Fall 2016 Issue03 by The Etownian

FEATURES Professors go on Brethren research trip | PAGE 3 SPORTS Chistman lifts Jays in double overtime | PAGE 7

The Etownian

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Vol. 113. Issue 3

Thursday, september 22, 2016

Lancaster political forum features senior, staff members Vandals write

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Senior Katelyn Gebbia, HACC student George Brown and Stevens student Samantha Nocheck were among the panelists at a political correctness forum Tuesday.

by Stephanie Miller Staff Writer

ancaster Newspapers (LNP) invited Elizabethtown College to participate in a panel discussion about free speech and political correctness on college campuses. The forum took place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Ware Center at Millersville University. Millersville cosponsored the event and more than 120 people attended. Senior Katelyn Gebbia, Equity and Title IX Coordinator Dr. Armenta Early Hinton and Director of Diversity and

Inclusion Dr. Monica Smith represented Etown on the panel. Other panelists were from Millersville, Franklin and Marshall College, Stevens Institute of Technology, Lancaster Theological Seminary, Lancaster Bible College (LBC) and Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). Including Gebbia, Smith and Hinton, over a dozen panelists spoke at the forum. Because there were so many participants, half of the panelists answered questions from the stage for the first 45 minutes of the discussion and the other half took the stage for the second 45 minutes. The panelists who were not on the stage at any given time were free to contribute from

the front row of seats. According to LNP Opinion Editor Suzanne Cassidy, the forum was higher education reporter Tim Stuhldreher’s idea. “We’ve been reading so much about the concerns of students, faculty and administrators over free speech and diversity on campus, and we wanted to explore how those concerns were playing out on local campuses,” Cassidy said in an email interview. Cassidy and LNP Deputy Opinion Editor Rich Manieri moderated the discussion. “Everyone knows you can’t say certain words, but what we need to talk about more is why we can’t,” Gebbia said before the panel. “But how do we do that if we can’t talk about certain things? We need to create spaces where we allow students to talk freely.” Gebbia said she thinks Etown is doing a good job of focusing on diversity. She was one of the students who worked to create the diversity-themed Mosaic House, which officially opens in October. The house is located just off campus and will host diversity-themed events while being open to students of all backgrounds. Gebbia used part of her time on the panel to advocate for spaces such as the Mosaic House. Gebbia hoped the panel would be like the Mosaic House by being a place where everyone was welcome to speak their minds. “There’s nothing more boring than going to see a speaker or panel where no one asks questions,” Gebbia said. “With a panel, the whole point is the questions. SEE FORUM PAGE 2

Sociology majors among few to attend national Honors Program in Seattle

by Katie Weiler Staff Writer

his past summer Elizabethtown s e n i or s o c i ol o g y m aj ors Ire ne Snyder and Philip Ebersole attended the Honors Program of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Seattle, Washington. Only 35 sociology students internationally have the opportunity to attend the ASA Honors Program, which is held in tandem with the ASA annual meeting. At t his annua l me et ing, var ious researchers presented their work to the organization. The ASA is an academically acclaimed organization and has credibility in a number of articles. Researchers from all over the world attend these events and spread their extensive research for the betterment of sociology studies. In addition to both the ASA Honors Program and the ASA Annual Meeting, the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociolog y Honor Society had their strategic planning meeting in the same week. Meeting the week before classes started at Etown, the academic conference gave the students a broader vision on what a career in the sociology field would be like. They met with sociology scholars and gained insight on what roads to take after their undergraduate schooling is completed. The students are among only a handful of Etown students who have ever had the opportunity to be accepted into the Honors Program. By applying to the program they had to compete against students in many larger research institutions. One of the first ever students from Etown to be included in the Honors Program, Barbara Prince stated, “It was a huge deal for Elizabethtown College to be represented among these other schools. The ASA Honors Program was transformative in terms of networking, professional development and academic trajectory so far.” Prince also attended the

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Seniors Irene Snyder and Phil Ebersole met Dr. Earl Babbie at the ASA Honors Program.

conference this year and is now a doctoral candidate in sociology at Bowling Green State University. The members of the program all wear identifying ribbons around their necks to show they are part of the program. This way, many esteemed sociologists at the convention introduce themselves to them and congratulate them on all of their achievements. The achievements that led Snyder and Ebersole to the Honors program all started here at Etown when they participated in a community-based research project with their class. The students’ partnered with Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the International Sociology Society, by conducting a questionnaire on last year’s strategic planning meeting and the thoughts of its members. Having this research under their belts and working alongside AKD aided in their resumes for the program, but in addition to a solid resume, they needed a faculty recommendation and overall impressive reports including GPAs and personal essays. Prince had also attended the program

with Associate Professor of Sociology Michele Lee Kozimor-King, who at the time was regional representative of AKD. The contacts that Prince made during her time in the Honors Program have stayed in touch with her, eventually allowing her to become the Graduate Student Representative for AKD today. KozimorKing has since served as the presidentelect of the entire AKD society for two years and was officially inducted into the role of President this year during the ASA program in Seattle. Overall, Ebersole noticed the conference was very welcoming, and he was able to discuss his own research as well as the work of the scholars’ around him. “I learned that it is possible to be both scholarly and a political activist. This will help me to better deal with the negative political bureaucracy that is intertwined with higher education. It will also help me to challenge myself on a higher playing field,” Ebersole said, regarding the major influences that the program had on him. SEE ASA PAGE 2

racial, gender slurs in dorm

by Megan Kane and Stephanie Miller Asst. News Editor and Staff Writer

ias-related vandalism was found in Schlosser Hall this past weekend. The events occurred in the middle of the night Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 on the second and third floors. Racial slurs, a gendered insult and inappropriate drawings were found on white boards. Door decorations and bulletin boards were ripped down. Residents heard people running through hallways, knocking on doors and trying to turn doorknobs. There was a f lo or meeting in t he Schlosser lobby to discuss the incident Monday, Sept. 19. Even though it was not mandatory, the meeting was well-attended, showing that the Schlosser residents cared about what happened and wanted to help the community move forward. Area Coordinator Cody Miller and Interim Coordinator of Multicultural Programs and Residential Communities Stephanie Collins provided details about what happened over the weekend and encouraged students to seek support if needed. Associate Dean of Students, Residence Life Director and Title IX Deputy Coordinator Allison Bridgeman was also at the meeting to talk to students about what happened and answer individual questions. “Our hope and goal is to make sure the community is safe,” Miller said. In order to prevent any further incidents from occurring, the RA’s and student patrol officers will continue to do regular rounds throughout the residence halls. Campus Security is closely monitoring the situation and is also willing to do building rounds. According to Miller, these three levels of security are in place so that the Schlosser community feels safe. Campus Security is actively investigating the incident. If the responsible party is caught, security personnel would first try to get as much information as possible. Security would then give the information to the Office of Rights and Responsibilities. This office would work with the students to determine appropriate sanc tions. According to Miller, every bias-related event is taken seriously. “Regardless of intent, the impact may be significant,” Miller said. Whenever an event such as this occurs, Miller believes that there are two crucial steps the college community must take. First, information must be given to Campus Security as soon as possible so that they can conduct a thorough investigation. There are several ways that students can report information they have about the event. Students can reach out to their RA’s or contact Miller, Collins or Campus Security. Students who wish to remain anonymous can report information through the EC Hotline by calling (855)-696-1899. The second step is to come together as a campus community. Students who feel threatened by the events or who want to talk about what happened can contact the counselor on call or visit Counseling Services in Suite 216 of the BSC. “I recognize this incident may not directly affect you, but the impact can be significant for students who feel they are part of a targeted group,” Miller told the students at the floor meeting. Collins believes that many incidents like this one stem from fear and a lack of understanding. Her office works to implement new programs to promote inclusion and bring the campus community together. Already this year, the new diversitythemed Mosaic House is preparing to open and provide educational events for students from all backgrounds to gather. SEE VANDALISM PAGE 2

