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Pennsylvania lacks resources to help Chesapeake Bay Elizabeth A. Shea Staff Writer

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n 1964, a group of individuals, consisting mostly of fishers, sailors, and others who worked in Baltimore, became increasingly concerned about the water conditions of the Chesapeake Bay. More people were moving into the Baltimore area, and that fact, combined with sewage treatment issues, began to threaten the beauty of the area. After an appeal was made to Congressman C.B. Morton, he informed the group that the government could only do so much, and that they should look into forming a group to build public concern regarding the issue. This advice was taken to heart, and in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) was formed.

In 1983, the governors of Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania met to finalize details regarding an interstate Chesapeake Bay Agreement. By 1986, Pennsylvania had established an office in Harrisburg and became an official partner of the cleanup.

However, in order for the CBF to preserve the bay’s inherent beauty and natural water filtration (specifically by preserving the “forests, wetlands underwater grasses, and oysters”) it is necessary to have the cooperation of all the states in the agreement.

On March 18, 2010, a statement was released regarding the efforts that Pennsylvania has made to aid in the cleanup.

The CBF acknowledged that in the past, Pennsylvania has “had much success in reducing nutrient and sediment pollution (in) rivers and streams.” A great deal more can be done, but, unfortunately, Pennsylvania has not been able to do as much due to the economic climate.

Based on the commitments that Pennsylvania has agreed to meet by 2011, additional funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is necessary.

The Chesapeake Bay Watershed spans from northern Pennsylvania to southern Virginia.

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Some of the goals for the coming year include As the bay has become more polluted, the crab populamanaging nutrients, buffering forests, conserving tion has declined, which has made it necessary to limit land and planting trees. Based on a review of these the amount that can be caught and sold. goals, however, the amount allocated by the DEP These limits have caused a spike in prices, which must be at least doubled to achieve them. makes it harder for those in restaurants and individuIn 2005, the DEP acknowledged that it was falling als to afford them, especially in an economy where a short by about $174 million in regard to the fund- tight budget is necessary. Overall, Ulrich stated, it is ing that Pennsylvania needs to meet its obligations. a cycle that keeps repeating and can only be resolved Additional funding ($400 million) was put into the with increased concern for the bay’s conditions. “water bond infrastructure issued” program, but this amount proves to be minute when it is revealed that the project costs a total of $1.4 billion.

It is not reasonable to place all the blame on the DEP, which is dealing with costs of its own. In 2002, the DEP lost 19 percent of its staff and 26 percent of its General Fund budget.

However, these cuts have had a disproportionately large effect on the budget of water-related issues.

On January 19, 2010, a letter was sent acknowledging that Pennsylvania had fallen short of fulfilling its Photo: Peter S. Northrop expected obligations. Secretary John Hanger and the A sunset view of the Susquehanna River from Chickies Rock. The Department of Agriculture Susquehanna River is a large tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Three Secretary, Russell Redding, Mile Island and an ethanol power plant grace the banks of the river. advocated that an increase in funding should be A simple answer does not seem possible, but it is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and an issue which must be addressed. The imby the EPA, but there was no mention of an increase pact of a cleaner bay is not merely an issue from the state government. of aesthetic appeal, but also a factor in the The impact of a cleaner bay can be best understood livelihood of many bay area fishers and by those who live in the area and are directly impacted watermen. Therefore, a solution to the by its state. Sophomore Emily Ulrich, who is from funding issue must be discovered soon.

Baltimore, explained how increased pollution in the bay has affected many fishers, especially those who rely on selling crabs.

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Rachel A. Marsteller News Editor

Repo-ed limo High school students attending a prom in Oklahoma say they watched as a repo man drove away a limousine they had rented. At least one of the students initially thought it was being stolen.

Landon Wiland said he and friends had rented the car from Galaxy Limos for Friday's prom in Jenks, a suburb of Tulsa. Wiland explained they had just gotten out of the car when it was driven away — while their driver was standing next to them. Wiland’s reaction: "Our limo is getting carjacked."

According to Galaxy Limo owner Jim Nicolotti, there was a miscommunication between his lender and the repossession company. Nicolotti said he and his bank had worked out their issues, but the bank did not tell the repo company to cancel the job.

Nicolotti plans to offer a partial refund or a free future rental to the customers affected.

Food fight punishment Students at New Jersey's Atlantic City High School have learned not to mess with the lunch ladies.

Cafeteria workers served only cheese sandwiches Wednesday and Thursday as punishment for a food fight.

School Superintendent Fredrick Nickles said the school supplies only the basic food requirement when there's been a food-throwing incident.

Nickles believes the policy has been effective over the years.

Out of the school’s three lunch periods, only the group that engaged in the fight was punished.

Parent Bridgitte Reid became angry after her daughter explained the temporary menu. Reid called it "prison food."

A full meal was on available for all students Friday.

Phillies fans spewed upon A New Jersey man was jailed after he intentionally vomited on an offduty police captain and his 11-yearold daughter in the stands during a Phillies game on April 14, police said.

Clemmens retaliated after a companion was kicked out of unruly behavior. Michael Vangelo, an offduty Easton police captain, and his daughter faced Clemmens’ wrath and stomach contents.

Clemmens was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and related offenses for the incident at the PhilliesNationals game. He was held Friday on $36,000 bail.

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Gottfried supports ‘Alternative’ opinions Rachel L. Jesten Assistant Features Editor Elizabeth A. Shea Staff Writer

In regard to Hoste’s article, Gottfried declared that, “It was not a good article; it was sloppily done.” The author cited data showing differences in median IQs across ethnic groups but did not mention the specific countries or regions where this data was collected and did not address the impact of culture or society on these results. As Gottfried expressed, “There are variables,” and he recognizes that these were not taken into account.

concerned about is intellectual freedom. … It seems [to be accepted] less and less the more people yap about diversity and multiculturalism because [it] is an invitation to control speech in the name of ou can chain me, you can torture me, sensitivity.” Gottfried defends the rights you can even destroy this body, but of any person to make any educated arguyou will never imprison my mind.” These ment, regardless of popular opinion, and words, spoken by Mohandas “Mahatma” believes that such writing should not be Gandhi, provide insight into the idea of stifled simply because it is offensive. unhindered, intellectual speech which is Gottfried has been trying to make an often taken for granted worldwide. argument for this point for years in mulWhile in college, stutiple online publicadents are told by profestions and in his books. sors to question ideas However, his defense and theories, but when of controversial acathis lesson is put in acdemic expressions has tion, many are silenced led to personal and or criticized for sharing professional backlash. opinions that are not Recently, debate was viewed as politically raised over Gottfried’s correct. Despite harsh defense of German feedback about his friend Jost Bauch. contributions, Dr. Paul Bauch was condemned Gottfried, professor of as a fascist after referhumanities at Elizaencing “The Clash of bethtown College, has Civilizations,” a controbeen speaking for years versial book by political regarding this idea. scientist Samuel P. HunImage:alternativeright.com Recently, it came to tington, at a German Professor Paul Gottfried is a contributing editor for The Alternative the attention of some university. Gottfried’s Right,“an online magazine of radical traditionalism.” Issues regarding members of the Coldefense of Bauch was IQ and its basis are raised the publication’s website. lege community that brought to the attenGottfried is listed as tion of College President a contributing editor Theodore Long, as well for a website launched in March 2010 “That particular article, I think, was as department chair and professor of politicalled The Alternative Right. The site exceptional because it was not well-docu- cal science Fletcher McClellan. Long and describes itself as “an online magazine mented, and if you go on [The Alternative McClellan quickly supported the legitimacy of radical traditionalism” attempting Right’s] website I have taken [Hoste] to of Gottfried’s argument. to establish itself as a “new intellectual task on a number of other things because Gottfried said that, in the past, his strong right-wing,” separate from traditional I think he is not trained in sciences.” views on intellectual freedom have cost him conservative views.

While Gottfried has contributed mul- jobs at other campuses, but that the atmoParticular debate was raised over an tiple articles to this controversial site, he sphere of acceptance for truly free speech article by Richard Hoste titled “Why an cannot say he agrees with every article. is stronger on this campus than other areas Alternative Right is Necessary,” published “I identify with [The Alternative throughout the country. He does not conon The Alternative Right’s website Feb. Right] because I think there should be sider his work for The Alternative Right to 24. Hoste raises the argument that IQ is a forum to express politically incorrect be a main focus for his writings, but merely based on heredity as well as race, assert- opinions, whether I agree with them or another source for him to spread his ideas ing that “we've known for a while through not,” Gottfried said. to others. neuroscience and cross-adoption studies He contributes to the site because they “I think there is room for diverse views.

— if common sense wasn't enough — are willing to publish his articles regard- I think that if you are considered on the that individuals differ in their inherent ing the idea of free, intellectual thought, political right, there are very few journals capabilities. The races do, too, with whites which he believes is being trampled upon open to you,” Gottfried explained. He and Asians on the top and blacks at the by the idea of political correctness. supports any publication that promotes bottom. The Alternative Right takes it “I’ve been associated with Marxist freedom of academic expression and will for granted that equality of opportunity journals over the years, right-wing jour- consistently defend the right of any author means inequality of results for various nals … I used to even write for leftist jour- to communicate ideas, regardless of how classes, races and the two sexes.” nals,” Gottfried said. “What I am most they will be received.

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Have an Eye for Photography?

Love putting together video in creative ways?

The Scholarship and Creative Arts Day Committee invites you to take some photos and videos of the day and submit them for cash prizes. Capture the essence of Scholarship Day with images of students presenting, student-produced artwork, or others enjoying their fellow students’ efforts.

Video

1st Place: $100

2nd Place: $75

1st Place: $50

2nd Place: $25

Photography

Please submit your photos by Monday, May 3, to Lori Burke at burkel@ etown.edu. Please e-mail with any questions.

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April 22, 2010

e t a n e S s t e p Snip Petition forms for 2010-2011 Student Senate are due by noon Friday, April 23. Petitions can be downloaded online at www.EtownSenate.com. Open positions include president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and eight representatives for the classes of 2011, 2012 and 2013.

On Monday and Tuesday, the elections for officers will take place. The elections for representatives will take place Thursday, April 29, and Friday, April 30.

Applications for the Ginger Groff Memorial Scholarship are now being accepted. Groff was the director of health services for over 10 years. She was one of the pioneer nurses to be nationally certified as a College Health Nurse. Groff was dedicated to her job, Elizabethtown College and her students. Many students, staff and faculty regarded her as a friend.

