Etownian Issue #16 by The Etownian

ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER

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Vol. 109. Issue 16

Thursday, March 21, 2013

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Elizabethtown College one out of five in Pa. to be named to the President’s Honor Roll for commitment to service

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by JILL NORRIS

ne of Elizabethtown College’s openly homosexual students fell victim to a biasrelated incident between the late hours of Sunday, March 10 and early Monday, March 11 in Ober Residence Hall. This specific incident occurred in response to the student’s sexual orientation rather than cultural background, which has been the focus of previous events of this nature. More recently, on March 17 at 8:15 a.m., a Resident Assistant discovered “intimidating and harassing messages with a bias component” on two dry erase boards in Royer Residence Hall, according to Dean of Students Marianne Calenda. With regard to the earlier anti-gay incident, Calenda stated, “It is a significant issue because the individual has been a strong promoter of gay rights on campus. He is trying to courageously lead the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) population.” The College’s administration has not made any policy changes, despite the incidents that have occurred thus far in the semester. “The policies in place are adequate to deal with the individuals when caught,” Dale Boyer, assistant director of Campus Security, said. “The trouble is finding the person or persons responsible so the policies can be enforced.” Calenda agreed with Boyer’s statement but voiced hope that the College will increase the community’s awareness of this issue and help individuals become more proactive in prevention. “In the curriculum, we should be thinking of ways that introduce new students to diversity and follow through with an ongoing commitment to the issues of diversity,” she said. SEE INCIDENT PAGE 2

Admin. announces graduation speakers

service learning

OPINION Students respond to the culture of ignorance and biasrelated incidents | PAGE 7

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FEATURES Gail Bossenga gets personal with a Q&A | PAGE 6

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We’re honored to receive this prestigious award again this year – and owe much of it to the students themselves. They’re the energy driving our commitment and they’re the ones who make it all happen.”

YEARS THAT THE COLLEGE HAS BEEN ON THE HONOR ROLL

THE FIRST YEAR ETOWN WAS RECOGNIZED WITH DISTINCTION NUMBER OF COLLEGES IN PA. ON THE HONOR ROLL

by JILL NORRIS

lizabethtown College was recognized for its dedication to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement by being placed on the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. This is the highest honor available to a college or university for being committed to community service excellence. Although the College has been awarded a spot on the Honor Roll since the program’s debut in 2006, this year’s recognition of distinction offers further admiration for the program, as only five Pennsylvania institutions received this specific honor. These include Bryn Mawr College, Duquesne University, Messiah College and Millersville University. “We’re honored to receive this prestigious award again this year–and owe much of it to the students themselves,” Etown College President

Carl Strikwerda said, as quoted on the College’s official website. “They’re the energy driving our commitment and they’re the ones who make it all happen.” Etown students and faculty members have reached beyond the campus and local community to help people in need on an international level and have worked with a wide-range of people on various types of projects. The College’s motto, “Educate for Service,” as well as its dedication to using learned skills as a way of giving back to the community, has ensured Etown its place on the nationally acclaimed honor roll. More i n for m at i on re g ard i ng Et ow n’s community service projects and related awards is available in the Center for Civic and Community Engagement and online at nationalservice.gov. Design: Brianna Wiest

by SAMANTHA WEISS

boo Patel, president of the Interfait h Yout h Core, and Jeffery B. Miller ’85, vice president and chief security officer of the National Football League, have been chosen to speak at this year’s comm e nc e m e nt Courtesy Photos ceremonies. Patel will speak at commencement for traditional students at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18. Miller will speak at the ceremony for Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) students later that day at 4:00 p.m. This year will also mark Elizabethtown College’s 110th commencement. Caroline Lalvani, director of affairs and college events, manages the commencement program each year and works to make sure that the speakers will align with the mission of the College, as well as entertain and inform the audience. In past years, commencement speakers have included Dr. Pauline Yu, president of the American Council of Learned Societies, Dr. Michael Lomax, president of the United Negro College Fund and Mary Ellen McNish, general secretary of the American Friends Service Committee.

Strikwerda addresses tuition rise by CARL STRIKWERDA

ear Elizabethtown College students: At the February 21 Student Senate Forum, questions surfaced about the 4.4 percent increase in next year’s comprehensive fee— the total cost of tuition, room and board. In response to those questions, I am sharing an outline of those investments the College has made as a result of increases in the comprehensive fee. As pointed out in an earlier message to students and parents, a significant portion of the increase will go to support our new strategic initiatives in Real-world Learning, improved facilities and co-curricular programming. These are investments the College needs to make to deliver the most upto-date and relevant education for our students. For example, the College’s Real-world Learning focus will create more opportunities for students to conduct research with faculty members, enlarge study abroad programs and provide more internships and service learning experiences for students. Another portion of the fee increase will cover cost increases in food,

energy, health insurance, materials and services provided by outside vendors. Another portion will cover additional financial aid to help those incoming students who have the greatest financial need as well as new merit awards to attract students with outstanding academic accomplishments to the College. Finally, we will grant a salary increase to our employees to help them keep up with the cost of living. I want students to realize that these investments build on what we have accomplished in recent years. I would like, in particular, to address a concern that was raised during the recent forum about how previous increases in the comprehensive fee have been used. The College is committed to continuing to improve the education that it offers students. We want to ensure that your degree is the most valuable it can be—and that it gains value after you leave Elizabethtown. We want the students who come after you to continue to receive an enhanced educational experience as well. Some of the recent improvements in a number of programs and departments are:

• The Pre-Law program added a full-time faculty member to help students with applications, bring in guest speakers, take students to a law school recruitment fair in Philadelphia and oversee articulation agreements with Drexel and Widener Law Schools for 4+3 and 3+3 programs. • The Mock Trial program has expanded to include two teams; for the first time, Elizabethtown hosted the regional tournament which included teams from the Ivy League. • Communications’ new E-media Center, begun in the summer of 2011 with the renovation of the radio station, will be completed this summer. • Business initiated developmental portfolios; created a new speaker series; and added new corporate sponsors. • Engineering added a new concentration in sustainability and a new co-op program with nearby businesses. • The Bowers Writers House, established in 2011, offers more than 30 programs with noted journalists, poets, playwrights, novelists and technical writers each year. SEE PRESIDENT PAGE 2

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Dr. Colin Helb of Elizabethtown College’s communications department has been chosen to serve as the Internet Cultural Studies Chair of the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association.

Helb honored, named chair by JONATHAN FUIMAN

his past year, Dr. Colin Helb was selected to serve as the Internet Cultural Studies Chair for the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association. The PCA/ACA seeks to analyze and examine trends in online media, as well as promote and establish conferences and publications among

scholars and graduate students. It seeks to identify where the new research is and promotes collaboration between professionals in the field of popular culture. Since its creation in 1997, the PCA/ACA has partnered with popular cultural organizations all over the world. SEE PROFESSOR PAGE 2

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Helb serves as Internet Strikwerda responds to Jays’ concerns Cultural Studies Chair Helb’s students are aware of his enthusiasm about popular culture, which is demonstrated by his ability to integrate Internet culture w it h t he mate r i a l he is teaching.

“It is easy to enjoy the level of pop culture that Dr. Helb brings to any of his classes because he is an expert in that field and we, the students, get an inside glimpse at a culture that is constantly changing and evolving.”

~ Ryan Mitchell

When asked about Helb’s teaching style, senior c o m mu n i c at i o n s m aj o r Ryan Mitchell, who has had Helb as a professor, said, “I think any time a professor can educate and entertain their students they are doing their job. Dr. Helb knows a lot about pop culture, and you can really see that through his dis cussions

and comparisons to class material. It is easy to enjoy the level of pop culture that Dr. Helb brings to any of his classes because he is an expert in that field and we, the students, get an inside glimpse at a culture that is constantly changing and evolving.” Helb’s branch of the PCA/ ACA, Inter net Cu ltura l Studies, seeks to express its values and identities t h rou g h mu s i c , m e d i a , ar twork, video and any other of the myriad of forms that are available on the Internet. This branch of the PCA/ACA is looking to analyze how people can express themselves through technology and the Internet in today’s world where with the touch of a button, a person in the middle of Kansas can be connected wit h a g roup of p e ople across the globe in Japan. The PCA/ACA and the Internet Culture Studies can provide research and information that can be accessible to communication majors, such as explanations of how to use the Internet to learn how to effectively adver tis e, how to reach people through social media and how to connect with several generations of people who are now expressing t hems elves t hroug h t he Internet.

• Modern Languages added two new faculty members, one in Japanese and one in Chinese, in the last two years and added Chinese as a regularly taught language. • FAPA received increased support for international travel with the Concert Choir and Jazz Ensemble traveling to Brazil during May Term this year. • International Studies sent a delegation to the Model United Nations at Harvard for the last two years. • A new Cognitive Science minor was initiated this year. • Chemistr y added a NMR Spectrometer to help students conduct advanced research with faculty. • Biology created new cooperative programs with Drexel University in Bio-Technology and Nuclear Medicine. • A large number of experimental courses have been created, including: • Mediated Life: Sociology of New, Social, and Digital Media • Media, Sports, and Society • Women’s Work/Women’s Rights • World War II in the Pacific • Advanced Digital Arts • Econometrics • Entrepreneurial Negotiation and Conflict Resolution • Sustainable Marketing • Executive Leadership in Today’s Global Manufacturing Environment • Holocaust and Genocide Studies • Mental Health Issues At the same time, the College has invested significantly in our cocurricular programs: • The Department of Student Wellness has been established, a new director hired along with three counselors and a health educator, and a new Wellness and the College Student course developed. • The Called to Lead Program added an assistant director to accommodate

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President Strikwerda’s second letter explains the College’s 4.4 percent tuition increase that will be in effect as of the fall 2013 semester.

the more than 350 students in 30 majors who participate in the program. • Career Services launched its E4 program with significant expansion of senior year advising, STRIVE and sophomore year Job Shadowing. • The Open Book and Momentum programs have strengthened first year orientation. We continue to make major investments in renovating and improving our facilities: • The campus wireless network has been upgraded. • All of the lobbies of the five traditional residence halls have been given new lighting, paint, flooring, furniture and fixtures. • Ober Hall’s restrooms have been renovated. • Jay Walk and Hall of Fame were completed (includes one large classroom used by many academic programs).

