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Vol. 111. Issue 4

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Campus Security releases annual safety report, crime statistics from past three academic years

by SAMANTHA WEISS

ampus Security released the 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which was printed yesterday. This report compiles the crime statistics of the last three school years — 2011, 2012 and 2013 — on campus. The report is printed each year in accordance with the Jean Clery Act as one of three transparency measures expected of all colleges. Along with the report, Elizabethtown College must maintain a daily crime and fire log and send security memos to the community, if alerted of a “dangerous” crime, like a robbery or a suspicious person on campus. The annual report discloses the numbers of violations of alcohol and other drug, sexual harassment and dangerous materials policies, as well as bias-related incidents. Missing students and fires are also included in the yearly report. It also details the emergency plan on campus and the means by which Campus Security interacts with outside emergency personnel. In the report, Campus Security has detailed the goals of the office: “to improve the quality of life for all those who come to our campus. Conflict resolution is our primary goal, accomplished through mutual cooperation and understanding, or, when necessary, through the imposition of administrative or other sanctions. Inherent in

2014 Lefever Fellow speaks to community by TIANA FERRANTE

ederal E lec tion C ommission (FEC) Chairman Lee Goodman, the College’s 2014 Lefever Fellow, presented “Campaign Finance Regulation and the First Amendment” to students and faculty members at a dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 24 in the Susquehanna Room. While much of the Virginian attorney’s discussion focused on how the FEC monitors election campaign finances and contributions in general, it also delved into the intricacies of government regulation, negotiation between political parties and media rights. Photo: Luke Mackey

Campus Security released the 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report yesterday.This report is printed every year and includes campus crime statistics from the past three academic years.

the application of these sanctions is that such actions shall align with College mission and values, policies and establishing protocol.” In order to attain the goals set by Campus Security, college crime is reported, handled and punished according to state and College laws. The most common crimes on college campuses are violations of alcohol laws.

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The same is true of Elizabethtown College. Alcohol violations at Etown are broken up into two categories: referrals and arrests for liquor violations. In 2013 for on-campus (including residential), the statistics stood at four arrests for liquor violations and 134 referrals. SEE SECURITY PAGE 2

Study Abroad Office implements peer mentoring program for interested students T

by CORINNE MCCARTHY

he Study Abroad Office (SAO) has started a new program that will provide students interested in studying abroad with peer mentors who can help them prepare for the trip. According to Sabina Post, director of study abroad, the SAO started this program in response to student feedback. “A lot of people indicated that they wanted to have more interaction with study abroad alumni,” Post said.

Many students also expressed interest in working at the study abroad office, and this provides them an opportunity to do so. Post believes it will be easier for students to connect with their peers. She stated that the goals of the program are to promote and increase exposure for study abroad programs and to allow more feedback from students and involvement in programs, to give the study abroad program actual student representatives and “put a face to it” and to increase availability of programs. SEE MENTORS PAGE 3

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Federal Election Commission (FEC) Chairman Lee Goodman visited Elizabethtown College as the 2014 Lefever Fellow.

Newman Club participates in regional pro-life events, fundraisers Catholic group on campus recognizes October as National Respect Life Month, attends nearby events by SARAH OLSON

ctober is Respect Life Month, during which many pro-life organizations hold events and fundraisers. Three Newman Club officers and one additional student attended the annual Celebrate Life Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Radisson Hotel Harrisburg in Camp Hill. This dinner, which featured Bishop Ronald Gainer as this

year’s keynote speaker, raises funds in support of pro-life efforts in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Representative Jerry Stern, who represented the 80th district for twenty-two years, and Delores Euker, a local pro-life activist, both received awards at the event. Stern received the 2014 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Leadership award in thanks for his pro-life efforts, while Euker received the 2014 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of work in the Pro-Life Movement.

Karen Bruskewicz, Elizabethtown College’s new director of Catholic campus ministry, discussed the Newman Club’s participation in Pennsylvania Respect Life Month activities. The next pro-life event being held in the area is the 2014 Walk for Life at Harrisburg City Island in Harrisburg on Oct. 11. SEE PRO-LIFE PAGE 2

JayFirm public relations club holds informational meeting by RYAN SCHAMP

n Tuesday, September 23, there was an informational meeting regarding JayFirm, a new public relations firm for students that is based in the Communications Department. The goal of the club is to allow students to experience the work fields of event planning and public relations. It also gave students who attended input towards the project. This is an important factor because it allows students to voice their opinions. Many students may also want to experience different aspects of communications. JayFirm allows them to test and experience many different areas of study along the way. “JayFirm is an organization within the Department of Communications [that is] open to all students. JayFirm

focuses more on the corporate side of communications: dealing with public

“Our main project this semester is to plan the ‘Com Experience’ for prospective high school students. We are planning every detail of the event ... to make the day a success.” ~Nicole Lorber

relations. JayFirm is a new club and its kickoff was at the end of last semester,” senior communications major Nicole

Lorber said. D r. Mat t h e w Te l l e e n , a s s i s t a nt professor of communications, is advising the club. The members, as well as a student board, carry out the projects assigned to the firm. Currently, the full focus of the firm is being dedicated to revamping the “Com Experience” and making sure everything goes the way it should. “Our main project this semester is to plan the ‘Com Experience’ for prospective high school students,” Lorber said. “We are planning every detail of the event, so we are contacting the high schools, designing all collateral [and] meeting with different departments to speak on the day to make the day a success.” Students are encouraged to look into joining the firm as a way to experience event planning, public speaking and many other things along the way. The club will give students the chance

to prepare for what their profession will ask of them down the road after graduation. JayFirm is also open to students at any time during the year.

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JayFirm is a new club which doubles as a public relations firm. Communications majors and students of other majors can gain real world experience through participation in the club.

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Campus crime levels Newman Club participates in follow annual trends, show regional pro-life events as part no unpredicted increases of National Respect Life Month In comparison, the rates of alcoholrelated arrests in 2011 and 2012 have been 10 and one, respectively. The incident rate of alcohol-related referrals were 183 in 2011 and 126 in 2012. The number of arrests has decreased from 10 in 2011 to four in 2013. In the same way, the rates of alcohol referrals decreased from 183 in 2011 to 134 in 2013. For the full details, refer to the security report, which is available via the Campus Security website or in the Campus Security office.

“If we can reduce the opportunities to commit crimes, we can reduce the crime rate within our community.”

~ Andrew Powell

Despite the misconception that campus crime has increased, most of the statistics seem to suggest otherwise. Andrew Powell, director of campus security, explained that comparing this year’s crime statistics to last year’s is not entirely accurate, but if the crime rate remains the same, the campus will have fewer instances of crime this year. He also wanted to emphasize that crimes are cyclical.

“Some months can be busier than others,” Powell said. “In general, we tend to see more incidents that occur in the beginning of the fall semester … April, [and] May tend to be busier than January and February.” In spite of the general decrease of campus crime, Campus Security suggests that students keep doors locked and never leave property unattended. While the culture of campus suggests this behavior is a safe practice, Campus Security asserts that it is safer to follow its recommendations. Instead of leaving belongings unattended, ask a friend to watch over them. Keep keys on your person to avoid leaving doors unlocked. “Criminals are lazy,” Powell said. “They take advantage of opportunities like unlocked doors and property sitting out in the open. If we can reduce the opportunities to commit crimes, we can reduce the crime rate within our community.” One of the selling points of campus life at the College has always been its safety. Situated in a small town with low crime rates and a community atmosphere, the College has a reputation as a secure environment. Tour guides often tell prospective students that leaving possessions on Marketplace tables won’t result in stolen wallets. They mention to parents that students can leave campus and expect the same level of security. For the most part, the report supported these assertions.

The walk advertises itself as a “family event,” and will include an 8:30 a.m. pancake breakfast and entertainment for children such as free rides on the City Island Railroad and Carousel and music. The Walk begins at 10 a.m. This walk is in support of Morning Star Pregnancy Services. These centers are located around Central Pennsylvania and offer pregnancy testing and care, abortion information, free ultrasounds and STD testing and treatment. Mor n i ng St ar a ls o of fe rs information regarding sex, prenatal development and relationships, as well as assistance to people who have had abortions and clients who may not have the supplies needed to support a child. The organization aided more than 3,400 individuals

this past year. The organization’s goal is to offer other options to the 2,700 people each year in the Harrisburg area who get abortions.

“It’s all about the dignity of the human person.” ~ Karen Bruskewicz

As far as future pro-life events near campus go, Bruskewicz said that there will be a march either the night of Jan. 21 or directly coinciding with the March for Life on Jan. 22. The March for Life is a pro-life

march in Washington D.C. to raise awareness and support for the cause nationwide. The Newman Club invites Etown students and members of the community to join the local march, particularly if they are unable to make it down to Washington D.C. for the main event. Bruskewicz discussed the reasons and goals behind the Newman Club’s participation in the events. “It’s all about the dignity of the human person,” she said. She also said the goal of a pro-life supporter is “respecting the dignity of every human life from the moment of conception to natural death and everything in-between.” According to Bruskewicz, it is important to her faith to understand each person’s right to life. Everyone deserves “that unalienable right to life that comes from God,” she said.

Photo: Meghan Donohue

Members of the Newman Club will spend the month of October — National Respect Life Month — attending nearby events related to pro-life organizations and ideals.

