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Vol. 111. Issue 14

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Business department hosts economic symposium event

Photo: Luke Mackey

On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the Elizabethtown College business department hosted its annual economic symposium. This year’s panelists included Dr. Randy Trostle, Ardy Lynn Wurtzel and Joseph E. Besecker, who offered attendees a look into both the private and public sectors of the economy.

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Kraybill announces retirement

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by KELLY BERGH

r. Donald B. Kraybill, Distinguished College Professor and Senior Fellow at the College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, will be retiring at the end of June.

An expert on Amish culture, Kraybill is the author of 28 books on the subject and is renowned worldwide for his studies on Anabaptist faith and living. Raised in Lancaster county as a Mennonite, he became especially interested in the Amish when working under John Hostetler, a leading scholar of Amish culture, as he received his Ph.D. in sociology from Temple University.

Kraybill is the author of Amish studies published worldwide in eight different languages.

He served as a consultant for several projects relating to Amish and Anabaptist culture. His research is featured in journals, magazines, newspapers, on television and on the radio.

From 1979 to 1985, Kraybill was chair of the sociology and social work department at Elizabethtown College. In 1989, he began serving as director for the Young Center for Anabaptist

and Pietist Studies, where he stayed until 1996, when he became provost of Messiah College until 2002. He has taught at Etown since 2003.

After concluding his teaching career at the end of this semester, Kraybill will remain a researcher on campus.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Dr. Donald B. Kraybill will be retiring at the end of June. He will remain on campus as a researcher at the Young Center.

Office of Student Activities brings country artist Eric Paslay to Leffler

by KELLY BERGH

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n Friday, Feb. 13, the Elizabethtown College Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted a country music concert featuring singersongwriter Eric Paslay in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Performer Clark Manson was the opening act. This event was the first larger concert held on campus in nine years.

After hosting smaller acts in the past, OSA knew that it wanted to bring a notable name to campus. “We knew we wanted to do something bigger this year,” junior chemistry major Carly Henry said. As Students Working to Entertain Etown (SWEET) student coordinator, Henry was excited to assist in planning a large-scale event that would attract both students

and community members.

Because Lancaster county has many fans of country music, she and Toni Niles, the director of student activities, thought that inviting a country artist to campus would be a good start to hosting bigger events at Etown. They worked with a middle agent to book Eric Paslay and Clark Manson.

To advertise the concert, OSA hung posters around campus to generate student interest, put flyers in local bars to attract community members and gave away free tickets to callers on NASH FM 106.7 who could successfully answer college majorspecific trivia questions from the Wheel of Etown Majors.

900 tickets were available to fill Leffler to capacity; about 800 tickets were sold.

Between 400 and 450 Etown students attended, taking

advantage of ticket presales for $5 less than the regular cost of $20.

In total, about 50 students were involved in the production of the event, all of whom “worked unbelievably hard, and that hard work definitely paid off,” Stephanie Turnbull, sophomore accounting major said. About half of the 50 OSA student employees spent time planning and working the concert, while five students worked to cater the event and another half dozen worked with Barry Fritz, the Etown technical operations director. Also involved were Joe Hudzick, manager of special events at Etown, and Bear Security and Duttera Sound, hired by OSA to assist behind the scenes.

“We put a lot into making sure it would be laid back,” Henry said. “There was a lot of planning.” The day of the

concert was fairly easygoing considering its size. The performers and their equipment arrived on their buses at about 8 a.m. and loaded in at about 11 a.m. By 4 p.m., sound check was over and the SWEET employees prepared to grant the audience entrance. Doors opened at 7 p.m., and Clark Manson began at 8 p.m.

During his 40-minute set, Manson played his own songs such as “Runnin’ With The Night” and “John Wayne” and covered the hits of his friends and fellow country singers, including Jake Owens and Luke Brian.

Manson took the opportunity to socialize with his fans during and after the show, taking dozens of selfies on the phones of his fans and making sure to offer autographs and high fives.

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Photo: Kelly Bergh

Country musician Eric Paslay performed on campus Friday, Feb. 13. He is the songwriter of several country hits.

Color Classic run coming Students attend CPEC job fair improve” with practice, MacKenzie said, introducing yourself. to campus in April

by BRITTANY PRESSLEY adding that more underclassmen should Unfortunately, many students had

by CLARK STEFANIC

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n opportunity to achieve three goals that may not normally fit together is coming to Elizabethtown College. Running a 5k while raising money for at-risk youth and getting bombarded with various colors along the way can all be accomplished simultaneously on Sunday, April 19.

The Etown Color Classic Run came to the College last year and was successful enough to make a return this year. Last year’s run was organized by the Class of 2016; the second year of this event is run by current sophomores. Class of 2017 Vice President Jason Mountain described the run as “a great way to unify students of the College and community members alike in order to support a local cause.”

This year’s beneficiary of the run is the Joshua Group. Located in Harrisburg, this organization works to provide support and outreach to impoverished youth within the city. The program operates out of the Allison Hill neighborhood, which as the group’s website

states, is “a neighborhood with the highest poverty rates, highest unemployment rates, highest violent crime rates and highest dropout rates in the city.” About 200 inhabitants of the surrounding neighborhood attend one or more of their different educational programs which offer enrichment to children and adults.

Money is raised predominantly through donations that are offered by local businesses. There are not any steps toward obtaining a sponsorship that any of the run’s participants must feel burdened by.

All that they have to worry about is arriving at the event and taking part in the festivities.

“Many local companies are contacted and asked if they would like to give a donation (monetary or not),” Mountain said.

Sponsors of the event include Utz and PSECU, as well as other local businesses. Donations at the time of the event are also accepted.

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he 25th annual Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (CPEC) Job and Internship Fair took place Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg. CPEC was founded in 1987. The board is made up of representatives from 17 local institutions of higher education, including Elizabethtown College’s Tina Mackenzie, assistant director of internships and employer engagement.

Etown students were granted free entrance to the CPEC job fair. A free shuttle was available to Etown students who did not have a ride to Harrisburg. Students were expected to dress professionally and bring several copies of their resume.

The job fair featured dozens of employers from several fields with internship opportunities, part-time and full-time entry level positions. Many were open to all majors, but an index of employers with “most relevant majors” was given to students. The guidebook also had brief descriptions of the employers. There was a students-only resource room for students to catch their breath or look over their notes.

The event was open to students of all majors and years. Knowing how to properly network and interact with employers is a skill that you “can progressively

use these types of events as a building block. She stressed that “an opportunity typically does not come to you,” and that students need to actively seek out chances to interact with employers and understand the job market.

CPEC does not pick the employers for the fair; instead, the schools on the board send out invitations to their employer list. This opportunity is open to practically anyone from non-profits to larger organizations looking for interns. Some employers even come from regions as far away as Florida. Each employer pays to attend, but for the price of their entrance, “they’re getting [to meet] a wide range of students” MacKenzie remarked.

Regarding the timing of the job fair, most job fairs have to be during a weekday, MacKenzie explained, as the employers sending their representatives do so during the work week. For students who were worried about the timing, she added that “planning is ideal,” and if students have class conflicts, they need to be able to plan ahead for these types of day-long events. But it can be worthwhile because “that face to face interaction with recruiters is priceless” MacKenzie said.

When you are relying on online applications, you lack that personal element you get from shaking a recruiter’s hand and

conflicts they could not work around. “It’s a very inopportune time for me,” senior bio-tech major Jessica Albretch said. “I wanted to go.”

To students not able to attend the fair, there is a copy of the guidebook available online on the CPEC website, and students can get the contact information of the employers that participated. Students should make sure to take advantage of the accessibility of online sources.

For those that could not make it out to Harrisburg but still want the job fair experience, the CPEC Virtual Job Fair opens for students April 15 and continues until July 15. This will be the first year CPEC hosts this type of event. Students will be able to upload their resumes and view dozens of employers. Any questions about the upcoming job fair can be directed to Career Services at CAREERSERVICES@ETOWN.EDU, and more information will become available on the CPEC as the fair approaches.

Other career services events for the semester include mock interviews, an etiquette dinner and their Quick Tips series throughout the month of March.

For sophomores in particular, the Annual Job Shadow Day is fast approaching and students can register through Career Services for a chance to participate.

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President attends Student Senate meeting, discusses tuition

by TARA SIANO On Thursday, Feb. 5, President Strikwerda invited the entire Etown college campus to join him and the Student Senate to discuss the rising tuition. He answered the students’ questions about the budget, assuring everyone that the upcoming changes would not lower the quality of education or student life.

One concern many of the senators had regarded incoming students. Strikwerda promised rising prices would not change application rates. He supported this by reminding the Senate that the current sophomore class had the largest admission pool in Etown’s history, and that there is no negative trend line regarding applications, despite the first-year class being rather small.

He also referenced a nationwide poll that rated high school seniors’ reasoning for choosing colleges.

The poll claimed that the biggest concern incoming students had were the graduation and employment rates of alumni, followed by academic quality and fit. Affordability is number four on the list.

Strikwerda and the trustees therefore assume that students will come, even if it is expensive. “Students come to Elizabethtown for the value they think they’re paying,” he said, “It’s the quality of what’s here… that helps students decide to come and stay.”

Strikwerda supported this statement by using Etown as an example.

Of the 78 students who left the college last year, only 19 said that finances were a major issue. The remaining 59 students had issues with fit or the academic program.

First-year student senator Lacey Mac-Rhyann agrees that it is doubtful the rise in tuition will affect application rates. “It’s possible, but at the same time, this college is so

generous with their scholarships,” she said. “It’s a relatively slight raise in tuition. I don’t think it’s dramatic enough to make students think differently about the school.”

However, while it is unlikely that incoming students will turn away due to rising tuition, Strikwerda acknowledged that current students might have a problem making ends meet. Every student has already been assigned a financial aid counselor. By calling the Office of Finance and Administration, students can be put into contact with their advisor to learn how to get the assistance they need.

Many student senators think there could be a better solution to the school’s budget problem. Class of 2018 President Sean Fiedler believes that the rising tuition is a “detriment to our college as a whole.”

“It’s not sustainable to keep cutting the budget and rising tuition,”

Fiedler said. Because of this, he and his fellow Student Senate members are currently researching a better tuition model. “We’re looking to figure a way to make our tuition sustainable, make cuts sustainable… basically make everything better for the student body and the administration so we can thrive,” Fiedler said.

Most of the senators recommend cutting funding to the Office of Student Activities to help with the budget. “OSA is doing a lot for us, but I’m sure that money could be spent elsewhere,” Mac-Rhyann said. She and Fiedler both think that there is too much money being spent carelessly on the giveaways the college does on a regular basis.

“I just feel like it’s excessive, and we should cut down on the free stuff we give away during OSA,” Fiedler said.

Strikwerda thinks differently.

“It’s affordability for what, you

know?” he said, “We have a higher sticker price, but we also have a much richer environment and a much higher graduation rate.” By keeping funding in entertainment, students at Etown have a better living experience. A big part of what they are paying for includes the events the college pays for.

Some students, however, value their education over entertainment.

“We chose to come to this school mostly due to the quality of education,” Mac-Rhyann said, “If you love this school enough, and feel like it is going to help you in your future career, then that extra money will probably be worthwhile.”

Fiedler agrees that while the increased price of the college may be difficult, it is important to stand by the school. “I’d kind of like to echo that obviously the student body is upset with this, but we still have to have faith in our administration to handle this.”

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Country music of Eric Paslay, Clark Manson rocks Leffler Chapel An interactive performer, he made it very evident that he appreciated the student excitement and felt welcome on campus. “It was awesome and pretty cool I was the first person to perform here in nine years,” he said.

After Manson’s 40 minute set, Eric Paslay took the stage and performed several of his hits off of his album as well as songs he penned for other country artists, including Lady Antebellum, Eli Young Band, Love and Theft and Amy Grant. The audience loved his performances of “Song About a Girl,” “Angel Eyes” and “Rewind.” Between songs,

Paslay encouraged Etown students to look to their futures and continue working on themselves everyday.

“If life isn’t going how you want it to be right now, it will,” he said. He shared stories of his own successes and failures, offering the audience an intimate look at the inspirations behind his songs. His performance of his single “Friday Night” brought a close to the exciting Friday night on campus.