• Wolf Field has had new turf added. • Wenger Hall’s interior has been completely renovated. • Schlosser Hall’s infrastructure has been renovated. • The College’s infrastructure has been strengthened to be more energy efficient. • Additional emergency systems have been added. The College is committed to providing an enhanced academic and campus community experience for all students and to making important investments to campus facilities. We recognize the challenging career environment that our graduates face, and we are committed to improving the opportunities that you have as alumni. We will continue to make Elizabethtown College an even more valued institution as your future alma mater. Sincerely yours, Carl J. Strikwerda President

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Administration explains policy regarding bias-related incidents The College is required to quickly notify faculty, staff and students when crimes or other incidents occur that threaten the personal safety of the College’s community. This is explained in the Emergency/Clery Act Communication Protocol that is used by the College. As outlined in the act, the incidents worthy of public notification and the means of notification can be defined as “those which pose an immediate threat

with the College community is usually helpful in resolving these issues. “In this case, a campus-wide notification can assist with an investigation,” he said. “We have the opportunity to make the campus community aware, and hopefully someone with information will do the right thing and contact Campus Security or the Dean’s office.” In order to remedy the repeated bias-

Photo: Katie Brumbach

Elizabethtown College officials have continued investigating the various biasrelated incidents that have occurred on campus throughout the semester.

to the personal safety of members of the campus community (using EC Alert System),” and “those which do not pose an immediate threat to personal safety but which do fall under requirements of Clery Act notification, i.e. Timely Warnings (using ‘For Your Safety’ Campus Connections).” According to Boyer, timely notices of incidents that are of a clear bias rather than immediate threat can be delayed if it could help the investigation. However, he feels that immediate communication

related occurrences, Campus Security, the Dean of Students’ Office, Residence Life, Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Office of Diversity, Counseling Services and other faculty and staff members are working together. Students are reminded that they can report an incident to any faculty or staff member at the College at any time. Student Rights and Responsibilities is accountable for punishing students found guilty of participating in the recent bias-related incidents, most likely through

suspension or expulsion from the College. However, Calenda also stated that students who do not believe that their actions were seen as negative forms of harassment will receive additional aid. “We try to be educational in all of our work,” she said. Calenda also hopes that students and victims will continue feeling comfortable speaking publicly about the incidents and holding public events in response to the continuing prejudicial occurrences. “It’s an opportunity to learn from each other,” she stated. “[It shows that] people are no longer going to sit by and observe, but step up and help mitigate this kind of bias in the future.” Boyer and Calenda are still not sure as to why there has been such a surge of hate crimes on campus. “Are they drunk and just can’t control themselves, or are there deep prejudices that people feel are okay to express?” Calenda asked. Calenda does not fear, despite the recent increase of bias-related incidents, that diverse prospective students will be deterred from applying to Etown but rather will be appreciative of the College’s decision to inform the public of the events. “Hopefully prospective students like how Etown is responding because all colleges have these issues,” she said. “I hope that students can appreciate being in a diverse community and learn from diverse perspectives.” The College does not believe the more recent messages were targeted at specific individuals. Anyone with information concerning disruptive behavior on the third floor of Royer on March 17 is encouraged to contact Campus Security or Residence Life. Although there are not any current suspects for the anti-gay slur, the College is continuing its investigation of the incident. “I think that only through awareness and a clearly stated position by students saying that this is not acceptable can we foster a climate where bias incidents have no place,” Boyer stated.

Emergency/Clery Act Communication Protocol Summary

t Elizabethtown College, the campus community (faculty/staff/students) will be notified in a timely manner (through a variety of communication delivery channels) when crimes or other incidents that threaten personal safety occur. These incidents can be defined as:

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• Those which pose an immediate threat to the personal safety of members of the campus community (using EC Alert System). • Examples include: outbreak of infectious disease, tornado, earthquake, gas leak or chemical spill, terrorist incident, bomb threat, civil unrest, explosion or fire and homicide, rape, sexual assault, assault —when the perpetrator is not apprehended. • Those which do not pose an immediate threat to personal safety, but which do fall under requirements of Clery Act notification, i.e. Timely Warnings (using “For Your Safety” Campus Connections). • Examples include: a crime such as a rape, sexual assault, burglary, homicide and other violent crimes that impact people or assets (buildings, cars, personal possessions) where the perpetrator no long remains at large and for which a dangerous condition no longer exists for students or employees. • Emergency incidents will be tracked, from initial reporting to full conclusions, inclusive of timestamped phone calls and electronic communications, in order to assess the timeliness of decision-making and communication for post-event evaluation. • The College will issue a “wrap-up” notification which will serve to close the communication loop for each type of incident.

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HCFB names new exec. director by CHRISTINE KELLEY

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ichael Mitchell, the new executive director of Elizabethtown College’s S. Dale High Center for Family Business (HCFB), began his duties on March 19. As the HCFB director, Mitchell hopes to incorporate his experience owning and managing a multigenerational family business. He is an Etown alumnus who graduated in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Mitchell believes his return to the Etown family will be a good fit for both himself and the College. Since earning his degree, he has worked for several Fortune 100 businesses and has recently helped grow Amelia’s Grocery Outlet with his father and brother-in-law. “Etown taught me long ago that the most important thing is to do whatever you do with a focus on the highest ethical values and with a service mindset,” Mitchell said. “Etown graduates bring the college’s motto, ‘Educate for Service,’ to life every day. I want to help family businesses protect and develop their unique cultures of family values in my new role.” The HCFB conducted a rigorous search while evaluating candidates for the executive director position. Mitchell said that the process to apply and interview was as extensive as what he has experienced at Fortune 100 companies: “There were several rounds of interviews, both with individuals and with groups; dinners; reference checks and even a case study. It was actually kind of fun, and I had an opportunity to meet a lot of great people from the College and the [program].” Representatives from the College, a group of business p eople, and family business owners created the HCFB in 1995. The HCFB’s mission is to strengthen family businesses. It accomplishes this through providing business education and resources such as networking tools and a guest speaker series. The HCFB also now offers personalized consulting services. Its community partners include the Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce and the Library System of Lancaster County. As director, Mitchell plans to continue to develop the relationship between the College and the HCFB. He will conduct a strategic planning session in early April. Before implementing any changes, he wants to get the members’ perspective on what plans will add the most value to the HCFB. He will also keep in contact with his predecessor, Mike McGrann, to attract speakers and consultants to Etown. Before his appointment, Mitchell returned to Etown two to three times per year to speak in business classes. The Etown community frequently welcomes past students to return as faculty and staff members. Mitchell continues this tradition with his new appointment. “Every time I come back and see all the activity and energy and have a chance to walk through the Dell, it makes me feel young again,” Mitchell said.

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German-based center invites Silberstein as scholar by KELLY LOCKE

r. Michael Silberstein, the philosophy department chair at Elizabethtown College, was recently invited to be a scholar at the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP) for the month of July 2013 and was elected vice president of the Society for MindMatter Research (SMMR). The MCMP deals with applications of logical and mathematical methods, as well as different kinds of philosophical problems. According to the MCMP website, issues “ranging from epistemology and philosophy of science to metaphysics, the philosophy of language, ethics, and political philosophy” are studied at the center. This organization is integrated into the Ludwig-Maximilian University (LMU) in Munich, Germany, which, according to the StudyPortals’ website, is “one of the world’s leading international universities, fully competitive with the other major institutions of higher learning and research. The SMMR, to which Silberstein has been elected vice president, is not only a society but is also a journal celebrating its 10th anniversary. According to the SMMR website, “this society has been established not only as a host for the journal but also to support and promote scientists working in the exciting area of mindmatter research,” Silberstein explained. “We will

be involved in selecting articles for the journal, and we’re also going to be hosting conferences.” One of the reasons Silberstein was invited to Germany this summer is because of the specific nature of his work. Silberstein specializes in the foundations of physics and the foundations of cognitive science and neuroscience. He explained that the foundations of physics are “the implications of our best fundamental theories like quantum mechanics or relativity” and that cognitive science and neuroscience deal with issues like “how does consciousness relate to the brain [and] how are humans able to engage in cognition and creativity.” Silberstein said, “One of the areas that I do work in that I’m well known for is called emergence and complexity. I’m a philosopher of science; it’s about the science of complex systems, which is a big area of research these days in biology, in computer science, in physics [and] everywhere.” Silberstein also explained that one of the reasons he was elected vice president of the SMMR is because his beliefs match those of the organization. He said, “One of the perennial philosophical and now scientific questions is how the mind and consciousness relates to the brain and the body and the physical world. This particular society is devoted to the idea that solving how these things can be related requires re-conceptualizing both matter and mind. A lot of my work has been about consciousness in the brain.”

College initiates ‘4 Nutrition Challenge’

Group advocates student rights, proposes change in organization’s structure, considers scholarship nominations, plans open forum

Student Senate

by SARAH WERTZ

he Nutrition Challenge has now begun at Elizabethtown College. Students can complete four nutrition challenges in four weeks to win various prizes. The challenge is taking place from March 11 to April 17. Participants select four different challenges and each day that a participant accomplishes the challenge for that week, a point is rewarded and recorded on the challenge sheet. Each week, the participant begins a new challenge. Although they are encouraged to continue with their healthy habits, once a week is over, they may not receive points for a previous challenge. Participants who earn at least 20 points during the four week challenge will earn an official 4 Nutrition Challenge prize. The Nutrition Challenge was started by the Student Wellness and the Employee Wellness Team at the College. It was started to encourage faculty, staff and students to continue to develop healthier habits. There are about 150 participants, which is a much higher number than was originally anticipated.

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The 4 Nutrition Challenge is taking place over the course of four weeks, from March 11 to April 17.

When asked how he thinks his accomplishments will reflect on the College, Silberstein said, “Whenever researchers in an institution get wider recognition then that has a tendency to reflect positively on the institution that they are a part of.” Silberstein said that there would be much more to share with his students after going to Germany this summer and through being involved with the SMMR. He said, “I’m going to continue to do the same research. The way it affects my teaching is this: anytime that you learn more and interact with other people and get a wider perspective that can feed back into what you do in the classroom.” Another reason Silberstein was invited to Munich, Germany is because of the research he does with Dr. W. Mark Stuckey from Etown’s physics department. Dr. Silberstein said, “We’ve published a lot of stuff together in foundations of physics, quantum mechanics, and relativity.” Because of their collaborations, Silberstein and Stuckey have been invited to present a paper at a foundations of physics conference in Munich. According to the MCMP website, this “is the largest philosophy department in Germany. The faculty has a great history in logic and philosophy of science, as the internationally renowned schools of Kurt Schütte (mathematical logic) and Wolfgang Stegmüller (philosophical logic, philosophy of science) demonstrate.”

by KRISTIN LACAILLADE

tudent Senate has been hard at work the past two weeks advocating student rights. A new proposal has been presented by two class presidents, Sean Post and Seth Previty, Class of 2013 and Class of 2015 respectively, to change the structure and function of Student Senate. This proposal is still in its beginning stages and is being considered for implementation in the fall by Senators. A substantial amount of time and effort is being put into this proposal, and much debate has arisen among Senate members regarding this possible change. As the proposal reaches further stages in the coming weeks, Senate will make their final decision about this change. Senators are continuing to vote on numerous scholarships that students, faculty and staff were nominated for and are giving careful consideration to each and every applicant. The voting will continue throughout the next few weeks, and all winners will be emailed. We thank all those who took

the time to apply and were nominated for these scholarships. Their hard work and dedication to the campus community does not go unrecognized or unappreciated. On Wednesday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. in Gibble, Senate will co-host another open forum in conjunction with President Carl Strikwerda to discuss the recent incidents that have taken place on campus and to entertain any questions or comments that may arise. Faculty, staff and students are all highly encouraged to attend this open forum and to take part in the campuswide conversation about these issues. More details about this event will be sent out to the campus community. Senate, as always, encourages students, faculty and staff to contact a Student Senator, attend a weekly Senate meeting, or email SENATE@etown. edu with any questions, comments or concerns you may have. Meetings are held on Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. Any member of the campus community is always welcome to attend.

