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Obama’s inauguration a triumph of “hope over fear” Aidan E. Bauernschmidt News Editor

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uesday morning, Jan. 20, was a cold, bright day in Washington, D.C. as uncountable masses of American citizens crowded the National Mall, trying their hardest to be close enough to be able to watch and listen to history being made.

People bundled in multiple layers arrived hours before sunrise, hoping for a spot just close enough that they would be able to see the top of the new president’s head. History would be made that day, as Barack Hussein Obama, the son of a white woman from Kansas and a black man from Nigeria, became the 44th president of the United States of America.

President-elect Obama and his family began the day early with a service at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Attending church services on the morning of inauguration has been a tradition since Franklin D. Roosevelt’s own Inauguration Day in 1933.

At 10:00 am, the Obama family and Vice President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, were greeted at the the White House by president and first lady George W. and Laura Bush. Soon, the procession to the Capitol Building would begin.

Other celebratory and traditional

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see INAUGURAL, page 3

Tuesday, Jan. 20 Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America. He is now the first man of color ever to sit in the Oval Office as president.

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Vocalign serenades audiences at Hershey Bears game Aidan E. Bauernschmidt News Editor

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he Giant Center hosted a minor league hockey game Sunday as the local Hershey Bears team played against the Worcester Sharks. Vocalign, a vocal group from Elizabethtown College, was invited to sing the national anthem before the contest’s outset. After their performance, the group members settled into the stands to watch the game.

The game was relatively well attended, with over 8,000 people in the stands. The Bears won in a shootout. After the game, Vocalign stood outside and serenaded the sports fans as they left the Giant Center.

“It was pretty rewarding singing up there in front of so many people with a group I’ve been with since it started,” sophomore and Vocalign member Lauren Fairweather said.

Vocalign is a two year-old, coed a cappella group with 18 members. The group is student-run and they sing anything from country and rock, to original compositions. They intend to record their first CD later this year.

Curious listeners can look for Vocalign’s channel on youtube.com.

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Vocalign sings outside of Hershey’s Giant center as crowds leave the Hershey Bears hockey game Sunday.

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A Clockwork Display Take some time to check out the “Clockwork” exhibit of paintings in Zug.

Features, page 4

Obama vs. Bush See how the new and outgoing presidents’ beliefs compare.

Centerfold, pages 8 & 9

ABC’s Season Restart Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy have episodes for a sizzling new year.

Campus Life, page 10

Revised Alcohol Policy The College has extended the reach of its alcohol policies, prompting scorn from some.

Opinion, page 12

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Writer Harry Nicolaides got a little more than he bargained for when he attempted to leave Thailand last August. As he prepared to board his plane, Thai police arrested him for an unexplained reason.

Monday, he was charged with insulting the Thai monarchy. It turns out that Nicolaides had published a book in Thailand four years prior to his arrest.

In the book — which only sold seven copies — Nicolaides wrote a very short section on a Thai prince.

Because of this, and despite his apology, Nicolaides has been sentenced to three years in a Thai prison.

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A harshly-enforced ban on preventing internationals from visiting Tokyo’s renowned Tsukiji Fish Market was lifted last week after a month-long period.

The block on tourists was first put into effect after a video surfaced of intoxicated English visitors licking a tuna valued at upwards of $10,000. The aforementioned market is one of the most famous places to buy quality fish in all of Tokyo, and shop owners were tired of visitors like this ruining their incredibly valuable goods.

The ban was lifted after the government decided that travelers had learned their lesson.

Just in case you have not heard enough about the inauguration, a small wave of panic washed over Capitol Hill a few hours after President Obama’s speech as Sen. Ted Kennedy collapsed and convlused during the Inaugural Luncheon. It was later revealed that Kennedy had suffered a seizure.

Kennedy was said to have been conscious and coherent upon his arrival at the hospital, but this still hasn’t alleviated concerns for the Massachusetts senator’s health. Kennedy has been suffering from brain cancer since May.

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Additional financial aid needed, gathered Samantha K. Quisgard Staff Writer

s the economy consistently takes a turn for the worse, will the number of students attending college also plummet?

With each passing day, an increasing number of workers are being laid off and others’ salaries are continuously dropping. Many families may be reevaluating their expenses and determining whether or not an education at Elizabethtown College can remain in their son or daughter’s future.

President Theodore Long and the Financial Aid office are working to ensure that a continued education at Etown is possible for everyone. In a letter sent out Dec. 17, 2008, President Long announced that an additional $500,000 is being set aside for need-based financial aid for the upcoming academic year.

“If we were going to have people continue their education we needed to do something to make that possible,” Long said.

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additional $500,000, several development plans have been put on hold until further notice, particularly the plans to renovate the Ober dormitories this summer.

Despite several projects being temporarily postponed, Long stressed that the College will not be reducing any student support services. Also, the teacher-to-student ratio will be maintained in order to provide students with the best college experience and with support both in and outside the classroom.

While the tuition amount has yet to be announced, Long predicted that the increase will be much more humble this year than in the past.

There are also other possible changes being made in terms of financial aid. For this current academic year, there was an additional $2,000 in place for unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and this amount will remain in place for the upcoming academic year. In addition to that money, there is a plan currently being reviewed by Congress that

would add another $2,000 and would also include an An additional increase in Pell Grants.

T h e e c o n o m i c c r i s i s $500,000 is being might not affect all fami- set aside for needlies, but it has already put a damper on the plans of oth- based financial aid ers. The Financial Aid office for the upcoming has already aided families in obtaining loans for approxi- academic year. mately 100 students.

“If students and their par- how important it is for students ents are experiencing changes to have that degree. To be out in in their financial situation the work force right now you right now,” Elizabeth Mc- need that degree, but it may be Cloud, Director of Financial more challenging for some of Aid, said, “they need to come the students and parents.” to our office and let us know, Despite the hardships facbecause many of those things ing many families right now, it wouldn’t be picked up in the seems like the college commufinancial aid for this year.” nity will continue to grow as the McCloud also stressed the interest in obtaining an Etown importance of being aware of education still remains high for deadlines and applying for fi- prospective students. nancial aid in a timely manner “Our application pool is runso as not to miss out on any ning even with last year and monetary aid opportunities. the number of campus visits is With regards to the amount up from last year,” Long said. of students pursuing a college “What we don’t know is what education in the near future, kind of choices people will McCloud said, “My guess is make in the end and whether or that now more than ever both not they will be willing and able students and parents will realize to secure private credit.”

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Israel agrees to cease-fire with Hamas, Gaza was to gain control of Hamas’ main security headquarters. When Israel’s advance slowed, they resorted to bombing the city.

Finally, after three weeks of bitter fightesterday, the bloody and almost monthing, Israel yielded to international pressure long military conflict between Israel and announced their cease-fire Jan. 17. and the Palestinian-Islamist group Hamas Hamas initially stated that it would confinally came to a shaky close. Wednestinue fighting, day, Israel’s army despite Israel’s finished withdrawintent, but then ing its troops from ag re e d to t he the Gaza Strip. This cease-fire on the came after a ceasecondition that it fire was announced would last only

by Israel Saturday, seven days. At and agreed upon by the end of this Hamas Sunday. horrific quarrel, The skirmish bethere were over gan after a truce be1 , 3 0 0 G a z ans tween Hamas, which killed and 5,000 controls the Gaza wounded. Israel Strip, and Israel exonly reported 13 pired Dec. 19. Foldeaths and 415 lowing this, rockets persons scathed and mortar shells or wounded. were launched at IsThroughout raeli towns bordering this week, green Gaza. Israel demandPhoto: Associated Press H a m a s f l a g s ed that they stop.

When they didn’t, a Through a window pierced by a bullet-hole, smoke can be see rising from Gaza city during have been flying at rallies all over massive campaign one of many rocket attacks.The violence that began in December has only just halted.

Gaza as leaders was launched against to the violence. On the other hand, former of the extremist group declared victory the Gaza Strip on December 27.

First, Israel initiated a series of air strikes President George W. Bush expressed Israel’s over Israel. At the same time, Israeli commanders declared their own triumph, citing against Hamas targets in Gaza, involving right to defend itself.

The fighting reached new heights when the apparent end to border attacks. At this around 50 aircraft. Bases, training camps, offices and other military targets were hit along the Israeli army entered Gaza City (the point, there is no real clear winner among with schools, mosques and several civilian ar- region’s largest population center) Jan. 11. the combatants. Gaza has a long rebuilding eas. Upwards of 250 Gazans were killed in these Several buildings were bombed and a high period ahead of it, with over two billion initial actions. Hamas responded by escalating number of casualties were reported. Israel dollars in damage during the three week also destroyed two UN-controlled schools long assault. It is unknown whether the its attacks on Israel’s border towns.

The air strikes continued for a week until and huge amounts of food. Israel’s goal cease-fire will last or not.

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Jan. 3, when Israel upped the stakes by commencing a land invasion of Gaza. Israel’s stated objective in the land invasion was to control of areas expelling rocket and mortar fire.

The international community reeled.

The United Nations, European Union and Arab league all demanded a complete end

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Inaugural address urges patience, hard work, hope events would follow the administration of the oaths, such as the Inaugural Luncheon, Inaugural Parade and several Inaugural Balls.

On the National Mall Tuesday morning, a lengthy procession of political figures, including former president and first lady Bill and Hillary Clinton; former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Mary Elizabeth “Tipper” Gore; and the Bush family, filed out of the Capitol and into special seats on the building’s upper levels.