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New winter sports club welcomes skiing, snowboarding enthusiasts

by MATTIE SWEET

his semester, Elizabethtown College students will have a new club to join, called Etown Shreds. Rachel Lacek, a senior mechanical engineering major, recently founded the skiing and snowboarding club on campus. Lacek transferred to Elizabethtown from Wilkes University, where she cultivated her love of snowboarding with her friends in the engineering program. When she transferred junior year, she used her love of snowboarding to make friends. “When I came here, I didn’t know of anyone that snowboarded, and I still don’t have a car, so I thought that this could be a cool way to get a group,” Lacek said. Lacek then formed the idea at the beginning of this semester. Because she does not have a car on campus, a club sounded like a great idea because of the access to the schools vans. She also spoke about the club’s being given a budget. “I know it is an expensive sport, but just offsetting the cost even for transportation helps,” Lacek said. “I know the people that are into skiing or snowboarding are also very passionate about it, so any little thing can help.” Lacek, who serves as the club’s president, said that the club is open to anyone, but she assumes it will target people who have their own equipment because of how expensive the sport can be. She set up a table at the Activities Fair to get the word out and received approximately 25 signatures before the fair got rained out. So far, there has been no official club meeting. The officers have been meeting to discuss the organization of the club, future plans and T-shirt designs, which they will be selling at Homecoming. Lacek is hoping for at least one or two meetings before the end of the semester to plan trips and reserve Etown vans. “We’ll definitely want input from other people’s ideas of where they want to go or how they want things,” Lacek said. “Nothing is set in stone. I’m

open to anything; I’m new to this.” The season is very short, and winter and spring breaks do not help that, so Lacek has already started planning. Depending on each resort’s cost and deals for students, Lacek wants to do one Wednesday or weekend trip per week. Another benefit of the club is that bigger groups of people get better deals. Lacek is also planning on putting together an email list for kids to go skiing or snowboarding on snow days. Soccer Coach Skip Roderick will be the advisor to the club. In addition to coaching, he also teaches the skiing class at the College. Lacek spoke of her frustrations with the lack of knowledge about the skiing class, which you can take for zero to one credit. “No one knew about it,” Lacek said. “That was another reason to start the club. I improved a lot even though I thought I didn’t need lessons. You can always improve.” According to Lacek, the ski class always took trips to Roundtop Mountain Resort in Lewisberry, so the club is looking to broaden its horizons at other Pennsylvanian venues like Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg and Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center in Macungie. A friend of Lacek’s, sophomore Austin Hooper, is looking forward to the new club. “I saw this as the perfect opportunity to connect with my fellow boarders at Etown and go out on the slopes and just have a good time,” Hooper said. Hooper is also excited about the convenience of being connected with fellow snowboarders. “The biggest issue I always face is finding people to go with and getting a ride to the slopes,” he said. “Being in the club means I’ll have people to ride with and have days set aside for riding.” Lacek is joined by junior Wayne Gross as vice president, Photo: Tyler Latshaw sophomore Rachel Brubaker as secretary, sophomore Mary Ludwig as treasurer and sophomore Rachel LaBatt as the Etown Shreds, a new club, gives students interested in snow sports a way to connect with each other. club’s representative.

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FEC chairman presents lecture as 2014 Lefever Fellow

Lee Goodman speaks about First Amendment, his work with Federal Elections Commission Pre-Law Program Director Dr. Kyle Kopko, also the director of Elizabethtown’s political philosophy and legal studies major and an assistant professor of political science, introduced Goodman to the crowd and facilitated questions following the lecture. Philip Belder, a sophomore biology major and one of several students who had a lunch discussion with Goodman, inquired about the effects of political action committees (PACs) and super PACs on elections. He asked Goodman’s opinion “on the last election cycle’s political action committees and their impact on the way the election was handled,” as well as whether or not Goodman “foresees changes coming into the next several election cycles related to PACs and super PACs.” A self-declared advocate of each political side’s right to free speech, Goodman answered with a focus on that particular right. “I think that independent groups are exercising their newly-recognized First Amendment freedoms … independent voices are asserting themselves more actively than we’ve seen in the past, when

there were strict limits on who could exercise independent advocacy,” Goodman said. “PACs and super PACs account for about a billion dollars of spending in the 2012 election cycle out of a total of about 7.3 billion. Most of that spending was fully disclosed and a very small percentage of it was by interest groups that are advocacy groups that were, by law, not required to disclose all their donors, and that accounted for about three to four percent of the total spending in the election.” Goodman introduced himself as a libertarian who advocates for media rights and less regulation for all political parties’ speech. “I think that the increasing role of independent speakers can’t be denied,” he said. “Many of us believe that’s a positive development. More speech is good; more perspectives are good. People are empowered by hearing more speech by different viewpoints.” “However, to some extent, because government has been regulating speech and the amount of speech, the government has been in the role sort of like driving a team

of horses,” Goodman said. “As the Supreme Court recognizes greater First Amendment freedoms for some speakers, it’s like letting some horses get out in front of other horses. Holding the harnesses on all those speakers

“More speech is good; more perspectives are good. People are

empowered by hearing more speech by different viewpoints.” ~ Lee Goodman has just been the role that government has assumed out of an objective of preventing corruption in the process.” He continued to use that analogy to illustrate the federal regulation of finances. “The one horse that I’ve been most concerned about in that process has been the political parties,” he said. “In the 1960s and 70s, the political parties were quickly being declared dead by political scientists. They

had become somewhat insignificant in the political process. Then in the 1970s came the enactment of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), which imposed very strict limits on the financing of political parties, strict limits on the money that they could raise and strict limits on the money they could spend on behalf of their candidates.” According to Goodman, the FECA had an enormous impact on fundraising strategies. “Parties used to be funded by a handful of wealthy donors, and the limits of the Federal Election Campaign Act forced the parties to adapt and implement new technological ways of raising money … the first most prominent way that they adapted was by going to direct mail,” he said. “More recently, the parties have been supercharged with the Internet, raising money through low-cost Internet communications. It still may not be enough. The parties are still subject to strict limits.” Goodman also visited several classes, such as Technical Writing and Constitutional Law, on the following day.

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New Study Abroad Office mentoring program allows students to hear about peers’ experiences, perspectives about studying abroad This is the first year for the program, and there is not a formal process in place for selecting peer mentors. Students who expressed interest in working for the study abroad office were interviewed, and Post chose 10 individuals to serve as peer mentors. In the future, she plans on implementing a more official application process if more students express interest in working as peer mentors. She aims to cover a wide range of programs in different locations for varied durations in order to make the program applicable to students interested in several different types of experiences. Post believes that it is important for students to know it is possible to study abroad, and she strives to “break the myths” surrounding the programs. Many students “think they don’t have the time or the money … that it’s not possible,” she said. “It’s important to know they can study abroad.” The peer mentors, most of whom are seniors, have been to many different locations, from Xalapa, Mexico to Chennai, India. They have a variety of majors from the humanities to the sciences. They have stayed with host families, in cities and even on a remote island on Bocas del Toro, Panama. Some worked internships, while others took advantage of the opportunity to travel to other countries in Europe. Several

of them are majoring in a foreign language and were able to practice speaking the language with local inhabitants. All of them agree that studying abroad is a life-changing experience well worth having. According to Haley Kearns, a senior environmental science major who traveled to Panama during the spring semester of her sophomore year, studying abroad “opens you up to a bigger culture and different lifestyles. It gives you the chance to … try new things.” Senior Spanish major Justin Ahmad had this advice for students thinking of studying abroad: “I’m sure you may be worried, but just go. Every single person I’ve met who hasn’t studied abroad has told me the same thing: they regret not going. I guarantee that you will regret not going more than you could ever regret going.” Senior Sociology-Anthropology major Tamara Eichelberger believes “studying abroad really is a life-changing opportunity that I would encourage all students to try. There is no better time to do so than during your time at Etown.” Junior biology major Gates Failing is looking forward “to assisting students at every step of the preparation process, from the initial program consideration to departure preparation,” he said. “Going to The Gambia was an unforgettable opportunity for me, and I am excited to help

others achieve a similar outcome through studying abroad in their dream country.” The study abroad office is open during normal business hours for students to learn more about the various study abroad programs offered, but if

they want to talk to a peer mentor, mentors will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday; and noon to 3 p.m. Friday.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Students interested in studying abroad can meet with a peer mentor who has already taken a trip to have their questions answered by a fellow student. Above, senior Brittany Pressley and sophomore Nelli Orozco discuss study abroad options and experiences.

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First-years, sophomores attend Formal Jay dance in KAV

Photo: Luke Mackey

Sophomore and first-year students danced together at the Formal Jay dance on Saturday, Sept. 27. Sophomores Kiefer Weis, Madison McCall and Tyler Butkus run the table outside of the Koons Activity Venue to collect tickets and sell shirts and other products to the underclassmen.

Strikwerda, Sadd attend Washington, D.C. interfaith conference by NOEL ABASTILLAS

n Sept. 22 and 23, President Carl Strikwerda and Reverend Chaplain Tracy Wenger Sadd gave presentations at the fourth White House convening of the President’s Interfaith and Community Service Challenge at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Strikwerda spoke on a panel about how and why college and university presidents should make interfaith education and cooperation a priority on our campuses across the nation. Sadd was asked to present about the comprehensive approach for interfaith understanding, service and leadership that Elizabethtown College has implemented on campus since 2001. She explained how interfaith, understanding service and leadership have been the pursuit of the College in both co-curricular and curricular activities, since it is a priority in the College’s strategic plan, which includes a four-year action plan for its implementation. The interfaith service involves people from different religious and non-religious backgrounds tackling community challenges together. Over 250 institutions of higher

education are taking part in the President’s Interfaith Cooperation and Community Service initiative. The Challenge asks institutions of higher education to participate in an initiative to commit to a year of interfaith and community service programming on campus. Etown was one of the first 250 to participate in the challenge in 2011 with the integration of 24 events and program and cooperation with 33 campus partners and 35 community partners or participants. Etown has made strides in interfaith engagement with features such as engaging interfaith youth core consultants for an eight-month asses mapping, including surveys and focus groups of faculty, staff members and students, resulting in data for the campus culture. Etown’s participation in the challenge also resulted in a 30-item interfaith strategic plan for the College, which included having Eboo Patel, the CEO and founder of Interfaith Youth Core as the 2013 commencement speaker. In addition, Sadd, Professor of Religion and Asian Studies Dr. Jeffery Long and Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Michele Kozimor-King went to the New York University Conference for creating new interdisciplinary studies minor, and Director of International Business and Turnbull-Jamie-

son Professor of Finance and International Business Dr. Hossein Varamini attended the Council of Independent Colleges/ IFYC Lucefunded faculty summer seminar, Teaching Interfaith Across the Disciplines.