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Sophomore Matt Walters, Mr. Founders, gives a lip-sync performance to the song “I’ll Make A Man Out of You” from Disney’s “Mulan.” Walters used the performance to tell the story of how he became the “Asian Dragon.”

Mr. Etown competition takes the stage by AUSTIN WHITLOCK

s is to be expected, this year’s Mr. Etown was filled to the brim with dance-offs, men in women’s clothing and lip syncs to a variety of songs. The theme was the ‘80s and began with a video and a group dance with all of the men in colorful wigs wielding inflatable guitars. This year’s hosts junior Adam Moore, assistant sports editor for The Etownian, and Mr. Etown 2012 winner and alumnus, Sean Deutsch brought their own variety of comedic transitions

to the show. The lip syncs began when Moore and Deutsch introduced Mr. Schlosser, first-year Ryan Supplee. His act was based heavily on the a capella movie “Pitch Perfect.” His group of fellow dancers put their own choreographed spin on the movie, ending with Supplee showcased amongst a group of dancers. Following this was Mr. Off-Campus, senior David Kirchner, whose routine was based off of ‘80’s television shows like “Three’s Company,” “Full House,” “The Cosby Show,” and comically, the “Knight Rider,” which had one dancer wheeling across the stage on a scooter. Next was Mr. Ober, sophomore Phillip Spector, whose dance was a competition between the

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baseball and soccer teams, and after that Mr. Brinser, senior Paul Whitman. Mr. Quads, senior Eric Capece, then joined the stage with a heavily choreographed dance number involving a variety of songs, including a version of the song “Friday” by Rebecca Black. A scene involving a bunch of male students in dresses. The announcers then brought out a competitor from 2011, Dan Silver, who appeared in a mermaid suit and was met with laughter from the audience. Next Mr. Royer, sophomore Ryan Carson, came on and began his routine with a display of glowsticks appearing on a dark stage. His group then began dancing to “Thunderstruck” by ACDC. Mr. Founders, sophomore Matt Walters performed his lipsync based on how he became the Asian Dragon, a nickname he began using at the end of high school. It began with the song “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” from the Disney film “Mulan” and had Walters taking down his foes in a karate costume. Then he went to the gym and got buff to the tune of “YMCA.” Following this he showed how to eat a healthy diet as the dancers came out in various fruit and vegetable costumes to the Wiggles’ fruit salad song. Walters finished the number with his own rendition of “Gangnam Style” as he wooed the ladies. The audience erupted with applause. The next contender, Mr. Myer, first-year Cole Goodman, danced and lip-synced to a multitude of Michael Jackson songs. The dancing techniques included moonwalks, hip thrusts, and all of other iconic moves that Jackson made his own. The final contestant, Mr. Apartments, senior Sean Post, showed all of his Elizabethtown College firsts in song and dance form. This included the first-year walk, TGIS and his first time being a peer mentor. A particularly notable moment came when Post literally had sugar poured on his head during a rendition of “Pour Some Sugar On Me” by Def Leppard. Once the lip-syncs were finished, a brief intermission was held to give the judges time for their decisions. But, before a brief intermission after which the winners were announced, there was a question and answer session. Each contestant had to answer one randomly selected question out of a hat. These ranged from “If there was a movie made about you, what would it be called?” to “If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be?” Walters replied “Carl Strikwerda,” and then shared his impression of the College’s president. When this segment concluded, the hosts announced the third, second and first place winners. Post was in third place, and Capece placed second. This led to the final announcement, first place. After a drum roll from the audience, Moore and Deutch crowned Mr. Founders, Matt Walters, Mr. Etown 2013. The crowd applauded, and Walters, who began tearing up, accepted his crown and flowers. “I couldn’t have won Mr. Etown without the awesome people helping me every step of the way,” he said. “We practiced as a team, we competed as a

Kreider Fellow Dick lectures on peace speeches of Cheyenne chief Bridging the gap between spirituality, religion through mutual understanding, communication by KELLY MOORE

n Tuesday, March 12 in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Ms. Marie Dick, a newly-inducted Young Center Fellow, presented her research on the peace talks, speeches and presentations of Lawrence Hart, a peace chief of the Southern Cheyenne tribe and a Mennonite minister. “A good story grabs my attention,” Dick said. “I was invited onto this project two years ago, and I really came into it cold. So, I started with very limited knowledge about him, his culture, related history, etc.” Throughout the presentation, Dick stressed to her audience that the Cheyenne tribes were indeed warriors, but the story that is often not properly conveyed is that they were peace leaders as well. According to Dick’s research, the Mennonite and Cheyenne tribe worked together and ultimately preserved the Cheyenne language throughout their time together in Oklahoma. “Born out of this project, I am interested in looking for connections across various cultural groups to see if or what, commonalities exist in organized structures that are similar in terms of peace practices and justice, and related historic, academic and contemporary-mediated presentations of those practices.” When Dick is investigating for her own personal research projects, she makes sure that the research question drives her to where she searches for more detailed consideration and exploration. Dick said, “It depends on what I am looking for, or what I am seeking to answer, do, etc. This particular project has multiple phases. Much of it has been historical and contextual work of late.” However, throughout her studies Dick mentioned that the point of her research that she finds particularly interesting about Lawrence Hart is that, at first, he has had a difficult time learning this culturally-diverse background. Dick said, “Early on, he had no interest in pacifism and he struggled with the Mennonite stance on pacifism. He wanted to fight and he

wanted to be a warrior like his ancestors.” Af ter his g randfat her’s death, Lawrence Hart left the military and was called upon to become a peace chief for the Cheyenne, where he also became a Mennonite minister. Hart gave advice to his people and reminded them to always act with kindness. Dick commented, “He isn’t that instructive. What he is doing is showing a way of life. I think one of his messages is that of empowerment -- the personal choices we have in terms of how we live our lives despite external pressure or forces.” “He was told that it was a hard life; he knew it would be a hard life,” Dick commented on her research. Peace chiefs such as Hart are instructed to give up any worldly goods they possess when asked because they are expected to live a life Photo: Eric Rejman of complete servitude, and they Cheyenne peace chief Lawrence Hart employs circular modes of communication, drawing on his take that oath when they become Native American roots, to also communicate his ideas of peace with religious missionaries and serve peace chiefs.” “It isn’t all about as a diplomat between the two groups. Marie Dick, 2013 Kreider Fellow, has dedicated her research to preaching, it is about living that studying Hart’s rhetoric of peace. lifestyle.” Peace chiefs live by example, and they make sure to sionaries, while simultaneously relaying that people, reminding the public of the Cheyhelp others understand how violence and information back to the Cheyenne to keep enne people and promoting peace where aggression are not always the right choices. the peace among the two groups. ever he goes. “It is a busy life, but a life well Hart would rather smoke a pipe with an Hart also created the “Return to Earth lived,” Dick said. enemy than fight him face-to-face. Project.” This initiative involves faith-based However, Hart’s teachings are not solely “He’s coming from a culture that deals groups assisting American Indian tribes to designed for the Cheyenne and the Menwith circular types of storytelling and purchase burial sites so they can bury the nonite. His message of embodying and circular types of communications, so I’m remains of fellow Native Americans that are promoting peace in our daily lives is relevant interested in how he is able to deal with a currently preserved in museums across the to everyone, including college students. Dick culture like communication persuasion and United States, thus providing their ancestors commented, “I think it’s really worth asking go back and forth between these different with a proper and respectable burial. Dick of oneself, and answering it in concert with ways of communication,” said Dick. This believes that Hart has been a full-time pastor others. It is my opinion that awareness and skill ultimately helped Hart in his work as for over 40 years while always advocating conscious living, living through deliberate a peace chief by being able to relate to both peace. An individual cannot retire from the choices, are helpful in this regard. Looking the religious missionaries as well as his Chey- position of peace chief; one must remain a to individuals who advocate peace and/or enne tribe. He was able to explain things in peace chief for life. In view of this, Hart is model it in their lives provides me with ideas an orderly fashion for the Mennonite mis- still a peace chief today, speaking out for his on how to promote peace in my own life.”

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‘Women Lead the Way’ seminar challenges gender inequities by ELIZABETH ENWRIGHT

s equality inevitable? This was one of the major questions posed during “Women Lead the Way,” a lecture presented by Elizabethtown College Librarian and Director of the High Library Bethann Zambella. As part of the Called to Lead programming this semester, the lecture, which took place on Thursday, March 14, focused on the obstacles women face in the workplace. According to Zambella, women cannot just wait for equality to happen; they need to continue to work for sustained progress. Called to Lead is a leadership development program at the College which is open to all students. Those students who take part in lectures such as “Women Lead the Way” or attend service learning trips, among other opportunities, earn points toward a grand total and reach milestones along the way. Zambella is a part of Called to Lead’s Mentoring Program, which pairs students with faculty members with whom they form a partnership and are encouraged to learn from each other. “Is women’s leadership different than men’s?” Zambella then asked. There are several studies and theories which attempt to explain the inequality in the workplace. Zambella mentioned the communal vs. agentic theory, a model which classifies stereotypical female traits — kind, helpful, sympathetic, soft-spoken — as communal, and stereotypical male traits — aggressive, ambitious, selfconfident, self-reliant — as agentic. The theory speculates that those with agentic qualities

NSTA’s ‘March Madness’ uses physical activity to teach scientific concepts by TARA HAYES

(mostly males) are better suited for success in business and leadership roles. Women can attempt to adopt some agentic qualities in the pursuit of higher pay or more responsibility, but they run the risk of being called a certain b-word: “If a woman is aggressive or self-confident, often she’s condemned,” Zambella said. It seems the most persistent issues that contribute to inequality in every area of life are stereotypes. Stereotypes affect thinking about different races, different religions, and in this instance, different genders. In the workplace, these stereotypes manifest themselves as obstacles to women’s success. Perhaps the most detrimental and controversial of these is the assumption that women are responsible for childrearing. There are a host of healthcare issues that go hand-in-hand with this assumption, and it is one of the major reasons that women fall behind on their career paths, not to mention one of the major contributing factors in the age gap between men and women. “There are a lot of assumptions people still have,” Zambella said. “Childcare is a huge issue because it’s still seen as a women’s issue.” The European Union has recently shown some progressive signs on the topic of women in leadership roles. A European Commission proposal would require 40 percent of members on corporate Boards of Directors be women by 2020. This proposed quota is controversial because critics worry underqualified women will be placed in positions while men will be turned away, for the quota’s sake. In response to such criticisms, “boardready women” are being vigorously promoted. The Forté Foundation aspires to build a list of

board-ready women and call attention to the their female counterparts? Zambella feels lack of women on corporate boards. In ad- the best thing they can do is to be the ones dition, the Women’s Leadership Foundation who begin the discussion of gender equality. created a “Board Bound Program” which is Stereotypically, women who consistently bring tailored to the individual woman’s needs and up women’s issues are seen as man-hating skill set to prepare her to serve on a board of feminists, which can be detrimental to their directors. careers. If men and women can be aware of According to the Wall Street Journal’s ar- gender issues in the workplace and have muticle “Unlocking the Full Potential of Women tual discussions about how to overcome them, in the U.S. Economy,” the inclusion of women they are one step closer to making a change. on corporate boards improves financial performance and overall organizational health. In the United States, women hold about 15 percent of positions on corpoin the workplace rate boards. Within the College’s Board of Trustees, nine out of 42 members are In 2011, women working full-time, year-round were paid, on average, 77 cents for every dolwomen, or 21 percent. “No one’s at 50 lar her male counterpart made. percent,” Zambella said, “which is where I think we’d really like to be.” While it is difficult to imagine or articulate a definitive plan to recognize the talent and potential of female leadership, Zambella suggested some things we can do. While quotas, such as those 2009 2012 proposed in the European Union, may Percentage of executive officers that were women in Fortune 500 companies not be the best idea in the United States, Zambella feels some type of benchmark would be helpful. She also pointed out Percentages women earn as compared to their male counterparts: the importance of voting for those politicians who will support women 79.6% White women and their rights. There was an eruption 87.4% Black women of activism and growth in the women’s 86.6% Hispanic women movement of the 1960s and 1970s, but that activity seems to have lulled, along 71.6% Asian women with meaningful progress, as Zambella Bureau of Labor Statistics, Catalyst.org cited. Design: Brianna Wiest But what can men do to support

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Ask Sarah by SARAH KNIGHT Dear Sarah, I live not too far away from home, and my mom bugs me to come home pretty much every weekend. How can I let her know that I just want to stay on campus right now?

