betrayed our last strong ally.” The website quickly exterminates any deceptiveness in the statement, citing Israel’s Defense Minister Ehud Barak’s recent statement, he “can hardly remember a better period of support [for Israel].”

AttackWatch.com also has a Twitter and Facebook account. On Twitter, the number

of followers has ballooned to almost 10,000, a decent number for this early in election season.

The Facebook account is less well-known, with currently zero “likes.”

The conservative YouTube channel, Misfitpolitics, has parodied AttackWatch.com in a video dramatizing the website’s actions. It

cations department stated that “Very few politicians do any campaigning without mudslinging.” He said, in reference to Republican attacks, “Politicians will say what will get them elected.”

This form of propaganda is nothing new to the campaign cycle. Every presidential election since the formation of the United States has had

has incorporated numerous websites to produce the same effect as AttackWatch.com. Teaparty. org, one of many tea party websites, mirrors the abrupt style of AttackWatch.com. It deems democrats as “DEMOC rats.” RenewAmerica. com, another conservative website, promotes conservatism and features mostly anti-liberal articles. The prevalence of these websites has been growing in recent times.

According to Kelly-Woessner, propaganda websites such as AttackWatch.com will have little effect on public opinion. “I predict no effect; the only demographic politicians can sway are moderates…AttackWatch.com attracts mainly partisans,” she said. Partisans, she explained, are using the site more as a forum for vocalizing distress with politicians, which may have a small effect on public opinion.

Obama’s public opinion will remain unchanged, Kelly-Woessner stated, “By endorsing AttackWatch.com, Obama will not ruin his public image. There are many larger issues on the national platform.” Donovan concurs; however, he sees merit in the liberal website. “If nothing else, it may be successful in bringing focus to issues that need more attention,” he said.

College professors like Kelly-Woessner encourage students to view issues from an objective stance and to be open-minded. “I always Image: hillbuzz.org encourage students to consider the other side AttackWatch.com, a website created by theWhite House to put an end to false accusations made and to be objective,” she said. This attribute against the president, has received a great deal of media attention in the past several weeks. is vital to making an educated decision and is one of many conservative groups that have a decent amount of false rhetoric flying around. seeing through all the smoke and mirrors of poked fun at the website.

Considering the Vietnam War era, it is easy to campaign politics.

Professor April Kelly-Woessner, a ten-year see that intense propaganda is nothing new to The nose of the media is beginning to clog veteran of education and political science the United States political environment. with the pneumonia of propaganda from not department chair at Elizabethtown College, However, the level of rhetoric and arguing only AttackWatch.com, but from other probelieves: “Democrats are losing strongholds, has increased. According to Kelly-Woessner, paganda outlets. As the 2012 election season such as New York, and liberals are generating “Debate has gotten much more hostile…very peaks into feverous conditions, so will the propaganda machines.” The origin of this web- rarely this type of propaganda is not present.” volume of propaganda. While the Obama site, according to Kelly-Woessner, is a feeling AttackWatch.com seems to be just another administration prescribed AttackWatch.com of paranoia in Obama’s inner circle. outlet for mudslinging. as the medication to cure its issues, so far it Professor David Donovan of the communiThe Tea Party, a growing political following, has had no profound effect.

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Protests in Hershey, Pa. arise over J-1student visa program

Union members and foreign student workers alike demonstrate lack of job satisfaction Huntley C. McGowan News Editor

journalism student from Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine, told the Huffington Post on Sunday. Brenzey claims that she was unclear about the level of difficulty the job would entail when she started working in the beginning of May. Currently she is paid $8.35 per hour to lift 40-pound boxes he Hershey name has been popular in news during the past few weeks. Recently, at Exel, according to the Patriot-News. While $400 of her paycheck is deducted per month to Hersheypark faced challenges in recovering from the severe water damage brought pay for rent, Brenzey insists that she and her fellow workers from across the pond were not about by Tropical Storm Lee. Now, Exel Inc., an Ohio-based logistical firm that provides given the opportunity to explore America and learn English, as they were hoping.

Harun Burga, a mechanical engineering student from Turkey, agreed with Brenzey services for businesses in the Harrisburg area and that currently contracts warehouse space to the Hershey Company, is facing the protests of employees and union members when he joked that, “there are five languages being spoken in this warehouse; not of one them is English.” over the past five weeks.

While the Hershey Co. does not own the Exel facility, they stated that they expect all It comes as no surprise that the unemployment rate in the U.S. continues to remain slightly above nine percent with no sign of relief anytime soon. Because of current economic adver- workers to be treated “fairly and equitably.” They directed all further questioning about sity, many people consider themselves fortunate enough to simply hold a job, but for over this issue to Exel.

This is not the first time that students on the J-1 visa program have complained of harsh 100 foreign workers holding jobs through Exel Inc., the fact that job loss is at an extreme working conditions. According to the Patriot-News, several Brazilian students complained high had no affect on their protests in mid-August.

The protesting students are working at Exel Inc. through the J-1 student visa and last winter about their jobs and their dissatisfaction with the J-1 visa program, but those are earning an hourly wage between $7.25 and $8.35 an hour, according to The New students declined to speak on the record for fear of punishment.

Hang Nguyen, an Etown senior from Vietnam, American. These forbelieves that these J-1 students should know that you eign workers are colcannot really learn a lot about the American culture in lege students who have just three short months, especially when expected to work signed up and paid for a full-time job. “When you decide to come here for three a three-month cultural months, you should expect to earn just enough money to experience. The goal of travel to a couple big cities around the U.S.,” she said the program is to fully International students at the College are on F1 4-year immerse workers in student visas. Nguyen believes that the foreign students American culture, as on J-1 summer visas should be paid at the same pay rate well as work side-byas other international U.S. college students who make side with Americans. minimum wage.

However, the work“I think they can protest now but it will be hard to get ers insist that they are their money back because when they signed the contract, not working around they already agreed with the points,” she said. “They need Americans at all, and to figure out the real situation before they come. The that they are stuck in agency/organization should better explain this so that the factory warehouse [the foreign students] have full knowledge and prevent working with other any misunderstandings.” foreign students, not Misunderstanding is exactly what’s happening now. b e i ng i m me rs e d i n The program is under investigation, but the J-1 visa American culture as program will remain unless the State Department they had hoped. makes a change. They are currently sending staff to The AFL-CIO union Pennsylvania to investigate. members, along with Image: pennlive.com According to Bernard Katz, an attorney for the student protesters, are demanding that Exel re- International student workers in the U.S. through the J1 visa program, as well as union union, Local 464 stated that they had nothing to do pay the J-1 students for members, protest against harsh working conditions and unfair hourly wages. These foreign with the demonstrations that took place on Friday. The the cost of their trip and students pay for a cultural experience for which they deem they are not currently experiencing. Hershey Co. told Exel to give foreign workers one week paid leave for traveling. not hire other students to work through the J-1 visa Clarification: program. The protest has not been completely peaceful, as The New American reports that In the September 22nd issue, the article entitled “Center launches Pennsylvania AFL-CIO president Rick Bloomingdale and two other organized labor officials global initiative” should have indicated that the program which was were arrested Thursday, August, 18. described is still in a conceptual and formative stage and its comAccording to the Huffington Post, the State Department is investigating the alleged accuponents, such as the certificate program, are not yet definitive. The sations against the J-1 program. The complaints brought forward by the J-1 workers include Etownian will continue its coverage of the Center for Global Citizenhard physical labor, lack of funds left over after paying rent and a lack of cultural experience. ship with an interview with Ambassador John Craig in a future issue.

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Find more than you could have bargained for at college store Susan Smith: director of college store, cancer survivor, friendly face, grandmother, much more

Stacey N. Kreston Staff Writer

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very year at Elizabethtown College, students rush in and out of the college store to get their textbooks for classes. It works simply; the books are always organized neatly on the shelves by subject and professor. But it’s hard to appreciate the ease at which books can be picked up while holding that intimidating ten pound math textbook or trying to pronounce the title of an ancient, yet classic, book printed in a miniscule font. Even when students have to ask for help with finding a book, they will barely glance up at the worker directing them, let alone peek around the corner and into the back office to appreciate the person who organized the entire space.

Susan Smith inhabits that office, tucked away into the far corner, and she is the director of the college store on campus, where she has worked for the past 16 years.

Smith began working part time at Etown and originally did not expect to stay longer than one or two years, tops. But she found that it was “such a nice place to work” that it was simply “too hard to leave!” She began as a cashier, but climbed her way up the ladder, moving out from behind the counter to work as the clothing buyer, the textbook manager, and eventually, as the director of the college store.

As director, Smith oversees the entire store’s operation and staff, consisting of three full-time employees, two part-time employees and five student assistants. Even in her current position as director, she continues to work as the textbook manager, which entails “securing all textbook adoptions from faculty, ordering, receiving, processing and returning textbooks to the publisher.” She does all of this for the fall and spring semesters, as well as for the May term, online summer courses and eight Continuing Education sessions.

If her plate does not already seem full enough, Smith is also continuing her own

time is consumed by her work as director and the schoolwork she has due, she makes time in her schedule to pet sit on the side.

As if Smith was not busy enough, she has an additional responsibility coming up.

Smith is currently preparing for her daughter’s upcoming baby-shower. The baby is due in November. This will be her first grandchild, and Smith is so excited to be a grandmother! She will have to make room beside her beloved horse pictures for the whole slew of baby pictures she plans to decorate her office with. She cannot wait to show off her new grand-baby.