“The concert was an absolutely amazing experience. From working behind the scenes during the day to being a part of the audience near the front of the stage, my admiration and understanding of what it

takes to put together an event like this skyrocketed,” Turnbull, OSA Publicity Assistant, said.

In the future, OSA will “switch up” the genre of the featured act to provide students with a variety of on-campus experiences. “It’ll be neat to bring big events to campus,” Henry said. “I’m hoping this concert helps us bring even bigger names to Etown in the future.”

The Etown OSA is currently planning its next exciting event: “TGIS: Tributes,” which will be taking place in late April. For more information on SWEET-organized events, visit http://www.etown.edu/ offices/osa/sweet.aspx.

Photo: Kelly Bergh

Clark Manson opened the concert with hits like “Runnin’ WithThe Night.”

Business department hosts annual economic symposium, offers students look at present, future of global economy

by KELLY BERGH

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n Wednesday, Feb. 18, the Elizabethtown College Business Department hosted its annual Economic Symposium to offer members of the campus community information regarding the current economic status of the country. Panelists included Ms. Ardy Lynn Wurtzel, a research associate at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Mr. Joseph E. Besecker, founder, chairman, president and CEO of Emerald Asset Management, Inc. and Etown’s Dr. Randy Trostle, associate professor of finance emeritus. Dr. Dmitriy Krichevskiy, associate professor of economics, served as panel moderator.

The symposium began with Trostle’s review of why the current economy is both challenging and stimulating for individual investors and the Federal Reserve (Fed). He advised students to carefully consider how and where their money should be placed.

The economic outlook of the U.S. is positive, according to Trostle, continuing at modest growth with no signs of inflation. Trostle realistically identified areas of concern, as well, warning students that Europe is teetering in light of the weak overall economic growth. “The US engine may be insufficient to carry the world,” he said. “For now, don’t fight the Fed! Happy investing!”

Wurtzel agreed with Trostle’s optimistic outlook of the economy, providing specific statistics of U.S. economic growth and encouraging students to use statistics carefully when forecasting future economic conditions. “I’m looking at data all day everyday and trying to understand what’s going on in the economy,” she said of her job at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

Wurtzel gave much credit to consum-

ers, attributing 2014’s economic growth to increased spending. She also provided coverage of labor market conditions, sharing that employment rates are increasing at an “alarming” rate—especially in Pennsylvania. Concluding with a brief discussion of the Fed, she predicted that 2015 would conclude solidly, with an overall economic growth of 2-2.3%.

“The Economic Symposium is a very effective way to integrate theory with current day activities in the economy.”

~ Sylvester Williams Photo: Luke Mackey

Besecker touched primarily upon how college students today should feel regarding their relations with the job market and the stock market. “It is not rocket science. It’s about rolling up your sleeves, taking the time, doing the work,” Besecker said. His company, Emerald Asset Management, Inc., is as successful as it is, he said, because of its passion, accuracy and involvement. “You must have passion in your life,” he told attendees.

“And if you don’t have it, you should get it because in this market, the U.S. is going to be okay.” He encouraged business students to stay in this field, as the payoff will be impressive. “Don’t believe me?

Just watch!” he said, paying homage to Bruno Mars’ hit anthem “Uptown Funk.”

“Jump on it!” Besecker said, pointing out that Etown students should be excited about where the economy is headed because of their hard work.

Panelists discussed the current economic trends at the symposium, which brought together notable economists who offered students advice on the future economic state of the nation.

The symposium offered attendees an intimate look at the behind-the-scenes work of the panelists. Professor of Finance and international business Dr. Hossein Varamini praised the event for providing students the opportunity to hear about “the major factors affecting economic outlook” both now and in the future. “That was a very good opportunity for our students,” he said.

First year international business major Blair Hendricks admitted “some of it was over [her] head, but it was interesting to hear from people who were so knowledgeable about the field and from different parts of it.”

Wurtzel appreciated the opportunity to hear the opinions of other professionals. “I thought it was very valuable

to hear about the different perspectives in industries that I’m not familiar with or have no expertise in. It just gave me a better understanding of the overall economy,” she said.

Dr. Sylvester Williams, chair of the Business Department, believes that “the Economic Symposium is a very effective way to integrate theory with current day activities in the economy.” He expressed that the department was “fortunate to secure experts in the field that can explain the activities taking place in our economic system” and appreciated that the event “allows the department of business to challenge students by presenting information about the economy from different points of view.”

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Nomination period Honors Program hosts ‘town hall’ for award ends meeting to discuss program’s future

by SARAH OLSON

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by TARA SIANO

he process for Elizabethtown College’s Distinguished Student Awards selection is currently under way. These awards are presented to two or three students from each class who demonstrate excellence in not only academic settings, but have exemplified the college’s motto of “Educate for Service.”

The nomination period, which was open to nominations from students, faculty and staff, ended on Feb. 6.

After the nomination period, nominees who meet the basic GPA requirements, and are in good standing at the college, are sent an application and asked to write an essay.

Once all applications are received, the identifying features, such as names, are removed and each application is assigned a number. They are then sent to the Campus Life Committee, which is a panel consisting of Etown students, staff members and faculty. Each member of the committee ranks the applications from highest to lowest. Later next month, the committee members will meet and choose the recipients based on each member’s top choices.

The committee takes a number of criteria into account when ranking the applicants. These include how well they have combined curricular and co-curricular activities within their college experience. Specifically, they look for students who show their integration of the college’s Signature Learning attributes, which include relationship-centered learning, international and crosscultural perspectives, real-world learning and purposeful life work, into their time at the college.

The awards will be presented to the recipients at the Student Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, Apr. 15.

Susan Lehman, assistant to the dean of students, said that the Campus Life Committee is always trying to raise awareness for the award, and will most likely be turning to social media to promote it in the future. She said that if more students are aware of the awards available, then more students will be more likely to strive for them.

On the award itself, Lehman said it emphasizes the positives of having a smaller college. “I think it’s a nice aspect of life on a small campus. I don’t think this could happen on a large campus.”

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lizabethtown College Honors Program incoming director Kyle C. Kopko revealed a list of changes to the Honors Program that will help students graduate despite other obligations.

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, Kopko held a Q&A session about the future of his presidency. The Honors Council, along with their interested fellow students, attended with the opportunity to present ideas and opinions about the alterations in the works. Kopko believes students “shouldn’t have that burden of feeling ‘am I really going to be able to finish the Honors Program?’” The list of changes proposed several new ways to adjust credits and Honors requirements to make it easier to stay in the program. “I don’t think honors education means more work or harder work, it means different work,” Kopko said.

One way of making the workload easier on students is the introduction of two-credit honors courses. These would be student-run classes own texts. “We’re actually going to be able to speak freely instead of catering to those who are teaching us,” first-year Honors Representative Otis Stathan said.

In addition, a two-credit course paired with an average semester’s 16 credits would bring the course load to 18 credits, saving honors students an overload of credits and, thus, more money.

This is especially helpful for students with busy schedules. According to Stathan, the Honors College “is not very forgiving at the moment for students with a high -credit major.”

Stathan and fellow first-year Honors Representative and Service Committee Member Zach Dennin are both currently studying mechanical engineering. It is sometimes difficult to find room for honors courses with their majors and Dennin believes it would be more beneficial to pick up a dual concentration in sustainable design and mechanical engineering than graduate with honors. Therefore, they both said that two-credit honors courses would be the most

Photo: Tyler Latshaw

On Tuesday, Feb. 10 Dr. Kyle Kopko ran an honors ‘town hall’ meeting to discuss what he has in store for the honors program when he becomes director next year.

exciting change out of all the ideas presented in the meeting.

Kopko plans on making it less stressful for students to travel abroad. He hopes to offer four honors credits for a semester-long study abroad experience. First-year Chair of the Honors Events Committee Jerica Shuck thinks this is likely to improve Honors retention rates.

“It’s really helpful because that’s something that everyone wants to do, but they don’t think they have the time to do it,” Shuck said. “If they can stay in the Honors Program and travel, then that’s awesome.”

In addition to helping students with their schedules, Kopko plans on better representing the Honors College across campus. “We’re not really seen on campus yet,” Shuck said. “Honors Council is kind of just a ‘thing that is,’ and we want to change that because we’re in a program that needs both representation and for everyone to know what’s going on.”

To accomplish this goal of visibility, Kopko hopes to find ways to make the achievements of honors students better known on campus. In addition, he plans to encourage a better sense

of community by bringing back formal Honors dinners and other events. Currently, the Honors Events Committee is planning an end-of-year formal where seniors will be recognized. The committee is also putting together an Honors field trip to either the Boston Aquarium or the Philadelphia Mutter Museum. These events are intended to give voice to the Honors community.

Other changes in the works include the following: a two-credit sophomore leadership course, a two-credit guided writing and research course utilizing the College archives, discounts at the bookstore for Honors students in good academic standing and petitions for an honors diploma if the student is 0.03 points below the required GPA. Honors students with any complaints or suggestions are invited to speak up. “I am the director of the program, but I do not view myself as the dictator,” Kopko said. He hopes to be accessible to the students and to collaborate with them to the best of his ability. “If something looks really great here, let me know. If something looks awful or horrible, please let me know; that’s probably more important,” he said.

Sophomore retreat focuses on purposeful life work, vocations

by CHRISTIAN VILLAROSA

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n Feb. 6 and 7, a group of 12 sophomores and faculty members Jean-Paul Benowitz, Dr. Brian Newsome, assistant professor of history and assistant dean for general education and assessment, and Jane Nini, director of career development, went on a retreat to Allenberry Resort to help students explore their vocations, their strengths and their weaknesses.

Every first-year student at Elizabethtown College, one receives The Rudder, a guide for the “firstyear experience.” It aims to help students decide which major they would like to pursue.

Every sophomore receives Compass, a guide that focuses on the “sophomore year experience.” “The sophomore year becomes another transition. [This] could be a year where one is starting to question, ‘Is this the right major?’” Benowitz, assistant director of Academic Advising and director of Student Transitions Programs, said. “[They question] not because

it’s the right academic fit to one’s strengths, but what one is going to do with the major.”

The vocation retreat focuses on the question, “What are you called to do?” “Let’s take [a communications major] for example. What kind of sports journalist or broadcaster will [they] be?” Benowitz said. “To answer that question you need to explore what is vocation, which means [answering] ‘What are you called to do?’” “[R]ecently, I decided to change my major from business administration marketing to corporate communications and a business minor,” sophomore Jon Wolbert said. “I heard about this retreat in the past, and I only heard good things about it. One day while discussing paths with a professor, he recommended this trip once again, so I decided to sign up.”

The retreat consisted of various activities that focused on helping students find their specific calling. One such activity was scrapbooking using magazines. “There was one activity where we cut out parts of a magazine with pictures or words that

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Color run comes to Etown Fifty percent of these donations will go directly to the Joshua Group.

The run itself is shaping up to be an exciting time for those involved. Eileen Cody, a graduate student and member of the Women’s Track and Field Team, plans to participate this year because of her experience last year. “It was great to be able to go on a fun run around campus with my best friends that raised money for a great cause,” she said. “I run around campus all of the time, but it was nice to have a large portion of the campus in such an event.” It is not just the students who are involved in the event; the community seems to be reaching out for the cause as well. Mountain said “In terms of non-faculty, non-student involvement, I believe that quite a few local and some non-local people participate in the Color Classic. Parents bring their children and enjoy the day with them.”

As the run date approaches, Mountain and the rest of the event’s coordinators also feel the excitement. “The day of the event is when the magic happens. Everything before that is ‘setting up the dominoes,’ so

to speak,” he said. “Anyone is welcome to sign up as a volunteer, and their jobs range from running registration tables to throwing paint at runners. We, as senators and organizers of the event, will be in charge of certain groups of volunteers and lead them through the day.”

In order to participate in the run as a runner or a volunteer, a registration form, which can be found on the Elizabethtown College Event Center website at www. etowncollegeonline.com/colorclassic, must be completed. Runners should prepare to get covered with colored powder and should wear all white. Participants are also expected to arrive at 12 p.m. to begin with pre-race festivities, and then be ready to go for a 1 p.m. start time. Those running will receive a T-shirt designed uniquely for the event, as well as a pair of sunglasses and a temporary tattoo to take home with them.