Road Trippin’ Dear Trippin’, I think a lot of us have been there. It’s important to remember that, A) she just loves you and B) not to get into a huge temper tantrum like “I DO WHAT I WANT MOM!!” and angrily poke the End Call button on your phone (which is so not as satisfying as slamming it down on the hook I.M.O.) Just let her know you love her/being home/family time buuuuutttt: It’s only a few months to summer and really would appreciate time with friends before being home. You have a lot of work to do and need the library. Placida flooded again and the roads are closed. You heard that there’s gonna be carrot cake in the Marketplace. You’re spending this weekend chained to a tree in the Dell in… protest of something? The Mineral Gallery was robbed and no one is allowed to skip town. You have to babysit your roommate’s fish while they’re home. You have to study for your Not-Coming-Home Final… starting now. I myself would go with the first one, but hey, you do you.

he joyful squeals of middle and elementary school students filled the halls this past Saturday, March 16 when the National Science Teachers Association held their Super Science Saturday. The theme for Super Science Saturday this year was March Madness: the Science of Sports, which Dr. Kathleen Blouch, advisor, and NSTA President Alicia Klepper decided about a year to six months prior to the event. Once the main theme is in place, the NSTA officers decide themes for each individual grade level room (K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8). «We work with Dr. Blouch to decide on the over-arching concepts for each grade level room,» Klepper said. This year, the activities Photo: Elaina Truax focused on biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, Senior students Rachel Aston and Zachary Neff teach children technology and/or fitness concepts related to sports. about the world of science as it pertains to physical activity. NSTA recruits volunteers, faculty and staff to help with different areas of the event. For the past two years, Dining classes plan for the grades 2-3 and grades 4-5 rooms. Services has donated apples, bananas and/or pretzels for the New this year was the parents room, down the hall from children’s snacks. NSTA contacts the Chemistry Club, Educa- the activities. NSTA provided light snacks and beverages tion Organization, Kappa Delta Pi as well as other organizations while the parents waited for the event to come to a close. Some to recruit volunteers to teach, assist and register the children. parents played games while others spoke amongst themselves. Volunteers help NSTA officers and members set up the Lisa Caylor and Susan Sharp said the parents room was a So, ya’ll… day before the event as well as tear everything down after the great addition. Caylor’s son, Alexander, is 12 years old and event. NSTA also spends the day making copies of all the activ- attends Bear Creek School. Sharp’s 8-year-old son Matthew That’s all I’ve got this week. And while I adore answerity packets, making signs for the events, stations and making attends Mill Road Elementary School. Both families, who ing your questions, I actually need questions to answer! name tags for the children. «The day before the event, NSTA have become friends, found out about the event through SO, like I say every week, drop me a note in my box located officers normally spend at least eight hours setting up for the the school district. in the BSC mailroom. Or I don’t care, like, throw it at me event with the help of volunteers,» Klepper said. «Without the The Caylors have attended the Super Science Saturday during the day and run off, or elaborately hide it and send devotion of these volunteers, it would take us much more time event for the past two years while the Sharps have parme on a scavenger hunt, or just come up and talk to me if to be ready for the event.» ticipated in the past three. Both mothers agreed that the you see me on campus! I know I tend to wear a lot of black For example, while the NSTA officers plan the activities for activities were a good opportunity for their respective sons and look grumpy, but I swear I’m friendly. That’s just the the K-1 room and grades 6-8 room, the junior method block to interact with other children who love science/math and way my face looks. academia as much as they do. Sharp and Caylor both said they wish there were more opportunities such as these provided by Elizabethtown College. “I think it’s so important for us to Super Science Saturday allows the children to use these matetrain or interest the next generation in science and math rials while also spending time with children who have similar and technology and I think programs like this really go a interests. “I would be very having him do hands on things in long way to that,” Caylor said. “My son, I mean he’s already our house but I can’t go out and buy chemicals and electric liking science but I think this is probably a really good motors,” Sharp said. opportunity for children who don’t necessarily have «The purpose [of Super Science Saturday] is to provide that interest yet. I think it might ignite that interest and learning opportunities for children in the community and for that’s so valuable.” pre-service teachers at the College,» Klepper said. «We always Because science involves so many unique materials, want to impact more children and have more pre-service inparents cannot necessarily do these activities at home. volved the following year.»

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On weekends, regrets, advice, fears, influences, pressing issues and hopes for the future by BRIANNA WIEST

Q: What is your favorite leisure activity on the weekends? enjoy walking or biking during the day and watching a movie A: Ione night (usually on Netflix) — nothing scary, however, or I have to leave the room and let Carl keep track of the plot until it’s safe to come back.

us about how you met Dr. Strikwerda, and when you Q: Tell knew that he was the person you’d like to spend your life with. met Carl in a small honors sociology class when I was a freshman A: Iand he was a sophomore. It wasn’t a great class, so it was easy to think about things other than sociology. There was no sudden revelation that he was the one; it was more of an ongoing evolution of finding out that we shared a lot of values and interests, including history, and even historical sociology.

Q: Is there anything you regret in your life? A: Some serious health issues that we have faced as a family. money were no object in your life, what would you do with Q: Ifyour days? if money were no object, I don’t think Carl is ready to retire. A: Even So I imagine for the time being, we would still be in Etown doing some of the same things that we do now. However, I would enjoy traveling to places that I’ve never been able to visit, and I would like to be able to spend more time and money supporting people and causes that are doing great things to help people.

has had the most influence on you throughout your Q: What life? like to think that it is a combined sense of justice and compasA: I’d sion that owes much to my upbringing, education, friends, family and spiritual life. But I may be more driven by some of the less favorable aspects of our materialistic culture than I care to admit.

Q: If you were to choose a motto for yourself, what would it be? and persistence. Now every time I get upset, I can hear A: Patience Carl telling me . . .

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you could only give one piece of advice to college students, Q: Ifwhat would it be? true to yourself, but be flexible. Does that count as one or two A: Be pieces? Find out what interests you and don’t be afraid to plunge

into it and pursue it, because you’ll feel more satisfied with life if you do. At the same time, be open to reconsidering your options. Sometimes life demands compromises or changes in course, and if they are seen as opportunities rather than failures, you might develop inner resources or other talents that you didn’t know that you had.

do you think is the most pressing issue that college Q: What students face today? not sure the issue is that different from the one that students A: I’m have faced in the past: how can I use my education to create a

meaningful life? That said, our society is changing very quickly, but longstanding prejudices still exist, and socio-economic differences seem to be widening recently. Hopefully students blessed with resources can find a way to help others who are less fortunate, and those who are struggling in whatever way will acquire skills during college that will allow them to face challenges successfully. The individualism of American society is a cause for concern. The less that we see education as a private possession that entitles us, or some of us, to a higher standard of living and the more that we see education as something that enriches society as a whole, the better off we will be.

Q: What are you fearful of? power of hatred. It makes people want to hurt others, divides A: The communities, and fosters the desire for revenge. Q: What are you most hopeful for in the future? that I am a pessimist, it’s not easy sometimes to be hopeful. A: Given I can pick up the paper every morning and read about yet another

problem or disaster. However, I can also step outside and meet people who are performing acts of kindness, compassion and caring in the face of danger, injustice and discrimination. So long as I keep meeting or reading about these people, I have hope.

White statement garments a must-have in your spring ensemble

Brightly-colored accessories spruce up the classy blank canvas of your little white dress by ELIZABETH BRENNAN

he color of the year may be emerald, but it’s white that will be conquering the streets. Nearly every designer for the Mercedes-Benz spring 2013 Fashion Week dressed their models in white ensembles, unanimously making the shade a must have for spring. This trend ranges from entire outfits comprised of white to one white piece to a white patterned piece. The potential with this trend is tremendous — there’s no wrong way to do it! Stock up on white pants, shirts, dresses, shoes, anything and everything. If white really isn’t your thing, wear it in accessories or pick a pattern with white accents; this way you’re not covered in white, but you’re still participating in the trend. But if we’re all decked out in white, won’t we look more like a flock of seagulls than of blue jays? Well have no fears because this is where accessorizing swoops in to save the day! Bright pops of color are the perfect way to bring life to an all-white or semi-white outfit. One of the biggest makeup trends for this season is bright lipstick. Pinks, reds, oranges and all shades in between are

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A brightly-colored crossbody bag like this one can be purchased at Forever 21.This one goes for just $19.80.

sweeping the runway. With so many different brands now carrying an array of bright colors, it’s easy to find your favorite shade. Some people shy away from bright lips thinking it may be too distracting or attention attracting (but what’s wrong with that?), Better yet, bright lips can make your teeth look whiter, give your skin a glow and hair more vibrant. Plus, bright lipstick is designed to be worn by young women, so you’ll always look great! The key to finding a shade that is noticeable but not doyou-have-Cheeto-dust-on-your-lips, is knowing your skin tone and the look you want to create.

“Right now, tiny clutches and crossbody bags are sweeping the nation, especially bright-colored ones. Wear a white dress with a bright crossbody bag.” First, it’s all in your skin. If you have fair skin, oranges and warm pinks should be your colors. If you have olive skin, darker tinted reds and pinks (but still bright) are the way to go. If you have darker skin, purple and true reds are the fix. But the one color that looks fantastic on all skin tones? Bright pink! However, you have to choose a color you love! If you’re not as gung-ho about wearing your lipstick as a lax bro is about his Jay’s Nest chicken tenders, leave it at the store. Then of course, there’s the look you’re aiming to create. Spending a lazy day soaking up rays in the Dell? Wear a white lace top with jeans and neutral flats paired with bright red lips and oversized sunglasses. Going to spend Easter break with your boyfriend’s family? Impress them with a sophisticated, yet

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This lace-collared dress can be found at H&M for $34.95.

youthful look by wearing a white floral dress with coral lipstick and a high bun. Throwing down next Friday? Wear white pants, a lavender top and bright fuchsia lipstick to let everyone know who brought the party. Bright mini bags, shoes and nails are other fashion accessories that can also liven up a dull white ensemble. Right now, tiny clutches and crossbody bags are sweeping the nation, especially bright colored ones. Going to Park City this weekend for some last minute deals? Wear a white dress with a bright yellow crossbody bag. Don’t know what to wear for that business casual dress code for your next presentation? Wear skinny jeans, a bright teal heel with a blush pink top and a white blazer. Looking to liven up your 8 a.m. peacemaking class? Wear light pink pants and a white blouse with pastel nails. I suggest painting each nail a different pastel or painting the nails one pastel and the tips a complimentary pastel.