Obama’s wife, Michelle, their daughters Malia and Sasha, and Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Shields Robinson, took their places just behind where the president-elect would be seated before taking the oath of office.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein served as the introductory speaker for the event, presenting speakers and musical acts and welcoming everyone present. Her first introduction after the official welcome was of the Rev. Rick Warren.

Obama’s decision to have Warren deliver the invocation was met with disdain by some Americans who take offense from some of Warren’s antihomosexual sermons.

However, Warren’s lengthy message was overall one of kindness and peace as he delivered the prayer Tuesday morning. For Obama, Warren asked that God provide the president-elect with “the wisdom to lead with humility, the courage to lead with integrity, and the compassion to lead with generosity.”

As for the American people, Warren asked God to remind

Americans that they are “united not by race, religion or blood, but by our commitment to freedom.” He continued with The Lord’s Prayer; as the cameras panned through the crowd, many could be seen mouthing the words themselves.

Next on the long list of events came a musical performance. Aretha Franklin, accompanied by an orchestra and the enormous bow on her hat, serenaded the audience with “My C ountr y ‘ Tis of Thee.” When she had finished, Feinstein introduced the Hon. Robert Bennett, who in turn introduced the Hon. John Paul Stevens, who would administer the oath of office to Biden.

Biden finished the oath with ease, and afterward was heard to graciously remark, “Thank you, Mister Justice.”

The United States Constitution contains no oath specifically for the Vice President; Biden took the same oath of office that anyone joining the American government must take.

Following Biden’s oath was another musical performance, though this one was instrumental. Arranged by composer John Williams, “Air and Simple Gifts” was played by a multi-cultural quartet: Chinese-American cellist Yo Yo Ma, VenezuelanAmerican pianist Gabriela Montero, African-American clarinetist Anthony McGill of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra and Israeli-American violinist Itzhak Perlman.

The main theme of the piece is based off of the mid-1800s Shaker tune “Simple Gifts,” which was popularized in “Appalachian Spring,” Aaron Co-

pland’s 1944 ballet. The music before you today humbled by cause, the force of our example, was still drifting from the stage the task, grateful for the trust the tempering qualities of huwhen the clock struck noon, you have bestowed, and mind- mility and restraint.” and, according to the Constitu- ful of the sacrifices borne by Next in this somewhat sotion, Obama officially became our ancestors.” bering speech came Obama’s president of the United States.

Obama’s speech did not be- pledge to change the way the After applause for the performers, Feinstein again took to the platform in order to introduce Chief Justice Hon. John G Roberts Jr., who would administer the oath of office to Obama. As Obama stood and took his place before Roberts, his wife and daughters also rose and surrounded him.

Eldest daughter Malia, apparently u nabl e to f i nd another place to Photo: Peter S. Northrop stand near her fa- Students and staff gather in the Event Space to watch Obama’s inaugural ther, stepped be- address live. Those assembled applauded and cheered after the new president hind the podium completed his oath and concluded his speech. with a grin, the microphones partially obscur- gin on an optimistic note; he rest of the world views America. ing her face. spent the first few minutes He pledged an effort to aid Obama appeared to flub the recalling the grim situation poverty-stricken countries and oath at first, but it was later in which Americans now find to rebuild all alliances. “To all revealed that Roberts had read themselves, and enumerating the governments and peoples some of the words out of order. the challenges that lie ahead. He watching today,” he said, “we (Obama later took the oath again cited the situation in the Middle are ready to lead once more.” To in its correct form.) During the East as well as the need for eco- those societies or organizations ceremony, thunderous applause nomic recovery and strides in that would do America harm, rang from the crowd that was alternate energy sources. How- Obama declared that “we will estimated to contain nearly two ever, Obama said, Americans extend a hand if you are willing million people. When the ap- have lately banded together to to unclench your first.” plause passed and everyone was “proclaim an end to the petty The new president also emagain seated, Obama took to the grievances and false promises braced America’s melting-pot podium to deliver his much-an- […] that for far too long have history. “Our patchwork heriticipated first address as president strangled our politics.” tage is a strength, not a weakof the United States. He began The president went on to ness,” he said. He then cited with the following line: praise the ingenuity and hard as an example his own family, “My fellow citizens: I stand work of past generations in the made up of partially of African face of challenges no less and Indonesian backgrounds. than the ones the country Obama ended his address currently faces. Ameri- by again stressing the fact that cans now, he insisted, will Americans must be willing to do the same. “Everywhere work hard to relieve the pressure we look, there is work to of the issues currently facing be done,” Obama said. “All them. He again cited the foundthis we can do. All this we ing fathers, who themselves had Are you good with computers?... will do […] what is re- hope even in the bleakest of situquired of us now is a new ations, in the dead of winter, and

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“Clockworks” exhibit featuring Brooks’ works in Zug Thomas D. Hagerty Staff Writer

frames surrounding small paintings I had yet to paint.”

“Clockworks” might bring to mind a famous painting by Salvador Dali, “Per-

sistence of Memory,” in which several clocks are shown melting away.

Symbolism and meaning are a huge part of viewing the art, as a connection

can be made between clocks and time as to what the artist is trying to portray.

“Time may be considered a steady he start of a new semester here at and reassuringly predictable dimenElizabethtown College brings sion of our universe. My paintabout new schedules, new routines ings, however, offer time as and new ways to manage time. inconsistent, uncertain and To help endlessly busy college stuenigmatic,” Brooks said. dents, there is a clock just outside the “Viewers will interpret these BSC and the world clocks inside the images according to their own student center (although there still is chain of visual associations, no clock in the Marketplace). leading down paths of metaphor On a more aesthetic level, there is a and meaning. There is no wrong new art exhibit entitled “Clockworks” path of interpretation. It may in Zug Memorial Hall’s Hess Gallery. be scientific, artistic, mystical, Adjunct professor of fine and perliterary, historical, personal or forming arts Aaron Brooks unveiled any combination therein.” his new art exhibit Friday, Jan. 16, Brooks’ statement that there 2009. Make sure to get to Zug to see is no wrong path of interpretathe exhibit themed around time. tion leaves infinite possibilities There are more than 10 beautiful for those who view the art. paintings on the walls of the elegant If the new semester begins hall. Vibrant colors and the rough to wear away at your patience, textures of oil on canvas bring the try taking a little time out of paintings right off of the walls. your day to stop by Zug and see The frames of the clocks help to “Clockworks.” unify the pieces and were actually The Hess Gallery is open the inspiration of the exhibit. from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday “I found old institutional clocks, through Friday and 1 p.m. until the sort of clocks one might see in a 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. public school or police station from The exhibit will run through the 1950s,” Brooks said.

Friday, Feb. 20.

“They are round or square and If you find yourself in need generally measure 12 inches across, of a short break from the daily housed in simple aluminum frames Courtesy Photo time crunch, take time to visit with a strictly utilitarian design. An example of Aaron Brooks’ art that adorns the halls of Hess Gallery.This piece of work Zug and to support the work of I imagined the spare, modernist entitled “The Carousel” demonstrates the theme of the exhibit “Clockworks.”

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Theater students attend conference in Philadelphia Huntley C. McGowan Assistant Layout Editor

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onday, Jan. 12, Elizabethtown theater students held a short performance for interested audience members in the Event Space at 6 p.m.

The show was a collection of scenes that previewed the performances that were done at a national competition at the American College Theatre Festival (ACTF).

The festival took place this past Tuesday through Sunday in Philadelphia, and the show helped defray the students’ registration and travel costs for the festival.

ACTF is the theater festival comprised of multiple regions. Colleges from all across the country are asked or nominated to showcase their work.

At the festival, people can go and watch these plays and scenes. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in multiple acting workshops, directing workshops, production workshops, dramaturgy and technical theatre workshops.

A performance of this magnitude takes great practice, and that’s exactly what the students involved did.

“My partner and I practiced our scenes for the competition for probably around 12 total hours,” senior Ezra Schatz said.

The practice certainly paid off for Schatz. The festival runs a competition for scholarship money called the Irene Ryan Scholarship.

Judges for this scholarship travel around the country viewing productions and nominate an actor from each production. Each actor subsequently

travels to the festival and presents multiple scenes.

Three elimination rounds take place and one pair is chosen as a winner at the end of the festival.

“This was my fourth year being nominated for the Irene Ryan Competition for acting,” Schatz said.

“I got involved with this program back when I was a freshman — when I was nominated for the Irene Ryan Scholarship performance competition — and have been nominated every year since.”

Juniors Emily Grove, Tammy Bateman and seniors Natasha Threatts, Elyse Venturella and Katelyn Howes are some of the others nominated for acting in the Irene Ryan competition.

Other competitions at the festival include those for directing, management and theater critics.

Sophomore Peter Northrop, Assistant News Editor for the Etownian and junior Tammy Bateman both competed in the theater critic competition.

“Senior Kristin Dougher actually won the theatre management competition which won her a summer internship at a theater in Maryland,” Schatz said.

Elyse Venturella and Natasha Threatts also took their production of Weightless to the festival, edited it with a professional director/writer, and presented it.

“I strictly went to the festival as an actor, participating in multiple educational workshops and watching plays that were brought to the festival from colleges all over New England,” Schatz replied.

“I am extremely glad I was invited to participate again for my fourth and final year. I Courtesy Photo Elizabethtown students attended the Kennedy Center American have learned something new every time I go, College Theater Festival this past weekend. This scholarship and it is always a great experience to get the program offered different fields for the students to compete opportunity to see what kind of art other colin, such as criticisms, set design and acting. leges across the country are producing.”