To learn more about the event, visit the site above. More information about the Joshua Group can be found on their website at www.joshuagroup.org.

meant something to us,” Wolbert said. “This was fun and creative, as we had to explain at the very end what each meant to us.”

There was also a “Strengths Quest,” led by Dr. Deborah White. “It is an inventory that you take, and then it explains what your top five strengths are from a list,” Benowitz said. “[White] goes through these strengths, and then the students can think about what are their strengths.”

The activities took place in groupings referred to as ‘base groups,’ which are “a small group assigned to a particular faculty or staff,” Benowitz said. “[They take] these bigger questions that we were discussing as a group and brought it down into a more intimate discussion.” Through this, students were able to obtain a more personal understanding of what their calling is.

Wolbert feels the retreat accomplished its goal. “[T]his trip did give me a better sense of what I want to do, but there [are] still some things I have to figure out about myself.”

Wolbert recommends this retreat to others. “First off, there is amazing food, and it’s free. What more could you ask for? But in all honesty, this is a great trip to connect with some of your fellow class that you may never talk to normally. You also have some great discussion on topics that will help you at any point in your college journey,” Wolbert said.

Finding a vocation is vital to finding a clear path through life. “You can have many majors and many types of careers, but your calling remains consistent,” Benowitz said. “There is something about you and your values that guide the kind of work you do.” The retreat’s pamphlet reads, “Vocation is more about who you are than what you do.” Both Benowitz and Wolbert feel the retreat explored this idea well.

Yet another retreat is planned to be a part of the “sophomore year experience” next year. The retreat’s format, location and date are still to be determined. 50 students in total have attended the last three retreats.

High Library offers new tutoring resource, writing center

by STEPHEN HAJCAK

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here is a new resource available for students who need help with their writing assignments.

The Writing Wing has announced that a Writing Center tutor will be in the High Library on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. They will be located on the main floor, at a table across from Room 208. The new tutor service is available to any and all students who need assistance with their written work. This new service will be used in conjunction with the Writing Wing, which is still open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the BSC. Professor Rick Fellinger, director of the Writing Wing located in the BSC, proposed the idea at the beginning of this semester. After experimenting with different sites to place tutors, including Myer in Fall 2014, he decided the High Library would be an excellent location. Since many students are already there to study and write papers, it seemed sensible to allow them immediate access to aid with their writing. The Director of the High Library, Sarah Penniman, shared Fellinger’s enthusiasm for the idea. It was on this same initiative that the ITS Help Desk was brought into the library for many evening hours. On these frigid winter days when most people

do not want to leave the building, she figures, “Why not bring these services to them? We’re thrilled to be able to partner with these offices in order to help as many students as possible.” She encouraged students to take advantage of this new opportunity to seek aid from tutors for lengthy projects or general questions about writing. The new location will also help to give as many students as possible the opportunity to meet with a tutor.

Many students and tutors have also expressed their approval of the new program and the benefits of academic aid from tutors. “It always feels great when I pass someone in the hall and they thank me for helping them get an A on a paper,” one tutor said.

“It just makes me smile.”

One student discussed how tutoring helps students in a long-term sense, “They help you write your papers, sure, but it’s more than that. You learn how to compose your papers better in the future by yourself.” They thanked their tutors for the success they had experienced throughout their college career. Many also said they were excited that they do not even need to leave the library to meet with tutors anymore. “I no longer need to brave a winter wonderland to keep up my GPA!” one student summarized.

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Students perform production of ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ Swanson discusses time spent in rehearsals, line memorization, shop hours, independent student work

by ABBIE ERICKSON

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n Thursday, Feb. 12, the Elizabethtown College Theatre Department presented its own adaptation of “The Importance of Being Earnest,” the British romantic comedy written by Oscar Wilde. Opening weekend began with strong performances from all involved, showing promise for the following nights.

The first act begins with the two male lead characters, Algernon and John Worthing, discussing the trivial but also beneficial, aspects of being known by one name in the city and by another in the country. Algernon is played by sophomore Kevin Hughes, and Worthing is played by sophomore Nick Loschiavo. While watching the play, it is important to note that Worthing is known as Jack in the country, but Ernest in the city, and Algernon is referred to as Algernon in the city, but poses as “Cousin Ernest” when he visits Worthing in the country. The two young bachelors use their invented personas as a way to visit the country or city whenever they like to have fun or avoid the unwanted company of close family.

As the first act flows into the second and third acts, it becomes evident that the invented identities have gotten these young men into a large and laughable situation. The play’s characters fall into an unfortunate situation when the romantic interests of the boys, two young love-struck girls with an undeniable love for the name Ernest, are introduced to the play. The young ward Cecily Cardew, played by sophomore Kerry Anne Serody, and Gwendolyn Fairfax, played by senior Wendy Moulton, helped create a comedic, rectangle of love, confusion and misunderstanding alongside the two boys. Mix in some sassy butlers, a cranky, old aunt, an awkward priest and a smart, flirtatious governess, and you have the making of the fun, romantic comedy that is “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

An enormous amount of time, energy and effort went into the production of this show.

Associate Professor of Theatre Michael Swanson, director of Theatre and Dance, directed this production of “The Importance of Being Earnest.” “The show was chosen last spring.

This show, I did not start preparing for until mid-October. The auditions started the first week of October, and rehearsals started Nov.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Students perform Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” which continues running through Sunday, Feb. 22.

Swisher details the experience of portraying a new character and hours spent practicing British dialects.

17,” Swanson said. “Since then, we have been rehearsing Sunday through Thursday evening, 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at night, about 15 and a half hours of rehearsal time a week for approximately eight weeks.” In these eight weeks, cast and crew, set and costume designers, technical staff and stage managers and the director were all involved in rehearsal. “We’re talking in the neighborhood of a couple hundred hours for me. That does not include stuff like line memorization, or other work the students are doing on their own or shop hours. So thousands of person hours are being expended on our productions,” Swanson said on all the efforts put into this production.

Considering the amount of time and effort put into making the show happen, it is impor-

tant to look at those involved in portraying such iconic characters from Oscar Wilde’s imagination. Sophomore Kierra Swisher plays Miss Prism, governess to the young ward Cecily Cardew. “So much time went into this.

Some nights we’ll just have straight dialect work where we’ll sit down and work for hours on our British dialects. Other nights we’ll spend hours going over one or a few scenes,” Swisher said. As a play set in Britain, having the correct British dialect was important. “For me it was different than maybe some of the others because I have been doing a British accent since I was little and have been in quite a few ‘British accent shows.’ I would just walk around speaking in British for absolutely no reason.”

Despite a small turnout this past Thursday,

the audience found the humor in each of the different characters. “In my theatre history, I have played a lot of moms and a lot of old ladies, and [Miss Prism] is different because she is a more fun character. She’s very flirty but also a reserved know-it-all. She’s very fun!” Swisher commented about her character. Swisher also said about the opening show, “I honestly think it was one of our best performances so far. Everyone felt really good. I mean it was a pretty small audience, but they were responsive to everything, so a pretty good night.”

Those involved with the show are looking forward to the next several performances. The next times available to see “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be this weekend, Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.

Mock Trial club prepares for tournaments against colleges, universities

by EMILY VASAS

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he Elizabethtown College Mock Trial club participates in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) program. AMTA was founded in 1985 by Dean Richard Calkins of Drake Law School.

Through the program, college level students are able to engage in trial simulations in competition with clubs from around the country and develop critical thinking and public speaking skills. The program also fosters knowledge of legal practices and procedures. AMTA provides Mock Trial materials and competitions for over 5,000 undergraduate students every academic year.

Many colleges across the country have mock trial teams or clubs, including Gettysburg College and Penn State University.

“Mock Trial is a simulated court experience where students receive a realistic case and then they have to act as witnesses and attorneys while developing a case theory and strategy,” senior Erin Krause said. “The team then competes against teams from other schools in tournaments.”

Krause is the vice president of the Mock Trial club this year and currently plays two roles on the Mock Trial’s A team. “I play both the defendant in our current case and an expert witness,” she said. “In past years, I have played an attorney, but I prefer to play in a witness role.”

When senior Dani Mitchell participated in Mock Trial two years ago, she acted as both a lawyer and a witness for two different sessions. “My favorite was as a lawyer because you got hands-on experience of what it is like in a court room and gained skill in outsidethe-box thinking when you try to trip up the other team’s witness,” Mitchell said.

Paula Burke, adjunct faulty in the depart-

ment of politics, philosophy and legal studies and the Etown Mock Trial coach, said she became involved with the club three years ago when the former coach Magisterial District Judge Jayne Duncan was looking for a replacement. “As a coach, I teach the academic portion of the class (PS 301 in the fall/ PS 302 in the spring) and also coordinate the logistics for the club, such as tournaments, travel arrangements, et cetera,” Burke said.

AMTA sponsors several regional and national-level competitions. Last fall, the club participated in three tournaments with Burke: the Penn State and Temple Tournaments and Etown’s own Blue Jay Invitational tournament.

There are different levels of these tournaments. At invitationals, the clubs can try out new case theories before regionals. The Blue Jay Invitational takes place in the Hoover Center. Some of the nearby schools, such as Gettysburg College and Dickinson College, attended to compete. “It’s usually pretty neat to see how other schools’ teams look at the case and see how they try to present the facts,” Mitchell said.

In the spring semester, all the mock trial clubs in an area compete in a regional tournament. This year, the regional tournament will take place in Baltimore, Md. “The top few teams from each Regional tournament move on to compete in the next round,” Krause said. “The judges at these tournaments can be real judges, attorneys or law school students.”

To prepare for competitions, the club holds scrimmages against each other, splitting up into an “A” team and a “B” team. There is a morning session and an afternoon session on both Saturday and Sunday, and these tournaments typically last most of the weekends on which they are held. Each session, or “round,” takes place over the course of two to three hours. Over the course of any given day of

a tournament, the Etown mock trial club competes for a total of five to six hours, or two rounds.

Krause got involved in Mock Trial when she was in high school. “I was interested in pursuing a career in law, and a teacher of mine suggested that I join our team,” she said. “I enjoyed it a lot, so I decided to join again in college.” She has been a member of the Etown Mock Trial club since her first year at the College.

Mitchell said she got involved in Mock

Trial because it was a two-credit class each semester and so did not force her to overload credits, but was also something that allowed her the chance to do something fun.

Burke’s favorite part about coaching the Etown Mock Trial club is working with the students and watching them learn and improve.

“My favorite part of Mock Trial is getting to spend time acting out the case with friends,” Mitchell said. “It’s dramatic, serious, goofy and fun all at the same time.”

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Marshall stresses learning communication skills for leadership

by MICHAELA FETTEROLF

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oseph W. “Chip” Marshall, vice chairman of Stevens & Lee, gave a lecture titled “A Lifetime of Lessons Learned” on Friday, Feb. 13 as a part of the M&M Mars Executive Lecture series.

Marshall did not focus on regaling the audience with the story of his success and achievements. Instead, he shared the lessons he had learned through his lifetime about being a good leader and running an organization. “Anything I have learned, I don’t offer to you as the truth, but maybe it is something that you can think about,” Marshall said.

Marshall had his share of experiences being the head of an organization. He graduated Temple University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and attended Temple University Law School.

After graduating, he worked for the city of Philadelphia on block grant applications before starting his own health care law firm, Coleman & Marshall, with close friend Mitchell Coleman. Marshall is currently the vice chairman of Stevens & Lee as well as a vice chairman of Griffins Finance, an investment bank owned by Stevens & Lee. He has headed many non-profit and civic boards. He finds that working on them is very fulfilling. Marshall most enjoys run-

ning Mission Kids in Montgomery County, which is a child advocacy center for victims of sexual abuse. Marshall also sits on university boards on Temple University and Salus University. He believes that being on boards is a great investment in your career.

“It’s not enough to merely get people on the bus, you need to get them in the right seat.”

-Joseph W. Marshall

“Boards are a great way to network, and I think they offer a very helpful context for looking at your own business issues,” Marshall said. He believes that networking is so important in this day and age in the employment world. He said that one doesn’t work for just a single company for 40 years and then retire. “You want to put yourself in the position [that] if lightning strikes, it strikes you,” Marshall stated. Many people move from company to company, and Marshall thinks it is important to give people

the opportunities to meet you and see you in a positive light.