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From my perspective ...

STEPHEN BOYHONT

hese bias-related incidents occur because the perpetrators are ignorant of what it’s like to be considered “less than.” They use the word “gay” [to describe things not homosexual] because they don’t understand being gay. They use “girly” because they don’t know what it’s like to be a woman. The terrible societal mindset that many people buy into teaches us that women are sex objects, that LGBTQ people are unnatural sexual deviants and that people of color are uneducated or criminals. Nothing could be further from the truth. Each human is as unique as any bird. Some of us fly, some don’t. Some of us are colorful, some aren’t. And that’s O.K. To tell an ostrich that it’s not natural because it can’t fly is as wrong as telling a man he isn’t natural because he is emotional and enjoys baking.

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o the best of my knowledge, the reason for the string of bias-related incidents lies solely in the context of primitive reasoning exhibited by most people. People who simply don’t understand the importance of the giant step forward the world has taken by embracing diversity. This absurd ignorance in accordance with irrational and archaic thinking is to be blamed for these bias-related incidents. As to the frequency of these incidents, I am incredibly confused, considering the fact that this is a pro-diversity, Brethren college, a place where acceptance and love should be widespread. I am fortunate enough not to be a victim of these absurd bias-related incidents, but the thought that such senseless hatred still brews in the hearts of people living in the modern world saddens me greatly.

he biggest motivation for hate crimes is fear. When one doesn’t understand other people, he or she makes assumptions based on the prejudices and stereotypes one has encountered. Since they view individuals of other cultures, faiths, genders and races as nothing more than a combination of those stereotypes, the perpetrator does not know or understand the individuals he or she is attacking. While not an excuse, it helps us to understand how to prevent hate crimes in the future. The best way to decrease hate crimes is to reduce the fear associated with the interactions of different groups. If everyone on campus talked to one new person a day, we would see tolerance increase greatly, as a personal connection is made between individuals, reducing the fear of the unknown.

think bias-related incidents happen on campus because people coming from different walks of life are going to see things in different lights. What one person sees as fun could be torture to another. The problems are the people who can’t accept those differences. The incidents happen probably in reaction to the change of environment [from home to the unknown college world] that they are going through. Thus, unable to accept the change, they act out. It’s sad when a person can’t get along with another just because of difference of skin or sexuality. Everybody is different; you don’t have to make a foul comment about them for being “different.” To have ill feelings toward someone you don’t know is like judging a book by its cover. Try reading the pages sometimes.

by SAMANTHA WEISS

n recent weeks, a series of biasrelated incidents occurred on Elizabethtown College’s campus. From racial slurs written on white boards to homophobic comments directed to students, the incidents have stirred up a discussion amongst students on campus. Because of a new protocol that is being enforced, all incidents of this nature have to be madeknown to the student body. “The good news is that people report [bias-related incidents] more clearly. There is more awareness and understand that these are wrong,” said President Strikwerda. Faculty and administrators believe that many of the biasrelated actions are seen but l e f t u n re p or te d du e to t h e affected students’ wants to avoid embarrassment or discomfort. President Strikwerda, Student Wel lne ss and t he Of f ice of

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Diversity encourage students to report incidents through one of the outlets provided: the online form, a phone call, an email or a visit to campus security. Campus authority figures, including Dean Calenda, President Strikwerda and Dale Boyer, made it clear that any biasrelated attacks are unacceptable and will be handled on a caseby-case basis. Depending on the severity and frequency of the acts, punishments range from educational sessions to possible separation from the College. To help victimized students, the College provides counseling services and support groups. Many Etown students believe that the bias-related incidents w e re n ot j o ke s , but r at h e r messages and threats based solely in prejudice and ignorance. Campus community members agree that these harmful messages will not be tolerated.

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we stumble and fall and no matter what, these incidents can occur anywhere. While Etown does hold us to a higher standard than many other institutions, it does not mean that suddenly we will all become a little sweeter. We are a society fueled by hate rather than on love a lot of the time, and while it is unfortunate, Etown is no exception to that rule.”

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Five ways to land that summer internship Why humor, not beauty, wins ‘Mr. Etown’ L by ALLISON ROHLAND

ike most college students, I struggled to find a summer internship. I spent my winter break in a caffeine-induced psychosis filled with online applications, resume tweaking and the dreaded cover letter. By the time I returned for the spring semester, I had applied to over 30 businesses and organizations and I hadn’t heard from one of them. Needless to say, I was panicking. And every Tom, Dick and Harry said, “Well, in this economy…” reminding me that I was irrevocably screwed when it came to finding an internship. Now that I have shamelessly scared you, I’ll let you know that there is a happy ending to this story. After a few terrible interviews, a random call from the Dominican Republic and a few successful interviews — I have three internships for the summer. So, now that I am a seasoned veteran of internship-finding, I’ll give you a few tips that will land you your summer internship. 1. Search Everywhere Do you like a certain business? See if they are looking for summer interns. Go online. While online job websites can seem overwhelming, scroll through them every morning to see if there are any new postings. Do it as often as you scroll through your Facebook news feed. 2. Make Connections Count Ask professors and staff members you’ve developed a close relationship with if they know of any available internships. If you have these people on your side, you’ll have no problem finding an internship. For example, one of my internships came by mere chance. My boss at work emailed the students with a unique internship at a local movie theater. I applied and

by ALYSSA AICHELE

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Internships are offered and encouraged for students in all fields of study to help them better understand the professional world they will experience after college.

voilà: I had a summer internship. 3. Stay Positive I know this seems like a no-brainer, but we often become frustrated in the internship search. It doesn’t help that the world around us is confirming our nightmares of internship failure. Fear not. Keep applying and keep the positive attitude. It will help you to apply to more places and will make the process more enjoyable. 4. Don’t stop applying You applied to three internships? Good for you. Now, go and apply to three more and then three more and three more. It seems tedious, but keep applying. This point cannot be stressed enough. I applied to over 30 places and only heard back from seven. I can’t imagine what would’ve happened if I had only applied to five or six.

5. Edit Everything It’s easy to just type up your answers to online applications on the website, but don’t. First, write your responses in Word, reread, spell check and then post them on the website. Also, make sure your cover letter is impeccable. If you miss a spelling or grammatical error, employers will not take you seriously. It’s the difference between getting the internship and not. These five tips helped me in my relentless search for a summer internship. I’m no longer panic-stricken and can live peacefully knowing I have three summer internships. Keep your chin up. We may be in a sucky economy but it’s not impossible to get a summer internship you’ll truly enjoy. Just take the time to apply and search in the right places.

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he purpose of a pageant is to reach a state that promotes self-esteem and public-speaking abilities of the contestants. Winners of pageants are said to feel a sense of accomplishment. Pageants can be affiliated with community or social organizations in order to raise money for charities. Some of the better known pageants are ones such as Miss America or those shown on TLC, such as “Toddlers and Tiaras.” Both pageants have a similar structure; however, the level of professionalism between them is extremely different. The majority of pageants are those that women participate in, but do they ever think about the difference between male pageants and female pageants? Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Activities annually hosts its all male pageant, “Mr. Etown” where one guy from each dorm building competes in hopes to earn the title of Mr. Etown. At this event, the most put-together, musically talented acts compete to win over the hearts of the audience. In addition to the music aspect of the performance, the contestants try to make it very humorous and try to get the crowd to laugh at the jokes they make. It seems as though male pageants are more relaxed, and not taken as seriously. The contestants and audience just want to have fun. When asked what she thinks it means to have a male beauty pageant here on campus and why they are not held in the same regard as female pageants, first-year Jasmine Foreman said, “I think that in society today, women are the only beauty icons and people don’t consider men in the same category [as women] because it portrays them as being feminine.” In this day and age, men do not take female beauty pageants seriously because they think that women do not need any sort of real talent to participate. I believe that guys do not understand the years of practice some women put themselves through for pageants. When the men are put into a pageant situation, they make it into a joke by using humor and satire to appeal to the audience. No one seems to be complaining about how Etown’s “Mr. Etown” uses a lot of humor to charm the audience because it is a fun event that most students like to watch. Many make it known that they love the way that this pageant is and they do not want to change it. They believe that the humor involved makes it a fun activity for college students to attend on a Friday night after a long and stressful week and everyone enjoys it.

Despite students’ desires, 20-hour work limit serves purpose by ADAM LANDES

n a world where everybody is working for the weekend, the workweek often seems monotonous. Daydreams start to encompass the mind, filling it with things, places and events far away from the office. Although this may be the case for a lot of people in the workforce, students at Elizabethtown College have a different approach. “I wish I could work more,” first year Samuel Weaver said. “I typically work 15 to 20 hours a week in Dining Services, but that’s not as much as I would like.” Weaver and many other students are angered by the 20-hour limit enforced by the College. They do not think it is fair, especially with the financial pressure that comes with being a college student. Senior Micah Aumen, having worked at the school in a variety of positions, is no stranger to the 20-hour limit. “I make sure to hit 20 hours every week,” Aumen said. He also explained that the College makes it very clear to new employees that they are not permitted to go over the allotted time. Student employment coordinator Cheryl Way responded to some of the criticism by explaining why the limit is in place. “It was a senior staff decision,” Way said. “We want them to remember they are students

first.” She also remarked that staff members are afraid that if they allow students to work too much it will interfere with their studies, which may not be so crazy. Even though students feel they are responsible adults capable of making their own decisions, there have been studies conducted by federal work surveys, which clearly indicate a drop in grades when work hours increase. When asked about the issue of time management concerning more working hours. Aumen had a thought provoking idea. Instead of grouping everyone together and limiting all workers hours, maybe there could be opportunities for outstanding students to gain that coveted extra time on the clock. Promoting upperclassmen to management positions would seem ideal. Start with slowly increasing work hours, and once the students can prove that the increase will not affect their GPA, allow them to keep working. If the increased work starts to show a drop in grades, then simply bump them back to normal hours. This also provides incentives for entry-level employees, knowing that they could possibly be allotted more time if they work hard. Etown’s limit is not much different from most other colleges. Boston University has the exact same limit for students. They even take it a step further and recommend that first years work no more than 12 hours a

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First-year Macy Hipp works for the catering branch of Dining Services 16 hours a week. Hipp feels that the 20 hour policy is frustrating. “It’s hard to fit shifts into my schedule when I’m worried about going over hours.”

week. College is expensive, but why try to pay it off right now? It seems like a better idea to put those extra hours into studying and graduating with honors, so that a student’s future job, where most of their time will be spent, pays off. The 20-hour limit is also a hidden preparation tool for when students

get out into the work place. “It prepares us for the real world because not all employers pay overtime. It’s good practice to understand how to get work done in a limited amount of time,” Aumen said. Although the student work limits are too harsh in some students’

opinions, the College is doing what is best for their future. It is no different than a student-athlete’s situation, where the student aspect is more important than the sport played. Grades come first and nothing that has the possibility of lowering a student’s full potential should be allowed.