Just as she is proud of her growing family, Smith is also proud to see how much the college store has grown since she arrived. When she first began working at the store, they only carried one sweatshirt. As anyone could guess, sweatshirts, or as students now like to call them, hoodies, are the best-selling Photo: Matthew P. Butera item in the store. A close second would be sweatpants. Smith has been waiting for the Susan Smith, Director of the College Store, helps students everyday find the school supplies trend to die down, as most do over time, but that they need. A cancer survivor, Smith participated in Relay for Life last year and plans apparently, the demand for Etown sweats to do so again in the future. has only continued to swell. The only other item they sell almost as much as sweats is education by working on her business degree students and employees. Most of the women cold medicine, of which they now carry in right here at Etown. Just like the undergradu- Smith works with have been employed by many brands to cater to the ill students of ate students, she feels like she is constantly the college store for close to 20 years and Etown. During cold season, the women in “writing and rewriting papers.” English is many of her mentors did not retire until the college store make sure to keep the hand not her favorite subject, but Smith has always their 25-year mark. Smith thinks of her fel- sanitizer within reach. loved math and science. She also likes to put low employees as family. This is important Next time you need to run into the Etown aside time to help out with the Relay for Life for Smith to have in the workplace because college store, whether it is to get a textbook program for the area every year, as she herself her concept of home had to drastically for your class or to prepare for the upcoming change during her battle with illness. is a cancer survivor. winter weather by grabbing a hoodie and Though Smith went to Penn State’s main Smith and her family used to live on a some cold medicine, appreciate the ease campus for her undergraduate degree, she farm, complete with animals such as goats with which you can always find exactly what loves the small feel of Etown. Both of her and horses. Unfortunately, Smith had to give you are looking for. Maybe even go the exchildren went to smaller schools, (Hood up that life and move to a condominium. Yet, tra mile and give Smith a smile and a wave.

College and Albright College), but both of she and her husband still keep quite the col- Even with all of her hard work, Smith is such their college stores are leased out to Barnes lection of animals: two cats, two dogs, two a warm and caring person that she would and Noble. Here at Etown, the college store parrots and a few saltwater fish. However, surely take a moment to say hi and proudly is owned and run by the College, giving she misses her horses and keeps pictures of show off a few pictures of her adored pets it more of a personal touch in the lives of them all over her office. Even though her and new grandchild.

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Get adventurous: explore creativity at Conewago, Cygnet Studios Sarah M. Knight Staff Writer

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e want people to come in and have an adventure,” Marti Paneno said. “I want people to come in here and never know what they’ll find, who are just exploring and just happen to stop by.

I want to serve explorers!”

Conewago Coffee is an experience like no other. Located on Main Street, nestled in an old Victorian, surrounded by a rainbow of sidewalk squares, Conewago offers so much more than an average cup of coffee. Paneno, proprietor of the coffee shop and its sister company Cygnet Studios, puts all of herself into creating a vibrant, welcoming store and creative space. She is seriously devoted to the aesthetics of her establishment as well as the food and drinks served there.

“We kind of just come up with drinks as we go, someone will try something and say ‘Hey! This works!’” Paneno explained, with a characteristic flurry of movement. As she darts back and forth, chatting lively with some regulars or preparing drinks, it’s easy to see where the positive vibe of the place comes from. Her energy seems boundless, apparent in the eclectic, unique environment she has created. The walls are vibrant colors and each room has its own distinct feel. Paneno can’t sit still, she explained. She always has to be doing something.

“I’ve been teaching forever,” she laughed. “I taught before I owned the place, and even still, teaching the art and music classes here. It’s great! My oldest student is in his eighties and is so patient. Whereas

I have eight year olds who think they know everything already and just want to plow ahead!”

Paneno, an accomplished artist herself, teaches art classes and music lessons that are held in Conewago. An old upright piano sits in the front parlor, slightly out of tune but open and ready for whosoever should want to give it a whirl.

“I’m very open to people coming in and just playing, playing anything. I love it, you’ll never know what you’re going to get. I’d love for students from the College to come and just set up! Bring their instruments and do a show — it’d be fantastic!” Paneno encouraged.

The creative vibe at Conewago is contagious. There is music as well as coloring books and games in the general area. The work of local artists adorns the walls, always changing. There have been sculptures woven out of recycled plastic bags, photography, knitted felt collages and plenty more. The current exhibit is a retrospective look at famous Elizabethtown sites — through coffee mugs. Conewago is very patron-driven. Post-it notes stick out vibrantly on a bulletin board, filled with quotes, names and inside jokes. There is a wall to sign with a sharpie and a metal table to coat with magnet poetry.

The tables are hand- painted and sketches and doodles drawn by visitors hang across from the counter.

Paneno excitedly talks of future plans — a formal tea party in the parlor, sleepover parties in the gorgeous rooms available for rent upstairs. Downstairs, customers can paint their own pottery and outside the chairs, tables, sidewalk and even garage doors have all been

painted by clientele, often just at the spur of the moment.

“I really hate being put in a box, don’t you?” Paneno asked, propping her elbows on the table - this one, an aerial view of Etown, complete with toy cars tucked in a nearby basket. “No one should ever put you in a box, and that’s what I want here. This place is so dynamic, I just have to change it; I’m always having ideas. I think that’s what makes this place so fluid, so global!”

Conewago is indeed the dynamic shop she set out to make it. With rooms to rent upstairs, Paneno hopes to attract alumni for events like homecoming or students looking for an interesting, hostellike experience. Guests would not go hungry, either. Conewago has a range of homemade foods to offer, as well as brightly colored cereals dispensed from containers mounted on the wall. Their drinks come in beautiful mugs and tall glasses, mismatched but cohesive.

Everything feels personal, and no experience will be the same, regardless of how many visits are made.

The regulars, Paneno maintains, have become like her family, and it is easy to see why. She is friendly, engaging and Conewago always bustles with the clatter of cups, twinkling piano and constant laughter. As lively as it can be, and as many things there are to do and see there, Conewago has not been spared from the hard times that have fallen on so many small businesses. Paneno, as always, remains hopeful.

“This feels like just the beginning…” she stated with a small sigh.

“There is so much more to do.”

Photo: Vanessa L. Andrew

Conewago Coffee and Cygnet Studios is a colorful coffee shop and center for creativity and art lessons in the community. Within walking distance of the College, students should take time out of their schedule to enjoy the artistic atmosphere with a cup of coffee.

Illustration: Sarah M. Knight

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Strikwerda becomes 14th president Films encourage awareness Community, family, friends to gather for inauguration Ameeda Y. Lor Staff Writer

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ow can we serve, lead and inspire?” Carl Strik- justice, which are central concerns of the College,” werda, fourteenth president of Elizabethtown Strikwerda said. At the ceremony, Wolterstorff will College, stated the main topics of his inauguration be speaking of higher education, which makes sense speech, with which he hopes to motivate students and in the overall context of the day. faculty of the College and the community. The ceremony Strikwerda is family-oriented and has family memwill be held this Saturday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Dell. bers attending the inauguration ceremony from out This week, the inauguration of Dr. Strikwerda con- of state. Strikwerda’s family will be traveling from tinues, which began with the student scholarship event Michigan, northern Virginia, Maryland and Washtwo weeks ago. A concert will be held at Leffler Chapel ington, D.C. During the interview, he expressed that and Performance Center Friday, Sep. 30 at 7:30 p.m. his family is very excited about the inauguration. featuring the faculty of the College. Saturday, there will As a conclusion to the inaugural weekend, several be a roundtable discussion of Global Perspectives in Etown students coordinated a tree-planting event in teaching and scholarship as well as a Peace, Justice and Conflict Transformation through teaching and scholarship, beginning at 9 a.m. These discussions will lead up to the procession and ceremony of Strikwerda officially assuming the presidency.

According to the Etown website, Strikwerda is the fourteenth president of the College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history, specializing in modern European history and the history of globalization, from Calvin College. He went on to receive his master’s degree in history from the University of Chicago and his doctorate in the same subject from the University of Michigan.

Strikwerda expressed his enthusiasm for the students and for the inauguration. “I am excited about the inauguration. I think it’s a great opportunity to highlight what the faculty and students are doing here and to let people on and off campus understand Elizabethtown College,” he said.

The presidential inauguration required the combined efforts of the Inaugural Celebration Committee, Inaugural Operations Committee and Promotional Marketing Committee. “We have been working on the inauguration plans since March of last year,” Caroline Lalvani, director of public affairs, said.

“The inauguration is the formal ritual of Dr. Strikwerda becoming president… the procession is the most important part of the program…30 delegates come in from different institutions for the ceremony, Photo: Elizabethtown College ranked by when their institution was formed at the Although Dr. Strikwerda has been acting as president lead of the procession and back, basically out of the since Aug. 1, the inauguration ceremony to be held respect and honor of the new president.”

Oct. 1 will officially mark the start of his presidency.

The College has invited a large number of universities and colleges to send delegates to the the Dell at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 and a 3K run at 3 inauguration. “These were institutions nearby, or p.m. in honor of Strikwerda. ones with which the College has close relations, or “I hope the inauguration highlights the strength ones with which I have been related to in my career. of the College, academic excellence, commitment to Schools decide themselves whether or not to send a service and outreach to the community,” Strikwerda delegate. Many delegates are people who live nearby said. “I am very grateful to the work of everyone in or who are members of the College staff who also Advancement, Facilities, Marketing and Communicahave a degree from the other college or university,” tions, the Dean and Provost’s offices, Student Senate Strikwerda explained in an email. and Student Life who helped organize the events for Among the delegates coming to the ceremony is Dr. the inauguration weekend. It has been great to be part Nicholas Wolterstorff, Yale graduate and special guest of such a wonderful team.” speaker, a colleague who has impacted Strikwerda.

Students may attend any of these events. For more “Prof. Wolterstorff, besides being someone whom I information on the inauguration or about Dr. Carl know personally, has been a prolific scholar whose Strikwerda, visit www.etown.edu/offices/president/ writings have influenced me throughout my career events.aspx and www.etown.edu/offices/president/ and who has written on human rights and social strikwerda-bio.aspx.

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nto the Streets weekend has always provided students with a way to get involved and give back to the surrounding community. The Center for Community and Civic Engagement, the political science department and the Elizabethtown College Environmental Group have partnered with a nonprofit organization called Common Cause to bring students the Common Cause film festival during Into the Streets weekend.

There will be two movies shown throughout the weekend, and the aforementioned sponsors hope that this event will open students’ eyes to some of the major environmental and political issues of our time. The event will take place in the KÂV beginning Friday, Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. when the first film entitled, “Gasland,” will be shown.