News

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The Electoral College by Kelly Bergh News Editor When you picture the stereotypical college professor (fictional character, not necessarily real), chances are you don’t imagine a trendy young woman or a soccer dad. You might call to mind an older man, dressed in a tweed blazer— brown leather, rugby elbow-patched, a bit grubby. Maybe he’s bearded and gruff, or perhaps he has rosy cheeks. Either way, everything about his demeanor renders him erudite, a grounded academic, maybe with a flair for the dramatic. I fully expected to have this professor in college. I imagined that he would become my mentor, speaking solely of a period he would call “Back in my day…” and waxing poetic about how the world is for the learned. He would be vested in eugenics, cursing the day when millennials would prove themselves more ingenious than he and his xenophobic generation would be prepared to handle. I have not met that professor at Etown. Instead, I recognized as soon as I matriculated that I actually had much in common with my professors in terms of my political and social opinions and ambitions. No, I do not mean that I am more cons er vat ive t han I had init ia l ly realized, matching closely the banal Baby Boomer with a Ph.D. Quite the opposite: My professors are generally quite liberal, much more progressive and open to new ideas than I had expected them to be. It’s the students that I defer to here, zipping my liberal lips as tightly as I can to ensure that I don’t offend them (too much). I have found my peers to be much more conservative politically, religiously and socially than many of my professors. Granted, I am part of the English d e p ar t m e nt an d t h e m aj or it y of my classes fall into the humanities classification, so that might impact how liberal my professors are. But I think it’s funny how few students on campus share their opinions in comparison to the number of teachers who feel comfortable doing so. Maybe this is because my teachers have gone out into the “real world,” and seen life outside of the conservative center of Pennsylvania, where most of our students have grown up. Or maybe it is because the media generally skews liberal, and many of my professors have personally interacted with that industry prior to teaching here. Either way, it’s curious. I am more afraid to curse in front of my classmates than I am my elders. I don’t want to talk about my preference for Hillary over Trump and avoid talking about my views on abortion and gay rights because those conversations seem taboo here, with the exception of a few more outspoken students (who have my utmost respect despite their affiliations, by the way). I worry about openly and loudly expressing my viewpoints because I have observed that they are rarely understood by the students at Etown in the way that I anticipate them to be, and I’m not a fan of being judged for thinking like a Democrat more so than a Republican. The professors I have make me feel comfortable, and for that, I thank them. They make me feel included, while generally, the student body does not. I am not afraid to bite my tongue, doing so with caution as circumstance dictates. We have something to learn from everyone, yes… but I’ve realized that I may be able to learn more socially (as well as academically, obviously) from my professors than from my peers.

september 22, 2016

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ASA PAGE 1

Panel discussion surrounds freedom of speech at local schools

Seniors attend ASA conference

If people aren’t getting up and asking questions, then how are we talking? I really hope people feel that they can speak up and ask questions that they might not normally feel like they can ask.” Gebbia also said she was excited to be able to talk about topics about which she is passionate. Before the panel, she described how the University of Chicago banned trigger warnings with the goal of maintaining academic freedom. “They’re trying to say that when you create safe spaces you restrict academic freedom, but the point of these spaces isn’t to stop people from talking,” Gebbia said. “What they need to be doing is promoting these safe spaces so students of color, different socioeconomic backgrounds and the LGBTQ community are free from ridicule and can talk about their communities in a way that validates them.” Smith has been involved with political correctness throughout her career and said her position as a new Director of Diversity and Inclusion gave her a unique perspective going into the forum. “I think political correctness is just a notion to be challenged because it often leads to uninformed conversation,” she said. “On the panel I look forward to hearing the informed thoughts of my colleagues, and especially those who don’t agree with me,

so I can expand my horizons.” Audience members submitted questions to the panelists on index cards. Questions covered everything from the difference between political correctness and moral correctness to what truth is and whether people should value it over comfort. One of the questions asked panelists if diversity directors such as Smith are part of the solution or part of the problem. Hinton responded by saying that diversity directors are not supposed to be for minority students, but the majority students who need help understanding diversity. According to an email from Cassidy, Smith countered a remark from F&M professor Matthew Hoffman while on the panel. Hoffman said that a college campus’ climate can threaten faculty members who have unique points of view. Overall, Gebbia thought the forum was an educational and imp or tant experience for everyone involved. “It’s hard to walk into those spaces as a newcomer with no diversity background and listen to all of those administrators with their fancy diversity talk,” she said in an email interview after the panel. “I hope that people were able to put away their reservations and really listen to the conversation and make their own conclusions.”

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The forum focused on issues like trigger warnings and free speech on college campuses.

Kozimor-King also noted that attending this conference helped Ebersole decide on his future of attending a graduate school. Snyder mentioned that she was able to interact with the professionals at the conference about her own research and shared opinions on multiple subjects. The ASA publishes many sociological journals, their most popular journal being the American Sociological Review. Research on a number of sociological studies has influenced scholars from all over the world because of the ASA recognition. Both Ebersole and Snyder presented their research from working alongside AKD to members of the ASA annual meeting as a requirement of the Honors Program. This year the ASA conference had many sessions relating to the conference’s theme of “Social Movements: Can Changing the Conversation Change the World.” Highlights of the program included current ASA president Dr. Ruth Milkman, who gave a speech on balancing scholarly work and activism, and Dr. Earl Babbie, a leading sociologist in the field, who talked about his research. Later in the week Snyder and Ebersole attended the AKD President’s dinner. The students sat with past ASA president, Annette Lareau. Throughout the week, Snyder and Eb ers ole had many encounters wit h esteemed sociologists from all over the world. Attending this event was a big honor and gave insight toward the potential future of sociology students. Snyder received two travel grants to attend the conference, the ASA Travel Award and the Student Forum Travel Award. Because of this, she was also elected to be on the Student Forum Advisory Board for a two-year term. Snyder and Eb ers ole were able to experience a part of the ASA and all the impacts its research has had on the world. The ASA Honors Program has allowed them to understand different ways of thinking and has added to their own point of views on sociological issues.

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Schlosser dorm doors vandalized over weekend

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As education and awareness increase, Collins hopes that the number of bias-related incidents will decrease. Sophomore Renee Ciardullo heard knocking on her door late Saturday night and said she was glad that there would be a larger panel discussion about the incidents. This panel was held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Hoover 110 and was open to all members of the campus community. “The best thing is to be as informed as possible and use the information to make the situation better for everyone,” Ciardullo said. Sophomore Jenna Hansell heard about the events from her neighbors. Monday’s meeting was optional, but Hansell said she came anyway because students can’t disregard incidents like this. “Etown is a family, and this is not how a family would act,” Hansell said. This is not the first time bias-related incidents have taken place on Elizabethtown College’s campus. Last year bias-related vandalism was found in Royer Hall, and the campus community worked together to move forward. About 30 Etown students and faculty attended Wednesday’s panel. Collins and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Monica Smith opened the forum and moderated the discussion. Director of Campus Security Andrew Powell described the incident. Throughout the forum, attendees expressed their feelings about the vandalism and suggested ways for the campus to react to this event and any that occur in the future. “We did the Six Word Stories last year because of a whiteboard incident,” Hansell said. “The stories were nice, but we don’t need a reason to do them again.”