“We are a college committed to alumni who live both professionally and personally lives of leadership and service for a better world.”

- Rev. Tracy Wenger Sadd

“While religious and non-religious beliefs and practices are very important parts of our most private and personal lives, it seems clear to me that we cannot solve many of the problems in the world in the 21st century unless we engage both ourselves and our local and global neighbors in the fullness of our beliefs, traditions and practices, not only culturally,

but also religiously,” Sadd said. She believes that it’s important for students to learn in an environment that promotes interfaith. “We are a college committed to alumni who live both professionally and personally lives of leadership and service for a better world. How can we adequately prepare students to do that if we fail to teach interfaith literacy, cooperation, understanding and leadership?” In addition, Etown was one of the 25 colleges and universities in the Vanguard Network of schools at the cutting edge of national leadership related to interfaith education and leadership in both the curriculum and the co-curriculum according to Interfaith Youth Core. Strikwerda, Sadd and Assistant Chaplain Amy Shorner-Johnson also attended an invitation-only first Vanguard Network convening at Georgetown University on Sunday, Sept. 21. Further interfaith engagement in the school year includes events such as “Better Together Day” in April, a formation of an Interfaith Student council, reading groups for “Faitheist,” a book by the Secular Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University, Freedom Seder, a proposal to form a Secular Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and speed faithing.

Pink hair extension sale helps raise awareness about breast cancer by JUSTIN PECHULIS

ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and, as such, Student Wellness will be holding several events throughout the month to raise awareness. To kick off the awareness month, Student Wellness held a table Wednesday afternoon in the BSC selling pink hair extensions to students, helping to spread the message about breast cancer. Alyssa McDermott, a junior, and Madison McCall, a sophomore, ran the table, and had some interesting points to make about breast cancer and why it is so important to realize even today. Breast cancer is a disease that affects many women every year, and although it can be treatable, it is very difficult to fix, and treatment and recovery can be a very long process. Breast cancer, along with many other forms of cancer, has been a growing problem within the past few years, and it is very important for people to become aware of and educated about. Knowing how to identify breast cancer early is crucial, and Wellness, in their Toilet Talk, discussed “feeling your boobies.” Doing self-examinations can be critical, because once you know what you normally feel like, you will be able to identify if something is not right, and often that something could be the starting point of breast cancer. If breast cancer is identified that early, it is very treatable, whereas if it is found in later stages, it could prove to be much more difficult to cure. Breast cancer, like so many other cancers, can be a deadly disease if it is not treated in the early stages, and that is why Wellness and people around the country want to make the importance of it

known. This is not the first time that Wellness has organized an event like this. Over the past few years, Wellness has set up the pink hair extensions table, and the table often attracts a lot of students, both females and males. The money raised from the event goes toward various charities. This year’s hair extension money was donated to the Feel Your Boobies Foundation, which is an organization that aims to help others understand the importance of breast cancer, and very simply wanting people to know their bodies so that they can know what to do if they think something is amiss and can get the proper treatment. Wellness will also be hosting another event relating to breast cancer awareness later in the month on Oct. 14, called PINK Out. They want students who have pink clothes to wear them. The idea of this event is pretty much the same as the hair extensions, in that they want to help raise awareness for breast cancer, and help students to start thinking about its importance. This event will also lead up to a girls’ volleyball game, and people will wear their pink clothing at the game to show their support for both the team and those fighting against breast cancer. Understanding breast cancer, how to prevent it and how to help educate others on it can make the difference in someone’s life because there are many who have breast cancer, and many others who have survived it. Those working in Wellness, as well as many of the students attending the events in October hope that in the future breast cancer can be cured. So, when you walk around campus this week and in the coming weeks, look to see who bought their pink hair extensions from the Wellness table, and who is wearing pink in support of breast cancer. It might be surprising to see how many

people want to raise awareness for breast cancer. The more people that work toward this cause, the more people will know what to do, and, in the long run, the battle against breast cancer will be won.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Elizabethtown College Student Wellness sold pink hair extensions to students in the BSC as part of the campus’ Breast Cancer Awareness month efforts.

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Neuroscientist shares cognitive tasks, his work with IQ, creativity by MADISON DODGE

n Tuesday, Sept. 30, Bowers Writers House hosted Dr. Oshin Vartanian, a neuroscientist at Defense Research and Development Canada. Vartanian visited campus for two days in order to give presentations on “The Prospects and Perils of Cognitive Training for Improving Cognition.” The purpose of these presentations is to provide concrete proof that one’s intelligence quotient, or IQ, is more variable than most people seem to believe. Vartanian began his presentation on Tuesday by identifying the two core components of IQ — the crystallized and fluid components. The crystallized component refers to a part of the IQ that travels on a steady upward trend throughout life. The liquid, however, “peaks in the early to mid 20s and drops in the 30s,” Vartanian said in his presentation. The older audience members weren’t pleased to hear that. Vartanian used most of the presentation to administer IQ tests on the audience members. This practice is a normal part of his day at Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) in Toronto. “If you’ve ever been to our lab, before we even say hello, we give you an IQ test,” Vartanian said. The test given on Tuesday consisted of four sections, each analyzing a different brain function. The first tested the brain’s creativity function. In this section, students were timed as they synthesized a list of items from a provided topic, and then were tested on word association. The second and third sections tested span of attention and special locations. Students were asked to memorize lists

of words and the locations of boxes projected on a screen, then write down the sequence after it had finished playing. The fourth section, the hardest by far, tested special cognition through a series of pattern recognition and tile placement exercises. At the DRDC, Vartanian specializes on improving the intelligence of Canadian soldiers. The study of how brain damage impairs thinking and cognitive function is what first piqued his interest in neurological sciences, and that is exactly what he is studying. However, not only is he studying the effects, but he is attempting — and succeeding — in helping to reverse the damage. His studies have shown that through carrying out repeated tasks, one can boost their liquid IQ. By repeating specific cognitive tasks for 25 minutes daily, one can improve their ability to solve new problems, even without prior knowledge on the subject. His protocol for assisting soldiers in IQ recovery follows the scientific findings of Susanne Jaeggi, who published a report on the short and long-term effects of cognitive training. Toward the end of his presentation, Vartanian showed the audience an example of the specific type of cognitive training that Jaeggi found the most useful. It involved the use of a two-back and three-back memory test in which the subject must remember a series of letters and press a button if the letter shown matches a certain criteria involving the use of spacial cognition and letter memory. While the results of the test were not documented for this protocol, it was easy to tell that the audience members were out of their comfort zone. After just a few minutes, it was easy for audience members to tell how the rigorous 25-minute brain workout just might do the trick. When Vartanian is not working at the DRDC lab, he

Photo: Luke Mackey

Dr. Oshin Vartanian, a defense scientist who specializes in improving the intelligence of soldiers, demonstrates to students the rigors of cognitive tasks and helps students grasp the importance of exercising the brain daily.

can be found teaching a “small” class of 168 students at the University of Toronto. In coming to Elizabethtown College, he was pleased to find that the classes he attended had no more than 30 students. He found his stay at the Bowers Writers House to be a nice change of pace. As a graduate of both the University of British Columbia and University of Maine, he was a stranger to smaller schools like Etown. It’s been a pleasure hosting Vartanian on our campus, and hopefully he has inspired some of us to “train our brains.” After all, isn’t that what college is supposed to do?

CEO of Masonic Villages discusses values for non-profits by AMBER MANGABAT

oseph E. Murphy, CEO of the Masonic Villages, spoke to business students on Friday, Sept. 26 as part of the M&M Mars Executive Lecture series. His lecture focused on how using a specific business model to run non-profit organizations relates to Elizabethtown College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” Murphy currently oversees operations at the various branches of the Masonic Villages. The Masonic Villages are located in five areas within Pennsylvania: Dallas, Warminster, Lafayette Hill, Sewickley and Elizabethtown. The Elizabethtown site is the 10th largest Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in America. Masonic Villages is also the 22nd largest non-profit retirement community in the nation. The mission of the Masonic Villages is to assist individuals, families and children in realizing their potential through the values of Freemasonry. They provide assisted-living services such as nursing care, retirement living and personal care to seniors who cannot afford other help. The Masonic Villages also offer programs to non-senior citizens such as education services, outreach, rehabilitation, hospice care, day-care centers and wellness programs for colleges and larger communities. Murphy emphasized several values necessary to run an organization. Ethics is the first important factor. “You need to know there are people you can trust,” Murphy said. He also addressed the significant moral principles in choosing an occupation or company based on its morals. “It’s important to take care of the small things,” Murphy said, adding that teams are always helpful for an organization to run smoothly. “If you can build a team that trusts you because of your ethics, if you can also trust them … you can do amazing things,” he stated.