Groff died in 1994, having succumbed to a second occurrence of breast cancer.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who is pursuing a profession in the health care field. To download the application, please visit the Student Senate website. Applications are due to student mailbox 1945 or to SENATE@etown.edu by Monday, April 26, at 5 p.m.

This week, the Student Senate is reviewing a strategic plan to guide the senators through the coming years. You are encouraged to attend and voice your opinions on the direction of Senate at the meeting today at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212.

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K9 Club provides doggone good time Kelsey C. Hayes Staff Writer

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up-E-Palooza is coming to Elizabethtown College this Sunday, April 25th. Enjoy interaction with the dogs, free food, music and fun contests at K9 Club’s annual event. Pup-E-Palooza is an event held by the K9 Club during which puppies and dogs are brought to campus, and the students have the opportunity to play with them.

“Last year, it was estimated that 300-400 people attended the event,” K9 Club President and Etownian copy editor Patricia Cangelosi said. “This includes Etown students, dog enthusiasts from the area, families, and, of course, pets.”

The goal of the event is to raise as much money as possible to help animal rescue groups. Each rescue organization that participates is asked to submit a paragraph explaining what they would do with a hypothetical donation of $500. The club chose three of them to receive the profits from Pup-E-Palooza based on these answers.

There will also be live music at Pup-E-Palooza, provided by sophomore Chris Tjaden, Phalanx and first-year Etown Idol winner Katie Ritter.

In addition, the event will include free food, raffles, contests and demonstrations by Summit Search and Rescue (a local organization that uses bloodhounds to find missing people).

An adoptable dog pageant will also take place, as many of the groups attending will bring dogs that need homes.

There will be lots of items for sale, including T-shirts, organic dog treats, magnets, accessories, art, leashes and other dog-related items.

Additionally, all are welcome to vote for any of the 24 candidates in the cutest dog contest. One cent equals one

vote, and every penny serves to assist our furry friends in need.

Students attending are encouraged to bring their dogs to the event as well. Sophomore Jayci Scannapieco plans to bring her two dogs, Rosie and Marlee.

“They might make an appearance at Pup-EPalooza,” Scannapieco explained. “I went last year, and it was so awesome that I thought, ‘I have to bring my dogs!’”

Sophomore and Phalanx member Gabe Robison plans on joining the festivities as well. “I will be singing at the event, but I’m also excited to see all the dogs there,” Robison said. “It’s such a good cause, and I am happy to be a part of it.”

Students can help rescue groups while having fun, enjoying free food and music, and interacting with some awesome dogs. Students are welcome to just stop by or stay the whole time. Everyone is encouraged to bring dogs of all kinds.

Support K9 Club by attending Pup-E-Palooza this Sunday, April 25th on Brinser Field, 12 to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Come for fun, food, music and of course, puppies. You can help save a life, pet cute dogs, hear your classmates’ vocal and instrumental talents, and learn a lot of information about local rescue groups and how they fight against puppy mills, animal abuse and neglect. Even if you’re not a dog lover, come out and support man’s best friend at Pup-E-Palooza.

“I'm a little biased since I'm such a dog lover, but I really think this is one of the greatest causes out there,” Cangelosi said. “Dogs are among the sweetest and most innocent creatures in the world, and the way they suffer sometimes is heartbreaking. Anything anyone can do to help, even if it's just donating a few coins or showing love to a dog that has never been loved, is worth so much.”

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Williams prepares ‘history for human consumption’ Nicole M. St. Pierre Staff Writer

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xcellence recognizes and spawns excellence,” Rachel Jones Williams, historian and graduate of Elizabethtown College (which she affectionately refers to as ‘the E’), said of her experience as a student here.

She recalls both the successes and difficulties faced throughout her four years of study. “My professors gave me their best and expected me to give mine,” Williams said. She credits these professors with giving her the drive to work hard and aim high.

After her time at Etown, Williams went on to one of the most competitive graduate programs for Museum Studies in the country.

As a student at Etown, Williams was very involved in campus life during a time which she described as a period of growth for the school. Williams served on the Intercultural Board and the Integrity Committee and was the founder of Noir, a student group on campus. She recalled her years as a student here as both stressful and greatly enjoyable, saying it “wasn’t all peaches and cream” but nonetheless an experience she

says her passion for the written word came from an eighth grade English teacher, who noticed her ability to communicate well and nurtured that talent into a deep enthusiasm.

Today, Williams stresses one thing above all others when it comes to choosing a path for your life: passion. She emphasizes the need to find a career that makes you tick, one that can keep your interest and reignite it each and every day.

Williams herself is constantly finding ways to combine her interests in writing and history.

She works as a museum professional, creating and collaborating on historical exhibits for institutions such as the State Museum of Pennsylvania. She has also published articles in numerous historical publications including, Pennsylvania Heritage magazine and the African American National Biography.

Photo: www.mahoganyleader.com “I prepare history equipped her with the best ed- for human consumption,” ucation possible. That aware- Williams said, reflecting on ness of her talents and skills, her constant desire to procombined with the experiences vide the public with stories she picked up as a student that are both intriguing here, has allowed Williams and as factually accurate to immerse herself in the two as possible.

Though she does topics she enjoys most: history have a continuing inand writing.

“History calls to me,” Wil- terest in creative writliams said, acknowledging that ing, Williams noted that her father sparked her interest she often finds it difficult to immerse herself completely in the field.

As for writing, Williams in fiction. Preferring to think looks back on with fondness and appreciation.

Now that she has left Etown and begun her career, she esteems the school for giving her the confidence she needed to pursue goals others may find incredibly daunting. Knowing your worth, Williams said, is an integral part of finding the right job for you; she attributes her ability to re a lize her talents to Etown, w h i c h she says

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Spitzer emphasizes baby steps Rachel A. Marsteller News Editor

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enior Leighanne Spitzer’s inspiration for her presentation was her younger brother, who has autism. After watching him and his interactions, she realized her dream was to work with young children with autism in an early intervention setting.

“I chose this particular topic because social skills are so important to teach to children with autism, and gaining the attention of another person is the foundation for most of the other skills,” Spitzer said. Throughout her research, Spitzer discovered how the smallest steps astounded and amazed parents of children with autism. “Even if it was a small step, it was huge to the parents,” she observed.

Spitzer hopes that through her presentation and research, students and faculty at Elizabethtown College and in the education field as a whole will realize that there is no set way of teaching and approaching education for children with autism.

Each child is an individual and needs to be treated as such. “Although applied behavior analysis is the most researched approach, there are so many other approaches, and we really need to pinpoint which

one, or ones, are the most effective,” Spitzer said.

She hopes to continue her research of successful techniques after college through working with kids with autism, especially in early intervention settings.

To learn more about Spitzer’s research, consider attending her Scholarship Day presentation.

Her project is: “Discrete Trial Training in an Early Intervention Program for Children with Autism: A Focus on Teaching How to Gain Attention.”

Her faculty mentor is Dr. Carroll Tyminski.

Spitzer is one of several student scholars from Etown’s department of education who will present during Scholarship and Creative Arts Day 2010. A full schedule of the presentations and other events featuring the creativity and scholarship of Etown students can be found in the full event program, at www. etown.edu/scad.

in terms of dates and concrete facts, Williams explained that she frequently has to remind herself to “turn the historian off ” when reading a novel or other work of fiction. This difficulty is something Williams bears in mind when working on her own writing, which tends to focus on real people and historical events. She explained that she tries to convey factual information to readers in a way which will still intrigue them.

“I try to keep in mind that the reader needs to be captured and held hostage for the entire article or book. You can’t keep someone’s attention with dates and logistics.”

The biggest piece of advice that Williams offers to current Etown students is to gain as much as possible from professors, to work hard to live up to the reputation of the school, and to always give back as much as possible. Students should “invest in the place that invested in you,” Williams said.

She also advised current students to cherish their experiences outside of the classroom here at “the E,” reflecting on her last walk through the Dell and calling it one of the most important spaces on campus.

“It greets you and sends you on your way.”

AmeriCorps experience

Shelby L. Meyerhoffer Staff Writer

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meriCorps is a volunteer scholarship program founded in 1993 that focuses on service. Over 70,000 people join annually, and over 500,000 have been a part of it since the program’s founding. Two Elizabethtown College students, juniors Steve DiGrazia and Logan Reis, participate in the program. They were kind enough to share their experience in the volunteer organization.

How did you find out about the scholarship?

Reis: The Office of Civic Engagement put an ad in Campus News about it, and upon reading it, I knew it was something I wanted to do. I then spoke with Nancy Valkenburg about the program and its requirements and decided to apply.

DiGrazia: I found out about the AmeriSteve DiGrazia Corps program my first year here at Elizabethtown after completing a service project with the Office of Civic Engagement.

What did you do to earn your scholarship?

Reis: I wrote an essay about why I wanted to be in the program.

DiGrazia: I completed over 300 hours of community service last year to earn the scholarship.

What was the experience like for you?

Reis: I have loved being a part of the program [for two years] and have had some wonderful opportunities as a result. I have participated in numerous life-changing service trips and helped to organize several on-campus volunteer efforts.

DiGrazia: I had a fantastic time earning the scholarship. I have been participating in civic activities since I was very young, and I have enjoyed all of my experiences that this program has provided the opportunity to partake in.

What does it mean for you to be a scholar?

DiGrazia: To be AmeriCorps scholar means thinking and acting in a global and caring manner using my skills and abilities to help and assist others.

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UNCF president Lomax to share insight with grads Huntley C. McGowan Assistant Layout Editor

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his year, Dr. Michael Lomax, president and chief executive officer of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), will address the 2010 graduating class at Commencement on May 22.

UNCF is the nation’s largest minority education organization, managing over 400 scholarships and internship programs which support nearly 10,000 students at over 900 national colleges and universities. UNCF also provides operating funds to the 39 historically black colleges that are members of the organization, which together serve 60,000 students and act as a national advocate for the importance of education.

With headquarters in Fairfax, Va., and 24 field offices across the country, UNCF has assisted over 300,000 students by raising and distributing over $2.5 billion in its 62-year history. In 1999, the organization received over $1 billion from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation so that UNCF could distribute the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to 1,000 students each year.

Before becoming involved with UNCF, Lomax graduated from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., the alma mater of Dr. Martin Luther King, Samuel Jackson and Spike Lee. Lomax

Lomax also served as the president of Dillard University in New Orleans, a member institution of UNCF, for seven years.