March 21, 2013

Opinion

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Should increased tuition be allocated to an athletic facility? by ALEXIS HERRICK A campaign for the construction of a “Sports, Fitness, and Wellness Center” is underway amongst administration. This would be an athletic facility on campus with an indoor track, expanded workout facility, indoor field, rooms for fitness classes, basketball courts and more. The question is whether or not students feel that the money obtained from the 4.4 percent tuition increase should be allocated to the construction of this fitness center. According to David Beidleman, the vice president for Institutional Advancement and Community Relations, this project is still very much in the beginning stages and has not been finalized. “We are looking to set the stage for a comprehensive campaign,” Beidleman said. “We have established a committee, we are conducting screenings and we are searching for donors that have the capacity to support the College.”

Richard Bailey, vice president for finance, said the construction of a field house has made no current influence on the tuition increase. However, if a field house is constructed, there is a good possibility that the annual fees to operate it would be funded in some ways by the students. “Coming out of this extended recession period, we are trying to think about how we can do more to take care of existing space, as well as add to it, all without taking away from the academic program,” Bailey said. Students have mixed opinions on this subject. Every student athlete I spoke with is in support of the construction of a field house on campus for many reasons. Shelby Bruno, a junior lacrosse player, feels that student athletes and those that participate in athletic activities make up such a large amount of the student body that they fund a significant amount of the tuition increase. “We don’t have the facilities that our competitors have,” Bruno said. First-year members of the track team Graeme Kennedy and Jasmine Boyle supported that statement

How you’re going to beat the sophomore slump by AUSTIN WHITLOCK

or many, college is a time of transition. Students are met with the ups and downs of each year as new experiences are thrown their way. One of the most difficult that some can experience however, is the infamous sophomore slump. The sophomore slump has been defined as “an instance in which a second effort fails to live up to the standards of the first.” In a

college setting this means that for some students, sophomore year does not live up to the expectations of freshman year. After the first college year wears off, the setting becomes less new and exciting, academics can become more difficult and financial obligations may become more apparent. Despite this very common ailment, there are ways to make it through. It can be difficult but if you follow these steps, you may find yourself in an even better place then you were when entering college.

Come to terms with what is affecting you the most. Determine if you are having friendship problems, if you are worried about finances or if classes seem arbitrary. You may have found yourself in some toxic relationships, or your major may not really be the right one for you. By targeting where the issues lie, you will be on your way to fixing them.

Talk to someone about it. Find someone to speak with, whether it be a parent, friend, or counselor. Chances are, someone else has gone through the same thing and might have advice for you. Ask questions, and remind yourself that you are not alone in the way you feel. Conversation can sometimes be a remedy in itself.

Find time for yourself. If you are a busy person, and have a lot of obligations, remember that your own well-being should be the first thing on your agenda. If you aren’t taking care of yourself, you won’t be able to properly take care of anything else. Try exercising both the mind and the body by hitting the gym and trying things like meditation. Eat healthier. Get more sleep. These things can be very detrimental to your health if not done properly. Pursue things that interest you, such as art or music. Plot time in your calendar for yourself each day.

as well. “That was one of the things that I liked about Susquehanna. I think we lose more athletes when they see we don’t have a field house like other colleges do,” Boyle said. All of the players discussed having to cancel practices because of weather and the fact that they feel they can get behind other teams. Not everyone in the Etown community supports funding this building. Many feel that if tuition is increased, those funds should be dedicated to the construction of facilities that the entire student body would use. “I know I won’t use it,” first-year Casey Day said. Many feel that there are renovations that should take place before constructing an entirely new facility. First-year Bonnie Lisk and senior Jeroen Hooijboer both said that they feel that projects such as expanding the very crowded cafeteria that everyone uses should prevail over the construction of new buildings. Another argument is that the College’s residence halls are not in proper condition and that money should be allocated to that before anything else. Those in favor of funding the fitness center feel that the majority of the student body would utilize it. Intramural sports, E-Fit and The Body Shop are three fitness programs on campus that would be able to significantly expand with the existence of a field house. According to data obtained by the Office of Student Activities, last year those programs had collectively over 1,400 unique users, out of a campus consisting of 1,900 students. “It would definitely alleviate scheduling issues between all the athletics and intramural sports that use the gym,” sophomore Connor Perry said. “Although the rise in tuition

for the second year in a row is very upsetting to all of the students, if the school has to do something with those funds I really think a field house would be a good choice,” sophomore Julie Creveling stated. As students, we each individually discover what we find to be most important to our experience here at Etown. Some students believe that fitness directly affects their education. “Exercising actually helps me on an educational level because it relieves stress and allows me to use up extra energy so that I focus on studying,” sophomore Luke Yanek said. Other students do not see this as a priority. I find that the most important element of this concept to reflect upon is first what you value as a student and how much those values motivate you to take action. This particular project is still being formulated, as are many other projects on campus. If you believe very strongly in the effect of fitness and wellness on campus, become involved in the process. If you believe that there are other projects on campus that could better benefit the College community, make your beliefs heard. Recently the Board of Trustees was on campus observing classes and listening to proposals about projects such as this. The College stands for student engagement in this tight-knit community, and I encourage you to become involved. Whether it is the construction of a fitness center or the renovations of a residence hall, your opinion can make a difference. There is no better advocate for what is best for the student body than the student body itself.

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON On the Turntable: Santigold Genre: Electronic, Alternative Hip-Hop My Rating: Unprecedented sound and rife with smart lyrics, Santigold brings depth back to pop. by ALEXA VISCARDI

Some of the best undiscovered music is played during car commercials. Time and time again I find myself Googling the car commercial in question to try to find out the artist and the name of the song that’s still reverberating in my head. I was pleased to find out that the artist featured in the latest Honda Civic commercial was none other than Santigold, who has been in the music game since 2007. I hadn’t heard anything new from her in a while, but it’s exciting to see her getting so much airtime with Honda right now. Santi White, also known by the stage name Santigold or Santogold, is a Philadelphia native and a graduate of Wesleyan University, where she majored in music and African-American studies. Her stage name was coined

by a friend as a nickname for the singer, and the distinctive pseudonym stuck with her when she entered her music career. Santigold cites 80s pop music as her primary influence, and although she acknowledges artist M.I.A. as being very similar to her in terms of musical style and sound, she expresses that, as artists, their influences and backgrounds are very different. Some of Santigold’s influences also include James Brown and Aretha Franklin, as well as reggae and Nigerian music. Santigold has released two full-length albums: “Santogold” (2008) and “Master of My Make-Believe” (2012). The songs “Songs L.E.S. Artistes” and “Creator” from her 2008 debut album were staples on my iPod playlists in high school for their otherworldly, electronic beats and introspective lyrics. The song I heard on the Honda

commercial over Spring Break is “Disparate Youth,” from Santigold’s 2012 album. I love this song for its seemingly island-influenced intro, induced by electric keyboard, followed by bursts of guitar riffs before Santigold launches in with her distinctive vocals. Santigold describes herself as part of “a new crop of young, multicultural, female acts […] causing a stir on the Internet and in indie-label conference rooms,” and it’s exciting to see this breakout talent continuing to make such a strong impression on the music scene. With the promising reviews of her latest album, there’s no doubt we’ll be hearing more from Santigold. As Xzibit, formerly of MTV’s “Pimp My Ride” might say, I’m going to blast “Disparate Youth” from the Honda Civic commercial while I drive in my Honda Civic.

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Seek Out New Opportunities. Check out different clubs or activities on campus or take a class you wouldn’t normally take. This could lead to new friendships and experiences that could help to alleviate some of the stagnation that comes with the sophomore slump. Some of the clubs you joined Freshman year, might not do it for you anymore.

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Don’t be afraid to do what feels right. If you need to take some time away, whether that means dropping a semester, studying abroad, or even transferring. If you feel that you have tried all of your available options, it might be time for something different. Studying abroad is often fairly easy in college, and may help give you a new perspective on the issues you are having. In addition it provides a new setting while you are still attending the same institution. If you feel that you want to transfer, do your research. Make sure that the process is worth it and that the institution you want to transfer to offers the right things for you.