Murphy incorporated various elements of business, such as entrepreneurship, into his business model. “In order to be successful, we need people in our organization who are constantly focused on, ‘How can we possibly enhance our mission?’” Murphy said. He also stressed the importance of a bottom line. In business, this refers to the net income of an organization or company. A positive bottom line goes to stockholders and firm partners. In non-profit organizations, it goes toward the mission. “If you’re not focused on doing things appropriately from a business perspective, you’re not going to have a strong mission,” Murphy said. The right combination of business procedures can satisfy the mission, which he said is the most important part of a not-profit organization. “Some people may say that mission is flubbed … I don’t think it is,” Murphy said. He pinpointed an ability to adapt to change as being an important factor for success in for-profit and non-profit businesses. “Life gives us opportunities for growth [which are] disguised as challenging circumstances,” Murphy said. “As opportunities come to us, they help us to move forward.” Organizations need to grow in order to keep up with an ever-changing marketplace. Murphy addressed the importance of making software changes as they emerge. “Technology is going to be a key component in staying efficient,” Murphy said. He also discussed the need to employ new leaders as generations pass. Flexibility is an important factor in an organization’s ability to succeed in the long run. Every day, people need to adapt to change as it occurs. “If you’re not willing to make change in a quick fashion, then make the analysis and move on, it’s going to be very difficult to be successful,” Murphy said. Tight budgets set by a poor economy may become a challenge to many, but can be an opportunity to some. The key is for organizations to encourage their employees to work hard without changing

their mission. Murphy also noted that the final key is recognition and celebration of success. In any organization or business, every person and operation counts. “It’s important to check on the small things,” he said. An engaged team of employees relies on constant assessment to keep them motivated, and organizations rely on the appropriate expansion of services and ideas to stay running. Motivators need to identify, evaluate and implement interior and exterior strategies to support the organization’s mission. Commitment to employees and residents can benefit the impact an organization has on its community. The challenge that most non-profit organizations face is being able to grow and expand into the community while staying true to their mission and beliefs. Murphy hopes to expand the Masonic Villages in their respective areas, but he notes the challenge in staying flexible among outlying obstacles.

Photo: Luke Mackey

MasonicVillages CEO Joseph E. Murphy discussed some of the values necessary for non-profit organizations in order for them to complete their mission at his lecture on Friday, Sept. 26.

Student panel speaks on need for harmony between religions by LIAM CUNNINGHAM

rofessor of Religion and Asian Studies Dr. Jeffery Long ran an event this weekend titled, “Navigating World Views.” The purpose was to discuss whether or not religion and science could work together to save our endangered planet. Elizabethtown College brought in several experts as well as students studying religion on campus to speak. The student panel, comprised of four students from varying religious backgrounds, mainly spoke about how religion affects them throughout their daily lives. They also discussed experiences with religion on campus and programs offered by the College. Some of the students are members of the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, which they said helps them gain a better understanding of how different faiths connect with each other and how to help the community through religion. A few of the students also talked about service and study abroad trips they took through programs at Etown. One of the

students, who went to India, spoke about how different it is to be thrown into a community that does not practice the same faith as you. Despite the religious differences, she got along well with the community. Her message was that all people can live together in peace and harmony by simply respecting each others’ faiths and differences. Another student studied abroad in Ireland. She talked about her experiences learning about the Troubles in Northern Ireland during the 70s, 80s and 90s and the differences between Catholics and Protestants. She explained the importance of understanding how one’s beliefs are opposite from others. Knowing this is a vital part in being able to live together peacefully on Earth. Throughout the students’ study of religion at the College, they have learned that areas with people of many faiths are important in our changing society. There is a need for communities that understand each other and get along without worrying about what someone else thinks. They agreed that the College should be pushing harder to facilitate more religious diversity. They

also thought that while the campus is quite diverse, the majority of the students here are white Christians. One student discussed a problem with some white Christian students. She felt some think of their faith as the only American way. She and Long talked about an incident in one of their classes, in which a student complained to Long about his teachings of diversity being anti-American. They all concurred that it is important to talk about these problems because they prevent society from progressing. The students encouraged questions from the audience as they finished explaining their history with religious studies. One member of the audience wanted to know if they thought it was difficult for them to engage with students who do not identify with a religion. The general consensus was that it is actually easier; most students who hold atheistic views tend to be quite accepting of these other religions. They also agreed that a lot more of these types of students are coming to Etown, which has cause an increase in diversity on campus. They hope these students feel welcomed into the community and not judged because of

their beliefs. The students next discussed topics that both they and the audience did not think receive enough attention. They mentioned the second part of the event: climate change. Since climate change is such an important topic in today’s world, they feel students do not talk about it enough. It is something that everyone is aware of, but people tend to ignore. Members of the audience also agreed the Islam is a topic not discussed enough. Long weighed in on this discussion, explaining that it is a sensitive subject at the moment. Most people do not want to know too much about it, but a lot more information is becoming available through the media. The speakers made it clear throughout the panel that religion is a topic people should be able to share with whomever they want. It is the job of those learning about the different faiths to decide what they truly believe. However, no matter what faith, or faiths, are important in an individual’s life, everyone must pull together as members of Earth and work to make sure the planet is not destroyed.

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Thrift store culture provides plentiful, inexpensive options by ERIN GREGORY

opping tags and tight budgets were popular before Macklemore hit the scene. Goodwill and Salvation Army have been around since I can remember, but recently consignment shops and thrift stores have been finding their way to Elizabethtown. They are scattered around Elizabethtown’s shopping district especially on Market Street. Though readily available, are so many secondhand stores needed in this small college town or is the demand for them too small? I work in the bakery on campus and during one of my shifts I asked one of the full-time bakery employees about her thrift shopping experience. The first comment she made referred to the increasing amount of second-hand stores in town. Together, we came up with four different locations around Etown, possibly five. The prices are relatively the same, with varying floor plans, but they are all here nevertheless. We agreed that thrift stores give an alternative, inexpensive way to shop, whether for clothes or home decor. Pertaining to Elizabethtown C ollege students, some of whom are scraping by on part-time or minimum wage jobs, I believe secondhand stores provide benefits to them. I am a frequent buyer at the Salvation Army in my hometown of York. Not partial to name brands, I browse the racks in hopes of finding something nice. I typically go in with a game plan; maybe I am looking for a new black cardigan, or maybe I’m looking for a pair of khakis I can wear to work. The clothes are usually categorized by type: women’s pants, outdoor wear, children’s, etc. The stores tend to be packed, with overflowing racks and stacks of dishes, shoes, books, whatever is in stock. If you know what you are looking for, the amount of items is less overwhelming. On the other

hand, you could spend hours in a thrift shop, looking at all the different items they provide. The extensive inventory can work to your benefit. Whether you are searching for a specific item, or just killing time, there is a lot to look at in a thrift shop.

“The notion that secondhand stores are inferior is decreasing due to mainstream acknowledgement.” It seems that Etown students utilize thrift shops closer to the holidays, particularly Halloween and Chr istmas. Students feverishly search the racks for the best Christmas sweater or Halloween costume pieces. With so many thrift shops at their disposal, students have many places to look. Besides the theme parties, thrifting gained popularity through media. I am referring predominately to Macklemore’s song “Thrift Shop.” Before, thrift shopping seemed to have a stigma around it. Secondhand, used, hand-me-downs or other terms for the clothing gave the impression of inferiority because it was not bought in a mall or well-liked store. Once Macklemore’s song hit the stations, thrift shopping became a mainstream concept and the stigma lessened slightly. Ibtimes.com wrote about Macklemore’s interview with MTV. During his interview, Macklemore mentioned his regular thrift store visits. His admission contradicts the assumption that thrift stores are for those who cannot afford brand new clothing. Rather than receiving looks of disdain or judgment when I mention my thrift shop adventures, people have become indifferent. To me, the progression

Photo: Jacob Hopkins

The Etown community embraces the abundance of thrift shops popping up in town. Secondhand stores provide an inexpensive shopping experience for students and families on a tight budget.

from judgment to indifference is relieving. The notion that secondhand stores are inferior is decreasing due to mainstream acknowledgement. The exposure to thrift shopping through the media gave an alternative to expensive, brand-new clothing. As a full-time student, I work two part-time jobs. However, I never have the money I would like to splurge on new Vans or Toms. I just do not have the cash. Thrift stores allow me to buy the staples of my wardrobe for less, like the everuseful cardigan or T-shirts. By saving a little each time, I can spoil myself with my little indulgences more often. Thrift shopping can also help a family save on clothes, furniture, dishware, etc. Those who are tight for money can find solace in a thrift shop, not just the cliché, broke college student. But the question remains — is the amount of secondhand stores necessary in such

a small town? I am not sure about that. With four or five at our disposal, there are plenty of options for the buyers. However, the stores supply similar products or types of items, resulting in a big overlap in their inventory. The redundancy could lead to store closings. If all five stores are able to maintain decent revenue, then they are more than welcome and needed here in Elizabethtown. My only concern is the supply and demand in Etown. There will always be shoppers who need less expensive necessities, college students that need the tackiest Christmas sweater or those with a few hours to kill. Thrift shops are maintained through community involvement; if they did not receive donations, they would not have an inventory to sell. As long as the people of Etown continue to support their local secondhand stores, there will always be a place for them in town.