Marshall offered several observations he learned while being a leader and working with many boards and organizations over the years. The first observation that he shared was the division of the entities.

In every organization, 15 percent of the people are the self-motivated, hardworking go-getters; 15 percent are the people who don’t do their work; and the middle 70 percent are stagnant and need to be motivated. Marshall believes that as a leader, one should focus on the middle 70 percent and how to motivate them because an organization’s success or failure rides on the backs of these people. “You can’t replace this 70 percent, you need to motivate them,” Marshall said.

Another observation that Marshall made is communication is key. “How you communicate, and if you communicate, will ultimately affect whether people follow you,” Marshall said. It is necessary to be able to have an open and honest conversation with the people who are working below you.

As a leader, one must also develop and support the people who are working for you. “It’s a temptation for people like us to want to muscle everything,” Marshall said, “[but] as a leader it’s not my job to do your job; it’s my job to help you do your job better.” Marshall also pointed out the necessity

of alignment, transparency and consistency to make an organization flow together and run smoothly. One last observation that he stated was that a vast majority of people do not want to lead; they would rather be led.

Marshall closed out his lecture by offering his own “Chip-isms” that would help future leaders deal with the observations he had just described. “True leaders are not intimidated by a blank piece of paper,” Marshall said. They need to realize that there is no road map for what they are doing.

Learning to adapt is essential. This idea flowed into his next “Chip-ism” of good leaders not being afraid to admit they’re wrong. Marshall thinks that the skill that graduates starting a business or organization often lack most is self-reflection. You need to be able to critique yourself in order to lead efficiently.

Marshall’s third “Chip-ism” was to take time for yourself. He believes that being a leader is a 24/7 job, and if you don’t take time for yourself, you won’t be able to lead as well as you would like. Marshall’s last piece of advice stressed the importance of investing in the people working for you.

Get to know them and their stories. It’s your responsibility as a leader to push and develop your team. It’s your job to keep everyone focused. “It’s not enough to merely get people on the bus, you need to get them in the right seat.” Marshall said.

Global film represents naivety, surrealism through film ‘Amélie’ French romantic comedy provides elements of nostalgia, quirkiness to Global Film Festival series

by NOEL ABASTILLAS

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n Feb. 12, the Global Film Festival, sponsored by the Office of International Student Services and the High Library, screened the 2001 romantic comedy “Amélie” in Gibble Auditorium.

The film is a part of a series of films programmed by Kristin Syrdahl, director of International Student Services, and Louise Hyder-Darlington, access services librarian of High

Library.

The French film, directed

by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, is set in Montmartre, a hill in northern Paris, France. It tells the story of Amélie Poulain, who tries to better the lives of her coworkers, neighbors, family and complete strangers. While Poulain focuses on helping others, she struggles with her own introversion and loneliness.

What shines through the film is its own commitment to its whimsical style. The historical district of Montmartre, known

for its residence of notable ar t i s t s su ch a s R e n oi r an d Picasso, serves as the backdrop for the warm, nostalgic scenery.

The unique architecture, faded pastel colors, small cobblestone roads, long sloping landscapes and bustling citizens add to the flavor that’s packed in every scene.

The film opens with a narration of Poulain’s early life, going as far back as her conception. It is part of the quirky template the film holds itself to. It all seems like a

story told by someone with an overactive imagination, which ref lects Poulain’s character.

As a child, the only kind of physical contact she has with her father, a retired military doctor, was when he would give her a yearly checkup. Poulain longed to be hugged, but the most intimate form of parental love she received from her father was his stethoscope checking her heartbeat. It was still enough to make her heart rate jump, which led to the deduction that she had a heart defect, unfit to go

to school or play with children.

Despite the sad mistake, the film presents this with innocent naivety and comedic timing. For example, the narrator explains long lists of what her interests and pet peeves are to exhaustion.

It’s a trait that reinforces a major characterization of Poulain’s, which is the eccentric randomness that she embodies.

Another major point of her charac ter is her overac t ive imagination. Pictures, paintings, mirrors, any animate object with a face talks when she’s in distress or in need of advice.

The plot centers on Poulain’s dedication to help others, like returning a box of childhood memorabilia to its owner or helping a blind man cross the road while giving him vivid d e s c r ipt i ons of e ve r y t h i ng around him and her own budding love story.

She becomes enamored with a strange man that collects discarded photo booth photos and creates an elaborate game of cat-and-mouse for them to meet each other. However, when he collects all the clues and finds her, she is reluctant to meet him.

She must take the emotional journey of grabbing what life has to offer her instead of focusing on others’ problems.

The whole story is rich with beauty, character and style. In a genre that can seem bland and predictable, “Amélie” effortlessly st r ives to b e unpre dic t able w h i l e s t ay i n g r e f r e s h i n g l y entertaining. The movie displays the eccentric quirkiness of the characters by using flashbacks, asides, narrations and inner thoughts. The seemingly random events assemble that create a harmonious ending, giving the story a fairy-tale quality with hints of surrealism. The film emphasizes charac ters w ho often go unnoticed, such as a reclusive old neighbor, a scorned widower and a disabled grocery store assistant. The film gives them delightfully idiosyncratic characteristics.

The Global Film Festival will be screening “The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert” on March 12.

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Appel encourages valuing morals, happiness in academic pursuits

Photo: Luke Mackey

Appel spoke at Bowers Writers House about pursuing a career in writing after earning multiple academic degrees and finding happiness in different academic and professional pursuits on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

by LUKE FERNANDEZ

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n Wednesday, Feb. 11, “Humanities and the Richness of Being: A Life Dynamic with Dr. Jacob Appel” was held in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center.

The event was sponsored by Bowers Writers House. The man who gave the presentation was Dr. Jacob Appel, an accomplished author who is also a physician, lawyer, bioethicist and social critic. During his presentation, Appel talked about things he experienced throughout his life and the lessons that can be learned from these experiences.

Appel was born into a family of doctors,

but he did not want to follow in his family’s footsteps. What Appel really wanted to be was a writer, but being raised in what he called a “conservative Jewish household,” his parents did not particularly agree with this idea. As a junior in high school, Appel and his parents made an appointment to meet with the school’s guidance counselor to discuss his career path. When Appel explained he wanted to be a writer, his counselor replied by saying, “that’s well and good, but you should choose something more realistic.”

Because of that meeting with his guidance counselor, he decided to put his dream of becoming a writer on hold. Appel

continued onto higher education and earned law degrees from Brown University and Columbia University, as well as a degree in bioethics from Alden March Institute of Albany Medical College.

During his first day of law school, Appel and his classmates were required to watch a police brutality video. “The first time we watched it, it was utterly horrific. People in the class were gasping because it was so disturbing,” Appel said. But after he and his classmates watched it 75 more times, the video lost all of its emotional impact. Appel was then able to understand the mindset of the policemen in the video. “Eventually I could no longer tell who was right and who

was wrong,” Appel said.

This sense of confusion made Appel nervous because he lost his moral viewpoint by watching and analyzing the video. “You don’t want to forget, as a lawyer, doctor or academic, what you know as a human being.

Often professionalism trains you to step out of your natural ideas as a human, but at the end of the day, you have to come back to your core set of values,” Appel said.

Although he was excelling in law school, Appel did not want be a lawyer for the rest of his life. This caused him to chase his dream of becoming a writer. “The writing world, in practice, is as much about rejection, as it is acceptance and triumph,” Appel said. He submitted a story to 75 different journals, all of which rejected him. He was upset about the rejections because he believed he wrote a very good story. Appel then submitted the same story to the Boston Review story contest. To his amazement, he won, and his story was published. “The reason I mention this is because one of the 75 journals that rejected this story in the past was the Boston Review,” Appel said. He explained that because he did not give up, he was able to get his work published by a journal that had once turned him down. “Perseverance will eventually help bring you to success,” Appel said.

Appel has recently found a new passion in his life that he would consider unexpected due to his past. He decided to go to medical school initially to teach bioethics, but instead, he ended up finding a love for psychiatry. Now not only does he teach bioethics, but he also works in a hospital as a psychiatrist. “It’s one of the few fields that not only are the patients crazy, but the doctors seem crazy too, and I blend in perfectly,” Appel joked.

Appel is now able to look back on his life with much less regret because he chased his dream of becoming a writer, and he enjoys all of his professions. “You can’t do many things well if you don’t really love doing them,” Appel said. He explained that a leading a rich life does not necessarily mean you have a lot of money. “Happiness is the key to a rich life,” Appel said.

Admissions offers personalized experiences to prospective students

by VICTORIA MADONNA

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ike many other current students across the Elizabethtown College campus, accepted high school seniors from surrounding states will be stepping foot on that same red brick this coming Saturday, Feb. 21 for an accepted students day at the College. As the student response deadline of May 1 approaches, the Office of Admissions is hard at work in preparation for the prospective students who will be in attendance.

The accepted students will have a busy day ahead of them, starting at 9 a.m. with breakfast and musical performances in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Welcoming remarks from President Carl Strikwerda and other members of the faculty and staff will lead to the academic fair in Thompson Gymnasium.

This part of the event is where students will get the chance to speak with members from various departments around campus as well as giving their families the opportunity to see the range of Etown’s academic offerings. The importance of the academic fair is to share information with the students about a major or minor they are considering.

Ac c omp any i ng t h is a c a d e m i c f ai r are 45-minute presentations from each department to present students with a more in-depth look into each major. This event also offers a financial aid session and a student panel session. During the student panel, current students from different academic, athletic and extracurricular areas are represented to answer questions about college life, the community, what it is like to be a student at Etown and what it means to be a Blue Jay. Throughout the day, prospective students have the opportunity meet faculty members and staff members in the athletics department. Families are encouraged to take a tour of the campus and have lunch in the Marketplace.

Similar to most other college application processes, Etown accepts applications in the fall with a deadline of March 1 and in the spring with a deadline of Dec. 1. Beginning in mid-September, the College reviews

applications in what they call a “rolling process.” This type of procedure allows potential students to take control of when they receive their admissions decision, which could be approximately a week after their application is completed, but still provides them time between then and May 1 to make a final decision. To support this process, Etown also takes a holistic approach to review its applicants, which involves focusing on the whole person rather than just the numbers.

“In addition to a strong academic profile, we want to admit students who will make our community more interesting and engaging, so considering academic, social and cocurricular fit is the best way to do this,” Director of Admissions Debra Murray said.

The Office of Admissions also offers many events throughout the year for prospective students who have not yet been accepted.

The open house event to be held on April 11 is one such event; high school juniors and rising seniors beginning their college search will attend this event to determine whether or not they will apply to Etown.

Interviews, overnight visits, open house programs, personal tours and Jay for a Day events are just some of the options that the College administers for potential students to have the opportunity to see what Etown is all about. “I think that open house events for prospective students before they apply allow them to get the most information about the College,” Murray said, “which will hopefully encourage them to move forward with the application process.” Murray also said that she believed that the Jay for the Day and overnight visits were likely to help prospective students because they are able to visualize themselves as part of the Etown campus.

As part of the planning process, the Admissions Office is always ready to receive feedback from students and their families through surveys to ensure that future programs are more refined. The constant reviewing of admissions events contributes to the manner in which they adjust and improve the visit experience. The emphasis on what services they would like to see and accommodation of

their requests are highly requested and duly noted. “Our focus is on presenting the most accurate impression of the Elizabethtown experience for the prospective students and

their families.” Murray said. “We try to make the visit as personal as possible. I think this approach sets us apart from many other schools.”

Photo: Luke Mackey

Murray discusses the different events available to prospective students and the College’s efforts to give students personalized experiences on campus.

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Career Services helps prepare Blue Jays for job, internship fairs, assists them with beginning their hunts for employment

by IAN HARRIGAN

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his is the time that college students from every institution are starting to look for jobs and internships. “It is experience that will provide great opportunities for the resume,” Assistant Director of Internships and Employer Engagement at Elizabethtown College Tina MacKenzie said. The way to get started on a search for a good job or internship is by attending a job and internship fair. However, it is not smart to go into the fair blind. There are a few things a college student should know before going to a job and internship fair.