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Sports

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march 21, 2013

Weather keeping baseball off field after spring break trip two more runs, until Head Coach Cliff Smith decided to make a change on the he Elizabethtown College baseball team had a rough mound, bringing in sophostart to the season, ending 4-5 on their spring break trip more Kris Davis. to Fort Pierce, Fla. After their trip down south, the Jays have The Jays were not to be not only had to battle their opponents, but also the weather. kept down. Answering in While in Florida, the Jays could not seem to get the sweep the following inning off of any team. Although they picked up their first win of the the bat of senior catcher season against La Roche College 9-2, they followed the win Dillon Tagle and again in with a painful loss by 27 runs. The Jays picked up another the seventh inning, the Jays loss to Penn State Behrend 2-6 before beating Susquehanna were still not able to put up University by 10 runs. Etown was dealt another large deficit enough to close the gap. loss by Muhlenburg College the same day they fell to West- York’s pitcher, Josh Kohn, minster College. The Jays returned the following day for a picked up the win going 5.2 doubleheader against Westminster, but again missed the innings while Hoffstein was sweep of the day, settling for a spilt instead. handed his second loss of Redshirt junior shortstop Kyle Gable said, “We played the season. a lot of good competition in Florida. We have quite a few The Jays started their young guys playing and hopefully we can learn from those conference play just two early games and bring our best baseball up north, especially days later against Arcadia in conference.” University. The Jays were The Jays returned from Florida, but still struggled to get slated for a single ninethe momentum on their side. Etown played York College inning game on Friday at this past Wednesday and could not hold them off, losing Arcadia followed by a pair 5-9. The Jays started the game in the driver’s seat, scoring of seven-inning games on first in the top of the second off first-year Aaron Rahn’s Saturday at home. Due to single to right field, earning him his first career run batted bad weather, the Jays’ douin (RBI). On defense, the Jays stayed strong behind starting bleheader was postponed pitcher and senior Jake Hoffstein until the fourth inning. not once, but twice, pushing Photo: Robert Graham York loaded the bases with a double, walk and bunt. Hoffs- the games to this Sunday, tein allowed two more walks forcing in the runs and giving March 24. Luckily, Etown Redshirt junior Kyle Gable bends down to make a quick tag on the runner. Currently, York their first lead, 2-1. A passed ball and single drove in was able to get one game in, the Blue Jays are 4-10, but many games have been postponed because of the weather. even though they Although Etown has seen a few rough weeks, the Jays finished the game playing in the snow. believe now is the time everything will come together with From the beginning of the game the Jays started another conference weekend against Stevenson University. in the hole, allowing six unearned runs in the first Tagle stated, “This is by far one of the hardest working teams inning. Senior Matt Ruth started the game on the I have played on over the years. Everyone is excited for the mound and had the inning almost complete before opportunity to go out and win some conference games. Even a two-out error allowed the Arcadia University though we lost a few games, everyone seems to be falling Knights to continue and score six runs off of four into their comfort zone and I really expect us to settle into hits. The Jays attempted to answer back with an a groove and put together a string of wins soon. We are lead as Boushell netted an unasRBI single from Gable that scored sophomore looking forward to working hard all week so we can come by SAM CERON sisted goal to put the Blue Jays up Ryan Haggerty. The Knights continued to score in out looking sharp against Stevenson and pick up our first 8-6. Devon Stailey scored a goal the fourth off a fielder’s choice and in the eighth conference win.” fter an impressive start to for the Bobcats late as the Blue with a combination of an RBI single and a two-run The Jays will first play a nine-inning game against Steventhe season with wins over Jays hung on by the final score home run. The Jays made one last attempt in the son at home Friday, March 22, followed by two seven-inning Newmann University 7-2 and of 8-7. History was made for the top of the ninth, scoring their final run with an games Saturday, March 23. As a new opponent in the Middle placing 15 goals behind Emman- Blue Jays with this victory as the RBI single from junior Ian Smith, but it would not Atlantic Conference, this will be the first time the Jays will uel College on the team’s spring team started off 3-0 for the first be enough. The final score was 2-10. play the Mustangs. break trip, the Elizabethtown time in the school’s history. Up next was the biggest chalCollege men’s lacrosse team had a tough set of games this week lenge the Blue Jays faced so far as they played Frostburg State this season as they welcomed University in Frostburg, Md. second-ranked Stevenson UniFrostburg State was coming in versity, who are making their deat 4-1 on the year after a massive but in the Middle Atlantic Con24-3 victory over Cazenovia; ference this season. They were however, the Blue Jays had other the highest ranked opponent the Blue Jays have encountered in plans. The Blue Jays started out on the history of the program The a 4-1 lead after the first quarter Mustangs showed why they are with goals from junior Craig deserving of their ranking. The Mustangs average a little Hunsberger, first-year Jordan Bowser, senior Cory Boushell, over thirteen goals per contest and first-year Steve Nutting, but and unleashed their offensive the Bobcats did not go down prowess on the Blue Jays with without a fight. In the second seven goals in the first quarter period, Frostburg State first- alone. Senior Peter Green startyear Spencer Love ripped one to ed the scoring and it continued make it 4-2 for the only goal in with goals from junior Glen the second quarter and brought Tompkins, sophomore Sam Wythem closer with another goal att, two from senior Tyler Reid, early in the third quarter to cut one from senior Nick Rossi, and sophomore Mark Pannenton. the Blue Jays’ lead to one. After the Mustangs added Sophomore captain Devin Colegrove stepped up big with seven more goals in the second a goal for the Bobcats to tie period to make it 14-0, the Blue the game at four goals apiece. Jays got on the board with an It seemed that the Bobcats had unassisted goal by first-year control of the game when Huns- Tucker Keefer. The Mustangs berger scored an unassisted goal placed another goal into the net, for the Blue Jays to put them making it a 15-1 halftime lead. The Mustangs slowed the back in front 5-4. Late in the third quarter, Nuttting netted scoring down with only four his second goal of the game as goals in the second half to the well to give the Blue Jays a two Blue Jays’ two to kick off the debut for the Mustangs with a goal advantage. Not even a minute went by convincing 19-3 victory. Etown rebounded from the in the third quarter before the Blue Jays struck again with ju- Stevenson game with a 18-14 win nior Colin Corcoran taking the last night against Immaculata pass from sophomore Connor College. The Blue Jays took an Rowe and smashing it home to early 6-0 lead in the first quarter make it 7-4 in favor of the Blue and then led 10-4 at halftime. Jays. Once again the Blue Jays After a strong second half, Imhad a three-goal lead, and the maculata came within three goals Bobcats came roaring back with at one point. However, Etown two goals from first-year Nick finished the game strong. FirstStailey and Colegrove to cut year Jordan Bowser led the Jays the lead again for the Blue Jays with four goals, and first-year Steve Nutting and junior Craig down to one. This time, however, the Blue Hunsberger each tallied three Jays would not relinquish their goals in the win.

by ELLY MCCARTHY

Stevenson ends Jays’ perfect start to season

Sports

march 21, 2013

S T R SPO BUzz

THIS WEEK’S TOP SPORTS HEADLINES in Etown athletics... The women’s lacrosse game today against Amherst College will be dedicated to Seton Hill University’s women’s lacrosse team. Last Saturday, Seton Hill was in a bus accident while traveling to a game, and Head Coach Kristie Quigley died from her injuries. The crash also claimed the life of the bus driver. The Blue Jays will be taking donations for Quigley’s son, and both teams will sport crimson and yellow in support of Seton Hill. Last week, two athletes from Elizabethtown College were named Commonwealth Conference Players of the Week. Senior Madison Pipkin was awarded the Player of the Week for women’s tennis, and sophomore Chris Wenger was named the Co-Defender/Goalie of the Week for men’s lacrosse.

in the NCAA... Perhaps the only thing more exciting than March Madness getting in high gear today is that this year is the 75th anniversary of the legendary tournament. No other collegiate playoff has such hype surrounding it, nor such loyal fans watching scores throughout the day, checking their multiple brackets. Among the four No. 1 seeds Louisville University and Indiana University are most heavily favored, while No. 2 Ohio State University is also expected to perform well. However, the magic (and the madness) behind March is that the unexpected can (and will) happen.

in the pros... The Miami Heat almost saw their winning streak come to an end Monday night in a game against the Boston Celtics. Despite trailing by 17 points at one point, LeBron James and company kept calm and pulled out an exciting 105-103 win to extend their streak to 23 wins. James was close to hitting a triple double with his team-high 37 points, 12 assists and seven rebounds.

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Tennis falters against Mary Washington by KAYLIN RUSSELL

he Elizabethtown College women’s tennis team travelled to Mary Washington University on March 16 hoping to keep an undefeated title, but lost the match 8-1. Senior Allison Burkhardt was the only team member to win her three-set singles match. Mary Washington’s Cassie Bownman beat Burkhardt in the first set 6-0, but Burkhardt made a strong comeback to win her second set 7-5 and her third set 10-4. Even though Burkhardt made a strong representation for Etown in the singles match, Mary Washington had victory over all of the double play and the five other singles matches. Senior Kristi Noecker persevered through her first set at number singles against Mary Washington’s Shelby Harris, but fell at a final score of 6-3. Sophomore Sarah Calabro played against Paige Weinberg and won a pair of games in each set of her sixth singles match, but couldn’t defeat Weinberg when she won 6-2 in each set. Sophomore Christine Evangelista gave her overall expectations before the meet against Mary Washington: “MW has a good tennis team and strong players, but so does our team. They may be a challenging team, but we’re ready to play our hardest to see how we stack up against them.” Even though the Jays did not win the match this Saturday, the women’s tennis team will not give up or put their heads down. Burkhardt showed optimism when she said, “For every match we play, no matter who the opponent is, the expectation for ourselves is to play the best tennis that we can play, and to keep fighting until the last point of the match is over.” That is exactly what they did at their match at Mary Washington. The Etown women’s tennis team was playing undefeated this season until the recent loss to Mary Washington. Over

spring break, the women and men travelled to Hilton Head, S.C. to play. The women faced Saint Vincent College, Quincy University, Malone University and St. John Fisher College. Etown had a strong victory over all the teams they played in South Carolina. They beat St. Vincent 9-0, Quincy 8-1, Malone 5-4 and St. John Fisher 9-0. The men also went 4-0 on spring break. They were victorious against Roanoke College 6-3, Malone 5-4, Eastern Nazarene College 9-0 and St. John Fisher 6-3. The break was a strong start to the season and allowed Etown a chance to experience new teams. Burkhardt commented about the spring break trip, “It was really nice to see everyone playing their best tennis, and giving 100 percent during every match.” The Jays’ performance over spring break is a reflection of their hard work before the season started. The team has been preparing by running drills and playing each other on the courts during the fall season. With words of encouragement from their coach and determination, the tennis team prepared long and hard for their spring tennis season. Burkhardt said, “Our coach is very supportive, and is always looking for ways to help us improve ou r g am e s individually and as a team so that we ~ Allison Burkhardt feel confident when we step out onto the court.” Even though those practices helped them in the long run, the ITA and MAC tournaments helped them start their season strong. Evangelista said, “The ITAs and MACs mentally prepare you for the competitive aspect of playing our matches in the spring.” Despite the recent loss at Mary Washington, the Blue Jays will continue to play their hardest for the remainder of the season. Ranked 12th in the ITA Atlantic South Region, the women’s team faced Dickinson College March 20. The men will next play at Dickinson March 21.

“For every match we play, no matter who the opponent is, the expectation for ourselves is to play the best tennis that we can play, and to keep fighting until the last point of the match is over.”

Reith, Meaney earn All-American status

Ada, Ohio on Saturday, March 2. The Blue Jays competed well at the inaugural NCAA Division III Mideast After ousting Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, Regional Championships; they brought he Blue Jays’ wrestling season ofPuerto Rico dueled the Dominican Republic for the world home the team title and sent a program ficially came to an end this past title. However, the Dominican continued its undefeated weekend as five Elizabethtown Col- record of five wrestlers to NCAA Divistreak, winning the country’s first world title. Dominican lege wrestlers competed at the NCAA sion III Championships. The highlight General Manager Moises Alou commented on the rivalry Division III Championships in Cedar for Head Coach Eric Walker was havbetween the two Caribbean teams: “There has always been Rapids, Iowa. Before the national ing his team wrestle together at an a rivalry between the Dominican and Puerto Rico in everychampionship, the Blue Jays had a stel- extremely high level. He said that all thing. Sports and everything. We’re close to each other and lar performance at the NCAA Division of his wrestlers were focused on their I know that will mean a lot to both countries.” III Mideast Regional Championships in own results, but really wrestled like a team. He also said it was a bonus to win the tournament as a team and that it was a special moment for the program. First-year Jesse Meaney proved that he had what it took to win on Saturday at the Mideast Regional Championships, improving his season record to 17-5 with seven pins. He flew through the 141-pound bracket with three falls and a decision. Jesse Meaney, who was seeded fourth, opened the tournament with a 93-second pin of Ohio Northern’s Shaun Lee. Jesse Meaney proceeded into the semifinals with his second victory over York’s Chuck Glatz. He finished a champion after pinning No. 1 seed Wayne Black in the semifinals in 5:15, and doing the same to No. 7 seed Jordan Dyer. Jesse Meaney commented on his performance, saying, “I feel that I performed well at the regional tournament. I just did what I knew worked for me when I was wrestling and in the end it proved to be the right decision.” The Blue Jays also had four wrestlers finish as runners-up, Photo: Trisha Clark including first-year Chad LamPictured from left to right: first-years Bri Daylor, Trisha Clark and Deanna Slater. mer, sophomore Jeremy Reith Over spring break, the women’s soccer team traveled to Guanacaste, Costa Rica to not only work and juniors Julian Meaney and on their soccer skills, but also to work with elementary school children from the school Escuela de Phil Landis. Julian Meaney comPortegolpe. The Blue Jays played soccer with the kids in addition to donating soccer balls and school supplies. The Lancaster Youth Soccer League aided the Blue Jays financially to help with supplies for mented on the tournament, saythis trip. ing, “We performed well as a In addition to working with the school children, Etown played a game against a local team from team, we all supported each other Guanacaste.The Blue Jays won 4-2. Goals were scored by first-years Lauren Berry and Lauren Fredericks, until the very last bout, and our Clark and junior Alex Topa. bond as teammates only helped Clark remarked that for her, the highlight of the trip was the time spent with the school children. us reach our goals.” “The smiles on the kids faces when we arrived was priceless,” she said. “They couldn’t have been Those five national qualifiers happier just spending time with us. They loved the soccer balls and school supplies we brought, but it competed this past weekend in was actually being able to interact with them that left the biggest impact. It really put into perspective Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the NCAA how privileged we are. Seeing how happy they were while they have so little was truly inspiring.”