The second film, “Gerrymandering,” will be previewing at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23.

The idea of holding the Common Cause film festival came about when both the political science department and the Environmental Group were contacted by Common Cause of Pennsylvania to see if there was interest in a film series on campus. Dr. Kyle Kopko, assistant professor of political science, remarked that Common Cause brought this idea to Etown because they were reaching out to colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania to show several films addressing contentious contemporary political issues.

Common Cause titled the film series “Democracy: What Went Wrong?”

According to their website, Common Cause of Pennsylvania is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizens’ lobby organization. It was formed in 1970 by John Gardner as a means for people to make sure that their thoughts and opinions are heard by political leaders. The organization believes that “by banding together, citizens can make a difference.” They concentrate on major issues that affect all Pennsylvania citizens while striving to “strengthen public participation and ensure that the political process serves the public interest, rather than the special interest.” Their tagline, “holding power accountable,” has helped to keep politicians and elected leaders accountable for their actions.

Common Cause is sponsoring this film festival because the themes of environmental responsibility and political awareness are very important

to the organization. Kopko noted that each of the films deals with a significant public policy issue that affects a wide range of individuals. “‘Gasland’ addresses problems with natural gas drilling, which should be of great importance to residents of Pennsylvania and other states with significant Marcellus shale deposits,” Kopko said. “If not properly executed, the environmental consequences of natural gas drilling can be catastrophic for a community.”

The second film “Gerrymandering,” addresses a serious political issue – the process of redrawing state legislative and congressional district lines.

“Depending on the design of legislative districts, a reapportionment plan could provide a given political party with a significant and unfair advantage in election cycles for the next ten years,” Kopko said. “This film will be of even greater importance as the Pennsylvania General Assembly considers Senator Dominic Pileggi’s proposal to allocate Pennsylvania’s Electoral College votes by congressional district, rather than the winner-take-all scheme that the commonwealth currently uses.”

The political science department, the Center for Community and Civic Engagement and the Elizabethtown College Environmental Group believe that these titles are timely and will be of interest to many of the College’s students and members of the community.

Senior Lorin Mellinger, Into the Streets Coordinator and student assistant for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, is hopeful that both the weekend of service and the film festival will promote learning opportunities for everyone involved.

“Into the Streets is a highly-valued service weekend on campus that I think all students can really enjoy,” she said. “My hope is that everyone takes advantage of all the community development projects which are offered, as well as the film festival. There are opportunities for learning and engagement no matter where you look.”

By being part of an Into the Streets project and attending the Common Cause film festival, students can show their support for the Etown community and campus as whole. Contact Kopko at KOPKOK@etown.edu for more information on the Common Cause Film Festival and the Civic Engagement Office at CIVICENGAGEMENT@etown.edu to sign up for the day of service on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Alcott grant events

Transcendentalist Tea reenacts Louisa May Alcott history, life Dina M. Dispensiere Staff Writer

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o you enjoy transcendentalist books, like “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott? If so, you should attend the Transcendentalist Tea at the Victorian Mansion. The Victorian Mansion is part of the Winters Heritage House, the local historical museum, on East High Street in Elizabethtown. This tea will be the kick-off event for many Alcott-related programs coming to Elizabethtown College and the Elizabethtown Public Library this semester.

Alcott is best known for her novel, “Little Women,” but is becoming more than just another author to Elizabethtown Borough residents and students of the College. The American Library Association (ALA) and the National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) bestowed the Alcott Grant to the Etown Public Library not too long ago, and they have linked with the High Library for community outreach programs. Bethleen Bradford, the director of outreach services for the public library, applied for the grant when she first heard about it, and chose Dr. Kimberly VanEsveld Adams as the project scholar, which was necessary in applying for the grant.

As a part of the grant, the public library purchased many books and movies to conduct the community program. The grant is mostly concerned with the book “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women.” The College took part by offering a studies in narrative class named after this book. Adams teaches this course, and there are about 18 students in the class; all of whom

are women. The class is taking part in most of the Alcott events, and many students are excited to be involved. Kayla Roush, a junior, is taking the class, and said, “I loved the book, ‘Little Women’ and I wanted to learn more about the author.”

The tea party will feature cookies, finger sandwiches, other snacks and, of course, tea.

The event will be held Oct. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Four students from the Alcott class will be playing people from Alcott’s life and interacting with the audience at the tea. The characters are Abigail Alcott, Louisa’s mother, May Alcott, her sister, Bronson Alcott, her father, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, a family friend and another celebrated American author. Roush will play May, sophomore Christian Sammartino will be Emerson, senior Tayrn Cherry will be Abigail and first year Taylor Luckenbill will play the role of Bronson. All of these students will provide background into the lives of Louisa, her family, and her friends.

While Louisa was growing up, her father was a close friend of Emerson, who helped the family financially with housing in Concord. Concord, where the family mainly resided, was a Transcendentalist center, and part of the origin of this tea’s name. Transcendentalism developed in the 1830s, reflected the philosophies of process of thought, placing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical. It was also considered literary protest against general culture and society.

The Alcott course includes historical information about the time period and the culture. They also discuss gender studies, which is a big factor in her writing. Alcott had a broad interest in writing

and sometimes wrote stories and thrillers under applicants that tried for the Alcott grant? “By male pseudonyms. Louisa May Alcott wrote to partnering with the College and other local support her family and was mostly known for her organizations, each entity is strengthened, and children’s novels. However, she wrote many fiction the community certainly benefits,” Bradford stories for adults, such as “Work.” One of her other said in an email interview. The library is hoping pieces, called “Hospital Sketches,” was based on that Etown students are eager to participate in her experience as a nurse during the Civil War. the events that this new grant provides. Both Alcott was also a reformer and protested against Bradford and Adams agree that it is a great opslavery and in favor of rights for women. portunity for the High Library, the public library The Transcendentalist Tea is the first of many and the people of Etown to work together and Alcott events. Jean-Paul Benowitz, the assistant provide great programs. director of academic advising, is giving a presentaThe Transcendentalist Tea will be held at the tion called “Louisa May Alcott and the Civil War” Winters Heritage House in the Victorian Mansion, at the Etown Public Library auditorium Oct. 29 at on East High Street, Oct. 1. Everyone is encour10 a.m. At Lynden Gallery on Nov. 5, an art pro- aged to attend this once in a lifetime event, and gram for children will be held at 10 a.m. Adams should get in contact with Bradford at BBRADand Meghann Fitzgerald are holding a lecture FORD@etownpubliclibrary.org or (717) 367-7467 called “Gothic: Louisa May Alcott’s Thrillers” x 28 if interested in attending the event. on Nov. 1 in the Brinser Lecture Room, and the second meeting will take place in the Bucher Meeting House Nov. 15. On Nov. 10, Harriet Reisen, one of the creators of the award-winning documentary “Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women,” on which the grant and all related events are based, will be Courtesy of Concord Free Public Library here to speak at Leffler The above is an engraving of the Alcott family’s Concord, Mass.

Chapel at 7:30 p.m. home in 1840. It is here that the Alcotts met and befriended fellow So, what made Etown transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson, who influenced Louisa stand out from other May Alcott’s writing.

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Surrounding areas provide fun fall activities for all to enjoy

Apples, pumpkins, cornfield mazes, amusement, fall festivites are merely minutes away Sarah R. Wertz Staff Writer

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here are many different opportunities this fall to get involved in some outdoor activities. Whether you love the adrenaline rush of being scared out of your mind or you’re an outdoors afficionado, there are some great activities to enjoy this fall.

If you are into nature and appreciate some great food and fun, you’ll love the apple and pumpkin picking located at the Masonic Village right here in Elizabethtown. There are many different types of pumpkins, and the many varieties of apples are grown on dwarf trees that make it easy to enjoy the great season of apple picking.

The Masonic Village is so close; choose a nice fall day, grab your friends and walk only about a mile. It’s open Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At $0.49 per pound, it definitely beats going to the grocery store! Because they grow their produce and pumpkins naturally and Mother Nature is unpredictable, they cannot guarantee the availability of their harvest. Be sure to call (717)361-4520 to make sure you’ll get the most out of this opportunity.

If the thought of being frightened is more your style, you’ll love Field of Screams. With three main attractions, you’ll be sure to have nightmares. Junior Allison Keidat said, “It had a variety of things that freaked me out and were my worst nightmare. Clowns, chainsaws and people were jumping out of nowhere, taunting me.”

Sophomore Ian Hamilton also emphasized the clowns: “I had a pretty good time last year even though the clowns were wicked scary.”

The Den of Darkness is a three-story barn.

With 160 years of history behind it, the building is sure to have some stories to tell.

The barn-turned-hotel suffered a severe fire in the early 1900s, killing over 100 guests.

Most of the guests were refugees hiding out from the authorities, and they now haunt the barn to this day.

The Frightmare Asylum once housed

hundreds of unwanted, neglected and insane patients. It operated for over 100 years before it was abandoned by the owners. Some say that you can still hear the patients, and there have been reports of people going missing after entering the haunted building.

Lastly, they have the Haunted Hayride. This is the most popular attraction. Jump on huge hay wagons and beware as you are driven deep into cornfields. Featured in this attraction are the world’s largest lighting machines, with lethal arcs of electricity inches away from your wagon. The hayride includes amazing special effects and characters that will have you moving to the middle of the wagon.

First-year Will Schlosser said, “It would be a fun place to go one night with friends to change things up and get off campus for a little.”

All three attractions cost only $27 or you can Photo: Jordyn Howe go for just one attraction Students have the ability to take part in many fall activites in the surrounding areas. Here, junior Amanda with the cost of $13 each. Lazzarotti, pulls her cart full of apples and pumpkins, classic symbols which represent the autumn season.

It’s open from Sept. 16 to These activities are affordable, as well as, entertaining.

Nov. 6. On Fridays and be enjoyed at any time of the day. There are so mazes. Once the sun goes down, the flashlights Saturdays, it is open from 6 p.m. until the last person gets through the at- many mazes to choose from, like the bamboo come out, and the darkness makes the experitraction. Tickets are available until 10 p.m. On forest, the ever-changing fence maze, or the ence so much different.