Features

September 22, 2016

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Opening reception for local artist showcases mixed media

John Baker displays his creative talents in an art exhibit called “Constructions” in the Hess Gallery in Zug.

by Matthew VanCleef Staff Writer

hursday, Sept. 15, in the Hess Gallery of Zug Memorial Hall, the Elizabethtown College Department of Fine and Performing Arts hosted the opening reception for local artist John Baker’s exhibit entitled “Constructions.”

“Subtle changes within color and textures aid the viewer in seeing something new each time.” ~John Baker

Receiving his Bachelor of Arts from West Chester University (WCU) and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Delaware, Baker has experienced different art forms throughout his life. He was a professor of arts at WCU from 1974 until his retirement in 2015. During that time, Baker also served as chair of

the department of art and design for 18 years, where he established programs for students from around the world to share their creativity and artwork with WCU. Additionally, Baker created a program to allow faculty members of WCU to exhibit their works internationally. The 31 pieces exhibited in “Constructions” are all mixed media, combining hand-made paper, ceramics and other non-conventional materials such as wire, string, wood and beads. Baker combines these supplies to create a single work of art, usually starting with his handmade paper. He then adds all the different materials to the collage, eventually representing a memory from his travels. “I like to design quiet rhythmic energy often associated with landscapes that are influenced through [my] travels,” Baker stated. “Subtle changes within color and textures aid the viewer in seeing something new each time.” Baker has traveled extensively, exploring nearly every continent. Many of the works included in “Constructions” were inspired by his time in New Mexico, Iceland, Morocco, Ecuador, Thailand, Laos, Finland and Norway. In ord e r “to prov i d e an a c c u r ate representation, not an interpretation,” Baker keeps extensive travel logs, which include thousands of photographs and sketches from each of the countries he has visited. “The artwork has a simplistic and organic feel, which is really refreshing,” first-year Mary Pugh said. “It’s a bit more abstract than I usually care for, but it is all truly amazing and inspiring, especially with the use of different textures.”

Fine arts major and 2016 alumna Meghan Kreider had a similar reaction. “I really enjoy Baker’s use of texture in his work and I wish I could touch some of the pieces, but unfortunately, I can’t,” Kreider said. “The combination of three and twodimensional sections in each of the pieces really makes the work come off the wall, but also has parts where it recedes. Overall, it is a very impressive and inspiring gallery.” Baker has exhibited his artwork in over 100 galleries around the world, including private, corporate and museum exhibitions. Currently, Baker’s work can be viewed at The University Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Sumitomo USA, AT&T, MBNA America, Capital University and in Beijing, China. “Never give up,” Baker stated in regard to any art student or struggling artist who may

be discouraged by the competitiveness of the field. “Even if you have to get a second job, just follow your passion. If art is in your soul, then you’ll find a way.” “Constructions” will be open for viewing until Oct. 28 in the Hess Gallery of Zug Memorial Hall from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Photo: Taylor Miles | Photography Editor

Local artist John Baker, a West Chester University alum, has work on display in the Hess Gallery of Zug Memorial Hall in an exhibit titled “Constructions.”

Musicians celebrate World Professors make trip to China, study Peace Day with performance impacts of Brethren missionary by Aileen Ida Features Editor

Photo: Jacob Hopkins | Asst. Photography Editor

Music students spend International Peace Day sharing talent on BSC steps.

by Aileen Ida Features Editor

nternational Day of Peace, or Peace Day, is a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples,” stated a 1981 United Nations resolution that created the International Day of Peace. This day is recognized Sept. 21 every year, usually commemorated by various events across college campuses and communities across the globe. The music therapy department at Elizabethtown College sponsored their 7th annual Peace Day Recognition. Students from various music related majors gathered on the BSC terrace to sing and play songs supporting peace and share quotes about peace. Various students and professors stopped to listen and reflect on world peace. “By having International Peace Day it’s a chance for us all to step back and reflect and see what we can do to make the world a better place,” sophomore Cheryl Errichetti stated. According to the College’s website, the school is committed “to peace, non-violence, social justice and human dignity.” An event such as this is meant to embody these core values and spread peace in a time when much of the world is ravaged

by violence. “Given the state of a majority of our world right now, I feel like it’s an important aspect of more developed worlds to observe this, recognize it and really just take a look back and look at what we’ve done in different areas,” senior Tamantha Drexel said as to why she felt this event is important. This event allows music majors to use that which they have learned to reach out to people across campus – and around the world – in order to let others know that they support peace and want to help create it. “Music helps facilitate peace – and not because it’s a universal language but because it’s a universal phenomenon,” Drexel stated. “Almost every single culture across the world has music. It all has its different nuances, but pop culture has this general reach and that aspect is what can easily be used to help create an aura of well-being.” The school motto of “Educate for Service,” while not directly talking about world peace may help to create an atmosphere that encourages students to participate in events such as Peace Day. “I feel like Elizabethtown creates students that care about the world and are just really caring in general, and so the fact that at Elizabethtown we have this, and we stop and reflect. It just shows how great Elizabethtown is as a school,” Errichetti said.

hina, since 1949, has been governed by the Communist Party. Part of this party’s platform has been the oppression of religion. Today there are five government-sanctioned (and government-monitored) religions: the Buddhist Association of China, the Chinese Taoist Association, the Islamic Association of China, the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (a protestant branch) and the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association. Before the Communist Party gained power in China, many denominations of Christianity had missionaries stationed across China – in 1949, when the Communist Party took over all missionaries left the country (either voluntarily or by force). Some of these missionaries were affiliated with the Church of the Brethren. Dr. Jeff Bach, Director of the Young Center of Anabaptist and Pietist Studies and associate professor of religious studies, and Dr. David Kenley, Director of the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking and associate professor of history, traveled to China during Spring Break 2016 to study the history of Brethren missionaries in the Shanxi Province. Kenley’s research throughout his career has focused on the history of Asia, particularly modern China. His interest in the Brethren missionaries in China has been newfound though. “I was here at the College and was talking to our college archivist about my research, and he said ‘You know, we’ve got some Chinese documents and artifacts here in the archives,’” Kenley said. In his exploration of these documents and artifacts,

Kenley came across the influence of Brethren in some areas of China. Eventually his interests crossed those of Bach. “I started studying it and then realized that Jeff Bach was interested in the same topic and so we began collaborating,” Kenley stated. Bach, a former Brethren pastor, had been interested in the Brethren missionary in China since his time in seminary, and the collaboration with Kenley helped him to further explore a topic about which he had limited knowledge. “When I was a pastor I had a member of my congregation who was a missionary to China in the 1920s. She did not talk a lot about her experience, but what little she said really intrigued me,” Bach said. “I realized there wasn’t that much in denominational literature about the mission in China.” The research from this trip and from before is going to be used toward a book discussing the religious teachings and practices that the Brethren brought to the Chinese, whether the Chinese adopted those, the religious belief of pacifism and its effects on the Chinese, as well as, the effects on the Brethren missionaries beliefs after interacting with the Chinese. In addition to this research directly relating to the religious influence on the Chinese Kenley and Bach are also working on research in relation to the effect of gender roles on the Brethren women and Chinese women associated with the missionaries. Since being back from China, Bach has also been able to share his research with other members of the Brethren church, who have overall been very interested in what Bach and Kenley have discovered. “[I have experienced] very strong curiosity in a positive way,” Bach stated. “It seems to be a story they don’t know a lot about – most Brethren don’t know much about it, and they’re very curious.”