Former Folklore Coffee & Company employee responds to recent sexual assault charges against coffee shop’s owner by KYLER KOONS

y now, it is probably no secret to our campus community the crimes Ryan Bracken, owner of Folklore Coffee & Company, has committed both against individual victims and against our community as a whole. As a former employee of Folklore, I felt it was appropriate for me to address this new development and to shed light on how we might appropriately respond as a campus population to an incident that may cause such widespread feelings of shock, disgust and betrayal. For nearly two years, I worked for Ryan and Dawn Bracken as a barista at Folklore. I became part of the Folklore “family”: I went to company picnics and parties, hung out for marathons of television shows in the basement, and got to know my supervisors and my co-workers on a deeply personal level. I looked up to these two individuals, who on more than one occasion guided me through incredibly difficult personal obstacles. On paper, Bracken was an outstanding community member, loving husband, steadfast business owner and morally sound man of God. Unfortunately, the man I thought I knew ultimately betrayed not only my trust, but the trust of an entire community. When someone with such a high level of perceived credibility breaks that public trust with actions so severe, it can only be expected that their personal reputation, along with that of their friends, family, business and employees, will suffer a huge blow. And in this situation, they most certainly have, on all accounts. But what I’d like to encourage this community to do, in light of such circumstances, is to think very carefully about which of these parties deserve our judgment, and which of them deserve our support or, at the very least, our most diplomatic understanding. It is public knowledge that last week, Bracken was arraigned on two counts of indecent assault of an unconscious person and two counts of indecent assault without a person’s consent. On Feb. 13, 2014, Ryan allegedly sexually assaulted one of his female employees in the basement of the coffee shop. Since these events have come to light, other witnesses and alleged victims have come forward on public forums, claiming that several other young women were also victimized by this man on separate occasions. It is important to note that these are only allegations. However, comments on the Folklore Facebook page addressing these additional allegations were deleted by the Brackens soon after they appeared and have not since been addressed. “I will be pouring my heart into Folklore Coffee and Co. and standing beside a man who Christ has redeemed and rebuilt,” Dawn Bracken said in a public post on the shop’s Facebook on Sept. 24. “Please know that there is great healing at work, and we are prepared to stand through all of your opinions and

feedback. Even the most negative of feedback cannot hold a candle to the oceans of grace we’ve experienced as we surrender this ‘impossible’ situation to a willing God.” She cited Romans 5:1-6 as inspiration for her final statement. While I’ve come to know and love Dawn over these past few years, I cannot share in the optimism of this viewpoint of her husband or this situation as a whole. I do not think the victims of these kinds of incidents too often experience “oceans of grace” as they struggle through the aftermath of a crime as horrific as sexual assault, and I find this apparent dismissal of the victims’ suffering to be a particularly disturbing element of the management’s response to recent public outrage.

“Above all, what this situation truly requires is our collective compassion, patience and understanding as we deal with the immense long-term consequences of this terrible event.” However, “I cannot say enough how my heart goes out to the sweet victim,” Dawn added later in a comment on this same Facebook post. “I am not able to speak to her,” she continued, “but I love her dearly and want the same freedom [and] healing ... and even more ... for her! We don’t for one minute blame her for any of this mess and don’t expect any of you to.” Still, the viewpoints recently expressed in public comments on online news outlets has made it clear that our culture has still not reached a point in our humanity at which we have stopped blaming the victim for the crime. Several comments on these news outlets reflect an overwhelming tone of apathy toward the victim. One such commenter wrote of the incident on a LancasterOnline article, “If a woman is that ignorant to get so drunk she doesn’t know what she’s doing and passes out, well ... I say she gets what’s coming to her!” There is something very wrong here, something I feel we as a campus community must unite to eradicate. It is the idea that a woman — or anyone in our community, regardless of gender — is responsible for preventing, or responsible for not provoking, sexual assault. During times like these, I ask that we all seriously consider who the real victims are in deeply troubling incidents like these; they are those directly affected by the heinous actions of abusers and attackers. What our

culture often still seems unable to comprehend despite everincreasing education and awareness is that no one, under any circumstances, deserves assault. I am appalled by any public notion which might suggest that victims of these despicable acts are in any way at fault or are responsible for the prevention of the crimes against them, and I cannot emphasize enough the need for a clearer understanding of the concept of consent, which is just as urgent in the public sphere as it is on our College campus. Intoxication, unconsciousness, silence — these do not, and will never, constitute consent. And sexual assault, by definition, doesn’t just consist of rape — something many of our community members still fail to understand. One online commenter on this same news report stated, “He didn’t rape anyone, he touched a woman’s breast. It’s by no means right, but don’t be so righteous and judgmental.” This is a blatant misunderstanding of this type of crime; sexual assault is any violation of consent of the sexual nature, from inappropriate touching to violent rape. As a community and as a culture, we cannot afford to make unjust distinctions between the severities of incidents. They are all sexual assault. They are all equally wrong, equally unacceptable and should be equally detested. Secondarily, I believe we must also consider where our efforts for social justice are being directed. In this specific case, Bracken’s actions are in no way a fault of his wife, this business, its employees or the customers, visiting performers or exhibitors of this business. Again, we can return to our concept of who the real victims are, and who truly deserves to carry the ultimate weight of responsibility. The only persons culpable for these despicable crimes are the ones who commit them; all others — Dawn Bracken, Folklore employees, Folklore customers — are simply unfortunate collateral damage. Therefore, I do not support a proposed boycott against Folklore. It is a business that supports this community economically and socially and also supports hardworking employees who are paying their way through their college educations, paying their rent and struggling to feed their children. It is these individuals who will become secondary victims of Ryan’s transgression if we choose to persecute them for it. Instead, I believe our obligation as members of both the campus community and the surrounding Elizabethtown community is to encourage the due processes conducive to justice, to hold accountable those who have done wrong, to defend those who cannot defend themselves, and to offer our support to those who need it. Above all, what this situation truly requires is our collective compassion, patience and understanding as we deal with the immense long-term consequences of this terrible event. I hope as a community we can overcome it with dignity, and that we can work to ensure that those who have been adversely affected by incidents like these will find peace and see the justice they deserve.

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Artspress combines art, coffee, stress reduction to form multidimensional new business, adds character to town by MATT WALTERS

owntown Elizabethtown, despite its quaint and rustic appearance, is home to several new and bustling businesses. Every time I step off campus to check out the local specialties — which, admittedly, does not happen often — I always seem to find a new eatery or store I have never seen before. For example, I like to think I found Hiester’s Soft Serve in town before it became as wildly popular as it is now. I’m so much of a hipster that at Folklore the other day, I burned my mouth on my coffee before it was cool. On the topic of coffee, overused jokes aside, Etown is home to a fairly new coffeehouse known as Artspress. Just calling the place a coffeehouse, though, does not do justice to the multidimensional nature of the business. Think of Artspress as a coffee shop meets art school meets picture gallery. One look at the business’s website reveals its hybridized combination of brews and brushes. Naturally, any Etown local would ask what separates Artspress from Folklore, Etown’s coffeehouse mainstay. Whereas Folklore’s emphasis is primarily on its beverages, Artspress — as the name suggests — focuses equally or more strongly on its artistic activities offered. Artspress is the creation of Jeneva Augello, who began work on her business in June 2013. The idea behind Artspress, however, has been 20 years in the making. Augello offers an eight-pronged definition of “Artspress” on the business’s website: 1. to express oneself through art 2. a fun place to share time with friends 3. a paint-your-own ceramic studio

4. home of Jeneva Gallery featuring local art 5. a coffeehouse serving organic fair trade brews 6. wellness activities including yoga & Reiki (a Japanese form of stress reduction) 7. a venue for local artists to collaborate 8. a unique Victorian atmosphere If it were not already apparent, Artspress is not just another coffeehouse. The fact that the coffeehouse aspect of the establishment appears halfway through the definition may be some indication of what a visit to Artspress entails. Augello’s business even offers numerous art and fitness classes throughout the week, as viewable on the website’s event calendar. The place even offers oxygen therapy, which is apparently quite different from breathing normally. By taking in scented oxygen via oxygen therapy, a person receives more oxygen to the brain, heart and lungs than simply breathing in “normal” air. I’m no expert on the science aspects of this markedly hipster practice, but I would actually like to try it at some point. It could be a serious breath of fresh air. And if all else fails, I might try my hand at Reiki. I must acknowledge that I have never been to Artspress, even at the time of writing this article. Therefore, I cannot provide a review of the establishment or any reflections on my experience there. I can say quite certainly, at the very least, that it has piqued my interest. I do not consider myself to be much of an artist, but I can absolutely get behind a good cup of coffee or something to relieve the stresses of being a college student. This, to me, seems to be the appeal of Artspress: there’s something for everyone. Pictures on the website show young children enjoying the art classes and studio time. The Etown

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Artspress has recently joined the Etown community as both a coffee shop and a venue for artistic experiences. One uncommon feature is an oxygen therapy bar.The multidimensional business also features an art gallery and regularly-scheduled wellness activities.

crowd could probably capitalize on the stress-reduction options at Artspress. And who could turn down a nice cup of caffeinated goodness? What’s more, you can call ahead to order your drink in the morning and pick it up from your car just outside the building. What really makes small towns like Etown stand out is the town’s sense of character. From what I can tell, Artspress adds a tremendous deal of personality to Etown and is far from redundant with Folklore. While the latter is more tailored to curling up with a good book or pretending to toil studiously on your homework, you can’t work on your breathing exercises or latest artistic masterpiece there without

getting a weird look or two. I was originally skeptical of Artspress when I began my research on what the place is all about, but now I’m nothing but interested. Etown students play such an integral role in the success of local businesses. The very least we can do is give each of them a chance. Regardless of whether or not you consider yourself a hipster, the message here is clear: don’t knock it until you try it. This tired adage has a lot of implications for our adventure-seeking generation and reminds me to reserve my judgment until the last possible moment. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some oxygen therapy to attend to. Don’t hold your breath for an update.

Humans of ETOWN by KYLER KOONS

What’s the best part of your job?

“I love my job. I love every part of it. Everybody’s happy.”

What’s the best piece of mail you’ve ever received?