The first thing a candidate should do is create a resume. It allows the candidate to list all skills and accomplishments in a professional way.

The Career Services Office at Etown is willing and able to help students prepare for their future. Career Ser vices also recommends candidates create a LinkedIn profile as another way to get the candidate’s name out. “Creating an elevator speech is key to the process,” MacKenzie said. An elevator speech is how one introduces themselves to a person; it is key in making a good first impression. When preparing the elevator speech, be sure to know it and practice it until it is memorized. The services available will help with resume building, LinkedIn accounts and creating a respectable elevator speech.

Before going to a fair, do some research.

The sponsor site will show all the different

employers who are attending the fair and the majors they are looking for. The site will also have a link to the employer’s website, which helps those interested to learn about the employer and makes it easier to hold a conversation with the representative.

Before leaving for the fair, know what to wear. Going to the fair is the first impression you’ll make on the employer. Men should wear a suit and tie, while women have the option of wearing a blouse and skirt or dress pants. It’s important to stay away from things like flashy jewelry that may make a candidate stand out too much.

After going over the preparation for the fair, it’s time to check in and make an impression. Don’t be late. Try to arrive early and get familiar with the fair. Do not feel overwhelmed with the number of employers.

“Keep an open mind of who to see even if it is away from your major,” MacKenzie said.

When entering, there is a guide book with a map of where each table is located. “Make a plan of who you want to speak with first,” she said.

Tr y to bring only items you need, including a portfolio with your resumes, business cards and a smile. Always have a hand free to greet new people with a firm hand shake, eye contact and good body language. When talking with recruiters, it is key for the employer to know you did your research. Ask the recruiter questions and be knowledgeable and also be ready to ask questions about the employer and their intentions. The employer will often give a business card or a way to contact them.

After the fair, gather all the information, think about the opportunities and decide the best fit. Follow up with the recruiter as soon as possible to keep the information fresh.

When contacting, be sure to reference a part of the conversation from the fair. It is also a good idea to invite the recruiter to connect with you through LinkedIn. If you are still interested, apply for the position. Applying quickly will help the process.

Knowing the process will help make going to a job and internship fair much easier.

Having an internship will help build your resume for future jobs and open up new opportunities.

For more infor mat ion on j ob and

internship fairs, go to the Career Services office in the upstairs of the Brossman Commons. The staff is always willing to help students at Etown with their future and how to prepare. Career Services have drop-in hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and also can set up an appointment separately if need be. For more information, go to the Job Fair Success website http://www.etown.edu/offices/ career/job-fair-success.aspx.

Career Services also has events, including mock interviews on March 31 in the Career Services suite. There will be more tips on how to prepare for the job and internship search on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Thompson 105.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Career Services offers a wide variety of ways to get involved in finding an internship or job. Stop by their office for more information or to talk to a career counselor.

Pro-life group joins March for Life Director of Study Abroad clarifies recent article

by TIANA FERRANTE

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undreds of thousands of people, all united in the conviction that every person deserves a chance to live, joined the March for Life in Washington, D.C. last week. Five of us from Elizabethtown College participated in the annual event, which occurs on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and abortion’s legalization in the United States. Along with former Planned Parenthood abortionists, atheists, theists, people of all races and backgrounds and women who have suffered the loss of a child through abortion, we marched to the Supreme Court and petitioned the government to uphold everyone’s right to life.

Women from “Silent No More,” a national pro-life group of post-abortive women, stood in front of the Supreme Court to share why they changed their minds about abortion after experiencing it. In the midst of that, our Etown group encountered several individuals who protested the pro-life message. They held “Keep Abortion Legal” signs and made their voices heard as well. The irony of it is that they can protest only because they themselves were never aborted. To stand for abortion is to deny others a foundational right that every pro-choice person already has, and that is the right to be alive, let alone the right to speak in protest.

By participating in the March for Life, we hope to

bring awareness to the dignity of every human being.

That includes reaffirming the dignity not only of those who agree with us, but also of pro-choice activists and people involved in the abortion industry as well.

Some of the most inspirational pro-life individuals used to be proponents of abortion. A prime example is Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the co-founder of NARAL who aborted over 60,000 children before recognizing the destructive magnitude of his acts. He then embraced the pro-life message and became known for producing the film “The Silent Scream,” which documents fetal pain during the abortion procedure. And as we celebrated MLK Week at Etown, I’ll mention that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s niece, Dr. Alveda King, is currently one of the most prominent pro-life individuals.

After having two abortions herself, King went on to say that “The abortion agenda is in direct conflict with the teachings of Dr. [Martin Luther] King.”

According to Student Wellness flyers, Planned Parenthood will host an event on campus this April. The largest abortion provider in the United States, Planned Parenthood has been found to give awards to clinics based on how many abortions were performed. Are we actually going to honor the antithesis of MLK’s teachings right after celebrating his message?

Let’s choose to honor his life by protecting the rights of others to live theirs.

by SABINA POST

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would like to clarify some issues that were presented in the article “Honduras mission trip attracts students looking to serve globally.”

There were several factual errors and misleading statements regarding Elizabethtown College study abroad programs.

While the article alluded to support from several different departments on campus, the medical mission trip to Honduras is actually not endorsed by the Study Abroad Office or Elizabethtown College. The C ollege’s Travel Risk Policy is that students may not travel to areas where the U.S. Department of State has issued a Travel Warning. Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions make that countr y dangerous or unstable and lead the State Department to recommend that Americans avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country.

A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government’s ability to assist American citizens is constrained. The College does not take these warnings lightly since the Study Abroad Office is committed to the health and safety of our students abroad. For more information on this Travel Warning, and why “[t] he Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens that the level of crime and violence

in Honduras remains critically high,” please visit: http://travel.state. gov/content/passports/ english/alertswarnings/ honduras-travel-warning.html.

The student interviewed in the article was quoted saying that most Etown students “can’t afford to study abroad or pay for the much more expensive trips that the school offers, so this trip gives you incredible value for your dollar.”

While studying abroad does require some additional costs, this oneweek trip to Honduras with “its relatively low cost of $1,000 plus airfare” is actually more expensive than most study abroad programs offered or endorsed by the College. The majority of these short-term trips are quite affordable and end up costing around $1,000 per week including airfare.

Wh e n c ons i d e r i ng value for your dollar, rolled into the price tag of Elizabethtown College, study abroad trips are also several credits to count towards graduation, the possibility of completing a Signature Learning Experience, support from the College in safety and risk management and a faculty or staff member to help facilitate some of the challenges overseas.

Usually the longer you stay on a short-term trip, the more value you get for the money you spend, because a majority of the initial cost is airfare.

Participating in a trip endorsed by the College also makes students eligible for funding to help with their study abroad experience. For example, among other scholarships, there are $1,000 and $500 travel grants available for students who are interested in long- and short-term study, respectively.

I’m not denying that this trip to Honduras can provide a valuable experience to the students who choose to participate in it. In the future, however, I ask that the some of the facts provided by students might be verified by the Etownian before printing, in an effort not to deter someone who may be seriously considering study abroad.

There are many collegesponsored trips and opportunities for serving the global community.

These include opportunities in the health care field, which is a growing area in the study abroad sector. In fact, according to the 2014 Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education, STEM majors are the top fields of study for U.S. study abroad students.

Finally, it would be great to see more of our short-term faculty-led tr ips fe atured in t he Etownian. There are several professors who have had information sessions promoting their trips over the last few months.

Please consider showing off some of the fantastic work they do alongside our students abroad.

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February 19, 2015

Student reviews the 57th annual Grammy Award Ceremony, trending topics, celebrity performances, award winners

by CARLY KATZ

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n Sunday, Feb. 8, the 57th annual Grammy Award Ceremony was broadcast live on CBS. This year, the Grammys featured many artists such as Sam Smith, who was awarded three of the top four Grammy awards, Beyoncé, Beck, John Legend, Miranda Lambert and many more.

There was debate going around in the news and on campus about who had the best performance and who had the worst performance of the night.

A c c o r d i n g t o J o e L y n c h’s article,“Grammys 2015: All Performances Ranked from Worst to Best” on billboard.com, he believed Beyoncé was top performer of the night, and Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani were the worst.

B a c k i n g u p L y n c h’s a r t i c l e , sophomore Kyle Murray said, “my favorite performance of the night was Beyoncé because she’s an incredible vocalist, and her performance was very emotional.”

Agreeing with Murray, first-year Brice Williams said Beyoncé’s performance was his favorite. “I loved it because she didn’t do the crazy hair flips and theatrics that we know her for. It was

a softer, more sentimental side of Beyoncé that most people don’t ever think about,” Williams said. “Also, I loved that she did the hands up sign for Ferguson.”

There is no doubt that B eyoncé had a flawless performance the other night. However, Beyoncé is not one of my favorite performers or artists, so I think Ed Sheeran’s performance with John Mayer was top. Ed Sheeran and John Mayer are two of my favorites, and seeing them on stage together was a big highlight for me.

When I was watching Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani, I didn’t think their performance was the worst. I felt as though their piece was slow and a bit boring for the two of them, but I did not think it was horrible. On the other hand, I did not enjoy Miranda Lambert’s performance of “Little Red Wagon.” I don’t know if I didn’t like the song, or if her performance was all over the place.

Miranda Lambert did, however, win Best Country Album for her record Platinum. Along with Best Album, Beck won Album of the Year. Beck beat Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams. “I was shocked that Beck won Best Album. I figured Sam

Economics professor comments on College’s financial situation

by SANJAY PAUL

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omer ordered the daily special at the Jay’s Nest. As he pulled out his ID card to pay for it, the cashier reminded him the price included a drink — did he want to pick one up?

No, he said, this was his gift to the College.

The y shared a laug h at the absurdity of it. How much did the college stand to gain by Homer’s gesture?

Many such gestures, vastly larger in scope, are needed to meet the projected shortfall of $2.7 million in the College’s revenues. Early in October, the Personnel Council, a faculty committee that deals with compensation issues, was told that salary increases in 2015-16 were likely to be in the 1 to 1.5 percent range. By January, however, the news had become much grimmer.

No increases were on the anvil, we were told. The College’s finances had taken a turn for the worse.

The president delivered the bad news at a faculty meeting. Silence hung over the room, but then a question. Would scones be taken off the menu at the Blue Bean?

The president was noncommittal: all options were on the table. “We will take a close look at all our operations over the next several weeks,” he said. “In April, we will make our recommendations to the B oard. It’s too early to say, Homer, whether scones will survive the budget cuts.”

He went on to add t hat he personally preferred the scones without icing, but Homer knew that the situation was dire. Even the president’s predilections might not be enough to save the scones from an untimely demise.

Ne w s t hat t he C ol l e ge w as seeking to shore up its finances served to galvanize the faculty.

Some immediately called upon the upper echelon of administrators, starting with the president, to cut their salaries. This is a hardy perennial: in Homer’s tenure at the college, he has heard this proposal mooted at the first sign of financial

Smith would win that as well,” Murray said.

“I was really surprised that Beck won the Album of the Year award, especially up against contenders such as Beyoncé, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran,” Williams said. “Beck’s music isn’t on the radio, and most people who I have asked have told me that they have never heard of him. I think it was a huge shock for everyone when his name was called, but I’m glad no one went crazy because of his winning,” Williams said.

“Overall the performances at the 57th annual Grammys were excellent. Every artist who won deserved to win.”

A trending topic of the Grammys was Sam Smith’s winning of three of the four major awards. Sam Smith won Record

of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. I personally think that Sam Smith deserved these awards. His song “Stay With Me” is very popular, and many people can relate to the deeper message of the song.

“I think Sam Smith deserved every award he won,” Murray said. Williams agreed. “I’m actually really happy that Sam won those awards,” he said. “It really shows that we’ve changed our viewpoint on the LGBT community. Years ago, Adam Lambert was a big sensation until he came out as a homosexual male, and Frank Ocean coming out was a huge thing for African-American males who are homosexuals. It showed that you don’t have to be straight in order to sing hip-hop. So Sam did his thing, and his music is really amazing,” Williams said.

I thought Sia had the most entertaining performance of the night with her hit song “Chandelier.” Sia’s set was really interesting with all the props and the costumes of her dancers. I thought Sia gave it her all in her performance.