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Features

September 22, 2016

Faculty Recital spotlights talents of Short film festival kicks off the Hispanic Heritage Month Fine, Performing Arts professors

by Shaye DiPasquale Staff Writer

o kick off the 2016-2017 concert season at Elizabethtown College, the fine and performing arts department presented the Annual Faculty Recital Monday, Sept. 19 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Ever y fall, members of the music department faculty prepare solo or chamber performances to share with the campus community. This year’s concert showcased both full-time and adjunct faculty members performing works originally composed by Anton Arensky, Clara Schumann, Francis Poulenc and Mozart. The night’s program included five performances from a variety of music department faculty members. Dr. Kevin Shorner-Johnson, assistant professor of music and director of music education, and colleague Debra Ronning, lecturer in music and director of keyboard studies, performed a piece by Mozart. Ronning also accompanied Sara Male, adjunct instructor of cello, and Stephanie McCullough, adjunct instructor of violin and viola, in a performance of a piece by Anton Arensky. Other performers included Paula Nelson, adjunct instructor of flute and Dr. Anne Gross, assistant professor of music. Sophomore music therapy major Rebecca Conboy attended the recital to support the music department and to fulfill a requirement for one of her music courses. She explained that all music majors have to take a repertoire class, which requires students to attend nine professional concerts per semester or 18 total concerts for the year. The Annual Faculty Recital is the first of three Monday Series concerts that will be offered throughout the semester, all of which are mandatory for music majors. “I feel that the Annual Faculty Recital in particular is a great one to attend because everyone performing in the concert is someone who teaches at the College,” sophomore music therapy major Jackie Carroll said. Carroll particularly enjoyed the piano performance by Dr. Justin Badgerow, associate professor of music, who played three pieces by composer Francis Poulenc. “Each of the pieces he played was so different, and they are more modern pieces

that we don’t often hear much of in classical repertoire,” Carrol stated. Conboy agrees that getting the chance to see all of her professors perform in the recital is a special and rewarding experience. This semester, Conboy is taking vocal lessons with Alison Mekeel, adjunct instructor of voice, who performed three pieces by composer John Corigliano in the recital. “It’s cool to come to the recital and just to see the personalities of my instructors outside of classes and lessons,” Conboy said. While attending a music camp at the College, Conboy remembers enjoying a duet piece that was performed by Dr. Matthew Fritz, associate professor of music, and Tina Bomberger, the wife of Dr. E. Douglas Bomberger, professor of musicology. “I remember enjoying how they played off of each other and getting to watch their personalities come through in the performance,” Conboy stated. Each year, the Faculty Recital attracts a diverse mix of students, faculty members outside of the music department and members of the Etown community. “This event is so important because it shows others on campus what the music department is doing,” Carroll said. “The music students get the chance to see what they can strive to become, and the community gets to see what we do here at Elizabethtown’s fine and performing arts division.” For more information on events in fine and performing arts, visit www.etown. edu/music or contact Amy Reynolds at reynoldsa@etown.edu.

Photo: Aileen Ida | Features Editor

The annual music faculty recital featured Kevin Shorner-Johnson on the euphonium and Debra Ronning on the piano.

by Amity Radcliffe Staff Writer

hu rs d ay, S e pt . 1 5 , Interim Coordinator of Multicultural Programming and Residential Communities Stephanie Collins held a film festival to showcase L atino and Hispanic heritage. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the Residence Life in the Office of Multicultural Affairs wanted to have a running start to this special month. First-year Aileen Burke spoke about how the festival corresponded with this month. “I thought that Stephanie did an excellent job facilit ating a ver y intelligent and pertinent discussion on Hispanic heritage,” Burke said. “The range of mater i a l was fantastic.” D ur ing t he fest iva l, three short films about t h e Hi s p an i c l i fe s t y l e were showcased. In between the films, there were discussions which incorporated the audience members. The films were “ E l D o c t o r,” “ Yo u ’r e Dead to Me” and “Border Bedazzlers.” “These three seem to hit on the most recent issues. People can’t get jobs with their credentials from home. LGBTQ life through a MexicanAmerican. Seeing issues up front related to the border crisis,” Collins said. In America today, these three topics are common talking points. There is discrimination against Hispanics and Latinos, especially in mainstream media like television and film. Hispanics

and Latinos are usually portrayed as maids and gardeners or drug dealers and gangsters. “ This festival re ally presented the issues that you know are there but are hidden by society,” senior Samantha Fellner said. One focus of this festival was the difference between L atinos and Hispanics - words that many Americans use interchangeably. “Latino” refers to those from Latin America or who are of Latin American descent, while “Hispanic” refers to Spanish-speaking people.

“This festival really presented the issues that you know are there but are hidden in society.” ~Samantha Fellner The film “El Doctor” presented the stereotype of the language barrier that if people are Hispanic or Latino, they do not know English. The moral of this film was that people should not make assumptions about someone’s ability to speak English. Another idea explored in this film was that even though one Hispanic character was a doctor in his hometown, his credentials were not valid in America. Despite this, he used his skills to help the man for whom he worked.

As stated earlier, media re pre s e nt at i on has an influence on the way people see others and the way they see themselves. When you ng ch i l d re n w atch television and movies, they expect to see people like them. Unfortunately, many Hispanic and Latino children do not see themselves represented. “B order B edazzlers” presented the idea that art is the best way to get a message across. The artists p or trayed in this f ilm traveled to the Mexican side of the border to paint with children. These children painted whatever they wanted on the border wall. They showed their feelings throug h their p a i nt i n g s a n d g av e a message to everyone - pay attention. The final film, “You’re Dead to Me,” took a deep l o ok i nto t h e LG BTQ c o m m u n i t y. D u r i n g the Day of the Dead celebration, a mother tries to contact her deceased daughter and the spirit of her child comes back as a son. The woman’s child was transgender in life, which is something the mother doesn’t want to accept. At t h e e n d o f t h e festival, Collins presented the audience with a challenge. She told the audience to go out and look for some form of art such as television, movies, music and paintings which incorporate things that were created by Hispanics themselves. “I want people to see there are different ways to represent people,” Collins stated. “Their lens is not the only way they can see life through.”

‘Triple threat’ author encourages young poets Paper to host by Rachel Lee Asst. Features Editor

often self-cannibalize,” Joseph Bathanti said during his evening reading at the Bowers Writers House Thursday, Sept. 15. By this, Bathanti meant he often writes about the same subjects through poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Director of the Bowers Writers House Jesse Waters described Bathanti as a “triple threat,” or someone who possesses three skills crucial to success in a certain field. During the reading in the Great Room of the Bowers Writers House, Bathanti read five poems: “Anson County,” “Leaving Anson County,” “How to Bury a Dog,” “Shoplifting” and “Certainty.” Before “Shoplifting,” Bathanti asked the audience who had shoplifted before. To those who didn’t raise their hands, he said he did not believe them and that everybody has shoplifted at least once in their lives. Bathanti also read a personal essay, “Shuffletown,” and a short story, “Driving.” Although Bathanti writes in many genres, his first impulse is to write poetry because it is the shortest and therefore seems the easiest. His skills as a poet also affect his writing in other genres. “I’m always striving for compressed language, compressed musical language that is very germane to poetry, but I think it [poetry] is an important influence for the diction in nonfiction,” Bathanti said. “I still want to hear that language in prose.” First-year Tasha Lewis noticed this musical quality to his prose when Bathanti