Lomax has been involved with UNCF for most of his profes-

majored in English and minored in history and Spanish. He received his M.A. from Columbia University and his Ph.D. in American and African-American literature from Emory University, going on to teach literature at Morehouse and Spelman Colleges and the University of Georgia.

sional career. Whether in the classroom or at a higher education profession, he has worked closely with the organization for nearly 41 years, serving as its president since 2004.

At present, Lomax is in charge of managing over 200 UNCF employees and travels approxi-

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mately 200,000 miles a year. He estimates that he spends two to three days per week on airplanes, travelling to recruit donors for the organization.

“I like to travel and connect to the donors,” Lomax said. “Not everybody likes fundraising. A lot of people are hesitant to ask people for money, but I’m not.”

Lomax said that the greatest reward is getting a donor enthusiastic about the program.

“I’m excited when then they give us a contribution, and I’m most excited when that contribution is big,” Lomax said. “The more zeros, the happier I am.”

Lomax has made numerous speeches throughout his career, but he really enjoys making the case for education.

“Every now and then I get to see students, and I love that,” Lomax said. “I miss spending time in the classroom with students. Maybe I can get time off for good behavior and go back to teaching.”

Lomax’s biggest accomplishment was surviving the financial meltdown. “We have had victory over two bad years of economies, but I have successfully helped UNCF weather a very tough fundraising storm,” Lomax said.

Despite the current economic climate, UNCF is relocating its corporate headquarters from the suburbs of Washington into the city and offering hopeful students new opportunities.

“We are going to have a college knowledge center,” Lomax said.

“Young people from all across the country can come to learn about financial aid and apply for the scholarship programs.”

Lomax is especially eager to speak at Elizabethtown College this May. “A great ritual of the academy is the day in the life of a senior when he or she gets to turn the tassel,” Lomax said. “It is always a wonderful celebration, and no commencement is like any other commencement. It reminds you of why you do the work that you do.”

Lomax was scheduled to speak at Etown’s commencement last year, but due to a conflict he was not able to do so. He is very thankful for the chance to speak this year instead.

“I really appreciate the chance to come and visit a college where I have never been,” he said. “The college is led by a president I have a lot of regard for, and I am grateful and excited for this opportunity.”

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Director recreates world of Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

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what is working in each rehearsal, what most strongly communicates the characters’ emotional journey in each scene, and work from there,” Mastrobuono said.

This technique has pleased many who work with Mastrobuono; her students have nothing but praise to give her.

“She guides the actors through the world of the play which we are establishing, so that they can see how everyone is interrelated,” Grove said. “We couldn’t perform this without her strong direction.”

However, there are also challenges related to working with a director so consumed in her actors and the play.

“Since this way of working is a constant process of discovery, I change things a lot from rehearsal to rehearsal,” Mastrobuono said. “I always tell the actors to write all their blocking in pencil!”

Having played the character of Mary Warren in her college’s production of “The Crucible,” Mastrobuono has valuable insight into this particular play.

“It is a very important cautionary tale for our time and for our tendency to blame ‘the other’ for our troubles,” Mastrobuono explained.

hat do you get when you combine an experienced director and one of the great American dramatic classics? Elizabethtown College’s production of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller.

Set in Puritan New England, “The Crucible” explores the panic and paranoia in a small town when some of its residents are accused of witchcraft.

“The heart of the story speaks very forcefully to the danger of hysteria ruling in times of crisis or unknown danger. The fact that this is a story of true events makes it that much more chilling,” Professor Terri Mastrobuono, director of the play, said.

This cautionary tale has been a success thus far due to the quality of the actors and the knowledge of the director. Mastrobuono has directed at least a hundred plays.

“She is a great director, who has the vision that this show requires,” senior Emily Grove, who plays Elizabeth Proctor in the production, said.

This actorcentered director has very specific ways of creating this vision.

Photo: Melanie R. Giardina “My technique Abigail Williams (played by Junior Emily Knitter) is usually very tries to revive Betty Parris (played by first-year organic. I look at Laura Grube) in a scene from The Crucible.

How else does this theatrical mastermind encourage her actors to be successful? Improvisational games. One of her favorite games is called Monomillabout. It is a relative of the popular children’s game musical chairs, except that Mastrobuono makes her actors assume their character’s role while scrambling for a seat when the music stops.

“The discipline is to completely think and move as the character, to push away any of your own thoughts and movements,” Mastrobuono said. “The one person left standing must speak his or her inner monologue out loud until the music starts again.”

Monomillabout and other games help the actors get into character and to make the play memorable.

Mastrobuono’s love for “The Crucible” might be what gives her such a creative touch.

“It is just so well written. All the characters are so true to life. I love listening to them speak and make their arguments. It is a very emotional play, and I love watching the actors commit to this level of involvement,” Mastrobuono said.

This play is not only enjoyable to watch but also teaches an important lesson to the actors and audience members.

“Blind faith is a dangerous weapon that some will use to reach their own ends,” Grove said. By choosing love over suspicion, logic over frenzy and community over self, we can create a world vastly different from the one Miller portrays in ‘The Crucible.’”

Don’t miss “ The Crucible”s last weekend in tempest Theatre. There are still performances April 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. and April 25 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $6 and can be purchased by calling 717-3611170 or by request via e-mail at BOXOFFICE@etown.edu.

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Gosselin balances motherhood, career on new show Kara M. Luzik Staff Writer

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nless you’ve been stuck in a corner of the High Library for months on end, it’s likely you’ve heard the household name of Kate Gosselin. The former “Jon and Kate Plus 8” star has rocketed into reality-TV prominence after her recent divorce from co-star Jon Gosselin.

This summer, Kate Gosselin will star in a new TLC reality show, “Twist of Kate.”

The show will feature Gosselin as an “example mom” who will go into others’ homes and swap parenting, marital and job advice with everyday women.

“I look at it as a loose concept,” Gosselin told USA Today. “I want to be out there learning from others, helping to provide insight whenever I can, though, I don’t consider myself an expert on anything.”

TLC said each episode of “Twist of Kate” will feature Gosselin spending two days with a different family. Gosselin will get a chance to walk in someone else’s shoes and experience the issues that each

family has to go through. TLC plans to run 12 episodes of the show.

Sophomore Jenna Maiorella looks forward to the show’s release. “I think it would be very interesting to hear what she is going to tell the guests about parenting views and marriage,” Maiorella said. “I think she has interesting views on things.”

The idea for the new show grew out of the massive amounts of fan mail Gosselin received following her divorce. Women wrote to Gosselin telling her how much they were inspired by her courage to forge her own path as a newly single mother of eight.

“The fact that people really support me and want the kids and I to do well ... is flattering,” Gosselin told USA Today.

“I never understood the importance of fans until we struggled and went through tough times.”

Senior Ben Brewer has seen some episodes of the Gosselin family’s previous show but does not intend to tune into “Twist of Kate.” “I think it’s kind of a

shame what happened to that family,” Brewer said. “I think she needs to focus more on her family than her career right now.”

Although Maiorella agrees that Gosselin should make her family her main focus right now, she hasn’t discounted the show.

“I guess there is a way to balance it and do both, depending on how rigorous the show is for her,” Maiorella said. “Maybe the TV show is the way for her to do something more with her life.”

The Gosselin family includes Jon, Kate, 9-year-old twins Cara and Mady, and 5-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah and Joel. When the family first appeared on TLC in 2006, they lived in Elizabethtown on Andrew Avenue.

Later, they moved into a new, larger house in Berks County.

Jon and Kate divorced in 2009. It has been speculated that both husband and wife participated in extramarital affairs; however, no allegations have been proven. The family quickly became the topic of many tabloid cover stories and remained so throughout the lengthy divorce.

The custody battle between the Gosselins has not been settled. Kate currently has primary custody of the eight children; however, Jon is in the process of suing for primary custody on the grounds that Kate is too busy with her new television career to care for the children properly.

TLC was recently subject to much scrutiny for not having obtained labor permits to film the Gosselin children. Under Pennsylvania law, child labor permits should have been filed for the children before they were filmed. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry agreed to resolve the issue if permits for future filming are filed and part of the children’s earnings go into a trust fund.

TLC currently plans to feature the Gosselin family (minus ex-husband Jon) in a series entitled “Kate Plus 8.” The show will follow Kate’s new experiences as a single mom and document how the children are adjusting to life in a singleparent household.

Gosselin was eliminated from ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” on Tuesday.

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Perrone to perform as final act Huntley C. McGowan Assistant Layout Editor

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hroughout the past academic year, Students Working to Entertain Etown (SWEET) and the Office of Students Activities (OSA) have sponsored several musical acts on campus. This time, SWEET is teaming up with WWEC for Chad Perrone, a musician based out of Boston, Mass., who will perform in the KÂV on Friday, April 23 at 9 p.m.

“For students who like John Mayer and Five Times August, Chad Perrone is definitely someone you will want to come see,” senior Chelsea Kempchinsky, SWEET sounds chairperson, said. “Anyone who came to listen to the musical stylings of Beau Bristow or Nick Motil will enjoy this concert just as much as the previous ones.”

Before the release of Perrone’s first solo album, “Used to Dream,” in October 2006, he was a member of the Boston rock band Averi.

The band, run out of Suffolk University, began in 1998, and gained local as well as national popularity rather quickly. Perrone was the lead singer of Averi, helping form their rock/ funk stylings. However, he left

the band in 2005 after a Nov. 12 concert in Boston, which sold out at nearly 2,000 tickets.

After this concert, Perrone announced that he was leaving the band, and Averi was faced with the task of finding a new lead singer.

Last April, Perrone released his second album, “Wake.” He was listed on Alternative Addiction’s Top 20 Records of 2008. According to www.alternativeaddiction.com, the only album by an unsigned artist on this chart is from Perrone.

“This outstanding collection of songs showcases Perrone’s incredible songwriting skills and unforgettable melodies,” Alternative Addiction said. “‘Wake,’ Perrone’s second solo release, solidifies his reputation as one of the country’s premier unsigned acts.”

Alternative Addiction also believes that Perrone’s second album has made leaps and bounds in comparison with his first record.

“If there’s one significant enhancement that shines through on this record in comparison with his debut, it’s Perrone’s confidence in his songwriting,” Alternative Addiction wrote.

“No longer will he be known as just the guy who used to sing in the Boston band Averi,

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but because of this release, he’ll soon be considered one of the best unsigned singer/ songwriters in the country.”

According to a review by www.Last.fm, Perrone is off and running again after the release of his second album.