Overall, all the performances at the 57th annual Grammys were excellent.

Ever y artist who won deser ved to win. Each and every performance was unique in its own way, and I am looking forward to seeing next year’s awards.

Student proposes plan to use dining dollars to feed hungry

distress, sometimes even in the absence of such signs.

Others suggested that salaries of all employees should be reduced, perhaps using some sort of sliding scale in order to cushion the blow for the least well-off. Yet others mentioned that retirement and health benefits might be on the chopping block. As for any new hiring, it would be done only under exceptional circumstances.

Academic depar tments could be reorganized to generate cost savings.

All well and good, thought Homer. But couldn’t the Trustees play a role as well in helping the college navigate the choppy waters?

“The president delivered the bad news at a faculty meeting. Silence hung over the room, but then a question.

Would scones be taken off the menu at the Blue Bean?”

Since Jan. 1, 2009, the S&P 500 has risen more than 125 percent, a steep ascent that has led many portfolios to more than double, increasing the wealth of affluent households quite substantially.

If the Trustees were to make a significant financial commitment to the college in these straitened times, the sacrifices being asked of the faculty, staff and administrators would be seen for what they are: a genuine, multifaceted, shared effort to right the financial ship, place the institution on a firmer footing and continue offering a premier liberal arts education to our students.

And perhaps, just perhaps, the scones in Blue Bean would be spared.

Photo: Luke Mackey

The Marketplace has been revising their meal plans this year. As the meal plans are being revised, new questions arose concerning unused meal swipes.

by MICHAELA KIM

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n Friday, Jan. 16, the Elizabethtown College’s Student Senators posted meal plan options that might be instituted in the Fall 2015 semester. Some of the options included fewer meals per semester and a limit on guest meals, as well as an option to upgrade Jay Bucks. I commend the Student Senators along with Mr. Eric Turzai, director of Dining Services, and the consultant group Envision Strategies who all spent their valuable time studying the meal plan options. I am sure that Dining Services and the Student Senate will keep students apprised of the proposed meal plan modifications.

As my first semester came to a close last month, I and many other students found that we had a lot of extra, unused meal swipes available. When I left campus for winter break in December 2014, I noticed that I had 94 unused swipes. I asked myself whether there was a way to donate this money instead of forfeiting it. Although I know that the answer to this question would be a resounding “no,” the query still bothered me.

Later, while I was helping at the Catholic Harvest Food Pantry during the break, I again thought about donating unused meal swipes to help a local food pantry, a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter. If I was allowed to donate just $1 per unused swipe to a good cause, I would

have donated $94.

I am sure there must be other students who feel a desire to give back to the community using their excess dining swipes. I think that the “Dollar a Swipe” or “Share a Swipe” should be considered as a way for students to help those who are less fortunate. This would be in keeping with the College’s commitment to “Educate for Service.”

Moreover, I have heard that, in the past, students have used their leftover JayBucks to stock up on snacks to take home for the summer. Perhaps students could use this money to buy non-perishable food items and donate them to a food pantry instead. Again, this would be a simple way to give back to the community and could be done easily without changing students’ lifestyle. JayWeb keeps track of student swipes. With students’ permission, taking $1 out per leftover swipe should not negatively impact the student body or Dining Services.

As the work continues on studying and evaluating the meal plan options, perhaps administration and students should also consider ways to donate food or funds to charities. It would be an outstanding way to show that Etown students care. The Catholic Harvest Food Pantry I assist helps feed over 700 families per month. Etown students should look into providing a similar service.

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February 19, 2015

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Celebrity crimes make tabloid headlines, Measles outbreak are judged under an altered justice system could concern unaware students Student discusses ways to stay B informed about the disease and

by KAITLIN KEEFE

ruce Jenner was involved in a multi-car accident that left one woman dead. According to Jenner’s publicist, he was not injured. The crash occurred on Saturday, Feb. 7 just after noon in Malibu, Ca. on Pacific Coast Highway. By Monday morning, the sheriff ’s department was able to identify the woman as Calabasas, Ca. resident Kim Howe, 69. The car that struck Howe’s Lexus contained a family consisting of two parents and three children, who were later sent to the hospital.

It was precautionary as no injuries were evident.

Initially, a Toyota Prius allegedly decelerated or came to an abrupt halt. As a result, Howe’s white Lexus hit the back of the Prius. Jenner, traveling in a Cadillac Escalade, was towing an off-road vehicle. Jenner rear-ended the Lexus, sending it into the middle of an intersection.

“There is significant skid evidence to indicate that he did try to stop and was in the process of stopping before the collision,” Los Angeles C ount y Sher if f ’s D ep ar t ment Sgt. Philip Brooks said. Sent into oncoming traffic, Howe was then hit by a Hummer H2. “My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones and to all of those who were involved or injured in this terrible accident,” said Jenner’s publicist, Alan Nierob.

Originally, Jenner told police that the paparazzi were following him. “He’s used to it. He said he wasn’t trying to flee them. So as

far as we’re concerned, they are not a factor at this time,” Brooks said.

With further investigation, there was no sign that photographers were following him or that they caused the crash.

The case involving the death of a driver, according to CNN, “is being investigated as any ‘traffic incident involving a fatality’ would be.” It is unclear what distracted Jenner at the time he contributed to the accident. “Some say he had a cell phone in his hand. Some say he had a cigarette,” Brooks said. “[A] cigarette’s irrelevant because it’s not illegal to smoke while driving, so it’s just his cell phone records that we’re getting from his provider that will shed some light on the situation.” The sheriff ’s office will examine all cell phone messages and phone calls. According to CNN, “California law prohibits driving while reading, writing or sending text messages. It also requires drivers to use hands-free equipment while talking on the phone.”

The media publicizes incidents like this to “fill the gossip columns” according to Neal Gabler, senior fellow of The Norman Lear Center.

He has delved into the ideas of the “new celebrity.” Celebrities today are not publicized for a true talent, but are recognized for small, average achievements. It might not be the best or most important news, but “stars generate a narrative because they are much more likely to be at the center of the action,” Gabler said. Many times even the

idea that a person could generate a narrative is enough to put them into the spotlight. “You don’t need a great story to be a celebrity any more than a movie needs a great script to be a film,” Gabler said.

Those who caught the spotlight “remained a celebrity because he, or history, kept adding new chapters to it.”

The biggest issue lies in Jenner’s celebrity status. If he is responsible for Howe’s death, he will never have to suffer like an average person.

Prison Legal News states, “there are two criminal justice systems in the United States. One is for people with wealth, fame or influence who can afford to hire top-notch attorneys and public relations firms… and who enjoy certain privileges due to their celebrity status or the size of their bank accounts. The other justice system is for everybody else.”

Many jails in Los Angeles have fees for jail accommodations: for as much as $145 a day, wealthy convicts can have access to phones, the Internet and even have their own food brought in. It is clear that the repercussions for their actions would not register with this kind of treatment. The result of this accident, according to CNN, “could take up to six months before a final determination of fault, if any, is made in this case,” Brooks said. In the end, because of the depth of his pockets, Jenner might never have to face up to his negligent driving that ultimately took another human life, that of Howe.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Tabloids perpetuate celebrities’ status as members of a special class in society. As a consequence of the perceived exceptionalism of celebrities, these individuals are often not prosecuted for crimes as typical citizens are.

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ways to stay in good health

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by KEVIN HUGHES

t is an inconvenience when a formerly eradicated and possibly lethal disease decides to return. Have no fear, however, because scientists and doctors have a surefire solution to this problem. Measles, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 2000, has begun popping up on the west coast of the U. S. and has become a concern as of late, particularly in California. Talk has begun of whether measles could ever become a deadly disease again in the U.S. Measles is a viral disease that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat. It’s followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles virus is a highly contagious virus and spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing.” A vaccination program for this disease began in 1963, when about three to four million Americans contracted the virus each year, and

“Only by working together and ensuring everyone able to be inoculated is is how we are able to protect ourselves and help those who physically cannot get vaccinated for allergy reasons.” between 400 and 500 of those cases proved fatal.

Since then, the number of measles cases has plummeted to the point that the disease was no longer considered consistently present in the U.S. The year 2004 had the lowest-recorded numbers of measles cases in history: 37 people according to the CDC. Measles still exists in parts of Europe and Asia and cases of measles in the U.S. are often transmitted by travelers to people who have not been vaccinated. In recent years, unvaccinated populations are growing and helping to spread the disease to others who have not, cannot or will not vaccinate.

So what does this mean for us at Elizabethtown College?

While the CDC says most of the 700 or so cases in the U.S. are located on the west coast, particularly California, outbreaks have been creeping their way east. As of Feb. 6, Nebraska is the eastern-most state containing people with the measles virus. It has a long way to Pennsylvania, but one should not rule out an outbreak happening here.

Measles is still dangerous, however, it is not widespread, and knowing is the first step to staying ahead of this disease. Out of a pool of 10 students at the College, none of them could describe what measles was or what was going on with the outbreaks on the other side of the nation. One of the “cons” to eradicating a disease in a country is the populace of that country will forget to teach what that disease entails, and should that disease ever reemerge, panic can ensue.

So what should we do here in and around Etown to deal with the outbreak? The CDC recommends that one should double-check their vaccination records for the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. This vaccine is safe and effective, only requiring a booster once if you are initially inoculated during your first 12-15 months of life.

If you cannot remember, getting the vaccine again as an adult will have no ill effects, but you should always consult with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns regarding any vaccine.

In times like these, it is important to keep calm and remain informed. Only by working together and ensuring everyone able to be inoculated is is how we are able to protect ourselves and help those who physically cannot get vaccinated for allergy reasons. The CDC estimates that measles could make a big resurgence if enough people avoid, forget or do not know they need vaccinations.

There is still a fair percentage of the population who still need to complete the inoculation. “In 2013, the overall national coverage for MMR vaccine among children aged 19-35 months was 91.9 per cent. However, MMR vaccine coverage levels continue to vary by state… At the county or lower levels, vaccine coverage rates may vary considerably,” the CDC reported.

The CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) both report that it is entirely feasible to eliminate measles permanently from the United States and the planet. All members of the WHO have committed themselves to eradicating measles entirely by 2020. If we all do our part, talk to our doctors and stay informed we can finally be free of such a dreadful disease.

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Sports

February 19, 2015

Women’s swimming finishes ninth in first Landmark Championship meet

in Etown athletics...

The men’s basketball team fell to Moravian on Saturday 61-60. The Blue Jays searched for a way to end their losing streak against Drew University last night but came up short, falling 79-61 to the Rangers.

After Saturday’s win over Moravian, the women’s basketball team jumped into third place in the Landmark Conference standings. The Blue Jays defeated Drew University 65-51 last night in their final home game.

The wrestling team dropped its match with Messiah College on Senior Night, 25-16. The Blue Jays wrapped up their dual season last night with a 26-13 victory to Muhlenberg College.

The men’s and women’s swim teams competed in the Landmark Conference Championships for the first time in school history this weekend.

The men finished in 8th place, while the women finished 9th.

The men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at Susquehanna University this past weekend and will again travel to Selinsgrove this weekend for the Susquehanna University Open.

The women’s tennis team split its first two matches of the season on Sunday. The Blue Jays defeated St. Mary’s 5-4 and fell to nationally-ranked Mary Washington 9-0.

in the NCAA...

In the latest Associated Press (AP) Top-25 college basketball poll released on Monday, the Kentucky Wildcats remain the only undefeated team left in Division I. The one-loss Virginia Cavaliers are one spot behind Kentucky, while Gonzaga University is third. Duke University and the University of Wisconsin round out this week’s top five teams.

Seton Hall University guard Sterling Gibbs was suspended two games after punching Villanova guard Ryan Arcidiacano in the face during the second half of Villanova’s 80-54 win over the Pirates on Monday night.

Photo: Athletics Department

The women’s swim team recorded many personal bests on their way to a ninth place finish at the Landmark Conference Championships in Maryland.This was the Blue Jays’ first time competing in the Landmark Championships.

by ABIGAIL THRIFT

L

ast weekend, the Elizabethtown College women’s swim team participated in the three-day Landmark Conference Championships. On Friday alone, swimmers achieved fourteen season-best records. On Sunday, they made a ninth-place finish to end their first Landmark championships.