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CPR training seminar provided to Etown students Rachel A. Marsteller Features Editor

duced: check, call, care. ardiopulmonary resuscitation, better known as CPR, is an important lifeRescue saving technique that everyone should know how to administer because it breathing and could mean the difference between life and death for an individual. This past the Heimlich Sunday, Jan. 18, Elizabethtown College students got the chance to attend a train- maneuver for ing course that taught them how to effectively administer CPR. adults, chilThe American Red Cross sponsored course was held at 10 a.m. Sunday. Ten dren and inEtown students, many of which were occupational therapy students, participated fants were also in this course. introduced.

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation was preformed as far back as 1740, when it This rescue was used on drowning victims. The actual process of CPR was not perfected m o v e m e n t until 1960 by the American Heart Association. They first developed a course to is important teach physicians how to perform closed-chest cardiac resuscitation. when someThe Boy Scout Handbook in 1911 first illustrated the procedure. However, one is choking it was not until 1972 that the first large-scale CPR training course was held in or has someSeattle, Wash. for average citizens to learn. thing blocking In the first two years, 100,000 people were taught. CPR was first deemed “too their airway, complicated” for civilians to learn, but it was soon recognized that more lives such as food. could be saved if more people knew how to administer CPR. “ That is Image: emediawire.com The course held in Nicarry Hall taught students just that. In conjunction with learn- the first step The CPR training course was sponsored by the American ing actual CPR, they also were taught how to properly put on, remove and dispose of before CPR. Red Cross. The American Red Cross offers certification for gloves that are worn for the protection of both the victim and CPR administrator.

E v e r y t h i n g emergency safety procedures.

Knowing CPR can mean the difference between life and death. It is defined as the depends on “practice of mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing and chest compression that keeps the person’s condition. When they have a pulse, but they are not breathing oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until more definitive you perform rescue breathing. If there is no pulse and no breathing, you must medical treatment can reperform CPR,” sophomore Felicia Bonvicino, who participated in store a normal heart rhythm,” Sunday’s course, said. according to the American CPR was practiced on a medical dummy at the class.

Heart Association.

“The chest inflated just as it would in a real situation, to show Cardiac arrests, drownwhat it would look like and tell you if you are doing it correctly,” ing, stokes, choking, excesBonvicino said. sive bleeding, allergic reacAt the end of the course, all the participants had to take a test to tions, bad burns and severe measure the knowledge that they gained. electrical shocks can all be Situations were presented, and each of the students had to explain situations in which CPR the steps they would take, such as rescue breathing, CPR or the would be needed.

Heimlich maneuver.

Every 29 seconds, someThere was also a written portion to the test. Once the participants one has a heart attack. Every completed the course, they became CPR-certified. The official CPR minute, someone dies from certification will arrive in the form of a card in approximately three a heart attack. weeks. These certifications must be renewed, as they expire every This CPR class is a valuyear. A CPR course must be taken each year to renew certification. able asset to Etown students.

“CPR certification is extremely valuable to have because it serves No one knows when these as a form of insurance if you ever have to perform any of the techskills could be useful. niques taught,” Bonvicino said. “It also shows people that you know The students watched a what to do in those situations.” video that guided the class In the event of an emergency, assuming the person administering throughout the session. First CPR does so correctly, there is no chance of them being sued for their the class learned how to reImage: static.howstuffworks.com actions or any resulting harm to the victim. spond to an immediate situa- Illustration of the proper technique that was taught to the Not only may CPR save a life, but obtaining a certification will act tion. The three Cs were intro- students at the seminar Sunday morning. as a shield against unwarranted legal action.

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Correction In last issue’s article of the fall semester, “Hall program Trading Bathrooms success,” when referring to the Glaction community, Joey Allen, the area coordinator for Founders and the Quads, was credited with the creation of “Trading Bathrooms.” Stephen Juliano, the learning community

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of our Physical Therapy graduates passed the 2007 national licensure exam the first time.

assistant for Glaction, was the actual creator of the idea for the bathroom program. Allen was just a supporter and the judge for the program.

The Etownian apologizes for the mistake.

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Physical Therapy Open house and workshop dates at www.Jefferson.edu/JCHP 1 - 8 7 7- J e f f -C H P THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY

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Rachel A. Marsteller Features Editor Goose-sickle!!

Sheriff ’s office divers have come to the rescue of a trapped goose that sat too long in frigid waters of a Detroit suburb.

Police responded Friday night after being told the goose was trapped.

Divers and a marine officer first tried putting warm water around the goose, which was frozen in the ice.

Macomb County sheriff ’s divers chipped away at the ice and freed the goose within an hour.

The bird then waddled to a group of geese sitting in open water nearby.

Sgt. Dan Willis says it honked, then “swam away with the rest of the pack.”

Hide and go seek gone bad A Fort Pierce woman ended up in jail because of a little girl with a big mouth.

Police went to the home of the 22-year-old woman Friday to serve warrants for assault, harassing phone calls and violation of probation carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.

Officers said two men and a woman at the house told officers that the woman had left, but then a 4-year-old child approached one of the officers and revealed that the woman was under a bed.

Officers found the woman exactly where the child said she would be.

She was arrested and is being held without bail.

“Send me back.”

Police on Long Island arrested a man after he allegedly kicked a police car and asked to be deported back to his home country of Guatemala.

Police said the 27-year-old man called the Southold Police Department early Sunday and asked to be arrested so he could be deported.

Police said that when officers arrived at the scene, they told him he could not be arrested because he had not committed a crime.

That’s when, according to police, the man kicked the driver’s side door of their patrol car.

The man was arrested and charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief.

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New executive-in-residence welcomed Laura A. Farnish Staff Writer

residence is a volunteer position that Legenstein took at the request of the school board.

“I consider it a great honor,” Le’ve got enough, if not more, on my plate,” Walt Legenstein, the chair- genstein said. “Our company — and man and CEO of Certified Carpet, our family — have benefited from the said. He recently had been appointed programs at the center.” This is my as the 2009 executive-in-residence opportunity to give something back of the South Dale High Center for to family businesses in our region. I’m Family Business. The executive-in- excited about what we can do here at the center, especially in these economic times.”

The exe c utive-inresidence program is designed to bring a senior family business executive to the Center to provide new expertise and leadership for its various programs.

As executive-in-residence, Legenstein hopes to accomplish various tasks for the Family Business Center. Legenstein will work with the Center to strengthen programs that better meet family business needs, involve new businesses, and head a membership drive.

Over the next year, Legenstein hopes to interview all 44 members of the Family Business Center. These 44 members are businesses with minimum revenue of three million dollars.

The interviews will Courtesy Photo Walt Legenstein was appointed the new executive- help determine how the in-residence in the Center for Family Business. members feel about the The position is designed to provide leadership and organization, how they expertise to family programs. can do better and how to

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increase membership.

“No one wants to pay $1,500 a year just for the sake of paying it,” Legenstein said.

However, membership comes with many benefits. Five meetings per year are held in Myer Hall, where speakers talk about succession planning. These half-day seminars provide information and resources.

Establishing peer groups that meet every month, member-to-member consultations and private mentoring are more benefits of the membership.

“I hope to be able to help our members,” Legenstein said.

In the near future, Legenstein hopes to offering all of the services sought in the interviews. Through his interview, he will hopefully gain names of businesses who may be interested in obtaining membership.

Within the upcoming 12 to 24 months, Legenstein wants to double the present membership.

Outside of the South Dale High Center for Family Business, Legenstein has three sons who work with succession planning and will be purchasing Certified Carpet from him in June of 2009. He will continue his obligations as chairman of the board, as well as his community involvement.

Legenstein has served as the chair of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the board of United Way of Lancaster, and chairman of the board of Lancaster Catholic High School.

He has also received awards including the Business of the Year and Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

Legenstein said he will have plenty on his plate to keep busy, but his experience sets him in good stead.

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Teresa Bomberger, soprano, to perform Craig H. Meaney Assistant Features Editor

Aside from her musical accomplishments, Bomberger has also taught voice at the University of Hawaii alongside her husband, who taught music history. Her favorite opera, onday, Jan. 26, soprano Teresa Bomberger will perform according to her husband, is “Cosi Fan Tutte” by Mozart. a guest recital in Zug Memorial Hall. A family affair, the She will perform a piece from the opera titled “In uomini, vocalist will be accompanied on piano by her husband E. Douglas in soldati” Monday.

Bomberger’s husband has accompanied her in many prior Bomberger, who is the chair of the department of fine and performperformances. The two met at Summer Stock Theater and ing Arts and a professor of music.

The soprano performed the opera “Las Madres de la Plaza” moved from theatrical performances to recital and opera.

“I always enjoy performing with my wife; it is very rehere at Elizabethtown in a 2005 recital and has earned recogwarding,” Professor Bomberger said. nition in a number of other recitals and operas. Bomberger “Some of these pieces are new for us, and specializes in American art songs, and some of them we have been doing for a long also in music by women composers. time. It is really a nice combination.”

Throughout her career, she has held The featured pieces will provide an approleading roles with the Hawaii Opera priate mixture of classical composers.

Theatre, the Maryland Lyric Opera, The performance, which was originally the Durham Savoyards and Cornell scheduled for Dec. 1, was prolonged due to the Savoyards. Additionally, she has won a vocalist’s illness. At that time, the performance number of awards, including the Lotte was scheduled to contain Christmas music.