“With ‘Wake,’ the singer/songwriter with one of the best vocals in independent music in the US returns very strong.

With upbeat alternative pop/ rock songs, sensitive ballads and some songs with art/rock inspiration, Perrone shows more diversity, and the best thing is that he keeps the quality going for 15 songs.

There is plenty of ear candy for everyone.”

The student body has a growing interest in Perrone as well.

“I loved Nick Motil, so I am very excited to see Chad Perrone perform,” junior Amy Yoder said.

Kempchinsky is ready for the excitement of hosting another musician on campus and hopes that everyone will come and see the performance to support Perrone.

“He is an artist we will be seeing grow within the next few years,” Kempchinsky said.

“Come out and see for yourself this Friday in the KÂV!”

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Compiled by Campus Security with commentary by Ross M. Benincasa Assistant Campus Life Editor • On April 14, Campus Security found two male students outside Leffler Chapel. They were waiting for the shuttle bus in order to go bowling and decided to urinate in the bushes behind the building. The students made a strong argument by claiming that they were less likely to be stabbed behind the Chapel than at Clearview Lanes.

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Campus Security was called to investigate a suspicious odor emanating from Founders A. After arriving, they found marijuana in the room of the student in question.

Although marijuana use has been high this semester, the College is preparing for even higher numbers next year as our diversity initiative takes effect.

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Former students were observed to be under the influence of alcohol while attending the Phalanx concert in Leffler Chapel April 17. Campus Security confiscated a flask from the men, who were seated in the prohibited balcony-area.

After sobering up and moving closer to the stage, the alumni realized they, in fact, were not at a Melica concert, and promptly zipped up their jeans and left.

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Campus Security was called to confiscate excessive alcohol found at an SDLC April 17. Security was contacted by a resident at the SDLC about alcohol found that did not belong to the individual. Yeah because the first thing that I would do if I found excessive amounts of alcohol lying around is call Campus Security.

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Drinking without thinking: Get ABSURD raises awareness Patricia A. Cangelosi Copy Editor

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hen you get arrested and a windshield breaks on your face in the same day, it’s probably going to be a bad one. This course of events is in store for sophomore Gabe Robison this evening, as he and five other students act out a mock car crash sponsored by the campus group Get A Better, Safer Understanding of Responsible Drinking (Get ABSURD).

“Every year, the crash has a different theme,” Robison, Get ABSURD’s treasurer, said. This year, the victims of the crash will be dressed elegantly, pretending to be on their way to the Junior/ Senior formal. Robison will portray a drunk driver who swings into the Ober Loop and smashes into a parked car.

“Everyone has specific injuries,” he said, explaining that his will include facial cuts from a broken windshield.

Police officers, fire department workers and emergency medical technicians will respond to the crash, which will begin at 6:30 tonight.

Organizers will read a dramatic newspaper article about the accident to kick off the event.

For Elizabethtown College students, “the crash really adds the shock factor,” sophomore Tess Lutz, Get ABSURD’s vice president, said. “People see it and think, ‘What if it were me?’”

In conjunction with the crash, today to Lutz and Robison, the group has a could be alternatives to drinking,” Rois Blackout Day. If you’re wondering why reputation on campus for being an anti- bison said.

One of these activities is the Stoplight certain people on campus are wearing all drinking club, but this is not the case.

“We promote responsible drinking Social, which the group holds each year. black and ignoring you, it’s probably not because they dislike you (though if they and knowing your limit,” Robison said. Each attendee is supposed to wear red, Lutz emphasized that the point is not green or yellow, depending on his or ignore you tomorrow too, they might).

Several students on campus have been to abstain from consuming alcohol but her relationship status. Get ABSURD asked to participate by wearing black rather to do so sensibly and in mod- also sponsors dances and hosts the T-shirts and remaining silent all day to eration. “Don’t have 20 beers, just have spring and winter break carnivals. On represent the deadly effects of driving a couple,” she said. She believes that Friday, April 30, the group will team up with Students Promoting under the influence of alcohol. The Awareness and ResponT-shirts advertise the startling statistic sible Choices (SPARC) that drunk driving led to 11,773 car and the Student Athlete crashes in 2008.

Mentors (SAMs) in a Each of these students has also campaign called Pulbeen given five yellow arm bands to layouee. distribute to his or her closest friends, Representatives will to show that those friends were affected be outside the BSC handby alcohol-induced tragedy as well. ing out free items and Senior Mike Mauger is sporting a black promoting the initiative, T-shirt and remaining silent today for which encourages stuthe second year in a row. dents to make a U-turn “I participated in Blackout Day last if their lives are headed year, thinking it was an important in unsafe directions. cause,” Mauger said. “However, over “If you are in a bad the summer, the dangers of drunk drivsituation, it’s intended to ing were brought closer to home as I Photo: Matthew P. Butera help you and educate you watched a friend of mine get hit by a car Get ABSURD’s mock car crash last year helped to that was flying through the air, out of demonstrate to students the dangers of driving while about how to get out of it,” Lutz explained. control. She died on impact. The driver, under the influence.

She hopes that stuwhose [blood alcohol content] was .23, was fine. Drunk driving can affect more people do not have to be drunk in order dents are aware of the opportunities to have fun. available to them and that they remain lives than you can ever fathom.”

“We hold programs to promote informed about the many potential Get ABSURD aims to inform students of this eye-opening truth. According healthy decisions and programs that consequences of drinking.

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band review

Gym Class Heroes blends styles to create own genre Ross M. Benincasa Assistant Campus Life Editor

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ost bands that you encounter will fall into a category or genre quite easily. For instance, most people agree that Metallica is hard rock. The same goes for *NSYNC being pop, Dixie Chicks being country and Nickelback being horrible. However, every so often a band comes along that blends styles so well that it creates its own unique genre.

This is the case with Gym Class Heroes.

Gym Class Heroes fuses together a mix of hip-hop and rock that fits perfectly, allowing them to perform with everyone from Fall Out Boy and The All-American Rejects, to Lil Wayne and T-Pain. They officially formed in 1997, when poetic genius Travis (“Travie”) McCoy and drummer Matt McGinley decided to start a band, bringing along Ryan Geise on bass and Milo Bonacci on guitar. Since then, Geise and Bonacci have been replaced

by Eric Roberts and Disashi LumumbaKasongo, respectively.

The band’s current lineup has had tremendous success, releasing such hit singles as “The Queen & I,” “Cupid’s Chokehold” and “Cookie Jar.” While they were performing at Muhlenberg College on March 28, I was lucky enough to sit down with the members of Gym Class Heroes and talk to them about some past and future plans for the band.

One of the first things that sticks out in many listeners’ minds is the band’s name, and where exactly it came from.

According to McGinley, it’s one of their most commonly-asked questions.

“It’s really shrouded in mystery, the whole name thing. Me and Travie had a debate at one point as to how the name came to be, so even we couldn’t tell you,” McGinley said. “The name was just a term that [Travie and I] used to describe the kids in our gym class that we would watch go all out and get sweaty and have to go to their next class like that. It was just sort of a funny term we used for kids, and I guess it was just on our mind that day when we were looking for a band name.”

As the band grew from its humble phys. ed. beginnings, it began to tour with well-established and famous bands, ranging in musical style and genre.

“We’re kind of able to hop onto any bill and have it feel natural and not out of place, and I think that’s just a reflection of our sound and our style,” McGinley said. “ Ye a h … w e tour a lot,” McCoy said. “Almost too much. But, really, there’s never too much touring, especially at a time like this when you don’t see the rest of the band for a few weeks at a time.”

Although their early sound often associated them with the other rock

groups on the Fueled By Ramen record label, their unique sound has helped them grow as they progress as a band.

“Right now, we’re just working on writing for our next album,” McGinley said, “though I really want to like this next album the most. I mean, I’ve obviously loved all our music so far, but I really want this next album to be my favorite.”

The constant touring that the band has become so accustomed to can take a toll, however, especially in terms of family life.

“As awesome as it can be to have this job, one of the hardest parts, I think, is being away from the people you care about,” Lumumba-Kasongo said. “Those times can be very, very demanding, and you pretty much just have to organize and prioritize really well, and stay in touch with the people that you care ab out t he b est that you can.”

“I think we’ve also [reached] a ve r y for tu n at e point in our caCourtesy photo reer where we are able to split up our time more,” McGinley said. “For instance, when we just recently went to Australia, Disashi was able to bring his family, which is

incredible because it’s a position we may not have been in three or four years ago.”

That position has also led to new opportunities for the band members, especially lead singer McCoy, who will release his solo debut June 8. The album, titled “Lazarus,” will be released as a joint project between Fueled By Ramen, Gym Class Heroes’ label, and Nappy Boy Entertainment, T-Pain’s upstart. His mix tape, aptly named “Forgetting Katy Perry,” will be released before the album and will feature many of the songs originally planned for “Lazarus,” a period when McCoy says a lot of his songs were dark and fueled by his ill feelings toward ex-girlfriend Katy Perry. During the recording process, his bitter feelings wore off, and he decided to make the album happier and more enjoyable to listen to, dumping all the prior material.

Overall, the musicians of Gym Class Heroes take on a multitude of roles in their music and in their lives, building quite a large fan base in the process.

If you’re wondering how a small school like Muhlenberg, whose student body rivals that of Etown at only 2,200 students, booked such a high-profile group, consider this: it cost them just under $29,000 to book them. Although $29,000 may seem like a lot, Thompson Gym holds 3,000 people, meaning that for the College to break even, each ticket would be under $10. Although Chad Perrone may be great, wouldn’t you pay $10 to get a band like Gym Class Heroes on our campus instead?

I know I would.

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Drag show delights

Brittany V. Daiutolo Staff Writer

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alking past the sign in the BSC, Elizabethtown College students may have wondered what an ALLIES drag show entails. An annual event, the ALLIES drag show educates students about alternative lifestyles through a cross-dressing extravaganza. Also, the show raised money to benefit the Ali Fourney Center, a shelter for homosexual teens who have been forced out of their homes after coming out to their parents.

Overall, ALLIES raised $559.90 to benefit the Center.

ALLIES vice president and senior Renee Fortinper, who participated in the drag show, was able to offer insight as to what a drag show is. For this particular show, held in Gibble Auditorium Friday, April 16, multiple performers put on lip-sync performances while wearing clothing intended for the opposite sex.

ALLIES members put on three acts, and two professional drag queens, Glenda and Ashley Lynn, participated in the show as well.