Mark Wilson, head coach, was optimistic prior to the meet.

“Being our first time in Landmark, my thoughts were to see swimmers do their best times after training hard,” he said.

“I was impressed and very proud of the entire team. Every swimmer did their best time for the season.”

“At the end, all the pain I endured throughout the season and during the race no longer mattered.”

~ Kimberly Cosgrove

in the pros...

The National Basketball Association hosted its annual All-Star Weekend in New York City this past weekend. The festivities began on Friday night at Madison Square Garden with the Celebrity AllStar Game, followed by the Rising Stars Challenge. On Saturday night in Brooklyn, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Zach LaVine of the Minnesota Timberwolves stole the show. Curry defeated the deepest field of three-point contestants ever assembled on his way to the Three-Point Championship crown. LaVine captured the crowd’s hearts with four impressive dunks on his way to the Slam Dunk title.

The weekend ended with Sunday night’s All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden with the Western Conference defeating the Eastern Conference 163-158. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook took home MVP honors, finishing with 41 points.

Fifth-year occupational therapy student, Kimberly Cosgrove, competed in the 1650-yard freestyle for the last time before her graduation. Earning her seventh place swim on Sunday, Etown’s best individual finish, resulted in her fourth top-ten finish in four conference championship meets. “It honestly was the best feeling ever to finish well in my last race ever. It was a great opportunity to be able to place in the top ten for the fourth year in a row and get on the podium,” she said.

“This was something that I had worked hard for all season.

And at the end, all of the pain I endured throughout the season and during the race no longer mattered.” Cosgrove credited her ability to finish the race to the support of her teammates.

Cosgrove and junior Rachel Engelhardt both finished in the top 15 in the 500-yard freestyle. After studying abroad last

semester, Engelhardt came back strong. “I really had no idea what to expect for championships. I always believe in setting reasonable goals, but I personally didn’t even know what was reasonable for me, considering I missed the first half of the season. So I told myself that all I could do was go out and just swim as fast as I could and try my best,” Engelhardt said. “I did better than I ever expected, and I was so proud of myself.”

Engelhardt also participated in the 800-freestyle relay with senior Tara Deisher, first-year Megan Anderson and Cosgrove. “I was on pace to do better than I previously did, as my first 100 as out just as fast, but unfortunately I couldn’t hold that pace and ended up with a slower time, as my body was exhausted and just wanted to shut down. Luckily I had [Tara] Deisher, [Megan] Anderson and [Kim] Cosgrove behind me to help us finish in fifth place! We were all so proud of ourselves as we all had great splits!” Engelhardt said. “This was my favorite championship to attend, as everyone was so positive, had a great mindset and was so into the meet.” Engelhardt thought the meet was exciting regarding other swimmers from different teams, as they broke records in several events.

Juniors Bonnie Lisk and Amanda Long, senior Hunter Smith and Cosgrove make up the 400-medley relay team, which placed fifth with a time of 4:18.00. Lisk was excited about her relay team’s performance. “It was so awesome!

We all had season best times, and it was a close race, but we actually beat our seed by four places and got fifth overall even though we were seated ninth,” Lisk said. “It was one of the most fun relays to be on and so exciting.” Lisk also placed 13th in the 100-yard backstroke and 14th in the 200-yard backstroke overall.

“Whenever you train for a big competition, as coach you hope the taper training pays off. This was probably one of the best groups of swimmers who trained hard, did great times, with great attitudes” Wilson said. Lisk agreed. “It was a great weekend for everyone,” she said.

Men’s basketball falls in crucial Landmark game at Drew A victory over Susquehanna University on Saturday gives Blue Jays final playoff spot

by ALYSSA AICHELE

T

he hearts of the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team broke on Valentine’s Day with a last second loss to the Greyhounds at Moravian College. The Blue Jays turned the ball over twice in the last 10 seconds of the game, allowing the Greyhounds to score and get away with a 61-60 win.

Tyler Simpkiss scored a gamehigh 20 points for the Blue Jays, shooting 8-of-13. Going into half, he had 13. Senior Evan Hathaway took over in the second half, scoring nine of his season-high 13 points. “The mindset going into this game was to treat it like it was a playoff game,” he said.

Sophomore Josh Eden earned Etown 12 points and eight rebounds.

“This game we were focused on getting a huge conference win and trying to secure a playoff spot,” Eden said.

Going into the second half, Etown was led 33-31. Late in the second half, Moravian formed a seven-point lead, but the Jays were able to fight their way back into the game.

Hathaway had back-to-back

layups to go along with jumpers by senior Joe Bodnar and Eden to cut the lead to one with 3:38 left in the game.

There were two shots made in the remainder of the game. One was a layup from Tommy James with 1:39 left, which gave Etown the lead 60-59.

The other was the by the Greyhounds with 4.6 seconds remaining.

The Blue Jays were unable to inbound the ball to an open player with 9.5 seconds left on the clock, so to avoid the five-second call, they threw a desperation pass long.

Moravian intercepted the pass and made it to the basket to convert it into a game-winning layup.

The Blue Jays did not get a chance to take a last second shot due to the Greyhounds defense, forcing yet another errant inbounds pass.

“Going forward, the team needs to just keep believing in each other.

Our past two losses have been extremely tough,” said Hathaway.

“We still have a very good chance of making the playoffs, and it is important for everyone on the team to have faith in one another heading into our last two conference games.”

E d e n a n d Hat h aw ay b ot h anticipate the team to make playoffs.

“I feel we have had a lot of tough games that, unfortunately, we could not win. That being said, we have done enough at this point to still control our season,” said Eden.

“If we want to live up to our expectations and be a playoff team, we have to get a victory on the road Wednesday,” Hathaway said.

Juniata College, who lost to the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Saturday, is still in the running for the fourth-place playoff spot due to losses from Etown and Drew University. Juniata must beat undefeated Catholic University on Wednesday to remain in the picture.

If Juniata loses, then either Etown or Drew will have the last spot.

A win for Etown on Wednesday will secure their playoff spot, but they would not be eliminated with a loss. Etown would have to win next Saturday at Susquehanna University to clinch the fourth playoff spot.

“Our conference play has been good, but it could be much better,” Hathaway said. “All we can focus on now is what is in front of us. Making the conference playoffs has been our goal since we were freshmen. We essentially control our own destiny, and with seven committed seniors on

Photo: Athletics Department

The men’s basketball team dropped its game at Drew University, extending their season-long losing streak to six games.The Blue Jays are now 6-9 in the Landmark Conference and need a win Saturday at Susquehanna to have a chance at making the playoffs.

the team, I believe we will be a playoff team by the end of next week.”

Last night’s game did not start out the way the Blue Jays had hoped, with Drew grabbing a 12 point halftime advantage. Led by four players in double digits, the Rangers went on to defeat the Blue Jays 79-61 to grab the fourth playoff spot in the Landmark Conference for the time being.

The win for Drew came in their final game of the season as the Rangers finish with a 7-9 conference

record and a half game lead over the Blue Jays for the final playoff spot. Etown is now in fifth place in the conference and need a win on Saturday at Susquehanna to give themselves a chance at the playoffs.

Bodnar led all scorers in last night’s game with 23 points on five of 10 shooting from three-point land. Hathaway scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in 38 minutes of action for the Blue Jays who dropped to 6-9 in the Landmark.

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February 19, 2015

Women’s basketball takes over third place in Landmark

Conference wins over Moravian, Drew help Blue Jays’ playoff hopes with one game remaining

by BRIAN LUKACSY

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n Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took to the court against a non-conference opponent for the final time in the 2014-2015 season. The Blue Jays carried a 15-game non-conference winning streak into their game at Muhlenberg College, which dated back to the 2012-2013 season. Etown finished a perfect 6-0 during their non-conference schedule last year and opened this season with seven wins in seven games against non-conference opponents.

Coming off two-straight Landmark Conference victories, the Blue Jays came into the game with a 15-5 overall record, with eight of those wins coming against conference foes. Muhlenberg entered the game at 14-6 and sat in second place in the Centennial Conference standings.

The Mules and Blue Jays traded baskets early, with junior guard Rachel Forjan scoring all eight of the Blue Jays’ points in the opening minutes to give Etown the 8-7 lead. Muhlenberg made two separate big runs in the first half to take control in the first 20 minutes of action. After junior guard Alyssa Aichele gave Etown the lead at the 12 minute mark of the first half, the Mules went on an 11-0 run, holding the Blue Jays scoreless for over eight minutes of play.

Etown made a small run of its own behind sophomore forward Emily Martin, who scored a team-high 16 points, cutting the lead to 27-22 with two minutes left in the first half. However, the Mules went on another 11-0 run to close the half and take a 38-22 lead into halftime.

The Blue Jays shot just 30 percent in the first half and carried over their shooting woes into the second half as well. Etown hit only one of their 14 three-point attempts and shot eight of 32 from the field overall in the second half. Muhlenberg continued to knock down shots in the second half, shooting 49 percent for the game en route to a 72-48 victory over the visiting Blue Jays.

Martin grabbed seven rebounds to go along with her 16 points.

Aichele also grabbed seven rebounds and scored seven points, while Forjan finished the game with eight points.

The Blue Jays looked to bounce back against Landmark Conference opponent, Moravian College, on Saturday, Feb. 14. The game matched two teams fighting for the fourth, and final, playoff spot in the conference. The two teams came in tied for fourth place with

an 8-5 conference record; however, Moravian defeated Etown back on Jan. 10, 75-69, at Thompson Gymnasium.

“We knew if we were going to win against them this time, we were going to have to out-hustle them and play a solid forty minutes of basketball,” Martin said.

Etown jumped out in front of Moravian early, taking a 17-12 lead about halfway through the first half. The Blue Jays held the Greyhounds to just 22.6 percent shooting from the field in the first half, helping them get out to an eight-point lead at halftime on the road.

Early in the second half, Etown continued to score and get stops on defense, widening their lead to double-digits. The Greyhounds were able to fight back behind their stars, Samantha Caligiuri, Alexis Wright and Alesha Marcks, who all finished in double-figuring scoring. The Blue Jays saw a 14-point lead, their largest of the game at the 14:17 mark of the second half, dwindle down to two with just over two minutes left in the game.

Out of a timeout and with a 59-57 lead, the Blue Jays found Aichele on the wing for a long jump shot that extended their lead back up to four. Aichele’s basket gave her the only two points she scored on the afternoon. However, the basket could not have come at a better time for the Blue Jays. Moravian’s Caligiuri was fouled shooting a three-pointer with 10 seconds left and the Blue Jays up 61-58, but failed to convert on any of the free throws. Sophomore point guard Krissy Pennell was fouled with two seconds left and hit one of two free throws to secure the victory for Etown.

“It was a huge win. Before the game we were tied with Moravian for fourth, and this win puts us in a tie for third with Susquehanna,” Martin said. “It was essential for helping us secure our spot for playoffs.”

The 62-58 win for the Blue Jays meant they would own, at worst, sole possession of the fourth and final playoff spot with two games remaining in the regular season. However, after Susquehanna University lost to Drew University on Saturday, Etown jumped into a third place tie with the Crusaders. Etown holds the tiebreaker by virtue of a 54-45 victory over Susquehanna back on Jan. 24.

Forjan led the Blue Jays with 15 points on the afternoon on six of nine shooting. Pennell chipped in with 14 points, four assists and four steals, while senior forward Taylor Alwine recorded her first double-double of the season, finishing with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Martin also had a big day for Etown, scoring eight points

Photo: David Sinclair

The women’s basketball team earned two big victories this week to take over the third seed in the Landmark.

and grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds.

Last night, the Blue Jays faced Drew University in their final regular-season home game of the season. Drew was coming off a big victory over Susquehanna on Saturday, and even though they were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention coming into last night’s game, the Rangers were looking to spoil the playoff party by pulling off the upset.

“We cannot underestimate [Drew], which I think we did the first time we played them. We know that they are capable of beating us, so we have to go into this game ready to compete,” Martin said.

Martin played the game of her life last night in the Blue Jays 65-51 victory over the Rangers. She finished with a career-high 23 points and a career-high 25 rebounds. Martin also recorded six steals and six blocks to fill out the stat sheet.