Lehman Art Song Competition and Monday’s performance will instead feature the Montpelier Recital Competition. some songs that are humorous and others The Montpelier Arts Center, lothat are in foreign languages. It will also cated in Northern Prince George’s include classical pieces composed by AmeriCounty, Md, provides performing can greats like Samuel Barber and Aaron arts programs while also hosting reCopland, as well as works by more popular citals and competitions. The biennial classical musicians like Mozart and Bach. recital competition offers perforCoutesy Photo Presented by the Elizabethtown College mance opportunities for the winners.

Meanwhile, the Lotte Lehman Art Te re s a B o m b e r g e r i s s e t t o department of fine and performing arts, the Song Competition recognizes gifted perform on Jan. 26. She is a very concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., and is free of charge. individuals who compose for voice. accomplished soprano.

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t was a time for beautiful people, beautiful places, and, for the winners, beautiful smiles.

Jan. 11, the 66th Annual Golden Globes was held in California. This c e r e m o n y, which recognizes the best i n f i l m and television, was hosted by the one and on ly Q ue en Latifah.

Celebrities paraded on the red carpet before the show began.

Selma Hayak, Kate Winslet and Eva Longoria were considered best dressed, while actresses Renee Zellweger, Cameron Diaz and Drew Berr ymore showed off poor fashion sense and were deemed high on the worst dressed list by fashion gurus.

The winners of this year’s ceremony were, in some cases, as to be expected, and in others a pleasant surprise.

Heath Ledger won a posthumous award for his role as The Joker in “The Dark Knight”,

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which many considered a Knight”, Christopher Nolan, acmuch deserved honor to the cepted on behalf of the late actor, late actor’s memory. and said that Ledger would be A surprise that swept the dearly missed. award ceremony was “Slumdog Also memorable were Kate Millionaire,” which won best Winslet’s double wins at the motion picture, best director Golden Globes, especially since and best screenplay. she had not previously been Kate Winslet awarded a Golden Globe. won both best There was even some goodleading actress humored picking of Hollyand best sup- wood’s elite. “Borat” actor porting actress Sasha Cohen roasted Golden for her roles in Globe attendees by making “Revolutionary jokes that clearly peeved the Road” and “The A-list audience and undoubtReader,” respec- edly amused viewers. tively. Another Although this year of the exp e c te d w in Golden Globes had the lowwas “30 Rock,” est amount of viewers and the which won best lowest viewer rating, it still had television series a good showing.

— musical or Everyone who earned an comedy. award, got it, and every good Some partic- piece of film and television ular highlights was acknowledged and celof the evening were moments ebrated. like the one where Jennifer LoNext, the Oscars! p e z, w hen presenting t h e aw ard for best supporting actress, told the crowd to quiet down by saying “Hello, hello, mamma’s talking.”

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the Etownian “Obama: Merit pay OK if based on career instead of a single test (April 2008).

Bush: Teaching to the test is good, if testing is basics (February 2001).”

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“Obama: ‘Death penalty should be enforced fairly and with caution’ (October 2004).

Bush: Death penalty decisions are profound, but made in 15 minutes (October 2000).”

“Obama: Opposes CA Prop. 8; oneman, one-woman marriage (July 2008).

Bush: Constitutional amendment to protect marriage (Febrary 2005).”

“Obama: Not first candidate to use drugs, but first honest about it (October 2007).

Bush: A “carefree lad” who drank but never did drugs (August 2004).”

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Barack Obama

“Obama: ‘Guaranteed health care for anyone who needs it.’ (Jul 2008) Bush: ‘The US healthcare system is the envy of the world.’ (Oct 2004).”

“Obama: ‘Let’s build a fuel-efficient car in America, not abroad’ (October 2008).

Bush: U.S. grew more dependent on foreign oil under Bush (February 2006).”

“Obama: ‘Vouchers don’t solve the problems of our schools’ (October 2008).

Bush: Pushes OPTIONS for private schools; without saying VOUCHERS (January 2001).”

“Obama: ‘Prayer can’t prevent disasters; good policy can handle them’ (August 2007).

Bush: ‘Big government cannot be compassionate’ (November 2000).”

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ABC jump starts 2009 with new episodes of old favorites Allison M. O’Boyle Staff Writer

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BC proudly restarted its seasons for the New Year Jan. 4. With “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Desperate Housewives” at the forefront of attention, ABC continues to recover from last season’s detrimental writers’ strike with exciting plots and evening lineups.

“Seriously,” “Grey’s” is back on Thursday nights at 9. After a rocky season-and-a-half, viewers hope to see “Grey’s Anatomy” back to show off its charm.

“Grey’s combines witty, quick humor with interesting plots and medical drama in a way that no other show does,” First-year “Grey’s” enthusiast Emily Reigart said. “Plus, the doctor’s on ‘Grey’s’ are fun to look at.”

With Cristina Yang and Meredith Grey fighting, controversial homosexual affection, and Izzie Stevens dating a dead man, the reviews have been up and down for season five’s ratings.

“I get annoyed when it becomes like a soap opera — Denny coming back as a ghost, the water pipe exploding, Meredith almost dying, etc,” Reigart said. “I liked it so much better when the only insanity was over who was sleeping with whom!”

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However, most of the drama may mainly reflect the off-screen drama amongst actors, writers and producers.

After the farewell to Isaiah Washington two seasons ago due to his offensive slur on-set, and the new controversy concerns Katherine Heigl and her character, Izzie Stevens.

After publicly stating that she should not receive an Emmy nomination due to her lack of material on the show, Heigl

of several doctors, the plot lines have been travelling rocky roads.

However, true “Grey’s” fans continue to hold onto hope that the season will turn around, as it started to with the promising episode Jan. 15. Hope remains that Meredith and Cristina will possibly

has been given a difficult plot to work through this season. Izzie’s questionable relationship with her deceased fiancé could possibly be an attempt to write Heigl off of the show or to reprimand her for “biting the hand that feeds.”

Viewers continue to attempt to keep up with “Grey’s Anatomy’s” offscreen drama and its confusing overload of new characters. With Dr. Erica Hahn’s removal and the additions

return to their comical and ende ar ing “s h e’s m y p e r s o n” relationship, Izzie will finally end up with A l e x , and the Chief will return the hospital to its topnotch status.

The rest of the seas on holds promise that “Grey’s” will re v isit its glory days of humor, love battles, and the endless resistance of “growing up.”

According to Meredith, “We’re adults.

When did that happen and how do we make it stop?”

On Sunday nights at 9, it’s no surprise to hear a character proclaim something like desperate housewife Bree Van de Kamp does: “Okay, now I want you to hold the gun like you’re holding a beautiful white dove. Hold it firmly enough that it can’t get away, but not so firmly that you can kill it.”

With their white gloves covering up the “claws”, the residents of Wysteria Lane illustrate “Desperate Housewives’”

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central theme of appearance versus reality. ABC.com explains that as “[a] primetime soap with a truly contemporary take on the “happily ever after,” “Desperate Housewives” takes a darkly comedic look at suburbia, where the secret lives of housewives aren’t always what they seem.” For its fifth season, “Desperate Housewives” chose to begin five years down the road from where they left off in season four.

Throughout the years, the housewives have transformed dramatically, most notably through the suspenseful subplot concerning “Housewives’” new character, Dave Williams. Newly married to Edie Britt, Dave has been secretly keeping tabs on his next victim. Yes, his next victim.

After setting fire to a club and killing his anger management psychiatrist, Dave still has his eyes on Mike Delfino, the man who, as only the viewers know, killed Dave’s wife and daughter in a car accident. Dave has not managed to get his hands on the unsuspecting Mike yet, but the second half of the season is sure to prove more ominous.

“Housewives” is also exciting viewers with a second major subplot concerning teenage Porter Scavo and his affair with a friend’s mother. Having just escaped arson charges regarding his mistress’ husband’s club, (the crime Dave really committed), Porter is now on the run from the husband who has threatened Porter’s life.

Drama escalates and tension rises every Sunday night on the picture-perfect Wysteria Lane as viewers wait to see if, by the end of this season, one of America’s beloved characters will be dead.

“Probably the best part is watching it with my girlfriends or my mom. It’s nice to be all in the same place and get worked up about someone else’s life,” Reigart said about watching shows on ABC. The excitement of getting close to friends for some quality R&R during these back-to-school days never fails to keep spirits alive and friendships strong.

Welcome ABC into your dorm this winter by joining the doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital and the housewives on Wysteria Lane.

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Blue Bean brews a Sunday opening Biggie hits it big Jennifer L. Tarr Editor in Chief Jamie L. Bartolino Assistant Editor

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his semester, the Blue Bean Café (BBC) has extended its normal hours to include Sundays from 4 p.m. to midnight. Dining Services agreed to open the BBC an extra day due to an overwhelming amount of complaints from students and parents regarding the limited hours of the cherished coffee shop.

According to senior Elizabeth Kirk, Campus Life Editor for the Etownian and Jay’s Nest Student Manager and senior Erika Belletti, also a Jay’s Nest Student Manager, the BBC Sunday hours are only in effect for an undetermined trial period.

During this time, Dining Services will closely monitor the progress of business earned by the BBC on Sundays. After the total period, if the cash total, Jay Buck total and customer count monitored by Dining Services are sufficient enough to make up for staffing and product costs, the BBC might keep its Sunday hours intact.

In the past, students have expressed interest in having the BBC as a refreshment option while working on the weekends, especially Sunday nights. In an opinion article titled “Blue Bean hours too limited for students” in the Etownian published Nov. 6, 2008, junior Abbey Anderson expressed her feelings on the issue.