It’s only about an hour away from ElizabethSundays and Halloween, it is open the same cornfield adventure. The mazes are always hours but tickets are available only until 9 p.m. changing, so if you’ve gone before, there’s no town, located at 2885 New Park Road in New Park. For more information, call (866)935It is only about 30 minutes away from Etown, reason why you should miss out on the fun.

If mazes aren’t your thing, you can enjoy 6738. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 located at 191 College Avenue, Mountville. some geocaching or the stone labyrinth. There a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 p.m. to Call (717)285-7748 for more information.

Maize Quest is another fun activity that can are over 25 different activities and 10 different 7 p.m. and costs $9.75 per person.

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Illnesses, diseases affect all that encounter harmful bacteria

A large variety of skin infections and ailments spread throughout congested vicinities Jordyn M. Howe Campus Life Editor

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ollege campuses are a breeding ground for diseases and other harmful bacteria. For this reason, all incoming first years are required to get the necessary vaccines to protect themselves and their fellow classmates. These immunizations may include diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningococcal disease (meningitis), human papilloma virus, chickenpox (if you have not had the disease), polio and influenza, according to kidshealth.org. All of these vaccines are extremely helpful in preventing the spread of such diseases, but these immunizations may not save you from the other germs and bacteria that are prevalent on college campuses.

Meningitis, which has symptoms similar to that of the flu, though more severe and dangerous, is first of the health hazards.

This disease is spread through vapor droplets and directly affects the respiratory system. According to health.msn.com, 30 percent of all meningitis cases are adolescents/young adults, and it is more common for incoming first-years to acquire the disease than their “non-collegiate peers,” according to the National Meningitis Association. To avoid this flu-like disease, it is recommended that students get the meningitis vaccination, wash their hands on a regular basis, disinfect shared surfaces and avoid close contact with people who are sick. “We try to wipe down the countertops in our apartment as much as possible, but it’s easy to forget or push it off until later,” junior Ashley Butenewics said of her attempts to ward off illness.

Mononucleosis, also known as “the kissing disease,” can be contracted through kissing, as well as by sharing drinks. This disease is curable but can land a student in bed for up to six weeks if left untreated. Obvious ways to keep from contracting “the kissing disease” include avoiding sharing beverages or kissing anyone who may have the illness.

Similar to both meningitis and mono is the flu. There are many different kinds of influenza, including the common flu and swine flu. Our very own campus had a case of the swine flu in 2009, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the people most affected by swine flu in 2009 were in the 5–24 age bracket.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, also known as MRSA, is a contagious skin disease that is spread from person to person. The skin condition can be contracted by

touching a surface that possesses the MRSA bacteria, and it can also be spread through the air. It is highly unlikely that a person could contract the skin infection unless an open cut or wound comes in contact with an infected carrier or surface.

The most common recipients of the infection are members of school sports teams and dormitory residents.

“When there is a case on a college campus from time to time, such as in 2008, it provides a good opportunity to review prevention, such as, frequent hand washing with soap and water or use of hand sanitizer, cleaning any cut or wound on the skin, and covering the area if there is any drainage, not sharing personal items, such as razors, towels, washcloths, etc., wiping down shared gym equipment after use and talking to your health provider if you have any concerns or suspicions about a cut, lesion or wound being infected,” Eileen Wagener, the College health liaison, explained.

Mold is also a silent, but hazardous source of illnesses that can wreak havoc on a person’s asthma, allergies and other respiratory conditions. Mold tends to thrive on warm, wet surfaces—the areas to be wary of are moist or damp clothes, bathrooms and kitchen areas, such as that damp load of laundry that has been sitting in your hamper for a week or the dirty dishes that you will “get to later.” To avoid an unpleasant mold infestation, be sure to keep all surfaces dry and clean.

Bedbugs are not uncommon on many college campuses, and Etown is no exception. With the bedbug case in 2011, students should be aware that bedbugs are easily contracted. Although many pests are attracted to unclean areas, a bedbug infestation can occur for absolutely no reason. To avoid a bedbug infestation, steer clear of used furniture, and wash your linens in hot water. Then, you will be able to sleep tight without any bedbugs that bite. “The first thing that I did when I heard that Etown had a case of bedbugs

was to check my mattress and wash my bedding,” junior Laura Price stated. “The whole bedbug outbreak made me question how sanitary the College really is.”

To prevent sickness and the spread of bacteria on campus, use some of these tips and suggestions from ehow.com. First, use disinfectant wipes on all of the surfaces that you touch on a regular basis. These areas can include door knobs, communal areas and desk space, especially computer keyboards and mice. Next, make sure to wear shower shoes to avoid the bacteria that flourish in communal bathrooms, such as athlete’s foot, warts and other foot fungi.

From MRSA in 2008, the swine flu and E. Coli in 2009 and bedbugs in 2011, Etown has been through its fair share of disease outbreaks and infestations. Remember the next time that you open a door or leave those dirty dishes in the sink for more than a week, you run the risk of mold and mono becoming a part of your health history. For more information about ways to stay healthy, contact Eileen Wagener at WAGENERE@etown.edu or (717)489-1021.

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Half-marathon raises funds, awareness Children’s Miracle Network receives majority of proceeds Katherine E. Dyer Staff Writer

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half-marathon! To be exact, 13.1 miles. That may seem like a lot to run, but when you are passionate about running and helping out, this is the perfect halfmarathon to join. And if you’re not so much a runner but you are passionate about helping your community, you can walk the marathon, too.

“We’re very excited about the second annual Hershey Half-Marathon. We’ve doubled in size this year to 5,000 runners. Although the race has sold out, we’re still looking for volunteers to help at aid stations, with runner registrations, etc. Anyone interested can sign up at www.

HersheyHalfMarathon.com ,” Megan Shaffer of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Public Relations Department said. The marathon is being held this year on Oct. 16.

“The Hershey Half-Marathon will be sponsored by Capital Blue Cross this year,” senior Heather Slifko, a participant in the race, said. The runners will race through different attractions located in Hershey, “including Hersheypark, the Chocolate Factory, the Milton Hershey School and Chocolate Avenue. Last year, the Hershey characters greeted us at rest stops, which was especially fun. They handed out chocolate bars during the last quarter-mile of the race as we were making the turn back into the park,” Slifko said.

You only have to be 14 years or older to participate and the winners will receive prizes according to age groups.

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Not only do the participants have the opportunity to raise money for The Children’s Miracle Network, there is also a cash prize for the winner of each age group.

The age groups are broken up by intervals of ten years.

The winner of each age group will win $150. The overall male and female winner will receive $300 each. The participants will take home something else for all their hard work, winner or not: they each get two free tickets to Hersheypark in the Dark.

The winners will not be the only ones walking away with money; the marathon is funding the Children’s Miracle Network. “The funds raised from the race will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network, which helps local children at Penn State Hershey Hospital. With the proceeds, they will be able to purchase state-of-the art equipment and support vital programs for the children,” Slifko said.

In total, the Children’s Miracle Network has raised over 4.3 billion dollars. The funds also help children’s hospitals all over the world and the communities that surround them. For more information on this organization checkout: childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org. This website will give you insight on just how powerful this marathon is when you read all about the young lives it changes.

If helping out young people in need is not enough to make this marathon stand out, it also offers an abundance of candy for the runners. There will be a table set up where participants are able to choose their favorite Hershey’s candies. With the sugar getting them hyped up to finish the race, what else does it take to be a part of this marathon?

For Slifko, the love for running was just enough. “I love to run, and I had always wanted to run a half-marathon.

Last year, my friend senior Matt Doeing heard about the first annual Hershey Half-Marathon and suggested that we give it a try. We trained for two months and were ready to run! We had a great time and decided we would try to run the race each year. The excitement amongst all of the runners is exhilarating and at the end it provides a huge sense of accomplishment. The proceeds are going to a great cause, and it is overall a really fun event!”

Slifko said. She also added that one of the stops along the route is the Milton Hershey School and that she is in the Moving Forward Together program. “I am a mentor in the Moving Forward Together program, which partners with the Milton Hershey School. My mentee will also be running in the race. I’m so excited to be able to do this special race with her,” Slifko added. The heart and work put into this race is evident.

All that is needed now is for the race to begin. The eager walkers and runners wait patiently for the big day. When the race concludes, the runners will head to the end of the marathon. “The finish line is also in the Giant Center and the runners sprint into a cheering stadium with music, balloons, pictures, a medal and, of course...chocolate,” Slifko said.”

Hopefully this year Slifko and the other runners will be greeted with even more excitement, seeing as the race has almost doubled in size.

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Compiled by Campus Security Jordyn M. Howe Campus Life Editor Reports from September 18- 25 • Outside of the BSC during a dance, a female reported a sexual harassment case. She stated that an unknown male put his hand up her shorts while in the Sept. 24 dance.

If you are a victim of harassment, please contact Campus Security.

• A student reported a stolen backpack, which was recovered the following day. The only contents that were stolen were a wallet and some money. Pledge of integrity?

• Several cars were vandalized in the Schlosser loop late night or early morning on Sept. 24 or 25. The car doors were reported to have been hit or kicked, denting the doors and body panels. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Dale Boyer at BOYERDA@etown.edu or Campus Security at (717)361-1263.

• Between Sept. 24-25, Campus Security received four ambulance requests from students. The various ambulances were called due to illnesses and alcohol overdoses.

• A female Etown student walking down Alpha Drive toward her on-campus residence was nearly hit by an approaching vehicle. The unknown male driver, between the age of 18 and 22, pulled up next to her and rolled down his window. When the student looked in the window, she realized that the driver was nude from the waist down. He proceeded to make sexually suggestive remarks to the female and then drove away. If an incident such as this occurs, please call Campus Security to report the matter.

If possible, write down the license plate number of the vehicle, as well as the car model and color.