by ANDREW CALNON

Team serves children over break

Divison III Championships. When asked how he was preparing for the NCAA Division III Championships, Julian Meaney said, “Staying mentally strong is the key, fine tuning technique to prevent previous mistakes, and finally just having fun. That’s why we do it — making sure it’s not a job keeps the pressure off.” Out of the five qualifiers, Julian Meaney and Rieth both secured All-American honors for 20th-ranked Etown on Friday night. The other three Blue Jays wrestled well, but age might have been a factor as they wrestled more experienced wrestlers on the national level. These results meant that Etown placed two wrestlers in the top eight at nationals for the second year in a row. On Saturday morning, Etown wrestling brought home a pair of AllAmericans from the NCAA Division III Championships, as Julian Meaney placed fourth at 184 pounds and Reith took eighth at 285. Julian Meaney was beaten in his first match of the day and was sent to wrestle-backs. In the consolation semifinals, Julian Meaney won by major decision, 16-5 against Mitch Hagen of St. John’s. Unfortunately, Julian Meaney was forced out of his third-place match due to a medical condition. Rieth lost his consolation quarterfinal matchup to Anthony Edgren of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 6-5, in the second overtime period. Rieth then fell to Wartburg’s Ryan Frank, as Frank grabbed a 1-0 decision, landing Rieth in eighth. Rieth finished the season 23-7, while Julian Meaney finished 14-2. Etown placed 12th with 22.5 points, their best finish at nationals in 33 years. Rieth commented on the overall season, saying, “It’s been a great year for the program – we have really come together as a team this year and really wrestled well.” In conclusion Walker said, “I think that we have had some really good moments this year. We have competed well in tournaments all season and we knocked off three ranked teams while we were unranked. I am happy with the efforts of the guys this season. We have a young group and we can always improve, but I am happy with how we have improved each week this season.”

March 21, 2013

Women’s lax upsets 13thranked Catholic, falls to Washington College

Sports

Photo: Jess Klein

Junior Bari Rosenstein chases down a Washington College opponent.The Blue Jays were unable to hold off the Shorewomen and fell 15-10.

by RAGINA LASHLEY

oming off a strong overtime victory against 13th-ranked Catholic University, Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team suffered a tough loss to Washington College, 15-10. Sophomore Andrea Russo and senior Becky Porter both scored hat tricks for the Jays. Through snow and sleet, Etownshowed resilience and victory against Catholic at Wolf Field on Saturday, March 16. The game showcased a tough following on both sides in terms of back to back scores and performances from players sophomore Leigh Flounlacker, Porter and Catholic’s Madeline Nowakowski and Nicole Laitner. The game got off to an intense start, with a concentration on both ends and a draw control by first-year Kelly Pool. After a shot by Porter was saved by Catholic’s Tricia Pehnke, senior Maddy Jackson picked up the ground ball and scored the first goal for the Blue Jays. Throughout the first half, both teams scored back to back, with good defense surrounding the goalies and Catholic’s swift pressure on players. Catholic’s Lindsay Brophy scored one goal and had one shot. For the Jays, Porter assisted Flounlacker and Etown was in the lead again. The final score for the first half left Catholic up 6-5 after senior Emily Butler, junior Michele Grosso and Flounlacker all scored. The elements were an issue as both teams frequently slipped on the turf. The audience peered underneath their umbrellas and ponchos, as the sleet fell heavily on the field. Many voices rang out in unison, from the frustrations among the bleachers and the calls for attention to other players and their teammates. In the second half, the Cardinals picked up four yellow cards and the Jays had one. The Jays substituted a couple of players following swift ground ball pickups by the Cardinals. Throughout many possession changes, sophomore Caitlin Knight was assisted by Porter, scoring the first goal of the second half for the Jays while Catholic’s shots were saved by the Jays’ senior Rachael Waldman. Blue Jays’ key player Flounlacker assisted Porter for two goals in the half, meanwhile leading the stats with two free position shots, and ten points overall for the team. Her points from this game register as the fourth most in any single game in the program’s history. At the end of regulation, the

game was tied 12-12. In the first half of the first overtime period, Catholic grabbed the lead, but another goal by Flounlacker in the second half of that period sent the game to another overtime period. With 29 seconds left in the game, senior Emily Butler assisted Flounlacker for the game-winning goal. The final score was 14-13. Junior Shelby Bruno finished the game in goal for the Blue Jays. On the Jays’ performance and strategy against Catholic University, Flounlacker said, “We knew going into Saturday it was going to be a tough game because Catholic is very good. We really just tried to play our game and focus on making smart decisions, so as to not give Catholic as many turnovers, so they didn’t get easy opportunities to score.” The game saw the Jays battling against Catholic’s swift interception and passes, as well as the Cardinals’ strong cutting despite the weather. However, Catholic possessed an overall 22 turnovers, a contrast to the Blue Jays’ 26. The team also showed improvements with their defense over spring break, which was tested with their game against Sewanee in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, March 9. The 19-11 win showed the team’s push in allowing room for goals made by players Grosso, first-year Gabby Genuario, Knight, Porter and junior Katie Reeb, each with three goals and Grosso with four to lead the score. The offensive strategy with Jackson taking the lead, four groundballs each by Knight and senior Alexis Morris and Waldman’s 11 saves showed the team’s bounce from Sewanee’s previous lead in clearing attempts. With a good start in the season, Porter spoke of the team’s concentration of playing as a true unit and the importance of trust and keeping a level head. “Throughout the game we all really tried to not allow the dramatics of the game to get into our heads ... Over spring break we really came together as a team and that translated over to our play,” Porter said. With a new outlook on seeing more than the scoreboard and the necessity of a strong defense, the team moves forward to games against Amherst College March 21. Flounlacker has faith for the future: “Everyone on the team is just so proud of each other and I think we proved to ourselves and everyone else that, through all the adversity we’ve seen so far this season, we can still have the potential to be a powerhouse program.”

March 21 Men: @ Dickinson Women: Amherst

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Softball performs well over break

fifth inning. Senior Courtney Comstock’s three RBI triple, senior Whitney Breneman’s sacrifice fly and senior Elly McCarthy’s three-RBI homerun sealed lizabethtown College’s softball team kicked off its the deal for the Blue Jays. The team fell to Muhlenberg College later that season with a conference doubleheader against Hood College. The team then traveled to Florida for afternoon in a close 5-4 game. However, Etown’s bats got hot again March 4 against Anna Maria College spring break where they faced many opponents. The Blue Jays traveled to Hood and fell to the in a 12-3 win. Once again, the Blue Jays had a sevenBlazers 4-1 in the first game and 8-6 in the second. run inning that put the game out of reach for their In game two, Etown was trailing 4-3 after the sixth, opponents. Hits by sophomore Payton Marunich, but an RBI from sophomore Jessica White brought in Comstock, Breneman and McCarthy were key in the victory. The Blue Jays also had zero errors in the game the tying run from first-year Shannon Deck. After a scoreless eighth inning, Etown took the while Anna Maria had six. Etown picked up another victory that afternoon lead. Once again, White had the strong bat and sent in two Blue Jay runners. However, Hood responded against Marywood University 4-2. On March 6, the well and a two-run homerun from the Blazers’ Alexa Blue Jays pulled out a close win over Finlandia University 8-7. A fielding error by the Lions in the bottom Sivic ended the Jays’ hope at a comeback. Following that loss, Etown headed for the warmth of the seventh sent in sophomore Kaylee Werner’s of Clermont, Fla. At the National Training Center, tying run. At 6-6, the Jays headed into extra innings. the Blue Jays faced nine different schools over the Finlandia scored at the top of the eighth, but Etown week. On March 3, Thiel College was Etown’s first once again evened the score. Senior Lindsey Cooper’s opponent on, and a seven-run inning gave the Blue grounder sent Comstock in for the tie. Etown’s pitcher, Jays a commanding 11-3 victory. After a close first first-year Keli Krause kept the Lions contained at the half of the game, Etown put up seven points in the top of the ninth, and then an RBI from Marunich sent Deck to homeplate. For the rest of break, the Blue Jays alternated wins and losses. On March 6, John Carroll University handed Etown an 8-2 defeat, but the Jays responded well the next day with a 3-0 victory over Adrian College. Etown suffered a tough 11-0 loss to Coe College. Friday, March 8 the team had a doubleheader against Misericordia University. Game one went into extra innings, but the Jays pulled out the 6-5 win. However, the Cougars responded with a close 5-4 win in game two, splitting the series. Etown has yet to return to action after the break; the weather has forced two doubleheaders to be postponed. However, the Jays will hopefully return to action this Saturday with a home Photo: Athletics Department doubleheader against Stevenson Senior Courtney Comstock leaps up to make a throw. Comstock University.

by ALEXIS MORRIS

is part of a core senior class leading the Blue Jays this season.

Athlete of the Week Julian Meaney by ALEXIS MORRIS This past weekend, junior wrestler Julian Meaney received All-American honors after placing fourth in the NCAA DIII National Championships for the 184 lb. weight class. Two weeks prior, Meaney helped Elizabethtown secure the NCAA Mideast Regional Championship title, as he was one of four teammates to place second in his class.

Q&A Major: Biology/Allied Health Hometown: Toms River, N.J. Favorite athlete/sports team: Jordan Burroughs Favorite musician/band: Falling in Reverse Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Turkey pretzel melt Favorite movie: “Four Brothers” Biggest fear: Big spiders Favorite place to visit: Iowa

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In 10 years, I want to be … a physical therapist and have a wrestling club with my brothers. Favorite Etown Memory: Being able to train with my older and younger brother Greatest Etown accomplishment: Becoming an All-American Greatest wrestling accomplishment: Taking fourth at the national tournament I started wrestling at age ... nine.

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@ W and L @ Immaculata @ Immaculata Men: @ Washington Harford ComMen: Men: and Lee Union munity College Arcadia (DH) @ Dickinson Men: Women: Men: Women: Women: @ Stevenson @ Lycoming Stevenson (DH) Widener (DH) Ursinus (DH) Misericordia Women: Stevenson (DH)

March 27 Capital Area Classic