Anderson argued that between families that visit the College on weekends and the fact that wasting a meal swipe on a cup of coffee isn’t nearly fair, the BBC should give and take some of its hours to allow

for weekend availability.

Contrary to popular belief, the staff of Dining Services, especially the student managers and team leaders, would love to see the BBC open for students and families on weekends.

The only issues with adding extra hours were money and staffing, both of which are out of the managers’ control.

“It causes problems for managers,” Kirk and Belletti said.

“We are only allowed to work 20 hours per week.

If no one shows up to work, we are expected to come in. We can’t go over hours because that gets Dining Services in trouble with Payroll, and in turn gets Elizabethtown College in trouble with the federal government, who regulates the number of hours a college student can work per week.”

In addition, all student employees who staff the BBC must be trained by a BBC-certified student manager or team leader. This includes all student managers, making it difficult to find time to train employees.

Although these issues are present, “the student managers are very happy to help Dining Services help and give back to the students,” Kirk and Belletti said.

Over the next few weeks, if all goes well, the BBC will procure a good amount of business on Sunday nights and will remain open and available to the Etown community.

“If it works, it works. If it doesn’t, it doesn’t,” Kirk and Belletti said.

So in the weeks to come, be sure to stop by the BBC while cramming for your Monday morning exam to enjoy a delicious mocha latte or milkshake. And don’t forget to thank the student worker serving you!

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Recession creates concern for ‘09ers Elizabeth C. Kirk Campus Life Editor Joelle E. Atkinson Assistant Campus Life Editor

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eadlines across the nation have been grim lately.

With increasing use of the words recession and job loss, the class of 2009 may have a tougher time than anticipated in finding jobs. Moreover, that dream job that many have been looking for may be just out of reach.

Looking at the newest batch of Etown students to graduate, they are facing a recessed job market — not a pleasent idea for those who will neeed an income in just a few months.

Many soon-to-be graduates from departments like anthropology are looking to graduate school, to not only prepare them for a specialized career, but also to allow them to bide some time. Others are hoping to simply take the plunge, while one group of graduates still has time before the economic downturn hits them.

Statistically, the largest and most popular department on campus is education. CollegeBoard.com cites this major as the most popular among college students across the country. School board member Howie Atkinson of Franklin Township, N.J. said “Everybody wants to be a teacher — only five days a week and summers off.” That’s how many college students feel as well. But will this growing trend in job losses affect the education system as well?

Senior education major Kristen Paporello is going to graduate in May 2009 with degrees in both elementary and special education. She’s crossing her fingers that someone will want to hire her in the Wilmington, N.C. area.

“It’s such a rapidly growing area, so there are a number of schools that are looking for fresh new teachers,” she said. Although she isn’t looking into working in a special education environment and classroom in the near future, her special ed concentration “opens up other options for me and also makes me more

marketable as a potential inclusive regular education teacher.”

Paporello also said that although the current job market and recession will affect some of her peers, the world is always in need of teachers.

“Teaching does have more availability and job security since this world is full of children and schools in need of teachers to educate them all,” she said.

But Atkinson warned against this.

“Although there are always positions, you have to be at the top of the applicant pool,” he said. “Make sure you get in there and substitute teach if you can. The more experience you have in a particular district, the better.”

He also speaks of experience.

“We had one position open up and there were over 300 applicants for this one position. You really have to be the best, and everything you do matters.”

Although the recession may have an effect on many jobs, problems in the education system may not surface for another year or two — or maybe even longer. Sophomore Jessica Waetke, an elementary and early childhood education major, is confident in finding a job after graduation as well.

“There is always a need for teachers, especially as some retire,” she said. She thinks the biggest change could be in the salary area, but not in job placement.

Jobs in education and in other departments will change with the economy. The growing trend of education majors may supersede the amount of students in schools, and soon positions in good districts could be difficult to find. Students will have to work hard and do research to find open positions. But it is worth it, Atkinson says: “These jobs are hard to come by, but once you find one, it is hard to get away.”

Overall, the class of 2009 has its work cut out for it. Those who are not education majors are facing difficulties in the recent economic downturn. Some individuals must go to graduate school before they’re able to find a job; others started looking in the fall for a part-time job that will hopefully become fulltime eventually.

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otorious”, the cinematic tale of infamous rapper Biggie Smalls, presents a series of memories. The film begins with a gunshot: audience foreknowledge of the man’s untimely death sustains the entire piece and keeps the tenor tragic. Christopher George Wallace, also known as Big Poppa, Biggie Smalls and the Notorious B.I.G., is shown to be talented but tough, sociable but callous. “Notorious” keeps his character genuine without diminishing his legend.

Director George Tillman, Jr. fills the narrative with memories. B.I.G. (Jamal Woolard) leads viewers through snapshots of his life, balancing drug deals and recording studios with mundane-but-touching personal moments: holding his daughter for the first time, learning of his mother’s breast cancer, flirting on the street with Lil’ Kim (Naturi Noughton), and playing pool with Tupac (Anthony Mackie).

Despite the fame of the main characters, the celebrities feel human: Sean “Puffy” Combs (Derek Luke), for example, is just a hard-working man in a nice office. This is doubtless due to the involvement of the celebrities themselves: Combs has lead production credit, and his memories supplement Biggie’s own. Voletta Wallace, B.I.G.’s mother, also produces; she is portrayed in the film by Angela Bassett, who finishes the narration of memories after Biggie’s death. Finally, memories of the viewers themselves are invoked.

“Notorious” uses decade-old stock footage of the funeral processions of Tupac and B.I.G., reminding audiences of the news they heard just 12 years ago.

Tillman balances Wallace’s recollections with auditory terrain; B.I.G. tracks match a rich soundscape of city noises and city silences. Everyone wants to be “the last cat still standing,” and they survive by using noise. Writers Reggie Rock Bythewood and Cheo Hodari Coker occasionally spatter dialogue with contrivedsounding truisms like “don’t chase the paper; chase the dream,” but by the time that Wallace dies at 24, all of the quotes feel appropriate.

Though the film stresses its “mo’ money, mo’ problems” theme for the first half, it tends to wander as the character of Biggie matures.

Perhaps sacrificing their artistic integrity for attachment to Wallace himself, the filmmakers entirely ignore large sections of his later history (including his alleged affair with Lil’ Kim and his theft and assault of a concert promoter).

Biggie’s occasional sins remain, but the story told by “Notorious” is overwhelmingly one of big dreams, human relationships and tragic misunderstanding.

Overall, the movie remains fulfilling: it is a clever, poignant epic best watched in a warm urban theater on a cold winter’s night.

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Which team do you favor to win the superbowl?

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Kyle D’Amato Class of 2010 “Arizona. They are the underdog. Noboby expects them to win.”

Alcohol policy hypocritical, ineffective Nate D. Derr Staff Writer

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s would be expected for a dry campus, Elizabethtown College’s alcohol policy includes a section regarding the confiscation of alcohol-related paraphernalia. More specifically, this “includes but is not limited to partially filled or empty containers, funnels, keg taps, pong tables and anything associated with drug substance use.” Obviously, this means that using any of these items as room decorations wouldn’t be the brightest course of action, as it would only take an RA walking past an open door to get you busted.

I can understand the reasoning behind a rule like this. Sort of. Never mind; that was a lie. Is the administration under the impression that a policy like this will actually cut down on drinking? Maybe it’s more of an “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” thing, so they can pretend it isn’t really happening as long as none of these itmes are openly displayed.

Now, hypocrisy is a mighty strong word, but perhaps this rule would carry a bit more weight if the school didn’t sell shot glasses in the bookstore (shot glasses with the school’s logo on them). And no, it isn’t just the 21-year-olds buying them. And no, the minors aren’t going to use them to drink small amounts of soda.

Nathan Smith Class of 2011 “The Arizona Cardinals. I don’t like anything related to Pittsburgh.”

Nicole Blough Class of 2010 “The Pittsburgh Steelers because I am a native Pennsylvanian.”

To be honest, the knowledge that I’m not allowed to line my room with the glass exoskeletons of every handle I’ve ever conquered isn’t going to keep me up at night. But maybe it’ll keep some people up. What about the people who have such a low self-image that the only way they can feel some sense of worth in their otherwise empty lives is by showing off to friends and acquaintances how much alcohol they ingest on a daily basis? Or the people who firmly believe that a beer bong on the wall does wonders for a room’s feng shui? How does the school expect its males to live the playboy lifestyle if we can’t even display our selection of fine, imported wines? It’s clear that the needs of these individuals have not been addressed, and have been sacrificed for the supposed protection of the many. For a school that emphasizes the value of diversity, it’s alarming to see such a blatant disregard for this group of people.

Remember, kids: it’s okay to have a beer pong poster or a picture of Bob Marley smoking a big fat joint, but don’t you dare put out any bottles that may have at one point contained alcohol. Because that’s just irresponsible.

All that aside, I can’t help but wonder what happens to all the confiscated paraphernalia. It would be such a waste to just throw everything out. I’ll bet Campus Security has some killer parties when nobody’s looking.

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January 22, 2009

eality television has greatly contributed to the dumbing down of America.

Rather than watching a program that can teach something new, programs that humiliate and defame the human spirit have become all the rage. This says a lot about our American culture when the mundane and sometimes outrageous antics of people can take precedence over real life. For better or worse, reality television is one of the easiest forms of escapism available in America today.

Reality television will continue to be popular among our society and will stay on the air as long as people are tuning in and helping television stations reap the rewards of strong ratings. At almost any given moment, a reality television show can be found playing on the air. The real question, though, is why is reality television so popular? It is the fastest growing genre of programming on television; programs such as “American Idol” and “Survivor” draw in millions of viewers each week. Why is our generation stooping to what has been called “the lowest form of entertainment there is?”