Also, be aware that Campus Security offers an escort program, which is offered during all hours of the day and night to students who do not feel safe walking alone in the dark.

• A stolen street sign was recovered in an on-campus residence during a Campus Security call to break up a fight. Also at the residence, a number of underage students were caught with excess amounts of alcohol.

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Local eatery provides inviting atmosphere for sports lovers Portabella’s Sports Bar and Grille specializes in chicken wings, among many other dishes

Shana M. Mihovics Asst. Campus Life Editor

every day for those who want to enjoy a quality, reasonably priced meal. On Monday, there are 40-cent wings; Tuesday, 25-cent clams; Wednesday, 75-cent sliders; Thursday, dollar t’s hard to be all things to all people, but there’s a res- tacos and throughout the weekend there is a varying chef ’s taurant nearby that sure comes close to succeeding in special. Wings and pizza are the signature dishes, offering that endeavor. Are you looking for somewhere to relax and an array of sauces and toppings for a manageable prices. watch the football game on Sunday with friends and good Also on the menu are choices such as the Philly cheese steak food? Portabella’s Sports Bar and Grille may be the place and hand-breaded shrimp.

Founded in February of 2008, Portabella’s is a fairly new for you. Located on East Harrisburg Pike in Middletown, Portabella’s offers a Sunday special including one large pizza establishment that aligns with the college atmosphere and with any topping for $5.99. There are six TV’s throughout attracts many Elizabethtown College students. Senior Julie the dining area and eight around the bar to offer primary Strulson enjoys going out to lunch with friends there, and her favorite dish is the turkey avocado. “It’s a nice place to go to viewing for all football fans.

Not a football fan? Not a problem. Portabella’s provides get away from campus,” she said. “I like the look of it because American pub food for everyone and a different special it has a similar feel to one of my favorite restaurants at home, and I also love going on Thursday nights, which are college nights.”

For those who are 21, there is happy hour on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m., We d n e s d a y through Saturday from 10 p.m. until midnight, and Sunday 4 to 6 p.m. Each night there is a d i f f e r e nt b e e r special such as $1.50 a pint and $5 pitchers.

There is always a DJ Thursday through Saturday nights and kaPhoto: Matthew P. Butera raoke at 10 p.m.

This local hot spot offers a large variety of bar food, as well as, a comforty sports atmosphere. on Wednesday Students frequent Portabella’s in search of a delicious meal or drink at a reasonable price. nights.

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Currently Portabella’s is entering its fall and winter party season. Featured are the annual Hallows Eve Pre-Party on Oct. 28 and the Halloween Theme Party on Oct. 29. It is the perfect time to plan your costume with your friends and celebrate the holiday.

Senior Nicole Lipari, who is currently studying abroad in Ecuador this semester, wasn’t aware of all the specials until recently. She has occasionally eaten at Portabella’s with her family and gone out with friends on Thursdays. “The specials sound awesome. It makes me excited to get back to Etown. I love the DJ; every time I’ve gone, there seems to be a good amount of people, and the staff is always very friendly. The restaurant itself is very spacious as well. The menu also has a great variety,” Lipari said.

According to urbanspoon.com, 86% of customers enjoyed their experience at Portabella’s. But, Portabella’s popularity often means service may be too slow. “Although the staff members are nice, the food took a little long to get to us,” Lipari admitted.

One thing that is true is that Portabella’s is for everyone — from college students to families, everyone is welcome.

Running a successful and profitable restaurant is no easy feat, particularly in this economy. Likewise, getting the most value and experience for your buck is of paramount importance to consumers. If you want to give Portabella’s a try, they are open every day from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

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Lawsuit raises questions of email privacy Is your personal email account really private?

Samantha L. Peters Staff Writer

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The word personal has a lot of different meanings, one of which could be, belonging to you. In the case of our Elizabethtown College email accounts, sure they are personal, as in each of the students has one, but they do not “belong to us.” They belong to the school. This means that the College can go into any student’s personal email without his or her consent and look around. This is the subject of a current lawsuit against the College.

There are many questions surrounding this issue: Is it right for the College to be able to monitor a student’s email without the student knowing? Is it an invasion of privacy?

“It is completely fair; the email is run by the College,” said Graham Lenker, a first-year student. Lenker also thinks that if a student is trying to hide something in his or her email, they should “just use their own personal account, not the one the school owns.”

But there again, we see the word “personal.” What IS it about that word?! Does that mean that email services can go through their customers’ emails whenever they feel like it? That is a topic for another time.

First-year Colleen Deegan disagrees with Lenker, “It’s creepy and weird. I don’t think people being able to go through my email should be allowed.” Many students, Deegan being just one of them, do not like the idea of the College “snooping” through their correspondence.

“By doing that, the College is kind of breaking a trust barrier that they should have with the students,” first-year student Erik Reifenstahl said.

That trust barrier is important to many students on campus. By going into a student’s personal school email account, even if it is owned by the College, some feel the College is acting like a parent: always watching, or having the ability to watch, any of their kids.

The students are not looking for a parental figure, they are looking for a good education that will help them succeed later in life. Like the idea of the TV show, “Big Brother,” students feel they can be con-

stantly watched by school officials. Sure, monitoring email is technically legal, but the school should do a better job of telling the students that.

First-year Zach Krikorian does not agree with the trust barrier. “It’s not breaking privacy or trust if they own it. As long as the College has a reason to look, it’s fine,”he said.

Krikorian brings up a good question: is it right for the College to search students’ emails without them knowing, for no specific reason or outcome?

In the case of the recent lawsuit, the College was trying to gather evidence against the student; therefore, they had a reason to go into the email account. But what if a College official just wants to s e e w hat’s going on in a student’s life or is just b ored and has nothing better to do? Hopef u l ly, t hat would never Photo: research-in-germany.de be the case.

“The College should have probable cause before they go into a student’s email, if they don’t, that’s not right,” first-year, Andrew Sandridge said.

Both Krikorian and Sandridge agreed that the reason for looking at the email account must be very important.

“Probable cause for looking in a student’s college email account would have to be something that drew attention to the student outside of just their email.

Before a student’s email is gone through, the College should have other people or events that sparked an interest into this student,” first-year Taras Letnaunchyn said, who supports the ideas that Krikorian and Sandridge also favored.

In the lawsuit, email was just a secondary way of gathering evidence. The school had multiple witnesses before they went into the student’s email.

The general idea on campus is that the College should make the possibility of a student’s email being searched more well-known. Also, many students believe that the College should have probable cause, or at least a specific reason, before going into a student’s email account. Though most do not like the idea, they understand that it is legal because the College provides the email accounts for the students. In reality, what we think of as our “personal” college email accounts are not really personal at all.

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The lake because it’s really peaceful.

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The Dell.

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The Blue Bean. I love the mocha milkshakes and the booth seating.

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My room because I have my bed, my computer and it reminds me of home.

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U. S. foreign policy presents problems throughout decades Elizabeth C. Ricketts Columnist

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t the Tea Party debate last week, GOP candidate Ron Paul was booed for making the assertion that we were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001 because of our government’s foreign policy in the Middle East. It is foolish to believe that we were attacked because the terrorists hate our freedom and prosperity, as some would have us believe (cough, cough, Republican candidate, Rick Santorum). As Ron Paul put it, “We are under great threat because we occupy so many countries... what would we

do if another country, say China, did to us what we do to all those countries over there?”What we do refers to establishing sanctions, organizing coups to overthrow democratically elected leaders, bombing those who oppose us and playing both sides of a conflict. No one is trying to justify the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon ten years ago, but it is time that we look at our foreign policy and how it shapes the world’s view of us.

Between 1946 and 1991, the United States’ foreign policy revolved around the Cold War with the Soviet Union. The two powers vied for influence in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. The goal of both the U.S. and the USSR was to ensure that the other did not gain a military advantage. The two nations fought a proxy war, meaning they pitted third parties against each other instead of fighting one another directly.

Afghanistan was one of the main battlegrounds of this proxy war. In the 1980s, the CIA actually supplied weapons, money and training to Osama bin Laden to combat the Soviet Communists. Our government was allied with the man who later used his CIA training to kill 3,000 Americans on 9/11.

In Iran in 1953, the U.S. helped in a coup d’état to overthrow the democratically elected government of Mohammad Mosaddegh and brought about the authoritarian rule of Mohammad-Reza Shah Pahlavi. When the monarchy was overthrown by the Iranian people in favor of an Islamic republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the new leader, denounced

the actions of the U.S. in the region and thus became our enemy.

In the 1980s, the U.S. government provided Saddam Hussein of Iraq with weapons for his war against Iran. A decade later, the United States would enter the first Gulf War against Iraq and impose sanctions against the country after Iraq invaded Kuwait. According to the Lacet Journals, these sanctions lasted until 2003 and were responsible for the humanitarian crisis in Iraq that caused the deaths of possibly a million or more people. In 2003, George W. Bush took us to war with Saddam Hussein once again.

You see, it’s all just a game. Who our government supports one day is the person they are helping overthrow the next. Though our government claims to promote democracy, they usually support dictators. It’s all a matter of who can best serve the U.S. government’s interests; oil is usually the main motivation.

Israel, and our goverment’s unwavering support for it, has considerable impact on our foreign policy in the Middle East. From supporting the nation’s creation in 1948, to providing it with some $3 billion in annual military aid (the largest recipient of U.S. aid, according to the Federation of American Scientists), our leaders have stood by Israel.

The United States’ support for Israel in the midst of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with both peoples claiming rights to the same land, has given the Arab world a reason to distrust the U.S. Regardless of where you

stand on the existence of Israel, it is important to understand that the United States has taken a stance which is very unpopular amongst the Arab population of the Middle East.

Currently, we are still militarily involved in both Iraq and Afghanistan with no end in sight. The U.S. government also operates unmanned drones in multiple countries including Pakistan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia.

Often, civilians are caught in the fire, and thousands have already died because of U.S. military and CIA actions. But there are people in these countries who know nothing about the events of 9/11 or a War on Terror. All they know is that they are being bombed and their country invaded by United States military forces. What kind of impression would we expect this to leave? Would you see the ones dropping bombs on your town as liberators and promoters of democracy and freedom?