read “Shuffletown.” His word choice made it sound like a poem, according to Lewis, who had not heard non-fiction like this before and therefore found it interesting. Six members of the Elizabethtown College community attended a craft talk in the Four Seasons Room three hours before the reading to learn from Bathanti’s diverse writing experience. During this time, Bathanti read “Hod” from his collection of short stories, “The High Heart,” which won the 2006 Spokane Prize. It was one of several linked stories, or unconnected short stories about the same characters, in the collection. His inspiration for this stor y came from his own memories and ancestry. For example, Bathanti combined elements from his own personality and from the personality of his cousin to create the main character Fritz Sweeney’s personality. Fritz’s mother, Rita, was likewise based on the personalities of Bathanti’s mother and his aunt. Bathanti also took elements from his family history, such as being a decedent of Irish immigrants, being raised Catholic and having a father who was a steelworker. Bathanti called his writing a “terrifically exaggerated autobiography” and compared its process to creating the Frankenstein monster. Bathanti joked that he might find a leg in that memory and the head in another. Bathanti also talked about how characters are “organic beings outside the text.” He admitted that what baffled Fritz also baffled him as the writer. He wrote more short stories about Fritz to find the answers, but sometimes there would be no answer.

Sophomore Julia Raup-Collado agreed and said her characters often have a mind of their own in her creative writing. Bathanti’s advice to young poets is to read more poetry, so they discover other poets to mimic and learn what the range of subjects is. “You can write a poem about an ashtray. It’s all about language, not subject,” he stated. According to Bathanti, another reason to read more poems is because “we live in a prose world.” People are most familiar with prose because they read a lot of it, whether in the form of a textbook, novel, sports article or magazine, but not many people are familiar with poetry. For this reason, Bathanti suggests young poets read 30 poems for every one they write. Bathanti also believes attending readings is useful to the writing process. He compared it to reading more in order to learn to read like a writer. “It’s practice for writing,” Bathanti said. “You’re reading like a writer, and I think when you go to readings, you start to listen like a writer.” Bathanti also said readings can provide writers with topics to write about themselves. The craft talk and evening reading were a part of the College English Department’s Guest Poet Series. The next event at the Bowers Writers House is Communications Challenges, Changes and Opportunities: Panel Perspective with Etown’s Communication Department Faculty Monday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Waters at (717) 689-3945 or writershouse@etown.edu.

OISS feature by Taylor Miles Photography Editor

he Etownian is proud to feature Humans of Elizabethtown in conjunction with the Office of International Student Services (OISS). Humans of Elizabethtown, inspired by Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York project, will be a weekly feature highlighting the individuality of Elizabethtown College students. We recognize that everyone has a story, and we are committed to offering a platform for those who want to tell it. OISS is an on-campus organization with the goal to provide services for international students, including visa support, immigration advising and programming initiatives such as the International Leadership Team, International Education Week and Tea at Three conversation series. With the initiative from OISS, The Etownian will provide a tangible outlet for sharing student experiences with the campus community. In order to see more from Humans of Elizabethtown, search @humansofetown on Facebook and Instagram.

September 22, 2016

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“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” never stops with musical humor for audience by Connor Burke Staff Writer

ult classics are movies that have poor box office receipts but become beloved by audiences when they are released on home entertainment platforms. There is always at least one per decade. The 70s had “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the 80s had “Clue” and “Heathers,” (among many others). The 90s had “Office Space,” and the 2000s had “Wet Hot American Summer.” This summer’s “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” made less than half of its 20 million dollar budget during its initial June release, but the movie’s hysterical humor and overall fun tone make it seem like it is destined for cult classic status. “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” i s a mu s i c a l m o c k u m e nt a r y ( f a k e do c ument ar y) ab out t he rele as e of pop star Conner4Real’s second album, “CONNquest,” a follow-up to his smash hit debut “Thriller, Also.” Conner, played by Andy Samberg, used to be a member of a 90s boy band known as “Style Boyz,” alongside his best friend and now DJ, Owen, played by Jorma Taccone, and retired songwriter-turned-farmer, Lawrence, played by Akiva Schaffer. Conner’s new album is critically panned, receiving ratings such as “-4/10” and “The Poop Emoji/5 Stars,” and the entire film is spent with Conner as he begins to fall from grace, and even scarier, into obscurity. Along his journey back to the top of the popularity pyramid, Conner has to go on tour, deal with obnoxious shock rapper Hunter the Hungry (played by relative newcomer Chris Redd) and try to get out of the shadow of the Style Boyz. If the three main actors’ names sound familiar, it’s because Samberg, Taccone and Schaffer make up the comedy-rap group The Lonely Island. The group is responsible for such classic Saturday Night Live Digital Shorts as “I’m on a Boat,” “Jack Sparrow” and “We Like Sportz” along with many, many others. Since this is a music mockumentary, there are plenty of hilariously stupid poprap numbers (the soundtrack has 28 tracks and all but two make an appearance in the movie somehow), mostly by Samberg himself. The songs are incredibly varied in their topics, ranging from a tune, in which Conner brags about how humble he, is to a Linkin Park-guest starring “Things In My Jeep” (which is exactly what the title proclaims). There is even a Macklemorestyle gay marriage anthem that, as Ringo Starr points out, is released after the legalization of same-sex marriage. Those songs, along with many others, had every member of the audience and myself were laughing so hard they almost cried and even evoked some cheers and applause at times. The cast of “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is absolutely stuffed with cameos from actors, musicians, producers and generally anyone you can think of. It features interviews with Simon Cowell,

Usher, the aforementioned Ringo Starr, Questlove, Arcade Fire, DJ Khaled, the list goes on and on. Alongside the celebrities who play themselves, many of the actors play hilarious characters in their own right. Tim Meadows is great as Harry the manager, Maya Rudolph as De-BOR-ah, Imogen Poots as Ashley Wednesday, Sarah Silverman as Conner’s publicist, Emma Stone (who pops up as a fellow musician and even gets a snippet of her own nonsensical song) and a great appearance from a certain collaborator who I won’t dare spoil, among others. Although there is an insane amount of celebrity cameos and guest appearances, make no mistake; this is Samberg, Taccone and Schaffer’s movie through and through. The best part of the movie outside of the music is the humor. “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is stuffed to the brim with hundreds of jokes of all different varieties. Whether it is wordplay, physical humor, immature body-related jokes or sight gags, there is a huge variety of gags happening at a rapid pace.

“‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’ is ultimately a cult classic in the making. The jokes are varied and hysterical, the music is catchy and sidesplittingly funny and the over-the-top performances are a lot of fun.”

There is even one particular scene that Edgar Wright, the director of “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” believes should receive a special Academy Award because of how funny and all-around bizarre it is. While the humor is the best part of the film, the worst part is unfortunately the story. The entire 86-minute run time can be predicted from start to finish because it is a story that has been made a million times. However, the story isn’t the reason to see such a broad, goofy comedy such as this, so it’s not that much of a flaw. “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is ultimately a cult classic in the making. The jokes are varied and hysterical, the music is catchy and side-splittingly funny, and the over-the-top performances are a lot of fun. While the story is very predictable, it is a short flick that doesn’t have you focus too much on the story. Hardly anybody saw it during its initial release, but it is a movie that should be given a second chance. “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is rated R for some graphic nudity, language throughout, sexual content and drug use, so viewer discretion is advised.