Reality television shows now fill prime time slots on all of the major broadcast networks. In fact, five of TV’s top 20 programs are reality series, and many more reality programs are planned for the future.

Contestants on reality shows are all working toward one common goal: winning the final prize. Whether the prize is signing with a major record label, having their designs published in Elle magazine, or just receiving a bundle of cash, contestants line up days in advance to be featured on these ever so popular television shows.

But what possesses people to be filmed on camera and risk the horrible embarrassment they are bound to face? More importantly, why are people so interested in watching these types of shows? Shouldn’t we be watching the news and staying

informed about what is going on in the world instead of learning about who wants to become Paris Hilton’s new best friend?

If this is the case, then why is the entertainment industry continuing to produce these trashy and brainless shows?

The number one reason why reality television shows are continuing to be produced is because they are cheap in more ways than one. Reality shows are inexpensive to produce because there are eager performers, who do not care if they make fools of themselves or if they have to perform embarrassing tasks in front of millions of people. All the participants want is to have their 15 minutes of fame. Some of these people will do whatever it takes to win. For instance, eating bugs on the show “Fear Factor,” or twisting their bodies in all types of shapes in the new show “Hole in the Wall.”

No matter the task, these contestants are up to the challenge.

There is also little fixed capital. Reality television shows are considerably less expensive to produce than a popular sitcom or hit drama like “Grey’s Anatomy.” Not much money goes into producing the show in the first place, and the result is nothing like a regular television show. The reality TV audi-

ence is extremely easy to please, and it does not take much to keep them entertained.

Therefore, shows like “American Idol” can have eight seasons of production without losing any ratings.

Most reality television shows are taped for 24- hour time periods, so it is easy to get a lot of information about the contestants.

The producers catch all of the embarrassing moments of the contestants on film and do not leave anything out when it comes to editing the content of the footage.

Reality television is considered cheap and stylish by the industry. Most audiences merely want to be entertained, not informed. Reality television fills our craving for snooping into the lives of others.

So how can reality television continue to stand out from the crowd? As long as producers are willing to come up with new and fresh ideas, and as long as viewers are willing to give those producers positive feedback, reality television has a great chance of surviving this tough and ever-changing new media world. If reality television continues to provide people with the entertainment they desire, there is a good chance that the industry will continue to flourish and expand.

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Mentoring program: peace work Significant W clothes hat is Kyrgyzstan?

Northern Ireland?

Bolivia?

Appalachia?

Mississippi?

Lancaster, Pa? What is this? Questions from the World Geography category of “Jeopardy?” A ‘Which of these doesn’t belong’ question from “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?”

Neither. It’s just a partial list of the places that Etown alumni have served around the world (and around the corner) while trying to make a difference.

The Alumni Peace Fellowship Mentoring Initiative has been created to connect current Elizabethtown College students (i.e. you) with those alumni who have significant experience with service in both domestic and/or international settings, as well as peacemaking, peace studies and conflict resolution.

The hope and goal of this program is to stimulate and encourage you to consider peace work and service as part of your life and to provide practical grounding and direction gained from the alumni-mentors’ own experience. The Elizabethtown College Mission Statement states, in part, that in keeping with the heritage of the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College affirms the values of peace, nonviolence, dignity and social justice and seeks to make those values manifest in the global community. The mentoring program offers a tangible and accessible way to carry out this mission.

Mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.

A mentor is one who provides another with support, counsel, friendship, reinforcement

and constructive example. Mentors are good listeners. They are people who care, people who want to help you bring out strengths that are already there.

If you have a desire to work with children or the elderly; in the inner city or on Indian reservations; work with your hands or work with your mind; in health care, pastoring or legislative work; work with prisoners, women or the handicapped; work full-time or volunteer occasionally, there is a mentor out there for you. Both recent and not-so-recent alumni have signed up to provide guidance to any current student.

If you are interested, just contact one of these five people on campus: Bill Ayres (Dir. of CGC), Karen Hodges (Chaplain’s Office), Mike Long (Peace Studies faculty), Jane Nini (Career Services), or Tracy Sadd (Chaplain).

They have summaries of, and contact information about, each volunteer mentor, along with a detailed profile of each mentor to help you get connected.

These mentors can help give you the practical tools needed to make a real difference in the world. I hope you’ll consider learning more!

So as you look toward the rest of 2009 and fulfilling all those resolutions, why not try something new and give the mentoring program a try? Who knows, you may just learn a thing or two about yourself and gain insight into the world of service.

That would be Mentoring Program for $100; thank you, Alex. (Note: It’s actually FREE).

Jeff Ebersole ’77 Etown College Alumni Peace Fellowship Mentoring Initiative Coordinator Jeremy Ebersole ’05 Admissions Counselor Kristen Ebersole Class of 2009

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Bush’s real legacy from his terms Khouri E. McGrann Assistant Opinion Editor

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ur 43rd President, George W. Bush, has finally finished his run in office. He is officially done acting as the leader of the free world. I can say with a fair amount of confidence that most of the world is now breathing a sigh of relief.

Bush’s legacy, at least in the foreseeable future, will not be a good one.

He shall be remembered for broken promises, digging this country into economic and international holes that will take serious effort to escape, and a general inability to speak publicly, which oftentimes left Americans and other international persons mocking his intellectual capacity.

A common trend in the Bush administration involved writing checks he could not cash, so to speak.

Bush approved the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, which was meant to provide federal

by Jill Hugus funding to elementary and high schools where students

were not advancing sufficiently. However, despite the funding put toward this act, improvement has been minimal, or non-existant.

After Sept. 11, 2001, Bush launched a war on terrorism, sending troops into Iraq in 2003 and promising freedom from under Saddam Hussein.

Although Hussein was captured and his regime removed from power, now, in 2009, after thousands of American soldiers’ deaths, there is no promise of resolve in Iraq or the removal of U.S. troops.

To be fair, he also promoted policies regarding health care and social security reform, as well as Medicare prescription drug benefits for seniors.

However, as he leaves office, most people are left with a sour taste in their mouths. This may be largely due to the fact that he was eager to make promises that he never kept.

Of all the mistakes Bush has made, this is perhaps his largest. The American people do not like to be lied to, even if it is done in order to provide

comfort or to promote patriotism and solidarity.

We are living in troubled times, and perhaps the wisest thing Bush could have done was to be honest with the citizens trusting him to lead.

The U.S. is not an impenetrable fortress, and pretending we cannot fail is an error that could be our downfall.

We are a nation filled with very capable and willing citizens who will do what it takes to preserve the freedoms for which we have worked and fought so hard.

We deserve to know what we are in for. If Bush were going to lead us into war and into economic downturn, then we deserved an honest assessment of what this country had to endure.

Even then, as he left office, we would have known where we stood. If he was not remembered as the best president, he would have been remembered as an honest one who did the right thing for his country and gave its people what it deserved: honesty.

Jameson C. Rohrer Copy Editor

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ast May, critics skewered Ms. Rachel Ray for donning a keffiyeh during a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial. At the time, those well-informed enough to have opinions about the matter responded with everything from hipster ire to white guilt. Eight months later, Israel’s extraordinarily reckless activity in Gaza may have finally propelled me to make a similar purchase.

Backing up somewhat — a “keffiyeh” or “keffiyah” is a traditional Arab headdress worn (typically by men) to protect the skin from the sun, the sand and the dust. While folks like Yasser Arafat wrap them into headdresses, it’s more common in the West to substitute them for scarves. Two patterns have specific significance: the redand-white cotton “shemagh,” often worn in Jordan and Somalia, and the black-and-white variety, which nowadays supports Palestinian nationalism.

(This isn’t the equivalent of a swastika or a crucifix, mind; it’s more like a Yankees cap. Also like a Yankees cap, it can draw negative attention.)

Fox News hassled Ray for wearing a symbol of “murderous Palestinian jihad,” which may have been a bit excessive of him, but the fact remains that many up-and-coming young celebrities (and Americans in general) are adopting a garment with significant cultural ramifications.

For whatever reason, leftleaning social activists and Bavarian neo-nazis alike are sporting them. Everyone over there is excused, of course; it’s very hot and sandy, and they’re a ubiquitous part of even an American Marine’s kit. But when they pop into “The Young and the Restless,” or onto the necks of the Olsen twins, their message dulls itself somewhat.

Now you know. And now Ms. Ray knows. Her keffiyeh retailed for over a thousand dollars, according to the Los Angeles Times.

A symbol of that cost may be outside a student’s budget. However, Israel’s 22-day offensive (which killed 1,200 Palestinians and left hundreds of smoking buildings — including a U.N. headquarters) has prompted me to look for a nice one. I don’t support “murderous Palestinian jihad,” but I do oppose inexcusably bloody invasions.

Plus, they’re supposedly very comfortable.

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Early losses plague season; Jays looking to finish strong Rachel A. Marsteller Features Editor

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ver this past break, the Etown wrestling team battled against some tough opponents while the rest of campus was still enjoying the final week of our breaks. The team faced off against New York University (NYU), Muhlenberg, Messiah, the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Centenary, and attended the York Invitational.

At the Jan. 7 match, the Jays faced off against NYU and Muhlenberg.

They split the match, winning against Muhlenberg 35-12 but losing to NYU 21-13, which gives them a record of 2-6 for the season.

“Our record is not indicative of how tough our squad really is,” Eric Walker, head wrestling coach, said. “We are dealing with a lot of injuries and wrestling a really tough schedule.”