After the fall of the USSR, the balance of power was disrupted. The United States is now the dominant and uncontested force in the Arab world. Obama is just as guilty for our bad image as Bush because he has done nothing to change our misguided foreign policy.

We must understand that we are represented by the leaders we elect. By electing those who carry out these atrocities and injustices, or worse yet, by not voting at all, we are each responsible. We need to take a stand. There is only one candidate who will bring our troops home and will pursue a foreign policy built around open trade and peace.

Work orders: are they filled in timely manner?

Sophomore asks campus for understanding, patience Andrew S. Herm Staff Writer

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think it’s safe to say that one of the most prevalent aspects of living on a college campus would be, obviously, your living space—your dorm, apartment, quad, or, for you rare cases, a Student-Directed Learning Community. Subpar living quarters or partners could potentially ruin a significant portion of your college experience, so it behooves both students and the college to make sure everyone’s living situation is as hospitable and comfortable as possible. One tangible realm of that effort may be seen in the form of the work orders tended by the Department of Facilities Management on campus.

Overall, the process is quite simple, but a hypothetical example will be provided anyway, just to make sure we’re all on the same page: John’s been having a perfect day, and just when he’s ready to shower all hell breaks loose. Not only is the water spouting every which way from the shower head, but it’s cold. Deeming this to be unacceptable, he decides to remedy the situation himself— he places a work order, hoping that someone in facilities will fix it. Clearly, he’s done all that he can. A day passes, and John can live with that, being mindful that he’s not the only student on campus with a problem, but once another day and then another go by, he’s grown livid with the injustice that has befallen him.

This situation holds true to the recent grumblings across campus that Facilities is not tending to work order submissions quickly enough.

Whereas I must admit I’ve never had the experience of placing a work order, I do know friends who have either worked for Facilities or have gone through the submission process, for better or worse. After some in-depth investigation, I’ve

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uncovered some valuable tidbits that may shed light on the situation. The unnamed friend who worked for Facilities this summer informed me that during his time of employment, the department would receive anywhere from six to eight work orders per day on average, and their response time would be impeccable. Now, that was with only 100 students on campus.

Now, taking into consideration we currently

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have nearly 20 times that many students on campus could lead you to believe there would be 20 times the amount of work orders—suddenly the workload has become a tad heftier. This isn’t even including the daily groundskeeping and technical work that must be completed in order to keep the College both presentable and operating at full capacity. With that being said, there’s a statistic that’s been on the mouths of many students over the past week or two claiming that Elizabethtown, Pa. and the surrounding areas have received the second-most amount of rain in the country over the past month. Is it true? I have no idea, but what I do know is that we’ve had minor power outages, multiple buildings flooded, an overflowed lake-turned-river and a campus-wide shut down due to the weather.

Of course, Facilities’ jurisdiction and work obligations fall within the realm of campus upkeep, but I think in light of our recent weather and natural disasters, we should give some slack to the department. At the end of the day, you’re a part of an entire learning and living community; your problem may not be the most pressing or prevalent. One way of looking at it is, and I may be completely wrong, that we’re college kids: we don’t have high quality living arrangements, high quality food, high quality entertainment, or anything! Half the fun of the college experience could be kidding to yourself that you’re roughing it when your shower doesn’t spray the proper amount of water or when the sink gets clogged.

Compared to lots of places and people, we have lesser problems.

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On the turntable Walk the Moon Genre Rock/pop

My rating Perfect for that windows-down, car-wide-sing-along

with your best friends on your way to Taco Bell at midnight.

I’ve been told on several occasions that I’ve got “moxie,” which I’ve taken to mean that my personality has an almost tolerable blend of impulsiveness and stubbornness, with a dash of vivacity and a shot of humor for taste.

When I’m not describing my disposition in terms of Folklore coffee, I’m looking for music artists that are just as bold as I am. Walk the Moon embodies this much sought after free spiritedness and isn’t afraid to get original.

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Editor-in-Chief Ross M. Benincasa Managing Editor Emily M. Reigart Assistant Editor Brianna E. Wiest News Editor Huntley C. McGowan Features Editors Tara B. Hayes Vanessa L. Andrew Campus Life Editor Jordyn M. Howe Opinion Editor Allison M. Rohland Sports Editor Jill A. Norris Photography Editor Matthew P. Butera Copy Editor Elizabeth A. Enwright Online Editor Zachary T. Johnson Layout Editor Craig H. Meaney Asst. News Editor Joseph S. Klinger Asst. Campus Life Editor Shana M. Mihovics Asst. Opinion Editor Agnetha C. Serrame Asst. Sports Editor Meghan M. Sarik Asst. Photography Editor Jacqueline E. Quidort Asst. Online Editor Andrew R. Sides Asst. Copy Editors Joanna Gruber Jaclyn E. Light Shannon E. McNamee Alexis L. Morris Business Manager Benjamin L. Frey Asst. Business Manager Amy M. Berdanier Advertising Manager Chelsea A. Benson Advertising Reps Trevor N. Bower Megan N. Leppo Brooke S. Wachtel Faculty Adviser Kelly L. Poniatowski The Etownian is the student newspaper of Elizabethtown College. All editorial decisions are made by the student editors. With the exception of editorials, opinions presented here are those of quoted sources or signed authors, not of the Etownian or the College.

The band, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed while attending Kenyon College in the state. What makes them noteworthy is that Walk the Moon isn’t a band you listen to: it’s an experience. Lead vocalist Nicholas Petricca sings, plays the synthesizer with one hand, and uses his other to beat out a rhythm on a drum. As if all of that wasn’t enough, he also dances while he plays. I mean, I thought it was hard enough to walk and text, but this, my friends, is a sight to behold. Before each live show, the band distributes bottles of washable fluorescent paint for the audience to adorn their faces with, like they do in the happy-go-lucky music video for WtM’s most popular song, “Anna Sun.” The song is named after Petricca’s professor from Kenyon College and is meant to symbolize youth.

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Submissions to the Etownian are always welcomed. We will make every effort to print submissions, but we do not promise publication.

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Food truck takes advantage of students, pricing high, unfair Matthew Jensen Staff Writer

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o you feel like you have been scammed out of your money recently? Do you think the food truck here at Elizabethtown College is taking advantage of you on the weekends when you are intoxicated? Are the food prices really worth it? In my opinion, the food truck is taking advantage of students because many are under the influence during their hours of operation.

When you think of late night food, you think cheap and lots of options. That is the opposite of what the food truck on campus provides; it is overpriced and has limited options. Granted, the truck did just open, but as of right now, there are seven items on the menu, the lowest price being $4.25 for truck fries.

I’m from New Jersey, home of the original food truck, called the R U Hungry Grease Truck.

I can get what is called a #16, which is a Fat Filipino, for $6. On this sandwich, there’s gyro meat, cheese steak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, white sauce, french fries, lettuce and tomatoes. The Phat Jay, which is a sub roll packed with chicken fingers, cheese steak, French fries, cheese sauce and marinara sauce, costs $6.75.

You can obviously see which one is the better option. Granted, having a smaller student body gives them reason to keep the prices higher, in order to keep the truck open.

When students go to the Jay Truck on the nights it’s open, most of them have had a couple of drinks. So when they buy the food, some of them do not remember what they got or even how much the food cost. Students just order the food and hand the truck workers their IDs to charge their accounts. When they wake up the next morning and try and figure out what they did last night, they don’t even remember that

they went to the Jay Truck. Junior Sierra Tretter stated, “The prices are high, but you do get more food, and it is a sacrifice that students have to make if they want food late at night on campus and don’t want to drive to get food”.

I went to the food truck, and I was not intoxicated, but my friends may have had one or two drinks. When they ordered they were just so excited to get food that they didn’t care how much the food cost. Would it have been a different story if they were sober? Would they have still gone to the food truck and spent all that money?

Also, students are going to spend their money on campus when they are drinking. They are not going to want to go out driving and have the risk of getting caught by the police. Etown realizes that if students are hungry and intoxicated they are going to spend the money at the food truck.

I think the food truck here on campus is generally a wonderful idea for the student body. I

don’t mean to bash the food truck or its ideas in any way. I am just voicing my opinion and how I feel about the prices. I think that it would be better, and it would be more convenient, if the prices were dropped since we are college students.

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Expenditure of purchasing team apparel leaves financial burden on student athletes Jill A. Norris Sports Editor

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laying a sport at the collegiate level may be becoming more of a financial burden than a source of assistance. College athletics are known for helping students attend schools they would not typically be able to afford, but the cost of optional and required team apparel may be doing just the opposite.

While the amount of apparel purchased varies from team to team, most athletes at Elizabethtown College buy attire to match their teammates. These purchases can add up quickly over the years and can result in unexpected costs coming from the players’ pockets.

Etown is considered a Division III school by the National College Athletics Association (NCAA). In this category, colleges are not able to provide athletic scholarships. This means that all players participating in Etown athletics do so for free, and receive no financial gain by doing so. With this in mind, every t-shirt, pair of shorts and sweatshirt ordered by a team comes straight out of the players’ bank accounts.

Most of these orders come from new first-year players. Preparing for college can be pricey itself, but once athletes step into the locker room, they may be required to buy even more supplies.

The majority of student athletes do not work during the school year, due to other obligations, such as practice, and therefore must rely on their summer savings for these purchases. This can dig an even deeper hole in the almostinevitable total of school loans that many students face after graduation. Those athletes who do hold steady jobs during the school-year typically make minimum wage and, while it helps, it does not keep them out of debt’s tightening grasp. Students who are not able to keep a job during while at school must

resort to other forms of income. The other ways that many student athletes acquire revenue is by either saving money from working over the summer months or turning to their parents for financial support.

Fortunately, most sports teams do not require players to purchase all the apparel offered. Many require the athletes to buy only a few key pieces of clothing that are considered to be part of their uniform. This is one positive aspect of buying

“When you look good, you play good.”