“When my husband ordered me tickets to drive a stock car at Dover Downs in Delaware. It was a car that Neil Bonnett had driven. He’s dead now; nobody would know who that is. My husband [Joe Miller, Campus Security] arranged everything and got it through the mail, then gave it to me personally. We celebrated 37 years last week. That’s an accomplishment.” - Janice Miller, Mail Services Clerk

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Student shares tips for making the most of fall break by working ahead

by KACIE HALLMAN

easons are changing, leaves are falling from the trees and it’s chilly outside. That means one thing: it’s almost time for the first break of the year! Campus is full of excited students who are ready to have a few days off to go home and be reunited with friends and family. However, for many of us, it seems to be that our schedules are still packed, and there’s a ton of homework to be completed before or during the break. That being said, here’s a little advice on how to organize and prepare so you can get your work accomplished and enjoy some time at home! Create a daily schedule. Plan your week out in advance. This way, you can wake up each day and know that you’re staying on track with your assignments and are always aware of when the deadlines are. If you have a light day without a lot of class time, use that wisely as well. Also along these lines… Chip away at assignments. Break each one down into manageable slices and work on them little by little throughout the week. Aim to be early. If you can get things done ahead of time, by all means, do it! Just make sure that you’re staying organized and adjusting to any changes that may come your way. Set goals and reward yourself for achieving them. The goal is to get everything done efficiently and on time. Once you’re done, the reward is fall break! Go home and unwind; you deserve it! Take breaks. Don’t try to do everything at once! It’s natural to try to speed through your work so that you can relax

and go home, but if you try and go too quickly you will most likely frustrate yourself and not do as well overall. Prioritize and pace yourself. Make sure that you do assignments and projects that are due sooner first, then move on to other work. Likewise, if you can tell that one assignment is going to be very time-consuming or you’re going to have to study for an exam for many hours, work that into your schedule accordingly. Don’t waste your time. Netflix is a beautiful thing. Just make sure that you’re binge-watching after you’ve finished everything you need to accomplish for the week. Find a study buddy. This is pretty self-explanatory. Find a friend and do your work with them. Whether you’re studying the same thing or not, it can still be a big advantage to have someone there with you to keep you motivated (and sane). If you’re getting ready for an exam, study your notes within one day after taking them. Then, spend a few minutes studying them each day. Retention rates are much higher this way! Turn off all distractions. Make sure that when you’re working, you’re actually focused. You’ll be much more efficient when your attention is going toward only one thing. Another helpful tip is to keep some sort of clock with you (perhaps a watch), but don’t constantly check the time on your phone. You’re likely to get distracted if you pick up your phone to quickly check the time but then see three texts, a new follower on Twitter and five Instagram notifications waiting for you. Stay healthy. Take care of yourself! Eat wholesome foods, stay properly

hydrated, get some sun whenever you can and get as much sleep as possible. To be able to get work done, it’s important to have some energy. Stay tidy and organized. Finding order can be a long process, but look for a system that works well for you. Especially with fall break coming up, it’s important to know where everything is; it will make your life a lot easier. (Plus, then you can impress your mom with how clean you’ve kept your room. Brownie points are never a bad thing.) Don’t fuss about unimportant details. This applies to your work as well as your personal life. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t let anything get in your way! Don’t get frustrated if you feel like you’re in the library much more or much less than your friends. Everyone’s schedule is different, and everyone’s workload is different. Some people might have a ton of things to do this week, but others may not. Get your own tasks done and let everyone else worry about themselves. Once you’re done, see if there’s anything you can do to help someone else. Don’t be too hard on yourself when you get stumped. Getting flustered will only complicate things and waste precious time. Take a deep breath and move on. Relax! If you let the stress get to you, the week will only seem harder! Like I said: take a deep breath and move on. Don’t forget: It’s called fall break for a reason. Work hard to get all of your assignments done on time, then use as much as you possibly can of the muchneeded vacation to chill out, recuperate and catch up with family and friends. Have an awesome fall break, Etown!

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Frugal Blue Jay’s final article lists local events, attractions

Part three in series of articles about saving money provides websites for accessing local event times, locations, information by MARY WESOLOWSKI

ello! It’s the Frugal Blue Jay one last time. I know; it’s sad. But, hey, maybe I’ll be back next semester. I’d love to do this again, and maybe you guys would appreciate more of my insight. This is the last article of my three-part series that I’ve done. This article is about free/inexpensive places and events to attend. I know college students can get stuck in the flow of things, but it’s time for a game changer. Time to get out there and enjoy ourselves. There are great places here in Elizabethtown and nearby communities that offer some great events, and it’s time they get some limelight. What are you waiting for? Start reading! townplanner.com. You can enter your town on this site, and a bunch of events will pop up. If you’re stuck on campus during fall break, these are some events happening on those days. On Oct. 3, there will be live music at St. Thomas Roasters. On Oct. 4, the Endless Summer Car and Truck show will be held starting at 10 a.m. at the AACA Museum in Hershey. On Oct. 5, Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering up to three tacos at 99 cents each. On Oct. 7, the Power of Style Fashion Show will be held at the Radisson Convention Center in Camp Hill at 11 a.m. lancasteronline.com. Are you a part of the LGBTQ community? If so, Millersville University is hosting a Pride Fest at 5 p.m. on Oct. 3. How about my fellow food enthusiasts out there? There is a finger food tasting in the city of Lancaster on Oct. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m.

“I know college students can get stuck in the flow of things, but it’s time for a game changer. Time to get out there and enjoy ourselves. There are great places here in Elizabethtown and nearby communities that offer some great events, and it’s time they get some limelight.”

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Fall break is a time for relaxing, family, friends and, unfortunately, homework. Students can make the most of the break by planning ahead, prioritizing and focusing on the work ahead to avoid stress upon return to campus.

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turkeyhilllexperience.com. Go online and check out this awesome place. They offer tickets to the Turkey Hill Experience program, the Taste Lab and the National Watch and Clock Museum. For all three attractions, it’s only $20. How awesome is that? If you want to get a group together, you can, but you should fill out a request sheet so they can give your group a deal. hersheypa.com. Want to integrate some exercise into your life? Why don’t you try the 5k run/fun walk through Hershey Park? It will be held on Oct. 4. Runners start at 7:30 a.m. and walkers start at 8 a.m. The entry fees go to the Four Diamonds fund. You will also receive free items just for participating. Interested in having free admittance to a flea market, car show and car corral on Oct. 8 to Oct. 15? Well, you can do just that at 7 a.m. at the AACA in Harrisburg. yorkpa.org. On this website, you can find many different events and activities happening in York. The top choice is the world premiere of “Moses” at the Sight and Sound Theatre. The ticket prices range from $19 to $67. Yes, the cheap seats will be further back, but, hey, you get to see the whole stage. I know from personal experience that the cast and crew do a marvelous job. This production goes from March 8, 2014 to Feb. 7, 2015. The Elizabethtown College Calendar for October and November. I just wanted to update you guys on some cool events happening on campus throughout the month of October. On Oct. 24, our school is taking students to go to Hershey Park in the Dark. Tickets are $25 each. The next day, there will be a trip to a wolf sanctuary. On Saturday Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. there will be a production of “Newsies” in Philadelphia. There will be a discounted price for tickets, and the transportation is free! You can sign up for all of these events at the HUB. Well, this is my third and last article. Thank you, readers. It means a lot to me. This project has been a great start to my contribution to the Etownian, and I can’t wait to write again. I hope that what I’ve had to say has been helpful to you and your friends. Perhaps my fellow students have started to become frugal Blue Jays as well. I know with my three articles I have shown you ways in which that can be accomplished. Well, the frugal Blue Jay is signing out for the final time. Stay thrifty!

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October 2, 2014

Volleyball’s losing streak now at eight matches, team prepares for Florida fall break

in Etown athletics... The volleyball team (7-13) extended their eight-match losing streak by falling to Dickinson on the road last night, three sets to one. The team will play two conference games before traveling to Florida for two games. The men’s soccer team saw sophomore Jeff Light put up historic numbers in a 5-0 Landmark Conference victory over Juniata. Light recorded a hat-trick on his way to seven points on the evening, the most by any player since the 2003 season. The women’s soccer team dropped their third straight game after starting the season 5-0. During the three game losing streak, the team has scored one goal. The field hockey team dropped its first conference game of the season, 3-1 against 14th-ranked Catholic University. The team bounced back against Eastern University last night with a 2-1 win. Men’s tennis sent the doubles tandem of Michael Cannon and Alex Machalick to the consolation finals of the UTSA-ITA Southeast Regional Championships. The men’s and women’s cross country team will participate in the Geneseo Invitational meet this weekend in New York.

in the NCAA... The Associated Press Top-25 poll remained unchanged for another week as the undefeated Florida State Seminoles held onto the number one ranking. The Seminoles were followed by the University of Oregon, University of Alabama, Oklahoma University and Auburn University. In other college football news, this weekend of games are highlighted by six marquee match-ups of top-25 ranked teams going head-to-head. Two Southeastern Conference games feature the third-ranked University of Alabama against the 11th-ranked University of Mississippi, and fifth-ranked Auburn University against 15th-ranked Louisiana State University.

in the pros... In the Wildcard round of the 2014 MLB Playoffs, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics to claim a spot in the Divisional round against the Los Angeles Angels. In the National League, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the San Francisco Giants last night. The game was still in progress at press time. The winner will move on to the Divisional round to play the Washington Nationals. 18-time Olympic-gold medalist, Michael Phelps, was arrested on early Tuesday morning on a DUI charge in Baltimore, Md. Police charged Phelps with driving under the influence, excessive speed and crossing double-lane lines on Interstate 95.

Photo: David Sinclair

The volleyball team is in the midst of its roughest patch of the season, losing eight consecutive matches from Sept. 19 to Oct. 1. The women fell to Dickinson College on the road last night in a non-conference match.

by CARLY KATZ

he Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team continued in the Landmark Conference Saturday Sept. 27 as they competed against Juniata College and Susquehanna University. Juniata and Susquehanna were picked first and second, respectively, in the Landmark Preseason Coaches’ Poll. S enior Kelci S cannapieco completed eight kills, leading Etown against Juniata (14-2, 2-0 Landmark). Unfortunately, the Juniata Eagles were too much for the Blue Jays to take on victoriously. The Eagles led with 35 kills, seven errors and a total of 87 hitting attempts. Juniata defeated the Jays 3-0 with set scores of 25-13, 25-14 and 25-19. Kelly Schriever, a sophomore from Lewisburg, Ohio, said, “The games were slightly disappointing. We don’t seem to be clicking like we should.” First-year Chelsea Gallagher was optimistic about the loss. “I think we played well against Juniata in the beginning, and then shut down after they got a lead. They are a highly ranked team, and we hung in there,” she said. Senior Samantha Hicks collected three kills and had two solo blocks while junior Megan McNaul also

Where is the love from Landmark?