Leading the Jays with two wins are senior Jereme Heisey, sophomore Marty Harnish and first-year Tyler Erdman.

Heisey won by a technical fall with 5:52 on the clock against Muhlenberg and a 3-2 decision against NYU. Both Erdman and Harnish won by forfeit against NYU and had impressive victories over Muhlenberg.

“We lack the overall intensity in matches. The guys got to have the desire to win and have the willingness to work for it,” Harnish said.

Junior Tim Katzaman helped to close the gap in the NYU match with a 7-1 victory. Junior Mike Daub had an impressive victory over Muhlenberg:

he pinned opponent Nick Pollata in he was 4-0, winning with a fall and three 55 seconds. decisions. Erdman finished second at Within days of returning to campus, 125 pounds, winning by 8-3 decision in Etown hosted Messiah in their last the finals. For the day, Erdman went 3-1, home match Jan. 13. This match was winning with a tech fall, decision and a an impressive showing of the wrestling major. Junior Eric Rhoads just missed team’s talent. They won seven of the 10 making the finals with a 3-2 day. Sophomatch ups to seize a 29-9 win over Mes- mores Marty Harnish, Jarrod Cawley, siah. Both Erdman and Daub earned Josh Cook, Anthony Dimarco and firstpins for the Jays furthering their remarkable lead.

Sophomore Bill Meaney and first-year Jordon Becker both won by major decision. Har nish, Heisey and firstyear Ronnie Cuff all contributed wins to the overall team victory.

“It was nice to win. Everyone was really fired up. The fans being there really helped,” Harnish said.

Before winter break, the team Photo: Kalie M. Desimone was working hard Junior Eric Rhoads attempts to fend off Messiah Alex DeHart while the rest of in a Tuesday matchup. The team won the match 29-9. campus was busy studying for finals. They travelled to the year Ronnie Cuff all had victories at the York Invitational Tournament at York tournament as well.

College. They placed tied for fifth out In the Jan. 17 competition, Etown atof 10 teams, winning 40 points overall. tended two separate matches. York College Katzaman claimed the 285-pound title hosted TCNJ and Centenary where some of with a 1-0 decision. Overall, for the day the team went to compete. Others will travel

over to Messiah College for a tournament.

“This is going to be a tough weekend for us, but I expect we can go out there and perform,” Walker said before the match. “A lot of teams look past us, but we are going to come out and surprise them.”

They certainly did that, fighting hard against both TCNJ and Centenary. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays lost both rounds, falling to TCNJ 25-15 and Centenary 28-16.

Against TCNJ, Erdman, Harnish and Katzaman all contributed points with a technical fall, major decision and forfeit, respectively. When the Blue Jays faced off against Centenary, Erdman, junior Paul Connors, Cook and Katzaman all helped to show that the Blue Jays can surprise.

“I don’t think we were completely prepared for these matches. We got out hustled,” Cook said.

The next match will be held at Scranton Saturday Jan. 24.

“I think the rest of the season will go well; we may be 3-8, but most of the teams we lost to are either Divison 2 or highlyranked teams in Divison III. Now we have teams that are not ranked as high, such as York, and Wilkes, and Messiah was one, so our team will start getting wins and hopefully be ranked by the end of the season,” Erdman said.

“We don’t have any more home matches, but we have a few more away matches and would love any support from any fans who can make it.”

With no remaining home games for the rest of the season, the men will hit the road for the final home stretch. They will face Scranton University Saturday.

etown indoor track

Indoor meets prepare team for upcoming spring season Ross M. Benincasa Staff Writer

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hen you look outside any window on campus this time of year, many things may catch your attention. You may glance at the weatherstricken trees, leafless due to the recent frigid temperatures.

Or possibly, you will catch a glimpse of the students, bundled from head to toe, hurriedly shuffling to their next class or toward the warmth of the BSC. This type of climate is usually a precursor for plenty of hot chocolate and days and nights spent huddled under covers, clutching a bowl of ramen for warmth.

For most people, athletics are the furthest thing from anyone’s mind, and the thought of doing work outside, even for enjoyment, seems utterly ridiculous. However, when you have conference titles to defend and dreams of the national championship to fulfill, the daily runs become a part of your life, and the unbearable cold becomes a little bit easier to take.

The men’s and women’s indoor track teams have proven that this hard work pays off through their finishes so far this season.

Coming into the season, the men’s team had a lot of expectations riding on them, as they have won the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) indoor championships six years in a row. So far, they have been able to impress.

Saturday, the men’s team competed at the Orange & Maroon Classic, a non-scoring meet at Susquehanna University.

Sophomore Chris Heisey came off a strong cross country season without skipping a beat, taking first out of 34 participants in the 3,000-meter run and earning the sixth-best time in school history, with a time of 8:54.65. Plenty of other runners for the men’s team also came in with great finishes, including senior Dylan Rulander (4:27.08) and first-year Evan DeArmitt (4:32.22), who placed third and fifth in the one-mile run, respectively.

“I think we did well as a team on Saturday,” first-year Steven Boyer, who competes in

the pentathlon and pole vault when going from outdoor to events, said. “A lot of people indoor running.

“Overall, I prefer outdoor set personal records, and it was good to have all the dis- track, because breathing tends to be a lot harder indoors, and tance guys together again.”

Although the men had an it’s harder to make yourself impressive showing at Susque- pick it up at the right spot hanna, the women were determined not to be outdone.

They were led by senior Tiffany Kulp, whose championship cross countr y season was complimented by her first-place finish in the one mile run with a time of 5:18.06.

Senior Chelsea Miles also had a strong day jumping, finishing in the top four in both high jump and triple jump, and placing s e venth in long jump. The finishes that the women disPhoto: Kathyrn A. Howser played were very Racing to the finish line, sophomore strong, consider- Kristin Bowen runs in a meet Sunday ing the handicap at the Orange and Maroon Classic at one must consider Susquehanna University.

while running on the indoor track. It’s half the size of a typical track, so you need to speed up a few turns before you normally would,” firstyear runner Kathryn Howser, who competed in the 4x400 and the 800-meter races at Susquehanna, said.

The men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams both had high expectations from themselves and from others coming into the season, and so far they have exceeded many of those in just one week.

Their next meet is at Ursinus Friday, Jan. 23, and they need all the support they can get from their Etown community. All their meets are away due to the College’s lack of indoor facilities.

Hopefully with a substantial amount of meets coming up at the end of January, the men’s and women’s teams will be able to answer the expectations and bring home two more MAC Championships back to Etown.

Next on the list, the teams will travel to the Collegeville Classic that takes place at Ursinus College, tomorrow.

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Ladies drop game last night, look ahead to conference Paige M. Tanner Staff Writer

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he Elizabethtown girl’s basketball team was hard at work over the winter break.

After the holiday festivities were over, the Jays flew to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.

The flight the Jays took to St. Thomas wasn’t as sweet at their win. At Miami, the girls were stranded because they were unable to make the crossover flight to St. Thomas. They stayed a night in Miami, and then continued the next day to the island.

They played Montclair University and Cabrini College.

The girls lost their first game in the warm weather against Montclair, but once they got used to the climate change, they won against Cabrini 6358. On their trip back, however, they did almost miss their plane to Philadelphia.

Thankfully, the Blue Jays were able to swoop in and make it back safely to Etown.

Once they returned they went to work, playing three conference matches in a row. Their first opponent was Lycoming Jan. 7.

The Jays were on the road and came out victorious.

This was the first confer-

ence game of the season and the girls came to play hard.

Senior Megan Quinn led the team with 21 points. Senior Jenn Montague was close behind with 20 points and added 20 rebounds. Montague is the first Blue Jay to get over 20 in both categories since 1993, when Susi Young played against Juniata and finished with 27 points and 23 rebounds. The Lycoming Warriors led the beginning of the game, but the Blue Jays outscored them 22-11 in the last eight minutes. Their endurance and concentration led them to a triumph.

The Lady Jays played rival school Messiah Jan. 10. Senior Megan Romano led the team with eight points and Montague snagged 10 rebounds.

The Falcons started out with a strong lead, and the Jays just couldn’t cut it down: Messiah won 73-42.

Right after everyone flocked back to campus, the girls were off to Albright Jan. 14. The Jays were winning in the last minutes of the game 54-52, but Albright caught fire and scored nine points to take the lead with 9:16 left. The Blue Jays fought back to slash the gap down, but the girls fell 66-60.

Photo: Abigail R. Kramer

Adding to the win against Widener University, senior Megan Romano makes a jumper with 38 seconds left to give the Jays a four-point lead in the game.The Jays went on to win the game by a score of 72-65.

The latest game was held here at home Saturday. Elizabethtown beat Widener 72-65.

The game started off rough,

but the Jays were able to pull it out. They girls showed more endurance than the Pride as the game went on. Quinn

shone with 23 points, while Romano tacked on 17 more, seven of her points were in the 12-point run to win the game.

Every player contributed to the game swing. Junior Ali Jury added nine points right off the bench to ignite the comeback. Junior Courtney Kofeldt hit three three-point shots and finished with nine points to add to the score.

In a game last night, the Jays took on Lebanon Valley at home. The girls entered the game hoping to advance in the conference record, however ,they were unable to produce.

They lost the game 72-51.

Quinn scored 11 points in the game, and Kofeldt added nine more. The Dutchmen forced the ladies to have 24 turnovers, as opposed to LV’s 10. Sophomore Lori Lidlow scored 23 points for the Dutchmen, and in total, LV had 14 steals as opposed to the Lady Jay’s 4.