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team attire. However, most athletes do buy a majority of what is offered because it makes them feel more like a team.

“We want to get the best apparel and look good as a team.

It will make us more confident on the field,” said sophomore women’s lacrosse player Bari Rosenstein. “When you look good, you play good.”

The women’s lacrosse team offers numerous clothing items for players to purchase. These include pinnies, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and shooting shirts to wear during warm-ups. These are all available to buy but the players are also given apparel that must be returned at the end of the season.

Sophomore men’s soccer player Zach Lee reported that when he joined the team last season as a first-year, he purchased a long-sleeved shirt and pants as warm-up gear, a sweatshirt, two or three practice shirts, two pairs of shorts and two pairs of socks. In addition, this year he bought a fleece, which was a new item on the team’s shopping list.

The players are not required to wear the same cleats but are encouraged to buy them from a specific store, Angelo’s, to receive a 25 percent discount. This, in turn, helps the athletes who are on a budget. “It makes us look more together as a unit and will help us intimidate our competition,” Lee said in regard to his feelings of having to buy matching clothing.

Other Etown teams, such as track and field and women’s volleyball, do not require or offer as much team clothing. The track and field team participates in fundraisers to help their athletes buy t-shirts, shorts and sweatshirts. One improvement the members of the team would like to see would be the writing on their apparel. Most of the clothing items only say “Etown” on them, and not track and field.

Women’s volleyball also restricts its apparel offers to the players. This year they purchased practice shirts and sweatshirts. They usually buy shirts for home matches, too, but they will not this year due to their lack of home matches.

College athletics can be a positive experience for students but they can also put a burden on them financially. Most college athletes are not able to keep a steady job throughout the school year and therefore do not have a steady income.

By attending a Division III school, they do not receive any funding either and must rely on other forms of revenue.

While participating in a sport is a valuable experience for young adults, it can also add to the debt that many students face after graduation.

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Head coach hopes to expand squad First tee-off of season New participants needed to add to six-member squad Duffers get into swing of things Jessica E. Porter Staff Writer

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chool spirit: we all have it to some extent, but there is one club on campus that can claim their rightful title as our athletes’ number one fans: the Elizabethtown C ol lege C he erle ading s quad.

Currently, the squad only has six girls, but their Head Coach, Amy Koltonuk, is looking to expand.

She says that the squad is always on the look-out for new members, men and women.

The s quad is considered a club sport, which, according to some of the girls, is an advantage.

“Because it’s a club sport it’s not as serious; and it’s just fun,” first-year Julie Creveling stated. Another member expressed that the time commitment did not interfere too much with classes and completing assignments on time. “It’s not much of a time commitment. I take hard classes and still have time to do everything.” junior Kayla Schwartz said.

The team practices twice a week, on Sundays and Thursdays, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the wrestling room in Thompson Gym. “Some girls are too afraid to try out for a team in college because they think it will be too difficult for their [level of ] talent,” first-

year Jessica Bittinger commented.

However, according to Koltonuk, this is not the case. “My advice to those interested in trying out for the squad is not to be intimidated.

I just want everyone to have fun.

No pressure! We do work hard, but as long as you put in the effort to learn we’ll be willing and more than happy to teach you.”

One thing that makes this squad unique in comparison to other colleges is that it does not have any tumbling requirements. “As long as you have school spirit, energy and the willingness to learn the skills of cheerleading, we’d love to have you,” Koltonuk wrote.

The main events the cheerleaders attend are the basketball games for both men and women, if the games are back-to-back. The squad will be assigned “spirit buddies” and will make “buddy bags” of treats and encouragement for the athletes before their games. “[We] make posters for girls and guys to support both teams,” sophomore Elizabeth Rall stated.

You can also see them perform in the Homecoming Parade as well as the men’s soccer game the same day. Their main fundraiser is the Midway Fair where they sell t-shirts.

The squad is also very active within the community of Etown.

“We also participate in Into the Streets and hold a cheer clinic at Etow n Mi d d l e S cho ol for elementar y age students. Last year, the squad also performed at Masonic Village. It was a great time and the residents loved meeting the girls,” Koltonuk said.

Although the squad does n ot c u r re nt ly p ar t i c ip at e i n competitions, Koltonuk said this is something she would love to see the squad get involved in.

She encourages it because it gives the squad more time to practice and provides them with more experience. “A squad doesn’t have to be big to compete … I always leave the decision to compete up to the squad. Since this is a college team, school comes first. If the squad feels like they have the time to dedicate to learning a routine, and we have the funds, I’d be willing to register them for any competition they like,” Koltonuk said.

What s ets t his te am ap ar t from others is the environment.

“The squad is small, so it’s easy to bond with other members,” Bittinger stated. This sentiment was expressed by most of the members interviewed. Rall stated, “Just come out for it! It’s fun, and we are honestly like a big family…

It’s a great way for freshmen to meet new people.”

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The 2011 Elizabethtown College cheerleading squad boosts the morale of the men’s basketball team. They hope that this year they will be able to recruit more men and women to come out and join the squad.

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he Blue Jays golf season officially teed off as the team came in 4th at last week’s Chestnut Hill Fall Classic. First-year Ryan Laudeman scored 9 over par at 79, an impressive first college score. “It’s a really good feeling. The upperclassmen on the team really make it easy to just go out and have fun. It kind of takes the nerves out I guess. I just hope I can keep contributing to the team and keep posting some good scores to help as much as I can,” Laudeman said.

Senior Ben Katz shot his best round yet at 11 over par, two less than his previous best at 8, which he scored in his own debut back in 2009.

But he does not pay attention to the stats. “I try to go out and play as well as I can,” he said.

Laudeman concurred, saying that the game is more based on an individual’s own personal scores than the whole. “Definitely just being

“I just hope I can keep contributing to the team and keep posting some good scores to help as much as I can.”

-Ryan Laudeman around the guys on the team. They’re a lot of fun to be around and are always looking to help you get better,” Laudeman said about playing golf on a college team. The team works to support each other both with individual scores and as a whole.

The team has a lot of first-year members and is looking forward to a lot of “continuous improvement, with room to grow,” as Katz said.

“I have a vision of what the team was and with all the new kids it’s a different structure. It’s tough to tell who everyone is at this point and what direction they‘re going to go in.” The team seems to be in good shape, already off to a solid start for their season. Katz knows that he and the other upperclassmen are there to set good examples for the other guys. They are looking forward to new talent and what it will do for them in the season ahead. “[The team’s] pretty young this year, it’s tough…everyone needs to step up and continue to improve.”

“Being an upperclassman is tough because I have a vision of what the team was and with all the new kids it’s a different structure. Its tough to tell who everyone is at this point and what direction they‘re going to go in,” Katz continued.

Laudeman, an accounting major, has been playing golf since 7th grade. “I’m hoping for a really great season. We have a lot of real solid players here. Winning the conference is always a goal to shoot for.”

He is very happy to be on the team at Etown and is glad to have his teammates for support.

Messiah College and Albright College are two of the bigger rivals of the team, as both were difficult in the previous years. The team played in the Messiah Invitational in Harrisburg Sept. 20th and came in 12th place. Their total score was 342 with 54 over par. They play next in the Gettysburg Invitational on Sept. 29th and again in the Albright TriMatch on Oct. 10th. Here’s to another successful season!

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Cross country/track and field program volunteer at Hersheypark

Team record fluctuates

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Teams devote time to community service Statistics shift Asst. Copy Editor

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t is not uncommon for many of Elizabethtown College’s athletic teams to join together outside of practice and take time to give back to the community they represent. Through Into the Streets and various “Play for the Cure” games, Etown athletes may volunteer their labor or come up with ways to raise money for worthy causes. However, two of the teams go a step above and beyond to make an impact on the community.

The Etown cross country and track and field teams devote time to service year-round. Over Labor Day weekend, the teams traveled to Hersheypark and spent six to eight hours of their day volunteering at the park. Also, the programs host the annual Katelyn John Memorial 5K run in the spring semester.

In the fall, the teams work with the Hershey Entertainment Complex Volunteer Program. According to www. hersheyjobs.com volunteers, the program “offers a wide selection of job tasks that need to be completed during times of the season when our staffing is not up to its full potential.” Marketed as an easy and fun fundraiser that does not involve selling anything, groups will receive $5.85 per hour, per volunteer one month after the volunteer period.

According to junior sprinter Pam Jaraczewski, the teams are usually assigned to help run the rides at Hersheypark.

Mostly, they work with the kiddie rides but several students help out with the larger roller coasters. “It’s a long day,

“It’s important that the community knows that we are more than a sports team and that we try to uphold the school’s motto of ‘Educate for Service.’”

-Pam Jaraczewski but it’s worth it in the end because it helps our program build funds and build camaraderie,” Jaraczewski said.

Sophomore thrower Eileen Kroszner worked with the Pony Parade ride this year. “I like being able to interact with the kids and have fun with them,” she said.

In addition to volunteering with Hersheypark, the teams host a memorial 5K run each spring in honor of a past track and field teammate, Katelyn John.

John, a member of the class of 2009 and occupational therapy student, died in the fall of 2006, during her second year at Etown. In order to honor her life and her compassion towards others, the team has established the annual 5K. Community members, Etown alumni and friends and family of John participate in t he e vent. The mone y f rom t he registration fees benefits Kate’s Kids. This organization was established by the John family, and its proceeds benefit Etown’s Occupational Therapy Department and

the C.O.A.R. (Comunidad Oscar Arnulfo Romero) orphanage in Zaragoza, El Salvador. John visited El Salvador during a mission trip and the cause remained close to her heart when she returned home.

The cross countr y and track and field teams help host the whole event by assisting with registration, setting up and working at the finish line. “Literally everyone on the team helps or runs in it to show our support for Katelyn,” Jaraczewski said.

“I didn’t know Katelyn, but I still felt obligated to help out,” Kroszner said. “It kind of reinforces the idea of a family and that we really are one family.”

With these two events, the cross country and track programs show the rest of the school how important it is to give back to the community. “It’s important that the community knows that we are more than a sports team and that we try to uphold the school’s motto of ‘Educate for Service,’” Jaraczewski said.