Political correctness growing concern for college campuses by Kayleigh Kuykendall Campus Life Editor

lizabethtown College prides itself on its diversity and acceptance of all students, staff and faculty no matter their religion, ethnicity or gender identity. Etown promotes equality on its campus and works hard to correct and protect against any form of discrimination or hate that may arise. A recent example of this is the email sent out by President Strikewerda concerning the recent defacing of dorm doors and white boards in Schlosser. This email helps to not only remind the students that Etown has a strict policy against discrimination and will not tolerate such acts, but also that the College will always be there to protect and defend its students from blatant harassment or discrimination. A welcoming campus is key to the success of any colleges or university, especially in a rapidly changing social sphere that has students becoming more and more aware of the world around them and consequently bringing that awareness, along with differing viewpoints and experiences, into the classroom setting. We as a society have entered a world where opinions are no longer shut down because they may be offensive; everyone is validated in their argument and no one is wrong. This creates a very thin line for the College to tread as they move between proper censorship and complete opposition to the first Amendment. Since the campus has to walk this thin line so do its students. This can leave some wondering where the line is drawn in regards to academic discussions. How far can a teacher or student go when discussing sexual assault, abuse, mental health or any other socially sensitive topics? And is any censorship or warnings of that conversation protecting its students, or is it prohibiting any sort of intellectual conversation to even begin? Many colleges and universities seem to be in disagreeing with what constitutes too much and what is simply a part of the higher education atmosphere. Things

like “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” have become buzz words with the media, sparking a national discussion on whether or not we as a society have suddenly become too politically correct. The idea of being politically correct is problematic in and of itself, simply because no one can seem to agree on what exactly that means. Is it censoring words and ideas at the sacrifice of free speech? Or is it simply creating a way for students to be aware of those who may be marginalized or discriminated against by unintentional biases? I believe Etown works hard to create a safe space for its students without too much controversy. While some may believe Etown to be too politically correct at times, one has to remember that this is a college campus. It is an institution which is kept running by returning and prospective students, so it makes sense that it would try its hardest to create that kind of space, which actively discourages any form of discrimination. One of the ways Etown works to provide this kind of space is by allowing students to talk openly with faculty and other students, whether that be in a private or public setting, and discuss the College’s adherence to some basic form of political correctness. Since it is important to listen not only to the students who agree with the College’s sp eech p olic y, this op en dis cussion approach can allow students who may feel that the campus is being constrictive of their speech to voice their opinions as well. A few years ago, censorship was the big issue at hand and there seems to be a subtle lead in to political correctness over the years because of it. This idea of ridding campuses of controversial material which is both socially relevant and a large part of life after college is not as new as we think. Is Etown too politically correct? I honestly do not think so, but I know that there are students who do and their voices are just as valid as mine. It honestly comes down to what the College finds is appropriate for their students and it is then the students responsibility to talk to the College if they find that that decision may affect them negatively.

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Students concerned over lack of healthy food options in Marketplace

by Mikenna Lehane Staff Writer

s the main place to get food on campus, the Marketplace is held to high standards because it feeds a wide range of students. From bre a k fast to lunch and dinner, students can pick from multiple stations to satisfy their hunger. With so many students on campus it can be hard to please everyone. Howe ver, t here has b e en a common complaint amongst the students: that the Marketplace does not provide enough healthy options for them to pick from. Po s s i b l e s o l u t i o n s t o t h i s problem could range from offering fewer pasta dishes, starch and meat options in the main dish areas to a wider variety of healthy dessert options. Other small changes that can be made to the menu are offering brown rice instead of white, and having a wider variety of vegetables available to students. Including more healthy options like fresh fruit for students to have throughout the day could be incorporated into areas such as the bakery by including desserts such as fruit cups or parfaits. First-year Tasha Lewis believes that another healthier option besides changing the food itself is changing how it is prepared. “If Dining Services could figure out a way to minimize the amount of grease that they prepare the food in, it could help make the food healthier,” Lewis said. Having experience working in the Marketplace, first-year Hannah

Melcher agreed with Lewis. “I think that Dining Services needs to cut down on the amount of fried food they offer,” Melcher said. Self-control is tested for students when they are surrounded by unhealthy food options. With all the fo o d stations that the Marketplace has to offer, it can be overwhelming for students when it comes to deciding what to put on their plates. Fortunately, Dining Services makes the menu for the Marketplace available for students online on the Elizabethtown College website, so that students are aware of the food that will be ser ved. This provides students the chance to plan accordingly before eating in the Marketplace, but leaves out key nutrition facts necessary to making healthy choices. “If Dining Services could have some type of nutrition list or include the calories with each of the food, it will allow students to have a better idea of how much they are consuming per visit to the Marketplace,” Melcher said. Ho w e v e r, S e n i o r M a d i s o n McCall disagreed. “I think it is all about creativity w h e n c h o o s i n g m e a l s at t h e Marketplace. Anyone can make a healthy meal if they put their mind to it,” she said. S enior R amon Rios seemed to agree with McCall, admiring the Marketplace for the healthy options that it already has in place. “I think a lot of the complaining is due to the lack of variety in the meal choices on certain days and certain times,” he said. While the Marketplace does

have healthy options available for students, the loss of the salad toss was a big problem for many returning students. “I was upset when I found out the salad toss was replaced with another salad bar. That was one of my favorite things to change up my meals in the Marketplace,” senior Michaela Fetterolf said. Whi le many students s e em content with the Marketplace for now there are just as many open to the idea of change. “It never hurts to have more variety,” first-year Jamie Verrekia said. Students tend to get tired of eating in the Marketplace day after day because after a while their palate craves a difference in food. Since the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner follows a rotation schedule, the same food is being offered again and again and this can cause students to get bored or turned off from eating in the Marketplace on a daily basis. I know it is an impossible task for Dining Ser vices to satisf y everyone, but there are means for pushing for healthier options. The Marketplace definitely considers and respects the students’ food choices. It is important to not that they do provide food designed for vegans, vegetarians and students who cannot have food with gluten although it is not always easily accessible. There is always room for improvement, especially when it comes to making healthier foods more readily available for students to include in their next meal.

Photo: Fatima Janneh | Staff Photographer

Fried foods are in abundance for students on campus which leaves some craving greener, healthier options.

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September 22, 2016

Tips and tricks for students to dress for professional setting

by Alisha Curreri Staff Photographer

inding the perfect outfit for class can be hard, and finding the most appropriate outfit for a more formal setting can be even harder. Luckily, both Career Services and professors are available to help students figure out what to wear and even how to present themselves when they are faced with daunting job interviews or presentations. As you get ready for that demonstration of your best qualities, there are some things to keep in mind before planning on what to wear. It starts with a sensory first impression: For both men and women, it is best to avoid any strong fragrances, as your interviewer or audience could be allergic to your favorite scent. Instead, try for that squeaky-clean scent by taking a shower right before your big interview. You will still smell good, and it might help you to relax. When trying to figure out what to carry your things in, stay away from bulky bags or purses. Men can get a nice brief case and women should not carry anything bigger than a small tote bag. If you have any tattoos, make sure that they are covered by your clothes or you can buy special make-up that is used specifically to cover them until you get a feel for the work environment’s level of comfort regarding body art. You will want to keep your jewelry simple, and it can be helpful to wear a watch since it is recommended to be at least 15 minutes early in order to give yourself time to get into a professional mindset. Keep time and maybe try stacking that watch with mixed-metal bangles for a feminine touch. When you go to style your hair make sure to keep it away from your face. Otherwise it could distract from what you are trying to say, and more importantly, it could distract your audience.