Golf, wrestling not recognized as varsity sports by BRIAN LUKACSY

hen Elizabethtown College made the move from the Middle Atlantic Conference to their new home in the Landmark Conference, competitive balance was a key reason. But what happens when there is no competition at all? That is the case for the men’s golf and wrestling teams, and they’re finding out what it’s like not to play any team from the Landmark Conference. “Our coach [Jim Reed] let us know about this in the spring when he got the word that we were changing. [Reed] told us that we needed to find a conference since the Landmark does not recognize golf,” sophomore golfer Chuck Johnston said. “I was very surprised. The Landmark is the only conference I know of that does not recognize golf as a sport.” Unlike basketball, baseball, soccer and all other sports that Blue Jay varsity athletes compete in, the golf and wrestling teams will be the only group of athletes not to have the opportunity to play in a conference championship. For years in late April and early May, the golf team played in the Commonwealth Conference Championships at the East Course in Hershey. The Blue Jays won the Championships as recently as the 2010-2011 season. This year, when May rolls around, the golf team will find itself preparing for next season. Senior golfer Ryan Forbes believes there is hope for future Landmark golfers. “It is a little surprising that the Landmark does not support golf, but I could see them adding it in the near future,” Forbes said. “With a few more schools, the Landmark should be

able to have a very competitive conference.” Etown wrestling, which competed in last year’s Middle Atlantic Conference Championships for the first time after not participating in a conference championship match in 2013, will once again finish a season without a conference championship. Etown competed in the Metropolitan Conference Championships up until the 2012 season. The Blue Jays will be first-time hosts for the 2015 NCAA Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey. The wrestling team will have plenty of chances to prove itself this year with nine scheduled tournaments and many more individual matches before the NCAA Championships. The wrestling team will begin its season at the Messiah Invitational on Nov. 1. The golf team will wrap up its fall season with the Chestnut Hill Griffin Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Indian Valley Country Club. The traditional season will begin in late March. “Not being able to play in a conference championship is extremely upsetting,” Forbes said. “I know that for us seniors, we love being able to compete, and we feel that with our team this year we could have possibly made a run for the MAC championship.” Forbes took the glass-half-full view of not having a conference tournament this season. “There is a lot of great golf being played at that event and the course is always in terrific shape. That being said, it will be nice to take part in some of the [Thank Goodness It’s Spring] festivities this year because our championship is always over that weekend,” he said.

collected three kills and two aces. “The second game against the Susquehanna Crusaders was back and fourth, but we couldn’t finish it,” Gallagher said. During the game the Blue Jays were neck-and-neck in the first two sets. However, the Jays were outscored 19-25 in the games. The Crusaders were able to overpower the Blue Jays in the third set with a score of 25-11 for a three-set sweep, giving Etown its third conference loss. Scannapieco overall had eight kills in the match. McNaul had five, senior Taylor Beck also earned five kills for Etown. All three combined made up two-thirds of Blue Jays offence. Senior Jen Cook also led Etown with seven digs during the game, while Gallagher has six. Junior setter Steph High set up 23 kills, dug six balls and assisted on three blocks. “When our junior setter Steph High went on a run with serving during the third set of Juniata, that was our major play,”

Gallagher said. S c h r i e ve r a l s o a g re e d t h at High’s serving was a commendable performance.“I think the team was nervous and excited about the games. The teams we were able to play were the top two in our conference and Juniata is ranked eighth in the country, so playing teams at that level is exciting and nerve racking,” Schriever said. “I think we were a little nervous for both games, only because they were conference games,” Schriever said. Overall, Schriever and Gallagher were happy with the effort the team put into the game. Although the Blue Jays left Juniata with outcomes they did not hope for, their outlook on the rest of the season and conference standings is positive. Et o w n h e a d s t o Mo r a v i a n University to continue conference play on Saturday, Oct. 4 to take on Scranton University and United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Field hockey falls to third ranked opponent this year by KARLEY ICE

he Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team defeated Wesley College 2-1 last Thursday. Junior Jacki Hikes posted both goals in the victory. On Saturday, the Blue Jays did not have the same outcome. The Blue Jays fell 3-1 to No. 14 Catholic University in their first Landmark Conference competition. Hikes came through for the Blue Jays during the last 10 minutes to seal the victory for Etown. In the first half, Etown had the first nine shots before Wesley had its first at 28:25. The first goal of the game from Hikes was off an assist from first-year Emma Christman. During the second half, both Hikes and junior Alyssa Aichele had chances off two penalty corners, but neither one was able to find the back of the cage. The saves from the Wesley goalkeeper prevented Etown from getting several more goals. A scramble in front of the Blue Jay goal created the opportunity for the opponents to score their one and only goal of the season, tying the game at 1-1 with around 10 minutes left of play. Then, Etown turned up the offensive pressure. The Blue Jays had several shots on goal and with 5:54 remaining in the game, Hikes scored to make the score 2-1. Over the last 12 minutes of the game Etown kept up defensive pressure, as the opponents did not have a shot on goal. Senior goalkeeper Selene Jones only needed to make one save during the entire game.

The Blue Jays faced Catholic University in their first Landmark Conference competition. Last season, in nonconference play, the Blue Jays defeated the Cardinals, but they were not able to create the same outcome when they faced the ranked team this year. “Playing in a conference game will add some pressure, but I think our games so far this season have prepared us enough to be successful,” senior Marissa Sneeringer said. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays could not use the preparation of nonconference play to defeat their opponent. The Blue Jays got ahead early, as Aichele scored not even five minutes into the game. This lead did not last long, however, as the Cardinals responded with a goal from Kim Hermann two minutes after the Blue Jay goal. In the first half, the Cardinals outshot Etown 9-3 and in the second half, 10-1. The Cardinals also had the advantage with 13 penalty corners compared to two for the Blue Jays. Jones made four saves in the first half to keep the score tied at 1-1. The final ten minutes of the game made the biggest difference for the competition. A Catholic penalty corner led to an Etown save, but the Cardinals responded and were able to score to start the lead for the opponents. Only three minutes later, the Cardinals came up with another goal to make the score 1-3. Despite the loss, Jones made eight saves in her first Landmark Conference appearance. The Blue Jays will travel to Goucher on Saturday afternoon to play their second conference game this year.

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October 2, 2014

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Men’s soccer “Light” up Juniata for first-ever Landmark conference win Annual Marshmallow Bowl called in 58th minute, NCAA rules state “no contest” by NICK LOSCHIAVO

he Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team beat Alvernia University 1-0 Wednesday night with a timely goal by senior Andrew Sandridge. Sandridge’s heroics changed the pace of the game, as it was the first and only goal of the game. Senior goalkeeper Justin Signora played a key role in keeping the game tied for so long at 0-0. Signora had a slow first half as only five shots were taken in the game, with only two on goal. The second half of the game changed dramatically with 19 shots taken. Both Signora and Alvernia goalkeeper Zach Rider blocked several shots for the first four minutes of the half. Sandridge’s offensive pressure paid off when in the 68th minute of the game, senior David Boretti got the ball into the center of the box from the right wing. Sandridge saw an opportunity and weaved in between players and then deposited the ball into the net for his second goal of the season. When asked if he felt like a hero of the game Sandridge said, “I didn’t feel like I was the hero of the game. I would say that our defense was the hero of the game. They kept us in the game all night. Our offense didn’t play particularly well, but the defense kept bailing us out. I was just lucky to be in the right spot at the right time, and I was able to make a play for our team. Our defense and Justin were the heroes.” Signora believed in the Etown defense. “I came out in the second half with the mindset that we were still very much alive in the game.

Our veteran defense of senior Dave Boretti and juniors Jack Rudy, Martin Fevre and Shane Votto played very well in the first half, so I knew that as long as we all kept doing our jobs, we could keep the team in the game. They came at us hard early with everything they had and once we held off that storm I knew we had a good chance to win,” he said. The game was the seventh straight game decided by one goal or less between the schools. Dating back to 2008, Etown is 5-1-1 in those games decided by one goal or less. This included a 1-1 draw last year in the Commonwealth Conference semifinals, where Etown won in a penalty kick shootout. Signora felt that this win gave the team momentum looking ahead to the game against Juniata. “This game was a huge confidence boost heading into a big weekend game against Juniata. They are a solid team, and we have to come out strong in this big conference matchup,” he said. Sandridge felt the team was fully supported by its defense. “We were very confident and composed going into the game but I’d be lying if I said that lasted long. Alvernia was all over us in the first half. They were dominating the game. We played well defensively and kept ourselves in the game,” he said. “Our defense held strong and we were able to capitalize on an opportunity. We proved that we are willing to fight for each other and never give up. It was a good team win.” This game was indeed a big confidence booster for Signora as he stopped four shots in the game for his first shutout of the season. Signora’s goals-against average fell to 1.22 with

his four blocked shots. On Saturday, the Blue Jays took down Juniata 5-0 for their first Landmark Conference victory. The star of the game was sophomore Jeff Light who put together a seven-point night, including a natural hat-trick. Light entered the night with only one point in twenty-one career games, but ended with the highest single game point total posted by a Blue Jay in the last eleven years. The other stars of the game included Fevre and seniors Dylan Sisler and Kyle Fowler. Etown dominated the game early on with Sisler striking first with a hit to the crossbar at the 12:51 mark. Fevre followed 32 seconds later with a goal set up by Fowler’s corner kick to secure the lead. In the 36th minute, Etown extended its lead with sophomore Ian Harrigan scoring his first career goal. Harrigan managed to do this with a cross from Light, which helped Etown carry their lead into the second half. Meanwhile, Juniata only secured one shot in the first half, making an easy night for Signora. Juniata’s Aaron Kulig pressed back when he fired a shot from the 18-yard box, bending to the far left post. Signora got his fingertips on the ball to deflect it away from the goal. The ball landed by the post but Etown cleared it before Juniata could recover possession of the ball. In the 69th minute, Light reentered the game and continued his career night. The Blue Jays were still up by two goals, and only three minutes after returning to the game, he sprinted to the center of the field to receive a cross from Sandridge and