Forjan scored 19 points for the Blue Jays on 50 percent shooting from the field and Alwine scored 11 points.

Courtney Stephens scored a game-high 27 points for the Drew Rangers in the loss. It was Drew’s final game of the season.

The Blue Jays will play their final regular game of the season on Saturday at Susquehanna. The two teams are tied for the third seed in the playoffs. The game will help determine the seeding for the Landmark Playoffs. Tipoff is scheduled for 2p.m.

Women’s tennis splits two matches Personal bests highlight Blue Jays defeat St. Mary’s, fall to Mary Washington

men’s swimming meet

by CHAD LAMMER

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The women’s tennis team began its season this past weekend by splitting a pair of matches with St. Mary’s (Md.) College and nationally-ranked Mary and Washington University.

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he Elizabethtown College women’s tennis team played indoors for its matches against St. Mary’s College (Md.) and nationally-ranked No. 22 the University of Mary Washington. The Blue Jays defeated St. Mary’s 5-4, but fell to Mary Washington 9-0.

Senior Sarah Calabro considered the first two matches as a launch for the new season. “There is definitely some more practicing to be done before the team is ready for our official season to begin,” she said. “However, I do think that these matches will be a great opportunity to see how we stack up against some solid competitors and get us hyped for a new season.”

Singles started the competition at St. Mary’s. The teams split these matches, 3-3. The No. 2 doubles team of junior Lauren Berry and sophomore Taylor Helsel defeated Melissa Barall and Mollie Johnson, 9-7. Last year, Berry and Helsel’s record was 7-2 when playing with each other. The duo sealed the win for the Blue Jays for the team’s spring season debut.

Berry set high goals for her performance this season. “I personally would like to accomplish a better record than last year,” she said. “I would like to go undefeated in both singles and doubles within the conference.”

St. Mary’s No. 1 doubles team overpowered the Blue Jays, 8-2. However, the No. 3 doubles team of sophomore Madison McCall and Calabro defeated their opponents 8-4.

Calabro is hopeful for her senior season and her efforts

to help her teammates. “As a senior, I am hoping to make the most of my experiences every time I step onto the court this season,” she said. “This sport has taught me so much about teamwork, and I want to feel like I gave my best effort after every match, like I’ve done the most I can to help my teammates out.”

Doubles competitors including McCall, Helsel and Calabro also earned wins in singles competition. At No. 4, McCall defeated Lauren Rost 6-1, 6-2. Helsel was victorious, 6-4, 6-3, over Johnson at No. 6. Calabro conquered Emily Rost 6-2, 6-1 at No. 5.

Mary Washington was a strong force of competition, as it swept the Blue Jays, 9-0. In addition to its national recognition, the team also has a No. 6 ITA Atlantic South Region ranking. Berry and Helsel were the most successful competitors for the Blue Jays. They lost 3-8 to Chrissy Gaul and Ashley Price at No. 2. Senior Kaitlyn Pellegrino snatched a pair of games in each set from Mackenzie Smith at No. 2 singles.

“I believe that the team’s biggest strength is competitiveness,” Berry said. “We are all so competitive that we drive each other to do better at every workout, practice, or match.”

Calabro also has confidence in the team. “I love that our team is scrappy,” she said. “I think that quality really bonds us together as a close, competitive team that takes risks, but also still has fun along the way.”

The Blue Jays (1-1) will face off against York College (Pa.) on March 2, which is the start of the team’s annual trip to Hilton Head Island, S.C. over Spring Break.

he Landmark Conference Championships, on Feb. 13 to 15, were full of highlights and broken records for the Elizabethtown College men’s swim team.

“Our goal as a team was to drop time across the board and have some swimmers make podium, both individually and in relays,” senior Frank Capria said. Over the three-day event the Jays did just that by capturing eighth place, with 72 points and 13 personal records.

After 15 years of competitive swimming, Capria’s career as a Blue Jay is over. Capria’s performance in the Landmark Conference Championships is highlighted by his performances in the 1650-yard freestyle where he recorded a personal record of 17:51.19 and placed 14th and by the 200 free, where he had a career personal record of 1:52.25 and placed 21st. Capria’s 5:06.26 performance in the 500 freestyle earned 24th place and another personal record for the senior, by shaving 11.65 seconds off his former best.

Sophomore Kieren Koehler’s 1:02.13 time and 14th place in the 100-yard breaststroke made him the first individual men’s swimmer to reach a championship or consolation final. In the consolation final, Koehler matched his time of 1:02.13 and again placed 14th, earning the Blue Jays three points. Koehler also reached a new PR on Sunday with a career best of 52.17 in the 100 free, which grabbed him 25th place.

Sophomore Stonecipher showed milestone improvements throughout the weekend at the championships. A 19 second improvement in the 500 free on Saturday makes his new career best 5:31.23. Stonecipher also shaved 1.5 seconds off his former personal best, posting a time of 1:02.31. In the 200 meter butterfly, Stonecipher recorded a 22nd place finish for a season-best 2:22.15.

“We have a nice young core that could make Etown more competitive for years.” ~ Frank Capria

First-year David Foery finished his rookie season on Sunday with a personal record in the 100 freestyle with a time of 49.86. Foery’s 100 time earned him 19th and recorded a program best since 2003. Foery also set a new personal record in the 50-yard free with a time of 23.34.

First-year Clayton Leab posted multiple personal records over the weekend.

On Friday, Leab recorded a personal record in the 50m free with a time of 24.61. Leab followed up on Saturday by placing 20th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:05.66. Leab finished out his season by placing 29th in the 100m free by posting a time of 53.93.

The relay teams for the Blue Jays were able to record two personal records.

In the final event on Friday, the team of Capria, Koehler, Foery and Stonecipher recorded a time of 3:53.83 in the 400m medley relay. The 400m free relay team of Capria, Koehler, Leab and Foery swam a team best 3:29.45. In the men’s 200 free relay, the same team of Capria, Koehler, Leab and Foery were able to finish and record a new team-best 1:34.56 on the season.

The three-day Landmark Conference Championships ended with the Blue Jays in eighth place and with 72 points.

The Blue Jays can only show improvement from here. “We have a nice young core that could make Etown more competitive for years,” Capria said.

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February 19, 2015

Track and field teams competes at Susquehanna Invitational

Blue Jays head back to Selinsgrove this weekend to compete in Susquehanna Open

by BRIAN LUKACSY

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he Elizabethtown men’s and women’s track and field teams competed at the Susquehanna Invitational at Susquehanna University this past weekend.

It w as one of t he l ast opportunities for improvement before the Landmark Conference Championships which take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Susquehanna.

On the women’s side, sophomore Amanda Porter recorded three

Wrestling team falls on Senior night to Messiah

Photo: David Sinclair

On senior night, the wrestling team squared off against its rival Messiah College at Thompson Gymnasium, dropping the match 25-16.The Blue Jays bounced back to defeat Muhlenberg 26-13 to end their dual season.

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he Blue Jays went up against the Messiah College Falcons at Friday night’s wrestling match in Thompson Gymnasium. The final score was 25-16 with the win going to Messiah.

Messiah entered the contest as the number eight team in the nation according to the Division III NCAA rankings on NCAA.com.

Before the meet started, the Blue Jays honored the five graduating seniors. Collin James, Jordan Moser, Jeremy Reith, Jared Weaver and Zeke Zimmer.

Even with a loss, the team had a few standout performance from junior Mike Lammer and sophomore Luke Fernandez. Lammer put the first points on the board for the Blue Jays, with a takedown in the second period. With a close pin, he tied the score at 4-4. Later, Fernandez won a 9-2 decision to make the score 13-10.

“Wrestlers that have been wrestling better this second semester are Luke Fernandez, Bryan Pflanz, they have been wrestling at another level. Zeke Zimmer is Mr. Consistency; he has been the wins leader the past three years,” Head Coach Eric Walker said. “Chad Lammer has looked the best he has since his freshman year.”

Walker was right. These four had an excellent match. Fernandez contributed a win with a 9-2 decision and junior Bryan Pflanz earned a win from a 6-1 decision.

Zimmer, who is the teams career active wins leader, did not disappoint. Zimmer had four takedowns and two escapes for a 10-6 decision victory. This win earned Zimmer his 75th career victory.

Lammer hung tough but lost his match, as he put up a fight against

a defending National Champion.

“With the end of the season approaching and the National Championships just around the corner, the team has been gelling more than ever. I’m not sure if it is the finish line in-sight or the fact that we are going to be hosting the Championships, but all the members are starting to rise up and take initiative,” Walker said.

Leading up to the match, the team new it would be a battle.

Knowing the intensity of competition against Messiah, Etown did not easy back down.

With the high number of students in attendance on Friday, it gave the coaching staff and the team hope that students will come out and support them at the National Championships.

“We would love to have some support out at the National Tournament since it is in our backyard, at the Giant Center,” Walker said.

“To get some of the school community there would be huge to our team. We are trying to break the attendance record for a division three championships, and we have a good chance to do it, but we need the help of the students.”

Etown will be hosting the National Championships on March 13 and 14 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa., and the team is ready to enter the competition with a winning mindset.

In the team’s final dual match of the season, the Blue Jays defeated Muhlenburg 26-13. The victory helped Etown improve to 5-12 this season, heading into the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional Championships on Sunday, March 1.

The loss dropped Muhlenberg to 4-8 this season with one dual match left at home against King’s College on Saturday.

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separate personal bests in the weight throw competition, with her third throw breaking an Etown record. Her throw of 12.94m broke former Blue Jay Amanda Morrisette’s record of 12.53m which was set at Susquehanna back in 2006.

Po r t e r j o i n e d f i r s t - y e a r Brittianni Phillips in the shot put event as both finished in the top half of the field. Phillips is the current record holder in the shot put for the Blue Jays.

S ophomore Casey Quinto was the women’s top individual finisher of the day, finishing in fifth-place of the 3,000-meter run with a time of 10:50.91.

First-year Kelsey Brady took 12th in the mile event with a time of 5:27.89, while fellow Blue Jay, sophomore Samantha Gehly, set a new personal record in the event.

Sophomores Kelsey Detweiler and Stephanie Bellott joined first-years Lia Chak and Kelsey Bentz to take ninth overall in the 4x400m relay.

On the men’s side, senior Andrew Khela moved from third to second on the top ten list in the weight throw after his top throw of the day traveled 13.92m.

That throw was nearly three feet farther than his previous personal best.

Junior Zach Trama continued his impressive season by finishing first for the second meet in a row in an individual event. Trama, who currently has the best mile time in the Landmark Conference at 4:17.49, ran a 14:18.12 in his only event of the day. He was over five seconds faster than the

second place finisher in the mile at the Susquehanna Invitational.

First-year Mitch Schlegel owns the team’s best times in the 60m and 200m races this season. Schlegel ran the 400m for the first time on Saturday, finishing in 13th overall with a time of 52.78. His time is the best time of the season to date of any Blue Jay to run the 400m.

Schlegel joined sophomores Mike Twist and David Hess and s enior Br yan B aldwin in the 4x200m relay as the team placed second in their section of the event.

The same team of Schlegel, Twist, Hess and Baldwin teamed up again in the 4x400m relay and placed tenth with a time of 3:33.63.

First-year Tom Fitzgerald and Twist each set personal bests in the 800m, as Fitzgerald finished in 2:02.19 while Twist finished at 2:03.65.

Sophomore Max Mahan jumped a season best 6.17m in the long jump event, putting him seventh in the Landmark Conference in

the event. He also competed in the high jump on Saturday, finishing eight with a height of 1.87m.

The Blue Jays will travel back to Selinsgrove, Pa. to compete in the Susquehanna Open on Friday afternoon. The Open will be the team’s final meet before the Landmark Championships the following weekend.

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Senior Andrew Khela’s top throw of the weekend went 13.92m and moved him into second on the top ten list in Etown’s history.

Athlete of the Week Amanda Porter

by BRIAN LUKACSY Sophomore Amanda Porter recorded three new personal bests in the weight throw competition on Saturday at the Susquehanna Invitational. Porter’s third throw etched her name into the Etown track and field record books. Porter’s throw of 12.94m broke former Blue Jay Amanda Morrisette’s record of 12.53m. She currently has the fifth best throw in the Landmark Conference this season.

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