In terms of how songs were chosen, Fortinper said, “Some songs are powerful with meaning to show the person is comfortable with who they are. Some songs are chosen to make people think.”

ALLIES also had Vocalign at the show to sing two songs.

Fortinper explained that the College wanted to have an event to show that you do not have to be homosexual in order to come and have fun. “ALLIES welcomes everyone. You don’t have to be gay,” Fortinper said.

ALLIES had many goals for the drag show. One objective was to encourage the entire campus to attend and/or participate. This was meant to be a freeing experience.

Not all members of ALLIES are students. There are also members of ALLIES from the surrounding community. Each year, ALLIES strives to expand their club beyond Etown and the LGBT community.

“We really want people to know that you don’t have to be gay to be in ALLIES,” Fortinper said. “We really want to get that message across to the campus.”

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Baby hatches avert responsibility but ‘need to exist’ Christina M. Bucci Staff Writer

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icture this scene: a teenage girl in Germany just had a baby, yet she has no idea what to do. She is too young to raise a child and does not have the money to even do so. So what does she do? Luckily for her, she can go down to her local baby hatch. She will walk to the side of the building, open up the flap, and place the baby into a soft incubated bed. Then she will hurry on her way.

Though this scene sounds like it is from a happily-ending Disney movie in which the baby is actually a princess, these baby hatches exist in present day.

Germany just celebrated the 10th anniversary of their own baby hatches, known as Babyklappen. There are about 80 locations across the country.

What happens when the baby is dropped off? An alarm alerts the facility that a baby is there. Then the baby is taken care of for eight weeks. During this time, the mother is allowed to come back and claim her child. If no one claims the baby, he or she is sent to an adoption service.

This idea is nothing new. These baby hatches date back to medieval times, when Catholic churches took in babies to protect them from abandonment.

And Germany is not only the country to utilize these baby hatches. Austria, France, Great Britain, Japan and Belgium all have these establishments.

Yet the question remains: is this ethical? To just drop a baby off and be on your merry way?

Infanticide is in every way an awful issue. The word itself makes me sick. So if these establishments prevent

a baby from dying, then I will be the first to support the baby hatches. If a baby can be put into an adoption service and find a family that will love and care for him or her, then I think it benefits everyone involved.

I would rather have a baby hatch available than the option of abortion.

Yet, while there are pros to this idea, there are also cons. having these instituImage: thelocal.de tions raises the question of responsibility. If a woman Baby hatches, or babyklappen, as they are called in German, are offered as a means knows that if, for some to reduce infanticide.An average of 583 children under the age of five were killed per reason, she were to become year in the United States from 1976 to 2005, according to Bureau of Justice Statistics. pregnant, she could just Infanticide is growing problem in Germany, where cases are reported almost monthly. have the baby and drop it off, it’s an easy way out. It allows though these baby hatches exist. If this is the case, then it her to take no responsibility, and, in a way, could create a is the responsibility of these facilities to specifically target bigger issue. Once she hands her baby over, she is not held women to show that this is a much better option than just allowing babies to die. They must convey the message accountable, and it is not her problem.

Also, I think this issue causes turmoil within the societal that these places will care for an abandoned baby, and all structure and legal standards. For a society to condone a a woman needs to do is drop off her child and turn the mother’s abandonment of her baby does not seem right. It other way.

Needless to say, giving one’s child to strangers is hard to does not set a good example of what is right or wrong. In Germany, these baby hatches border the lines of legality. do. But whether it is right or wrong, who knows? If it saves But when all is said and done, I do believe these estab- a baby’s life, that is all that matters.

Hopefully in time, in a perfect world, women will only lishments need to exist in some way or another.

Some argue that infanticide has not decreased even have children that they intend to keep.

pain-relievers

Experiment ‘proves’ that money affects mental states

Nicole M. St. Pierre Staff Writer

that people felt a little less vulnerable after having a pile of money pass through their hands. During one part of the study, afociety’s growing dependence on material posses- ter counting stacks of either money or sions can be expressed in any number of ways, paper, participants played a computer but it was perhaps stated best in the classic musical, game in which four players passed a ball Cabaret: “money makes the world go round.” Now, around. Some individuals were excluded scientists have discovered one more need cash can from the game, never receiving the ball.

Afterwards, when they were asked about fulfill: pain relief.

Researchers performed a study in which 80 par- their level of emotional distress, those ticipants counted either a stack of money or a stack who handled cash were significantly less of plain paper; afterwards, they subjected individuals disappointed in having been left out, while to tests of physical and mental pain and recorded the players who had counted plain slips of results. Those who had counted money before the paper reported higher feelings of isolation experiment recorded feeling less pain than those who and self-consciousness.

This simple experiment compares easily to the had counted only slips of paper. This interesting new development serves to show us not only society’s af- behaviors we exhibit in everyday life: obsessing fection for money, but also our growing dependence over the newest car or cell phone or signing up on it as a form of security and self-assurance. As this on waiting lists to be the lucky recipient of experiment goes to show, the more money we have, Apple’s newest innovation, the iPad. The more we possess, the more self-assured we become the less we “hurt.”

Frankly, these results are far from shocking. In a in social interactions with others. Especially society where we are constantly searching for instant considering today’s wavering economic gratification, status symbols and the newest high- times, the security money symbolizes for tech gadget to show off to our friends, it’s no wonder us means that we feel its presence (and its absence) all the more intensely, even in simulated situations such as the circumstances of this experiment.

Perhaps even more interesting was the effect money had on individual reactions to physical pain.

After counting their money or paper slips, participants were asked to place their hands in scalding water for several seconds. Once again, money was the savior: those who counted cash reported feeling less physical pain. It Images: Livescience.com, Overstock.com seems rather far-fetched to say that

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materialism has become such a big part of society’s general outlook that just counting money can alleviate physical or emotional pain, yet the results of this experiment seem to point to just that.

The more we possess, the better we feel, both inside and out — and vice versa. Not only does this new research present us with the problem of greed in society, but it also seems to shed a new light on the growing disparity between the classes. As the rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the gap between the two groups grows wider, how much can we expect money to play a role in the mental and physical well-being of every member of society, be they wealthy or underprivileged?

This experiment only goes to prove that, as much as we as a society like to talk about ignoring social status and treating everyone the same, it’s significantly easier to accept problems like exclusion and pain if we’ve got some nice cash in our hands to comfort us after any blow. Money does a lot of things for us: it makes us feel popular, strong, happy and secure.

It allows us to own homes, cars and any number of other possessions we deem absolutely necessary. Now we have begun to see the real effects money has on us in the most unexpected places: not just in our wallets and bank accounts, but also in the way we view ourselves and our physical and mental states of being. It cannot be ignored that money was once a symbol to the masses of being safe and content, but now it has become much more. It appears that, now more than ever, what we strive for beyond the solace of friends or our own self-esteem is the comfort of cold, hard cash.

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romance column

Fountain of love faces drought: AOL.com W hile searching for inspiration for this week’s column, I decided to browse the World Wide Web and see what romantic news I would stumble upon. I found something frighteningly interesting. There are two links on AOL.com that are gender specific: one labeled “Men’s Lifestyle” and

another, plainly titled “Women.” When I clicked on the latter, I found a typical female-oriented collage of photographs and links. Yet when I looked deeper into the featured stories and suggested links, all I could do was construct this letter of outrage:

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by S. Alexandra Ward Dear AOL,

Romance Expert What has become of you? Your featured picture of the week is Katy Perry, donning a blue wig, her cherry-chapsticked lips forming a surprised “O” face. What she is surprised at is left up to the wild imaginations of the Internet surfer. This is the featured picture of the week. Out of all the pictures snapped by your highly-paid AOL photographers, you decided this was what the world needed to see most. This is not the worst part. To the left of the featured photo is what you dubbed “The Hot List.” It is a list of suggested links for the average female visiting the page.

They are split into sub-categories.

Under the category labeled “Lemondrop,” one link reads “On Dating Guys With Beards.” I didn’t realize that the unruly facial hair of our male counterparts is causing such a panic among women. Really? Are there letters to the editor pouring into your headquarters from desperate women?: “Dear AOL, I think I lost my virginity somewhere in my boyfriend’s beard! Please help!” “Dear AOL, As my boyfriend’s beard grows longer, I find myself more and more attracted to it. How can I break the news that I’m leaving him for his epic facial hair?”

This “Lemondrop” category holds a few other gems. One link reads, “5 Signs You’re Secretly Married,” and another, “Smart Women Drink More.” What are you teaching our youth, AOL?! I guess it’s easy to convince a woman that she’s secretly married if she also happens to be 12 appletinis deep.

Now that we’re all drunk and secretly married, you slap us with enticing links like a virtual tour of Gerard Butler’s home and a list of weird celebrity baby names. Because of you, women in twenty years will be running around high on children’s Claritin because you told them it was good for their skin or their sex drive and popping out babies that they’ll name Canoe and Notebook.

I am shocked at and disappointed in you, AOL. As a child, the sound of your dial-up loading sang me to sleep like a sweet lullaby. If it weren’t for your instant messenger, all the men caught on the cameras of “To Catch A Predator” would still be showing up on the doorsteps of our nation’s children, naked and holding cases of beer. You even inspired the adorable romantic comedy, “You’ve Got Mail.” You used to be something! Now … you’re nothing but filth.

Brooke Wachel Class of 2013 “A little. I recycle all my bottles and containers and cardboard.”

Salman Habib Class of 2012 “I put my cans in the recycling bins but that’s all I do.”

Sincerely, A Horrified College Student

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Gretchen Miller Class of 2013 “Not enough. I recycle and keep my lights off when I’m not in my room but I should do more.”

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The Institute of Medicine - for urging the Federal Drug Administration to regulate sodium levels in food. Too much salt intake is one cause of high blood pressure, which often leads to heart disease. Capping the amount of sodium permitted in consumable goods could save 100,000 lives per year, a report by the Institute said.

UnitedHealthcare, WellPoint and others - for enacting provisions to health care legislation that allow young adults to remain on their parents’ health insurance postgraduation. While age cutoffs may vary by state, some insurers grant extended coverage for graduates up to age 26. The provisions of the new law may relieve pressure among young adults unable to find employment.

French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy - for agreeing to appear in a new Woody Allen movie that will be filmed in Paris.

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Gizmodo.com - for leaking Apple’s next generation iPhone. Jason Chen, editor of Gizmodo, blandly described the prototype by posting lackluster video and images on the site. The reveal generated a major blowback among media outlets and bloggers, and many Apple fans bemoaned the absence of Steve Job’s charisma after viewing the exposé. The iPhone that spurred the reveal was reportedly left in a bar in Redwood City, Calif.