The Blue Jays are looking forward to making it to the playoffs. They are now 2-3 in the Commonwealth Conference and 8-7 overall.

They have seven more conference games to dominate to achieve their goals, but there is nothing to stop these Lady Jays.

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Men and Women head into final two meets before MACs Joelle E. Atkinson Asssistant Campus Life Editor

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he Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s swim teams have had a tough fight since coming back from winter break. he teams took a trip to Florida to start off the last leg of their seasons. In Florida, they worked on sprints, conditioning and specialty training in their own individual events. This training also served to strengthen them for the MAC championships in February.

Since returning from the Sunshine State, the teams have had three meets against Albright, McDaniel and Washington College in Maryland. In their first meet against Albright, the men received two wins with junior Matt Drob in the 50 freestyle and senior Chris Miller in the 100 backstroke. Unfortunately, these were not enough, and the final tally for the men was Albright 92, Etown 43.

Junior Lindsay Riley led the women with two victories in both the 50 free and 100 back. Senior Gretchen Geiger also aided in the victories with a first touch in the 100 breast stroke, as did first year Emily Robinson, who finished first in the 1,000 freestyle.

The women’s final score for the meet was Albright 111, Elizabethtown 94.

In their next meet at McDaniel, the women came home with a win, hoping to continue their streak from earlier in the season.

The women won with a 56-39 victory by picking up all five of the final events. The team was lead by Geiger, who won the 200 individual medley and the 200 breast stroke. Other wins came from Riley in the 100 freestyle, Robinson in the 500 freestyle and sophomore Courtney Kelly in the 200 backstroke.

junior Kevin Smedman to capIn addition to the individual ture the men’s 200 freestyle relay events, the Blue Jays showed victory. The quartet of Kelly, they could work as a team as Hopkins, Hellman and Riley they swept both relays of the came in first for the women in day. The team of Riley, Geiger, their 200 free relay as well. senior Jenny Brizek and sophoWhen asked about the rest of more Stephanie Hellman took the season, many of the swimthe 400 medley relay. The second mers reflected on their favorite foursome of the day — Brizek, moments. Gretchen Geiger says Hellman, Geiger and junior Kara that the MAC championships is Geiger — won the 400-freestyle her favorite part because, “It’s relay. where you get to see all your The men, however, did not hard work over the season rehave such an easy time. McDanally pay off once you’re fully iel took the win with a score of tapered and dropping time.”

61 to 32. Both Drob and Miller Drob agrees, referring to MACs once again had first touches in as a chance “to see the final result 50 freestyle and 500 freestyle, of our training and whether it has respectively. Miller and Drob helped me to improve.” were joined by sophomore Tom Although many of the swimHagerty and junior Dan Provence mers are just excited to get there to win the 400 medley relay. and see if they can post their best In the swim teams’ most recent times, others, like Robinson, match against Washington, both the men and women suffered Photo: Gretchen L. Geiger have a certain goal.

“My goal is to place in the top devastating losses, the men post- On their trip to Florida over winter ing a score of 71 to Washington’s break, junior Sara Crimmel (left) helps eight in both the 500 freestyle and 120, and the women with only senior Gretchen Geiger (right) prepare the 1,650 freestyle,” she said. to scuba dive. Both the men’s and From a team perspective, 38.5 in comparison to 120.5. women’s swim teams learned to scuba some have a positive outlook.

The lone winning individon their trip.

Riley said “We have had a good ual swimmers were Drob and Gretchen Geiger. Drob posted an impressive 23.83 season, and I am proud of our team.”

The team competed against Arcadia this past tuesday. seconds in the 50 freestyle while Geiger placed first The men’s team was defeated 78-83, and the women won in the 100 breast stroke.

Etown’s swimming relay teams were back in fight- the match 138-54. They will next compete at Widener ing form with the team of Drob, Hagerty, Miller and University this Saturday.

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Men head into important conference play Abigail R. Kramer Sports Editor

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hile most students were home relaxing during the long winter break, the men’s basketball team took a different approach. With a shortened break, the team scheduled more practice time. They also competed in six games before the spring semester officially started.

The Jays lost their first two competitions against DeSales University and Scranton University Dec. 15 and 16, respectively. Despite the loss against DeSales, sophomore Keith Fogel shot a career-high of four three-point shots for a total of 20 points. Junior Mike Church earned his second consecutive double-double with 10 rebounds and 13 points.

Even with those performances, the Jays shot only 39 percent, and had 21 turnovers.

The team split for a minor break, but shortly returned to the court for the Wilkes-Barre Challenge. They competed against Wilkes University and won the match in a thriller score of 71-69. With 10 seconds left in the game, sophomore Dan Flanagan made two foul shots to put the Jays up by five, and Wilkes was able to convert and take over.

Flanagan finished the game in double figures for his 11th time of the season.

The Jays dropped their second game to King’s College

by a score of 72-54. First-year Kyle McConnell came off the bench and was the only Jay to score in double figures, with 11 points, including three threepointers. Flanagan finished with the second highest point total with 9 points.

After the challenge, Etown returned home and started the beginning of Commonwealth

dribble-shoot, foul shots and being a better defensive team,” sophomore Chris Hill said.

“We really bonded together as a team and got to know each other better.”

With the winter break in the past, the team looks forward to finishing the season strong.

Their remaining seven games are all conference games, and

Photo: Abigail R. Kramer

In a game against Widener last Saturday, junior Mike Church prepares to shoot a free-throw. Church finished with nine points of the teams total 69.

Conference play. To complete their winter break schedule, the Jays beat Lycoming College and rival Messiah College.

“Over break we focused a lot on the little things, like pass-

according to Hill, “they are all make-or-break games.”

In order get some more wins, the team must work on a few goals.

“The key for us is to play

more consistently,” sophomore Brady Haughney said. “Our two conference wins we played really well in, but in our two conference game losses we were inconsistent.”

After winning their first two conference games, the Jays fell in their next two to Albright College and Widener University. Etown lost 93-80 against Albright last Wednesday, however, four players captured double-digit numbers.

This past Saturday they fell to Widener 80-69.

Despite some inconsistency, the team is working hard to improve their record and take the MAC. Flanagan was named the Commonwealth Conference Player of the Week for the full second week of January.

Flanagan earned that title by averaging 21 points per game during that week. In total, he averages 15 points per page in the season.

In a game against Lebanon Valley last night, the Jays took the lead only 13 seconds into the contest and never looked back leading by as much as 23 points.

Etown is now entering the most thrilling part of the season, and they know exactly what they need to do to win.

“We want to win the MAC,” Hill said. “We want to win on the road like it’s a home game, and we need to be aggressors.”

The Jays will put those goals to the test in their next game against Arcadia University this Saturday.

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Special Report Tiffany Vogel

Michael D. Steiner Assistant Sports Editor

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he Etownian is proud to report that senior field hockey defender Tiffany Vogel has been named to the Division III All-American team. She is the eighth field hockey player to be named an All-American and the first since 2005.

This honor came only one week after Vogel was named to the Division III All-South Atlantic Region First-Team and First-Team All-Conference.

“I never thought that I would ever be named an All-American,” Vogel said.

“It feels great to be a part of the Blue Jays. something only about 30 girls Even though only Vogel was receive.” named as an All-American, As a three-year starter, Vogel she attributes much of her helped lead an success to her Etown defense teammates. t hat only al“It’s not only lowed 23 goals an award for me; in 21 games. it is an award for For t ho s e of my teammates,” you doing the she said. “Since I math at home, transferred here that is 1.1 in the spring of goals allowed 2006, the team per game! Now has embrace d that’s an imme with open pressive stat. arms. My felOffensively, low seniors have Photo: etown.edu/sports Vogel finishes been so great her career with eight goals and since I started playing for this 10 assists in her 58 games for team.”

“They have helped me to reach these accolades, and it is an honor to have played with them and all the other girls on the team.

It says a lot about our team, and I thank them for all of their help to make me a better player and person.”

Vogel, who started playing field hockey when she was in kindergarden, will graduate in May with a degree in sociolog y/anthropolog y.

One day she hopes to share her love of field hockey with others by coaching.

C ongratulations, Tiffany, on a fantastic season and good luck in all of your future endeavors.

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Sports Recap Basketball (M) (9-8, 3-2): Etown 71, Wilkes 69 King’s 72, Etown 54 Etown 68, Lycoming 61 Etown 71, Messiah 59 Albright 93, Etown 80 Widener 80, Etown 69 Etown 70, LVC 53 Basketball (W) (8-7, 2-3): Etown 69, Lycoming 59 Messiah 73, Etown 42 Albright 72, Etown 65 Etown 72, Widener 65 LVC 72, Etown 51 Swimming (M) (2-10, 2-5): Albright 92, Etown 43 McDaniel 61, Etown 32 Washington (Md) 120.5, Etown 38.5 Arcadia 83, Etown 78 Swimming (W) (7-5, 5-2): Albright 119, Etown 94 Etown 56, McDaniel 39 Washington (Md) 120, Etown 71 Etown 138, Arcadia 54

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Basketball (M): Jan 24: @ Arcadia Basketball (W): Jan 24: @ Arcadia Jan 26: vs Immaculata, 7:30 p.m.

Swimming (M/W): Jan 24: @ Widener Jan 27: @ Scranton Indoor Track and Field (M/W): Jan 23: @ Ursinus (Collegeville Classic) Jan 28: @ Ursinus Pentathalon Wrestling: Jan 24: @ Scranton www.etown.edu/spor ts