“Finding what to wear for an interview or presentation is a difficult task, and having your outfit laid out the night before, ironed and ready to go, can help to make your routine to go smoother.” Having your outfit laid out the night before, ironed and ready to go can help to make your routine move a lot more smoothly. As you prepare what to wear, it is never a bad thing to find yourself going above and beyond. “Dress a little more formal than what you are thinking. Dress for the job that you are interviewing for, so if they dress casual then dress a little more formal than that. If the job is very formal, then match that attire,” Dr. T. Evan Smith, associate professor of psychology, said. This idea of dressing to match the occasion can work for presentations as well, especially if you can pinpoint who your audience is and what they might respond to. Career Services can be a helpful source in finding what is best to wear as well. Staff members suggest that if you identify as male you should wear a dark suit with a light button-up shirt. Make sure to wear an undershirt under your button-up shirt, and your socks, shoes and belt should all match (black is best). Your shoes should be closed toe unless the job allows sandals, but no flip flops. If you would like to wear a tie, make sure that any pattern is subtle and matches your outfit. If you identify as female, the process gets a little more complicated as there are usually more options for dress. If you want simplicity, a simple suit with a jacket is best. A business dress with a jacket also works for those who want to stay away from pants. Dress pants or a skirt with a blouse or sweater can work as well. If you choose a dress or a skirt, be careful that it is no shorter than two inches above your knee and make sure to wear tights or pantyhose under your dress or skirt. When you go to pick out your shirt make sure that the neckline is no lower than two or three inches below the base of your neck. Your shoes should be closed toe with a low heel or no heel at all, the latter being much easier to walk in for those who may be shaking their heads at a classic pump. When going to apply your make-up remember that less is always more. Keep your look simple and natural. The same goes for your nails: A pinky nude manicure elongates your fingers and provides a clean palette for any metallic rings or bracelets to stand out against. As a student, it is always important to remember who or what you are representing when you go into an interview or to give a presentation. “You are representing Elizabethtown College,” Dr. Catherine Lemley, professor of psychology, said. While professional attire may seem like a drag, it is important to remember that what you wear does say something about you whether you are aware of it or not. Giving off a professional and respectful vibe can help make or break an interview or presentation. When you take yourself seriously, others will too.

September 22, 2016

Sports

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Field hockey takes down Gwynedd Mercy in double overtime

Christman scores twice to lift Blue Jays to late victory, travel to open Landmark play Saturday

by Nick Loschiavo Staff Writer

t was a nail-biter at Gwynedd Mercy University on Saturday, Sept. 17, but the Blue Jays prevailed to clinch a 2-1 victory over the Griffins. Key players of the game included junior Emma Christman and sophomores Margo Donlin and Hannah Mack. It was anyone’s game in the beginning, but the Griffins were stopped by the defense of Donlin in goal. Donlin stopped two goals to keep the score even at zero. “It was pretty stressful at times during the game. Gwynedd Mercy was always pressuring, so I had to make sure I was on my toes,” Donlin said. “As for what was going through my head, I just tried to let my instincts take over. I try not to overthink what I’m doing because I tend to play worse when I’m in my head all the time. The team as a whole is really starting to come together, and we always have each other’s backs, which is a big part of why we were able to pull off a win yesterday.” The offensive outburst came from Christman, who scored both goals for the Blue Jays. Christman’s third goal of the season came at 18:08 when she scored inside the shooting circle. However, Gwynedd Mercy tied things up at 49:03 with a shot from Melissa Russo. Things started getting down to the wire when the Griffins used six penalty corners, but the Blue Jay defense stayed calm and did not let up. Mack came in for Donlin to begin the second half and made a game-saving stop to preserve the tie. “The beginning of the second half was the most intense of the half that I played,” Mack said. “We were getting drilled defensively, having corners constantly

Photo courtesy of the Athletic Department

The field hockey team defeated Gwynedd Mercy University in double overtime behind two goals from junior Emma Christman. The Blue Jays will open Landmark Conference play Saturday, Sept. 24 when they meet Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.

called on us. I had full confidence in my teammates that no matter how tired we were, we would not let that affect us and ultimately come up with the ball.” “As for the game as a whole, overtime is always very intense. Anything can happen when there’s only seven players. Our coach always tells us to play as one team, not as 18 individuals,” Mack said. “I think we really honed in on that to get us the win. We all fought together in regulation and fought for nothing less than a win in overtime.” Donlin returned to start in overtime and made a game-saving stop with 34

seconds left in overtime. This was the play of the game as it gave Christman the opportunity to score the game-winning goal on a deflection in double overtime. On Wednesday afternoon, the Blue Jays hosted York (Pennsylvania) College at Wolf Field. Senior Charity Good scored in the 35th minute to put Etown up 1-0 in the first half. The Blue Jays would enter the break with the one goal lead. In the second half, York’s Lindsay Nye scored in the 51st minute to knot the game at one. Just over 10 minutes later, senior Allison McLamb put the Blue Jays ahead for good and sealed the non-conference

victory for Etown. The goal was McLamb’s first of the season and could not have come at a better time for the Blue Jays. It was the second straight victory for Etown as they have gained momentum heading into their conference games. Mack started in net for the Blue Jays and made four saves. Donlin came in for Mack in the second half and made one save on the two shots she faced. The Blue Jays will open Landmark Conference play Saturday when they travel to Drew University to face the Rangers. The game is set to begin at 1 p.m.

Women’s soccer shut out again, lose for sixth time in seven games

P in Etown athletics... The men’s soccer team deafeated Alvernia University, 2-0 last night. The women’s soccer team dropped another game last night as they fell to Misericordia University on the road. The women’s field hockey team took down York (Pennsylvania) College on Wednesday afternoon, 2-1. The women’s volleyball team lost its second straight match on Tuesday night, falling to Muhlenberg College, three sets to none. The women’s tennis team will compete in the ITA Southeast Regional Championships this weekend in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The golf team will travel to Gettysburg to compete in the Gettysburg Fall Invitational on Saturday.

in the NCAA... The fourth release of the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll came out on Tuesday morning, and one thing remained constant from the previous weeks. The University of Alabama Crimson Tide remained atop the rankings after escaping the University of Mississippi on Saturday. Last week’s second ranked team, the Florida State University Seminoles, dropped 11 spots to 13 after getting dominated by the University of Louisville. With the victory, Louisville jumped seven spots up to number three in this week’s ranking. Ohio State University moved up one spot to second and the University of Michigan and Clemson University stayed at four and five, respectively.

by Brian Lukacsy Sports Editor

utting the ball into the back of the net has been the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team’s biggest challenge during the early part of the 2016 season. Despite a six-goal victory over Rosemont College on Sept. 8, the Blue Jays have scored just one goal in their other five games. With Saturday’s 1-0 loss to their old Middle Atlantic Conference rival Lebanon Valley College (LVC), Etown has been shut out in three consecutive games. In the first half, the Dutchmen and Blue Jays battled in the middle part of the field for possession. Both teams registered just six shots total while both teams’ starting goalkeepers were forced to make just one save in the first 45 minutes. In the second half, sophomore Katrina Morales played a ball down the right side to fellow sophomore Shannon Conlon, who dribbled into the box and put a shot on frame. Conlon’s scoring chance was denied by LVC’s Taylor Reinhold to keep the game knotted at zero. Moments later, LVC took advantage of their scoring opportunity as Sammy Bost scored her sixth goal of the season to put the visitors up 1-0. Junior Maria