Lancaster County Convention Center - for

hosting Michael Vick, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, to give a motivational speech to teens. The event is sponsored by the Children Deserve a Chance foundation and founded on the theme of Vick’s speech: “Every Decision Counts.” Vick served two years in prison for running an interstate dogfighting ring.

Shortly thereafter, he returned to the NFL as quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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‘The Dark Knight’ observes moral limits Jonathan S. Gamble Staff Writer Alfred: Know your limits, Master Wayne.

Bruce Wayne: [The Joker] has no limits.

Alfred: Well you do.

Wayne: Can’t afford to know them.

Alfred: What’s going to happen on the day you find out?

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hat does the wise Alfred mean by “limits,” and is Bruce Wayne right in claiming that the Joker has none? Limits do not mean social rules or adopted morals; limits, for Alfred, refer to those internal boundaries or principles the individual — the vigilante — has sanctioned to justify or motivate his behavior and especially his weaknesses. It’s not that Batman — the dark knight — couldn’t afford to know his limits. Throughout the film, the viewer is confronted with situations illuminating Batman’s unwillingness to confront and accept his limits — even when it may have saved lives.

Batman, the Joker and Harvey Dent (Two-Face) are all vigilantes, individuals who undertake the cause of justice and its enforcement without legal authorization from their own communities. Dent’s mantra applies to them all: “I make my own luck.” Whereas Dent is a vigilante operating effectively within the system by revolutionizing and expanding its purpose, Batman and the Joker operate outside the system through their alter-egos. Although Dent has two faces by the end of the movie, Batman is the true two-face. He achieves his professional and social affairs through Bruce Wayne. Through his alter-ego, Batman, Wayne alleviates his personal concerns for justice. The Joker has no other name and associates with no other identity. His face paint doesn’t hide who he is; it symbolizes his message. He doesn’t live two separate lives but turns an alter-ego into a full-fledged identity.

Often what is true of the Joker is also true of Batman. Alfred gave Wayne an excellent description of the Joker: “... perhaps [the Joker] is a man you don’t fully understand either ... Some men aren’t looking for anything logical like money; they can’t be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with ... Some men just want to watch the world burn.”

Wayne often reveals that he doesn’t understand himself, and openly admits that he doesn’t want to know his limits or his weaknesses, such as those attributable to Rachel and his love for her. Wayne isn’t looking

for anything logical, and his alter-ego doesn’t want money. He cannot be bought or bullied. Alfred and Rachel often try to reason with him, but he either disregards their recommendations or later arrives at the same conclusions on his own. The police, Dent and the Joker often attempt to negotiate with him, to no avail. Batman and the Joker are similar and share certain means of destruction. A list of qualities for the one could probably apply to the other, though each has different limits and motives.

The Joker tells Batman while in prison: “You let five people die [because you wouldn’t take off your mask] … You let Dent take your place … you’ve changed things forever … I don’t want to kill you. What would I do without you? … You complete me … To them, you’re just a freak, like me … They’re only as good as the world allows them to be.”

The Joker considers himself an agent of chaos. Isn’t Batman the greatest agent of chaos? Both the Joker and Batman have developed their own chaotic definitions of justice. We, the audience, just prefer one more than the other. He became the wealthiest man in Gotham — a monopolizer of economic chaos.

Even during the scene when the Joker describes them as very distinct entities, there are intimate connections. As he’s dangling from the fire escape, the Joker says, “This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object Image: Photobucket.com … You won’t kill me out of some misplaced sense of self-righteousness. And I won’t kill you because you’re just too much fun. I think you and I are destined to do this forever.”

Dent aptly said, “You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain,” which serves as excellent foreshadowing for both Dent’s and Batman’s fates. The maxim is recast at the end in a paradoxical light. Dent’s life serves as an example of its literal definition.

He lives a just life and was presented with many situations where, had he died, he would have died a hero. In the end, however, he lived long enough to see himself become the villain when, among other things, he tried to kill the police commissioner’s family. Batman, however, redeems Dent by taking accountability for his awful deeds and becoming the villain not because he deserved the title, but because the glory of the cause for justice was greater than his personal glory. He gave up his chance to someday die a hero so that a piece of the cause — Dent — could be glorified as one.

In the final scene, the commissioner’s son asks, “Why’s [Batman] running, Dad?” He replies, “Because we have to chase him.”

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Partisanship must remain within boundaries

Marc C. Weber Assistant Business Manager

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f you like your home, don’t vote for the health care bill.” These were the words Gregory Giusti gave to Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. Giusti, from San Francisco, is charged with making 48 harassing and threatening phone calls to the government official between Feb. 6 and March 25, 2010. Pelosi told agents that Giusti threatened her with vulgar and crude language and with statements such as “When you go back to California, you won’t have a home to go back to.”

On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law despite the fact that the bill hadn’t received a single Republican vote. Republicans were further aggravated as Democrats held a closed-door meeting to make an adjustment to the bill to gain the votes of the few undecided Democrats.

Recently, there has been a very defined line between Democrats and Republicans, and the passing of the health care reform bill has further divided the nation. The purpose of political parties the United States

by Jill in Hugus is to eliminate biased laws and to create a compromise between two different politi-

cal views so that laws are made in the best interest of everybody, not just one political party. The passing of the health care bill represents a biased law as no Republicans voted for the reform.

Do Republicans have a right to be angry?

Of course. Because Democrats have a large enough majority, they were able to pass the law despite Republican opposition. To me, that is unconstitutional because the bill does not represent a compromise of different viewpoints. Republicans have a right to be even angrier because Democrats held a closed door meeting to pass the bill. That is just downright unethical.

However, is health care reform wrong? No. The current system needed to be revised in a manner that the majority of both Democrats and Republicans could agree upon. An agreement between Democrats and Republicans should have been a necessary step because health care affects every American citizen.

While this may seem farfetched, some bipartisan agreement also would have produced a slightly less prejudiced bill. Instead, we are now forced to follow a quickly-drawn health care law that is biased and does not necessarily meet the needs of all Americans. Perhaps Republicans could have added something meaningful to the bill, but with the law pass-

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ing with no opposition, Republican views will never see the light.

Although Republicans reserve the right to be angry at the lawmakers who passed the bill, that does not mean that Americans reserve the right to threaten these people. For reasons I do not know, there had to be some motivation among Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats to pass this bill. These people are doing their jobs, whether we like it or not. They do not deserve to be physically punished or threatened. Luckily for those who do not approve of our political leaders, these positions do not last forever. If the general public does not approve of Obama — Pelosi — or any other leader for that matter — those leaders will no longer be voted upon to serve. Let the political system do its job.

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women’s tennis

Lady Jays split two matches in nonconference play Aimée M. DiMichele Editor-in-Chief

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ollowing a four-match winning streak, the Elizabethtown College women’s tennis record dropped to 12-3 after this Monday’s nonconference loss to Dickinson College. The Red Devils took five of six singles matches and two of three doubles for an overall 7-2 win.

“The Dickinson match was tough,” head coach Matt Helsel said. “We had a chance to take first doubles, and a couple of the singles matches could have gone the other way, but I certainly was pleased with how we competed.”

First-year Alena Marani beat out Dickinson’s Leigh Oczkowski 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 at flight five, contributing Etown’s lone singles win.

In doubles, first-years Allison Burkhardt and Madison Pipkin won 8-6 at flight two against Alysia Rodgers and Sarah Lindner.

This was also Etown’s only doubles win.

“It was a good experience because they had really strong players in all of their positions,” Burkhardt said. Helsel has been pleased with the team’s successes this season, as well as their behind-the-scenes efforts.

“We have a unique blend in our lineup: two seniors and four first-years,” Helsel said.

“At first it took some time for the team to gel, but somewhere along the way it started to fit together pretty well. [The] team is very supportive of each other, pushing each other in practice and helping each other in matches.”

These team dynamics have transferred to the court, allowing the Lady Jays to project a dominating presence against opponents.

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“In all of my four years, this [is] one of the deepest teams I have been on,” senior Jess Russell said. “By deep, I mean that [we have] strong players on all six courts, and that’s what it takes to win matches at the college level.”

In last Thursday’s nonconference action against Stevenson University, the Lady Jays soared to a 9-0 victory over the Mustangs.

Singles action included three 6-0, 6-0 victories for senior Emily Swarr, Pipkin and first-year Kristi Noecker at flights one, four and five, respectively.

In other singles matches, Russell triumphed 6-1, 6-2 over the Mustang’s Julie Strong at flight two, and Burkhardt defeated Sam Baugher 6-1, 6-0 at flight three. At flight six, sophomore Sarah Poulle beat out Mustang Ashleigh Smith

6-0, 6-2 at flight six, completing Etown’s singles sweep.

The teams of Swarr and Russell, Burkhardt and Pipkin, and Noecker and Poulle completely shut out the Mustangs in doubles play in flights one, two and three, respectively.

The Lady Jays take to the court tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Millersville University, and then will go up against Muhlenberg College next Wednesday at home.

“Sometimes sports can be reduced to the fight or flight reflex; it's a great proving ground for dealing with obstacles,” Helsel said. “We have some tough fights ahead, some good learning opportunities. How will we respond? I'm not sure, but I'm excited to find out and [I’m] so glad to have been along for this journey with these people.”

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Blue Jays lose in Blue Jays still on par, focus on MACs OT, tied for first O W Aidan E. Bauernschmidt Managing Editor

Jon M. Gabriel Staff Writer

ednesday afternoon, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team lost 11-12 to Eastern University in a game that went into overtime. The loss allows Manhattanville to move up in Middle Atlantic Conference standings, and the Blue Jays, Valiants and Red Devils of Farleigh DickinsonUniversity and are now tied for first place.

The Jays, who led by as many as three goals in the second half, got two goals apiece from seniors Aaron Weber, Keith Staulters, Jon Day and freshman Cory Boushell. Etown found itself down 11-10 with just over three minutes left, until Staulters forced overtime with an unassisted goal. The Jays could not keep their momentum going and, with 2:35 left in overtime, Eastern slipped a shot past sophomore goalie Brendan Corcoran for the win.

In dramatic fashion last Saturday, the team pulled out a win in the final minutes of the game against Manhattanville University. As the Blue Jays rallied throughout the entire game with a memorable fivegoal performance by junior Shawn Corcoran and a game-winning goal by Staulters, the Jays won their ninth game of the season 9-8.