Women’s soccer falls again

Defeated by rival Messiah for third straight loss

by BRIAN LUKACSY

fter a streak of 451 minutes without allowing a goal, the longest streak of any division three team this season, the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team let a goal in against Misericordia University and it did not take long. Officially marked at one minute and 22 seconds into the game, Cougars scored off a cross into the box to give them a 1-0 lead over the Blue Jays. Etown began the game as one of three teams across all three divisions of the NCAA to not allow a goal. Stanford University (Division I) and Adelphi University (Division III) were the others. The goal was the first to get by junior goalkeeper Dana Robidoux, who has 15 saves on the season after her eight-save performance against Misericordia. The Cougars came into the Sept. 24 match-up as the ninth-ranked team in the country. However, the Blue Jays were the team without a loss. Although Misericordia outshot the Blue Jays 10 to three in the first half, Etown allowed just the one early goal to keep it 1-0 at the half. Junior Lauren Berry had two opportunities with under five minutes to go in the first half to tie it, but the Cougar’s goalie Maureen Ciccosanti saved both shots. Berry’s two shots on goal toward the end of the half were half of the Blue Jay’s shots on goal for the entire game. Ciccosanti saved all four shots. Misericordia tacked on two more goals in the second half, including one in the final 10 minutes to put the game out of reach. The Blue Jays fell for the first time this season, 3-0 against one of the top-10 teams in the country. The Blue Jays did not have to wait long to rid their minds of that game, as they were back on the pitch for Saturday’s game against Catholic University. The game in Washington D.C. was the first-ever Landmark Conference game for the women’s soccer program. Down in Washington D.C., the Blue Jays had plenty of scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize on them. A Catholic goal in the seventh minute of the game would stand to be the game-winner as Etown dropped their second straight game of the season. “At this point, we’re thinking of these past two losses as a turning point in the season,” junior Trisha Clark said. “While we did start out the season well and on a positive note, those wins aren’t going to get us to the postseason. The real season is starting now with conference play, so now we’re more focused on taking care of business one game at a time. We’re taking the losses as lessons learned and moving on from here.”

Robidoux finished the day with seven saves, and the Blue Jays outshot Catholic 17-15 for the game. Unfortunately, none of their 10 shots on goal found the back of the net. Junior Kaceyanne Cerankowski led Etown with five total shots, three of which were on goal. The team faced a very familiar foe last night in what was arguably their biggest regular-season non-conference game. Last year’s Commonwealth Conference Champion, Messiah College, came in ranked second in the country and had home field advantage against the Blue Jays. Messiah hadn’t lost any of their nine games this season and are coming off a 6-1 victory over Etown last season at Ira R. Herr Field. Prior to the game Clark said, “We’re always very excited to play Messiah. It’s such an opportunity because it’s not every day you get the chance to play such a high caliber team. It will definitely test us, but we’re always ready to give them a game.” The two teams were playing a very physical and fast-paced first half. Messiah broke through to score the first goal in the 14th minute. The Falcons tacked on a second goal to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. Messiah clamped down and double-teamed the Blue Jay’s forwards, not allowing the offense any room to work. At the half, the Falcons held a nine to two shot advantage and 50 percent of the team’s shots on goal found the back of the net. After an early second half goal gave Messiah a 3-0 lead, Etown began to have a few offensive opportunities. At 4-0 in the 79th minute, the Blue Jays finally broke through and scored. Senior Kendra Mancino scored her first goal of the season off an assist from sophomore Sydney Nester. Mancino’s goal in likely her last game against Messiah was only the second goal allowed by the Falcons all season. Messiah’s .2 goals against through 10 games leads the nation. That title was once held by the Blue Jays two weeks ago. Robidoux played all 90 minutes and recorded three saves on the evening. Messiah’s All-American player, Nikki Elsaesser, scored twice last night to bring her season total of goals to 11. That places her in the top 20 in the country in scoring. The Blue Jays have now dropped three straight games since starting the season 5-0. The team has scored just one goal in the last three games after scoring 22 through their first five games. The women will be back in action on Saturday when they host Goucher College in their first-ever home conference game. The start time is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Ira R. Herr Field.

Photo: David Sinclair

The men’s soccer team earned their first ever Landmark victory by defeating Juniata College on Saturday, 5-0.The team’s two-game winning streak will be put on the line against Moravian on Saturday afternoon.

scored his first career goal. During the 74th minute of the game, Light again went for a goal but failed to make it. He followed the shot and delivered it past Juniata keeper Garrett Lavelle for his second goal of the night. Light did not stop there as he secured his hat trick in the 82nd minute of the game. The shot came from the middle of the six-yard box, and gave the Blue Jays a 5-0 lead. Etown witnessed the last sevenpoint game on Sept. 7, 2003 when Brian Healy accomplished the feat against Scranton University. Etown won 8-0 that day with Healy scoring a pair of goals and assisting on three more. In comparison, Light scored his

three goals in the span of 9:26. Signora had another big game as he obtained his fourth win of the season, by making one save. Junior Rodrigo Barrera came into the game and made one save in the final 29:07 of the night. The annual Marshmallow Bowl ended on Tuesday night in the 58th minute after a thunderstorm delayed the game over an hour. NCAA rules state the game is called a “no contest” and all statistics will not count. Messiah and Etown decided not to make up the game. The Blue Jays will travel to Moravian on Saturday for their third conference game of the season.

Men’s tennis sends pair into consolation finals T

by LUKE MACKEY

he men’s tennis tournament, held this past weekend in Fredericksburg, Va. at the University of Mary Washington, marked the end of Elizabethtown College’s men’s brief fall tennis season. On Sunday, Sept. 28, during the Blue 1 Doubles, senior Michael Cannon and sophomore Alex Machalick launched the team into the USTA-ITA Southeast Regional Championships. Washington College’s Matt Katz and Je r my Nov i ck and Fe r r u m College’s Garrett Freese and Taylor Napier gave Cannon and Machalick a run for their money, but Etown pulled through with 8-6 wins after having a previous setback of 8-2. Finally, in the third-place playoff, Cannon and Machalick kept a close tie with Muhlenberg College’s Mickey Schindler and Neil Shulman, but in the end, fell behind by two points 9-7. “The entire team played well against stiff competition this weekend,” Cannon said. “ITAs is always a tough tournament, and I was happy about how the team performed. It was a great way to end the fall season.” Also in doubles, sophomore Nathan Dowling and first-year Michael Yost won their consolation match battling James Loftis and Kyle VanWinter from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a score of 8-5. Another victory was in singles, with junior Evan Hinkley defeating H a m p d e n - S y d n e y C o l l e g e ’s Lawrence Bowers for the spot in the quarterfinals of the Blue 5 bracket. In the quarters, Hinkley lost against Salisbury University’s Noah Orders with an ending score of 1-6. Etown saw a lot of victory when it came to the consolation quarterfinal m at c h e s i n s i n g l e s . Ma c h a l i c k challenged Hampden-Sydney

Photo: Athletics Department

The doubles pair of sophomore Alex Michalick (pictured) and senior Michael Cannon reached the consolation finals over the weekend.

College’s Trent Singleton and came out on top to win the consolation quarterfinal match at Blue 4 with scores of 2-6, 6-1, 12-10. Karmin Fahmy from Penn State Harrisburg battled against Dowling (Blue 6) with the Jays coming out 8-4. Also, Yost (Blue 7) won against Monte Dunson of Penn State Altoona by 8-4. The score of 8-4 was the lucky score of the day, since both Dowling and Yost won their quarterfinal matches with that score. “The amount and level of talent there was higher than I’m used to seeing,” Michalick said. “Almost every team there was very strong and made the level of competition very high no matter what draw you were in.” The winning streak did not follow Michalick, Dowling or Yost to the semifinal matches, though. All of the men were beaten by their rivals during these matches. Maybe that 8-4 score wasn’t the luckiest after all. Next spring, at the beginning of March, the Blue Jays will head to Helton Head Island, S.C. where their new tennis season will begin.

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October 2, 2014

Athlete of the Week JEFF light by BRIAN LUKACSY

Oct. 3

Oct. 4 @ Goucher Tri-Match @ Bethlehem M Soccer @ Moravian W Soccer vs Goucher Geneseo Invitational

Oct. 5

Oct. 6 @ Florida College

Oct. 7 @ PascoHernando C.C. Alvernia Invitational

Oct. 8 W Soccer vs Washington M Soccer @ Susquehanna

Sophomore Jeff Light recorded a hat-trick and added an assist to give the men’s soccer team its first-ever win in the Landmark Conference. The 5-0 victory over Juniata College was fueled by Light’s seven-point performance, the first since Brian Healy accomplished the feat against Scranton during the 2003 season. Light entered the game with one point in 21 career games before exploding on Saturday night for seven points.

Major: Engineering Hometown: Hershey, Pa. Favorite athlete/sports team: Philadelphia Phillies Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Crispy chicken sandwich Favorite movie: “Step Brothers” Favorite musician/band: Florida Georgia Line Favorite place to visit: Ocean City, Md. Hardly anyone knows that... I can basically quote every line from “Dumb and Dumber” Favorite Etown Memory: Making it to the MAC Championships my first year Greatest soccer accomplishment: Scoring a hat-trick to help us beat Juniata for our first Landmark Conference victory I started playing soccer at age... 4

Photo: David Sinclair

Season Stats: Games Played: 8 Games Started: 3 Goals: 3 (leads team) Assists: 1 Points: 7 (leads team)

Career Stats: Games Played: 22 Games Started: 7 Goals: 3 Assists: 2 Points: 8