Boretti had a scoring opportunity of her own in the 60th minute to tie the game at one, but her shot was saved by Reinhold. Reinhold made four saves for the Dutchmen. Junior Hailey Parks, Etown’s starting goalie, made four saves as well. L ast nig ht’s matchup against Mis er icordia University had a different feel than in years past. Misericordia entered with a 5-1 record overall, while the Blue Jays were stumbling into the game, having won just once in their first six contests. The Cougars came out firing on all cylinders against the Blue Jays. Misericordia recorded 23 shots against Parks and Etown’s defense during the first half alone. Five of those shots found the back of the net during the first 45 minutes of action. Misericordia’s Ashley Edgell scored the first two goals for the Cougars in the 17th and 29th minute. Amber Hartranft made it 3-0 in the 31st minute, and two more in the 42nd and 43rd minutes by Hannah larkin and Edgell, respectively. Etown managed two shots in the second half but could not score. It is the fourth game in a row the Blue Jays have failed to score. The Blue Jays will turn their attention to Landmark Conference play Saturday afternoon as they host Drew University at Ira R. Herr Field. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.

in the pros... After two weeks of the National Football League (NFL) regular season, eight of the league’s 32 teams are still undefeated. Among the ranks of the undefeated are the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. The Carson Wentz era in Philadelphia has started strong as the rookie quarterback has led the Eagles to two wins to open the season. The Minnesota Vikings, which earned a big victory over division rival Green Bay on Sunday night, may have lost All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson for an extended amount of time. Peterson tore his meniscus and will get surgery today.

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The women’s soccer team has struggled to score on offense this season, which has led to just one win in their first seven games.The Blue Jays will begin conference play Saturday, Sept. 24 against Drew University.

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September 22, 2016

Women’s volleyball defeats Rowan in Days Inn Classic Blue Jays drop second straight match after loss to Muhlenberg, start Landmark play Saturday

by Paige Williams Staff Writer

he Blue Jays were on home turf this weekend as the women’s volleyball team hosted the Days Inn Blue Jays Classic at Elizabethtown College’s Thompson Gymnasium. The team’s first match of the tournament was Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. against Rochester University. Rochester took the first two sets, winning by six and nine points, respectively. The Blue Jays came back to win the third set, but ultimately lost the match when Rochester won the fourth set by just two points. In the first set, the Blue Jays gained a slight lead early on and held it until Rochester pulled ahead at 9-8. Rochester then led the scoreboard for the rest of the set until they sealed the win with a kill and an Etown error. The second set played out similarly, with Rochester pulling ahead at 9-7 and holding on for the rest of the set. In set number three, the Blue Jays started out strong offensively and got kill after kill, enabling them to set the lead early on in the match. They held

on until game point, when Rochester came back with a six point streak to bring the score to 25-24 Rochester. A kill from first-year Elle Shatto tied the game up at 25-25 and two Rochester attack errors gave the Blue Jays their win. The teams stayed relatively close in score for the final set until Rochester gained four kills and pulled ahead to win the set at 25-23, thus taking the match. The next morning, Saturday, Sept. 17 the Blue Jays were up against Rowan University and went 3-0 with final set scores of 26-24, 25-18 and 25-23, respectively. In the three sets against Rowan, Shatto led the Blue Jays’ offense with 15 kills and also contributed defensively with six digs. Sophomore Mackenzie Garner amassed 12 kills and put up three blocks, while sophomore Anna Simpson had eight kills. Sophomore Gabby Anders was the setter for the Blue Jays and had 34 assists. Junior Chelsea Gallagher led the Blue Jays’ defense with eight digs. In their final match of the tournament, the Blue Jays went 0-3 against Messiah College, who won the

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The women’s volleyball team took home the victory in one of their three matches over the weekend, defeating Rowan University in three sets on Saturday morning. The Blue Jays fell to University of Rochester and Messiah College as part of the Days Inn Blue Jay Classic at Thompson Gymnasium.

tournament. After Messiah pulled ahead in the first set, the Blue Jays came back with two point streaks of six and five, which set the score at 12-6 Etown. The Blue Jays played consistently until the score

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Muhlenberg College entered Tuesday night’s match against Etown winless in eight meetings dating back to 1983. On Tuesday, the Mules took home a three sets to zero victory over the Blue Jays.

reached 20-16, and Messiah came back with a seven-point streak of their own, taking the lead back at 21-20. The teams went point for point until two Blue Jay errors and a kill got Messiah the win at 25-22. The Blue Jays led the second match until game point when Messiah brought the score to 25-24 with a five point streak of their own. They then went on to win the match at 28-26 following a kill and two Blue Jay errors. In the third and final set, Messiah snagged the lead early on and held it until they won the match at 25-13. Garner had 14 kills in the three sets against Messiah with Shatto contributing 11. Defensively, Gallagher had 10 digs. Anders was the setter for the Blue Jays and had 25 assists. According to junior Emily Sexton, the Blue Jays went into this tournament with two goals to play consistently and to “raise [their] level of play for each game in the tournament.” Both these goals were achieved this weekend, and the team learned a lot in their match against Messiah, in which they “performed the best [they] have this

season,” according to Sexton. This knowledge will come in handy when Etown faces off against Messiah later in the season. In a non-conference match with Muhlenberg College on Tuesday evening, the Blue Jays were looking for their ninth win in nine games against the Mules. The two teams first met in 1983, and Muhlenberg had not earned a victory against Etown prior to this year. Tuesday night proved history incorrect as the Mules dominated the match, winning all three sets en route to their ninth win of the season. Muhlenberg took the first two sets by a score of 25-17 before Etown forced the third set to go to 28 points. The visitors earned the 28-26 third set victory to complete the sweep. Garner had another standout performance for the Blue Jays, recording 13 kills on 21 attempts for a .571 hitting percentage. Next up, the Blue Jays will play Goucher College and Catholic University Saturday, Sept. 24 at Landmark Conference Weekend.

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Sept. 23

Sept. 24 M Soccer vs Drew W Soccer vs Drew vs Goucher vs Catholic @ Drew @ Gettysburg Fall Invitational W Tennis @ SE Regional Champs

Sept. 25

Ursinus Fall Invitational @ Neumann

by Brian Lukacsy Sports Editor The junior entered Etown’s game against Gwynedd Mercy University with two goals this season. In the Sept. 17 matchup against GMU, Christman scored twice to double her goal scoring output and now leads the team with four goals. Christman’s first goal gave the Blue Jays a lead midway through the first half, but it was her second goal that proved to be the most important of the game. In the second overtime, Christman beat GMU’s goalkeeper to give Etown the 2-1 road victory. Photo: Athletics Department

Sept. 26

W Tennis @ SE Regional Champs

Sept. 27

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Major: Occupational Therapy Hometown: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Favorite athlete/sports team: Michael Phelps Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Southwestern Flatbread Favorite movie: Shutter Island Favorite musician/band: Young the Giant Favorite place to visit: Avalon, New Jersey

In 10 years I want to be... a practicing OT in California. Hardly anyone knows that... ECFH had the highest GPA last semester of all hockey teams in Divison I, II and III (3.7 team GPA). Favorite Etown Memory: We had to take a yellow school bus to our last away game. Greatest Etown accomplishment: Being a member of the OT department. It’s the best major on campus. Greatest field hockey accomplishment: Making it to the finals of the Landmark Playoffs twice and getting to play alongside some of my best friends. I started playing field hockey at age... 6.