The Manhattanville Valiants struck first with a goal nearing the three-minute minute mark in the first quarter. As the game continued, the Blue Jays found heroes in Shawn Corcoran and Boushell as they took a 2-1 lead in quick fashion, scoring only 44 seconds apart in the second quarter. Manhattanville’s players found themselves celebrating their last lead of the day with an early goal in the third period, leaving the score 5-4 to begin the second half.

Shawn Corcoran and Staulters both scored toward the middle of the third period to edge Etown ahead.

However, the Valiants notched up another goal at the end of the period to leave the game even at six heading into the final, dramatic quarter.

Only seconds into the fourth quarter, Shawn Corcoran scored his fifth goal of the game, leaving the Jays in a good position to win the heated conference match-up. After a Manhattanville goal, Jon Day edged an 8 to 7 lead with just under three minutes left. Manhattanville gained their tying goal from an illegal stick penalty. Staulters scored with only a minute and a half left in the game from a feed from Weber.

The Blue Jays will host Farleigh Dickinson on Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m. in a MAC matchup.

n Tuesday at noon, the Elizabethtown Blue Jays took on their biggest rivals at the Messiah College Falcon Classic, held at Blue Ridge Country Club in Harrisburg.

The men shot 332 as a team to place sixth out of 13 teams.

Last Thursday the Jays finished third out of 12 teams at the Susquehanna University Invitational, held at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Selinsgrove, Pa. On Tuesday, sophomore Dan Bolstein finished on top for the Jays, shooting a score of 80 to take 13th place overall.

Junior Nick Iacono and first-year Bret Hartman both scored 83 to tie for 22nd place. Senior John Krajsa and junior Stephen Powell tied for 35th with scores of 86.

The host Falcons dominated with a team score of 309.

Also finishing ahead of Etown were Franklin & Marshall, Dickinson, York, and Albright Colleges.

While the Blue Jays have come out MAC champions for the past two seasons, head coach Dave Dentler is aware that some skills need to be fine-tuned if the men hope to defend their title. The team has had difficulty with putting since the fall season, and improving it will be essential in their preparations for MACs. Dentler would also like the team to work on their short game.

“Another key to our success is to stay mentally strong.

This becomes the challenge if a player’s focus isn’t crisp and sharp — something I’ve been watching for and trying to help with,” Dentler said. “I’m learning that this is a huge aspect of the game that is often overlooked.”

At Susquehanna, the Blue Jays shot 321 as a team, finishing behind the host Crusaders (299) and Manhattan College (305) and one shot ahead of Susquehanna's B team. Junior Alex Catalano used his hometown advantage to earn the Blue Jays’ best score of the day. It was also a career-best round of 78, which allowed him to tie for 10th overall in the invitational. Iacono tied for 12th with a 79, and Bolstein tied for 16th place overall with a round of 80.

Both finishes fell a little short of the team’s expectations, but Dentler fully expects the team to improve.

“We’ve got some players, both upperclassmen and the new team members, who are playing solid golf, but as a team we haven’t seen them peak or play to their level of ability,” he said. “I fully expect that as the MAC championship tournament approaches in a few weeks, we will be able to fine-tune some things in preparation for making another strong run.”

On April 25 and 26, the Blue Jays will take on the University of Scranton Royals at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational, held at Glenmaura National Golf Club in Moosic, Pa.

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Lady Jays defeat Manhattanville 18-7 Samantha M. Alleman Assistant Copy Editor

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ednesday afternoon, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team defeated Eastern University 18-7 in a Middle Atlantic Conference matchup.

Though Eastern nabbed an early 2-0 lead in the first half, seniors Katie Caprinolo, Megan Byrnes and Stephanie Kreis and sophomore Katelyn Slade netted five goals within three minutes to give the Lady Jays a 5-2 lead. Eastern fought back but could not get ahead. Etown led 10-6 at the half.

The Lady Jays continued to play strong in the second half, with Caprinolo scoring the first four goals over a 12-minute stretch. Slade and Kreis answered with two more goals before Eastern’s Krystal Cairns scored the only goal for her team in the second half.

Slade and sophomore Samantha Redles netted a goal a piece in the last two minutes, setting the final score to 18-7 Etown.

On Saturday, April 17, the Lady Jays defeated MAC opponents Manhattanville College 20-2. The Lady Jays scored 14 goals in the first half, with

Kreis scoring twice within the first five minutes.

Manhattanville’s Lauren Rutledge netted the first of their two points, but five straight Etown goals gave the Lady Jays a 7-1 lead with 15 minutes left in the half. Caprinolo scored twice, the second of which was her 100th career goal as a Lady Jay. Caprinolo is only the sixth player in Lady Jay history to reach this milestone.

The Valiants netted their second and final goal of the day, but Etown took over from there, ending the first half with seven unanswered goals, claiming a 14-2 advantage.

The Lady Jays continued to dominate the second half of the game. Two minutes in, junior Sarah Cullinan, assisted by junior Meg Cassels, sank the first goal, giving Etown a 15-2 lead. Five more goals, from Byrnes and sophomores Katie Scheurich, Slade and Redles ended the game. First-year goalkeeper Rachael Waldman faced only two attempts the entire second half, both of which she saved.

The first-placed Lady Jays will take on Farleigh Dickinson, tied for second with Messiah College in the MAC conference, Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m.

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Blue Jays win three of four nonconference matchups T. Gavin Nevill Assistant Copy Editor

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n game one of the doubleheader on Saturday, April 17, against the Moravian Greyhounds, it was Elizabethtown’s seniors who lifted the Jays to victory.

“In close games against good teams, experience is a key factor,” senior Brian Kiernan said. “Our senior class has faced good teams throughout our four years here, and through those years we've been able to learn when to step up in the big games.”

Kiernan stepped up in a big way, going 3-4 at the plate with three RBIs. He knocked in the Jays’ first three runs of the game with homeruns in the second and third innings.

That was more than enough run support for senior Adam Hartzell, who pitched a five-hit shutout. It was his third win of the year.

Fellow senior Steve Shuleski went 2-3 at the dish in the 6-0 Etown win.

In game two of the doubleheader, however, the Jays’ bats went silent, as they were able to muster just two hits. Senior Ryan Barrett and sophomore Todd Leister combined to throw three scoreless innings out of

the bullpen, but it was not enough, as Etown dropped the game by a score of 4-0.

When the Lancaster Bible College Chargers rolled into town on April 16, it was the first-years’ turn to step up and shine.

First-year Rob Cressman led the way for Etown, going seven strong on the mound, yielding four hits and no runs. First-years Zach Mills and Matt Ruth finished the game, pitching the final two innings to secure the 9-3 victory.

“Every person that steps on the mound, freshman or senior, seems to be stepping up to the challenge and taking control of the game,” first-year Dillon Tagle said, “and it shows a lot of maturity out of our freshman and sophomore pitchers.”

Tagle went 3-3 in the game and scored one run. Etown was able to score its runs by way of four multi-run innings.

“Lately we have talked a lot about getting key hits, meaning driving people in when they are in scoring position,” Tagle said.

Etown scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back, earning the team a nonconference win.

For the second year in a row, the Jays took on the Lancaster Barnstormers, from

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the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, fident that they can keep moving in the at Clipper Magazine Stadium. right direction.

The April 15 matchup was an exhibition “We just need to keep swinging the bats game in which Barnstormer pitchers threw well and making things happen every infor both teams. Etown dropped the game by ning,” Tagle said. “If we continue to put runs a score of 9-0, but the contest does not count on the board and our pitchers keep going toward the team’s overall record. out and throwing strikes, I don’t think there “In a game like the Barnstormers, we is anyone that can outplay us.” just try to go out, have fun and learn whatThe Blue Jays will host the Bullets of Getever we can from these guys,” Kiernan said. tysburg today at 3:30 p.m. for a nonconfer“Many of them we've seen play on TV be- ence matchup.

Photo: Tyler Drolet fore, so this was a really cool experience for the team.”

Etown, currently 9-3 in Commonwealth Conference play and 19-9 overall, is scheduled to play six games in seven days starting April 22. The stretch of games includes a home game against Gettysburg, three against Janna M. Richards conference foe Widener, Assistant Sports Editor and nonconference showdowns with Rowan and The he men’s tennis team took on Lycoming ColCollege of New Jersey. lege on Sunday, April 18, in a battle for the top With only a little more seed in the Commonwealth Conference playoff. than a week left in the reguThe Blue Jays won the match 6-3 and took the lar season, the Jays are contop seed, while also perfecting their conference record to 6-0 and improving their overall season record to 10-4.

In singles play, sophomore Manrique Arrea defeated Robert Brown (6-1, 6-2), while first-year Josh Riehl beat Alex Beattie (2-6, 6-4, 6-3). First-year Eric Fritzges took on Phil Shannon (6-0, 6-4), and junior Brian Osborn defeated Cody Heffner (3-6, 6-2, 6-4).

“In the second game, we just came out strong with our In doubles matches, Arrea and senior Brok Walker bats from the first inning and kept getting those important defeated Beattie and Jason Mifsud (8-5), and the hits throughout the game,” Sebastian said. “The girls stayed pairing of junior Bryan Metz and first-year Michael tough in the field to hold Lycoming until the last inning.”

Anderson won against Heffner and Shannon (8-6).

This win was huge for the Lady Jays, whose 20 hits were The Blue Jays also had a great match against the the most in a game since over six years ago when they played Crusaders from Alvernia University, winning 8-1, University of La Verne. sweeping the singles matches and winning two of “I was really happy with how the games turned out and the three doubles matches for an almost-perfect how we all worked together,” Church said. “All 15 of us win. In singles play, Arrea defeated Zach Lockwood played a huge role in our successful day at Lycoming.”

(6-1, 7-5), Riehl swept Ryan Lineaweaver (6-3, 6-3), There were several noteworthy players in this past and Walker defeated Jed Spangler (6-1, 6-3). Metz weekend’s doubleheader. First-year Whitney Breneman had a perfect match against Aaron Dearstyne (6-0, went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs. Tanner finished 6-0) while Fritzges defeated Nathan Bauer (6-3, 6-1) 3-for-4 with three RBIs, while junior Shannon Marsico and and Osborn defeated William Gerber (6-0, 6-1). In first-year Caroline Schuster each finished 3-for-4. Firstdoubles matches, Arrea and Walker teamed up and year Courtney Comstock was 3-for-5 with two runs and beat Lockwood and Spangler (9-7), and the team of two RBIs. Fritzges and Riehl took down Lineaweaver and ZachThe Lady Jays blew three runs by Lycoming starter ary Morsar (8-3).