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Club team seeks for new members to join Program hopes expansion will lead to being top competitors Beth A. Koren Staff Writer

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e n’s v o l l e y b a l l i s a hardworking, underappreciated club sport at Elizabethtown College. With only six returning players and two that are currently studying abroad, the team is in need of new members. Thankfully, there is still time to gather new members while they continue to practice this fall for the coming of their “natural” season this spring.

Through an email interview, the team’s co-manager, junior Paul Whitman, explained the team’s goals, strengths and aspects they are looking for in prospective teammates.

“Our goals for this upcoming s e a s on i s t o c omp e t e i n tournaments in the fall and find out what talents we have and gather team chemistry,” Whitman explained. “We need to figure out our strengths and weaknesses so we can become better for our spring season.”

He went on to explain that the team’s goals for this year are to win as many games as possible and to compete in all of their scheduled games.

After a tough transition from last year due to losing four starting seniors, the team is in a tough spot.

Whitman explained that the team’s ultimate goal is to have at least 10 players for their upcoming season. “We will keep as many players that we feel can play the game and have a positive attitude in working hard to become better,” stated Whitman. He hopes to be able to eventually gain enough members to play six against six in practice.

This club team, unlike most varsity sports, does not have any rivals.

Howe ver, t he y do play Etown’s t radit ional r ival,

Me s s i a h , w h o, W h i t m a n explained, “...have one of the best club volleyball teams in the nation and are very tough to compete with. A good rival is York College or Franklin & Marshall University. Both of these schools have programs that are very equal and we always have good matches with these schools.”

The team will be competing in two tournaments during fall break and trying to schedule a mini-tournament—which is in its beginning stages—at Etown to raise money for their club so they can compete in more tournaments.

Their spring season ranges f rom ab out s e ve n to te n games against schools such as Messiah College, York College, Franklin & Marshall College, and Penn State University’s Harrisburg campus.

“Another goal is to bring in more younger players on the team so that we can keep our club team active for years to come. We believe that this year’s freshmen have done ver y well so far and will become better as well,” Whitman said.

The men’s volleyball team practices every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Thompson Gymnasium, and you can check the athletics website u n d e r M e n’s Vo l l e y b a l l under “club sports” for more information.

As a part of practice, the team plays mini-games, as well as practice their hitting, defensive and blocking drills. “We always welcome new participants to come and practice with us,” said Whitman. “Whether you have prior experience or not, you are always welcome to come and practice. Many of our members play other varsity sports as well.”

Photo: Chris Hartman

Michael Fritchman serves the ball in a recent game against Millersville University. The team hopes to recruit new players this season to become stronger competitors.

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he Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team is seeing fluctuating statistics as their season progresses. After having an unfortunate seven game losing streak, the Blue Jays came back with an impressive four consecutive wins. The team triumphed over Moravian College 3-1, Susquehanna University 3-0, Albright College 3-0 and finally, Dickinson College 3-1.

Sophomore Erin Guarino said the team has been working hard to boost their record. “I think the reason we won four games in a row is because we know we are a good team and it has been very frustrating for us to watch ourselves not compete to our best ability.”

The women’s volleyball team has set high goals for itself this year because of their success during the 2010 season.

Last year, the team made it to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship but ended up losing to rival Lebanon Valley College. “Losing the championship game last season really challenged us to prove that we are one of the best around… it was heartbreaking,” Guarino added.

One of the keys to having a winning record for any sport is to work on the fundamentals and practice basic skills as much as possible. The team has been practicing vigorously to reach their goals. They have been focusing primarily on receiving serves from the opposing teams.

In addition to tr ying to better communicate on the court and work on overall teamwork, they have also been trying to improve their passing.

Guarino said, “When our passing is on key, our offense cannot be touched.”

Despite their winning streak, the Etown women’s volleyball team lost their three most recent matches against St. Mary’s University, Juniata College and Lycoming College. The St. Mary’s match was a very close game. “We were up at game point in the first game but ended up losing it and had to go to 5 with them. That one game really could have changed the whole outcome,” Guarino said.

“It is always nice to have games at home but I feel that you can put us out on any court and we will treat it as if it was our own,” Guarino said, referring to their lack of home matches this season. The team has only played the Days Inn Blue Jay Classic on their home turf at Etown. Even though the team’s communication of the court has been lacking, it is obvious that their morale has not dwindled from having mostly away matches.

The players will be on their home court for only three more matches this season and the Rockvale Outlets October Classic that Etown will host as well. Although it is always nice to play at home, the team is not too worried about their lack of home matches affecting their playing.

The women’s volleyball team is s cheduled to play anot her r ival, Messiah College, on Oct. 4. This will be one of the most difficult opponents for the Blue Jays, physically and mentally.

“We are preparing physically and mentally and focusing on what it is we are trying to reach, which is winning the MAC Championships. Messiah is just another stepping-stone for us to reaching that goal,” Guarino explained.

As their season progresses, the Jays will continue practicing and working on the basics of the game. Head Coach Randall Kreider has been encouraging his team to keep their heads up and focus primarily on the game in front of them and play their hardest.

Despite their fluctuating record this far in the season, the team is expecting to win their next game against Eastern University on Oct. 1. Kreider and his players hope to that it will be the start of another winning streak that continues through the rest of the season.

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First-years show great skill throughout season

Mancino scores game-winning header against Eastern University Christian V. Sammartino Staff Writer

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irst-year Kendra Mancino had a gamewinning header against Eastern University on Sept. 17. It was a shot heard around the Commonwealth Conference. It lifted the Elizabethtown women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Eastern in double overtime and it proved that the squad means business this season. “Because we are doing well, we now have people’s attention. I guarantee you that,” Head Coach Jason Petronis said.

Eastern netted their first goal just 13 minutes into the first half. Senior midfielder Allison Inch played the ball into the middle of the field, and senior forward Tess Beck with put Eastern on top 1-0. “I think they were thinking they got that first goal and this [game] was going to be easy,” Petronis said.

Mancino and company had different plans. Mancino broke down the defense on her own and rippled the net with her first goal as a Blue Jay in the 25th minute. “Once we settled down and fought back to tie the game, there was no stopping us,” sophomore midfielder Alex Topa said. “We were all ready to work hard and leave everything on the field.”

The squad played aggressively and forced two overtime sessions. In the second overtime, Topa set up Mancino for the clincher.

“Topa can throw really far into the box, so I knew I had to get my head on it somehow,” Mancino said. “She threw it in and a defender got it and it went back to Topa and she crossed it to me, and I just headed it in.”

The victory against Eastern boosted the team’s spirits. In the three games since that September afternoon, the team has outscored their opponents 5-1. In that time, the Jays’ record is 2-1.

“I think the win gave us some momentum for our winning streak,” Topa said. “Knowing that we can fight back to tie it and then win the game in overtime gave us the belief that we are capable of anything as long as we fight and work together as a team.”

First-year players are the core of the 2011 women’s soccer team. In all, there are seven first-years on the roster, five of whom have been regular starters this season.

“Without the freshmen this year, we literally don’t have a team,” Petronis said.

“Without the freshmen, we aren’t who we are.”

According to Petronis, all of the first-year players have performed well. Each player is a unique attribute to the team, and he has high praises for them. “[Mancino] is going to be a phenomenal player.

She has foot skills, she has athleticism, she works e x t re mely hard, she i s dedicated to her craft,” Petronis said. “With her aggressiveness, she is not scared of anything.”

Courtesy Photo “Ashley Landis (first- Junior captain Amy Bunting takes a free kick to clear the ball from year) plays on the right the defensive end. Bunting is one of the team’s lead defenders. midfield, and she is tied as our second leading goal toward their goals. “Without fundamentals scorer,” Petronis said. “She finds a way to get the game is nearly impossible. If you can’t to the right places and put the ball away.” trap, pass or shoot you can’t play soccer,” “Emily Hutchinson (first-year) is our Petronis said. left-back. Teams try to get at her every game.

His players have taken his message to They try to put a bigger more physical player heart. “We don’t have any one person who is on her and beat her up, and it just doesn’t the superstar so it is important that everyone happen,” Petronis said. “She has just been on our team steps up and does their part in phenomenal.” helping us to win games,” Landis said.

First-year players have added depth to the C o ach Pet ronis is fo c us e d on t he team, which is built around the leadership Commonwealth Conference schedule. He of junior defender Amy Bunting and junior knows these games will define the team. forward Laura Wingert.

“The real important games are still to “They have the pulse of the team, and they come. I want them to take it one game at a know each individual personality,” Petronis said. time and keep working hard,” Petronis said.

“When they say something the team responds. “That is what it is all about. Making it to the I don’t know what we would do without them.” games you will tell your grandkids about in Coach Petronis also emphasizes unity 20 years. That is where the special moments and fundamentals to keep the team churning happen.”

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Sports Recap Women’s Volleyball Etown 3, Dickinson 1 Etown 2, St. Mary’s 3 Etown 0, Juniata 3 Etown 2, Lycoming 3 Men’s Soccer Etown 0, Misericordia Women’s Soccer Etown 0, Haverford 1 Golf F&M Invitational 16th/18 (349. +65) Women’s XC Dickinson Long-Short Invitational 67 pts. 7th/23 Men’s XC Dickinson Long-Short Invitational 89 pts. 9th/22 Field Hockey Etown 4, Widener 3 Etown 2,York 1

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Greatest Etown Accomplishment: Making the dean’s list as a first-year student.

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Women’s Soccer October 1: @ Lebanon Valley October 4: Wilkes

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Carolyn Lukiewski started playing volleyball when she was only eight years old and is already making headlines as a sophomore. This season, she has already played two matches in which she had at least 40 assists and is the team’s starting setter.

Lukiewski leads Etown’s strong defense and hopes to win the Middle Atlantic Conference championship.

Field Hockey October 1: Arcadia October 5: Gettysburg Cross Country September 30: Lehigh Paul Short Run Golf September 29: Gettysburg Invitational