Brieanne Braga in the first inning and RBI singles were The men will travel to Misericordia University made by McCarthy and Cooper. The first run for the Wartomorrow for a 2 p.m. match and will then face Kings riors was made by Jess Nabholz at the bottom of the first College Sunday in a home match starting at 1 p.m. inning on a single. However, the Lady Jays answered that

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Lady Jays win three games, lose one Huntley C. McGowan Assistant Layout Editor

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he Elizabethtown College softball team split a doubleheader with Franklin & Marshall College on Tuesday afternoon. The Diplomats took the first game 8-10, but senior Paige Tanner and first-year Elly McCarthy each hit homeruns to help the Lady Jays win the second game 8-1.

The Lady Jays breezed by the Lycoming College Warriors in a Commonwealth Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon. Etown held Lycoming to only one hit in the first game, taking a victory of 3-0. The Jays also won the second game 11-3 in only six innings.

In game one, sophomore pitcher Julie Sebastian struck out one and let only a single in the fourth inning get by her.

In the second inning, first-year Lindsey Cooper hit a home run, while senior captain Sarah Church and sophomore Heather Peluso each added back-to-back RBI doubles in the sixth inning.

“In the first game, we battled until the end by keeping our lead and staying ahead,” Sebastian said. “If a mistake was made, everyone came together to pick the person up.

Even when things get tough, we all know we can rely on our teammates.”

In the second game, the Lady Jays took an easy 3-0 lead in the first inning. In the second inning, Etown scored two runs, and then snagged three more in both the fourth and six innings.

run by scoring twice more in the second off of an RBI single

by Breneman and a run-scoring triple by Tanner. This score took the Lady Jays to a 5-1 lead.

In the fourth inning, the Lady Jays scored three more runs on only five hit. Runs were scored thanks to an RBI triple by Comstock and back-to-back RBI singles by Breneman and Tanner, making the score 8-1 in the Lady Jays’ favor. At the bottom of the frame, Lycoming slipped one by the Jays on an RBI double by Janelle Poorman.

In the beginning of the sixth inning, the Lady Jays led 8-2, adding three more runs on an RBI double by Church, an RBI single by Schuster and an RBI single by Comstock.

Soon after, the Warriors answered back by scoring a run in the bottom of the frame on an RBI single by Courtney Black.

After this score, the game ended due to the eight-run rule.

“The rest of the season is looking extremely exciting, and we can do great things if we keep up our intensity,” Church said. “Our games against Widener will be tough, but we're a much different team this year. We're hoping to clinch a spot in the postseason with this coming weekend.”

Saturday, the Lady Jays will travel to Chester, Pa. to take Photo: S. Alexandra Ward on Widener University in a Commonwealth Conference Sophomore Julie Sebastian winds up to deliver a pitch. doubleheader. The first game will begin at 1 p.m.

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Senior Brok Walker and junior Brian Osborn congratulate each other during a doubles match.

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Determined Jays continue run toward MACs Emily M. Reigart Assistant Editor

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he Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17 at the Widener University Invitational in Chester, Pa. The men had a successful weekend with finishers in the top 10 both on the track and in the field events. Three athletes made program history by recording performances worthy of Etown’s all-time lists.

The 5,000-meter run proved to be a good example of the team’s abilities, with three runners finishing in the top 10 in this event alone. Sophomore Colby Miller’s time of 15:07.58 earned him third place. This run also placed Miller as seventh on the program’s alltime list.

“I know that none of [my accomplishments] would be possible it weren’t for the experienced coaching staff, my fellow teammates and, most importantly, my Lord and Savior,” Miller said. “I am honored to be part of such a successful program and am glad that I have been able to represent it well.”

Fellow sophomore Evan DeArmitt came in sixth with a time of 15:17.03, and first-year Aaron Focht clocked 15:19:52 to finish eighth.

Senior sprinter and captain Wyatt Eaton also had a good showing. Eaton placed seventh in both the 100-meter dash (11.37 seconds) and the 200-meter dash (22.69 seconds). Senior Elton Dos

Santos proved himself as a hurdler with a fifth place finish in the 110 hurdles in 16.52 seconds, which he followed by placing ninth in the 400 hurdles (1:01.21). First-year Luke Rotenberger’s time of 51.22 seconds in the 400-meter dash rounded out the team with a sixth place finish.

The Jays displayed their talent in the field events with strong performances. Sophomore Dan Obold threw 37.65 meters (123-6) in the discus to place eighth. This mark moved Obold to second on the school’s all-time list, the second track and field athlete to make program history at the Invitational that weekend. Senior Austin Hayes reached 5.86 meters (19-2 3/4) in the long run, placing 10th overall.

In the hammer throw, senior captain Tim Katzaman placed 11th with 37.55 meters (123-2).

The Lady Jays also had an impressive weekend. First-year Jenna Niedermayer set a new school record for the long jump with a mark of 17-2. Niedermayer’s jump beat the 2006 record of 17-1 1/4 inches set by assistant coach Chelsea Miles (’09). This winter, Niedermayer also set a new indoor long jump record.

“I think records are made to be broken, and I’m glad that someone as hard-working as Jenna could be the one to do it,” Miles said. “Jenna is extremely talented and is going to do some big things during her track and field career at Etown.”

“I’m thrilled my jumps are ranked highly for the school too, but I know I want to keep pushing myself to do better,” Niedermayer

Baseball (19-9, 9-3) Lancaster Barnstormers 9, Etown 0 Etown 9, Lancaster Bible 3 Etown 6, Moravian 0 Moravian 4, Etown 0 Golf Susquehanna Invitational 3rd of 12 (321) Messiah College Spring Invitational 6th of 12 (332) Men’s Lacrosse (9-3, 7-1) Etown 9, Manhattanville 8 Etown 11, Eastern 12 Women’s Lacrosse (103, 9-0) Etown 20, Manhattanville 2 Etown 18, Eastern 7 Photo: EtownBlueJays.com

First-year Katy Fogel and her teammates on the track and field team are looking forward to the MAC Championships, which will be held at Widener University May 6-8.

said. “Some minor injuries are part of the first year experience [in] a collegiate sport, and hopefully next year I can be experienced enough to reach my ultimate goal of breaking 18 feet in long.”

Junior captain Sarah DeGeorge competed well in both the hammer and discus throws. DeGeorge placed second in the hammer throw, reaching 99-3, and third in the discus (109-3). Sophomore Crystal Connelly’s hammer throw of 98-11 earned her third place.

First-year Kathryn Ritter threw her javelin 98-11 to place sixth.

DeGeorge credited coach Larry Nawa for the team’s successes. “This is his first year with the program, and he has had us all breaking our personal bests every week.”

Sophomore middle-distance

runner Kathryn Howser ran the 800-meter in 2:22.30 to finish fifth. Junior captain Allie Gold also placed fifth, completing the 100-meter hurdles in 16.17 seconds, and first-year Katy Fogel followed Gold to finish sixth with 16.40 seconds.

The Blue Jays will return to Widener May 6 through 8 to compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championships.

“At this point, we’re the underdogs, but we’ve thrived in that role before. It takes a little pressure off, not being the team with the bull’s eye on your back,” Eaton said. “So we just have to come into the MAC meet with confidence, energy, and the will to win. As long as we bring that with us, I have no doubt that we can come back on May 8 as team champs.”

the etownian’s

Athlete of the Week Manrique Arrea

Sara E. Crimmel Sports Editor

T

he Etownian is tickled pink to announce that sophomore tennis player Manrique Arrea has been named Athlete of the Week!

But we’re not the only ones who think he’s on his A-game — Arrea was named Commonwealth Conference Player of the Week Monday for his continuously stellar performances on the court.

Arrea’s winning performances in the Blue Jays’ victories over conference opponents Alvernia (Jays won 8-1, Saturday, April 17) and Lycoming (Jays won 6-3, Sunday, April

18) helped the Blue Jays to secure the top seed in the upcoming Commonwealth Conference men’s tennis playoffs.

Against Alvernia, Arrea beat

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Knight junior Zach Lockwood 6-1, 7-5 in flight one and paired up with senior Brok Walker to win 9-7 in the first flight of doubles competition.

Against Lycoming, Arrea defeated Warrior junior Robert Brown 6-1, 6-2 in flight one and teamed up with Walker again to take flight one of doubles 8-5.

Last season, Arrea was named Commonwealth Conference CoPlayer of the Year, an honor he shared with Messiah junior Jansen Hein. Perhaps Arrea’s finest moment so far this season has been defeating Hein 7-6, 6-4 during the Jays’ 8-1 win over the Falcons Wednesday, April 14.

Congratulations to Arrea for being named Athlete of the Week!

Q&A

Major: Industrial Engineering Management Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Chicken Parm Sandwich Favorite movie: “Gladiator” Favorite song to listen to before a match: “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee In 10 years, I want to be ... managing my own business in Costa Rica and playing in tennis tournaments.

I can’t live without ... my family and friends.

Softball (17-8-1, 6-4-0) Etown 3, Lycoming 0 Etown 11, Lycoming 3 Franklin & Marshall 10, Etown 8 Etown 8, Franklin & Marshall 1 Men’s Tennis (10-4, 6-0) Etown 8, Alvernia 1 Etown 6, Lycoming 3 Women’s Tennis (12-3, 6-0) Etown 9, Stevenson 0 Dickinson 7, Etown 2 Men’s Track and Field Widener Invitational No team score Women’s Track and Field Widener Invitational No team score

Schedule

of Sports

Baseball April 22: Gettysburg April 23: @ Widener April 24: Widener (DH) April 27: Rowan April 28: @ The College of New Jersey Golf April 25-26: @ Glenmaura Collegiate Invitational Men’s Lacrosse April 24: FDU April 27: @ DeSales Women’s Lacrosse April 24: @ FDU April 26: Wilkes Softball April 22: Immaculata (DH) April 24: @ Widener (DH) April 26: @ Susquehanna (DH) Men’s Tennis April 23: @ Misericordia April 25: King’s College April 27: Muhlenberg Women’s Tennis April 23: @ Misericordia April 28: Muhlenberg Men’s Track and Field April 22-23: Penn Relays April 24: Paul Kaiser Classic Women’s Track and Field April 22-23: Penn Relays April 24: Paul Kaiser Classic EtownBlueJays .com