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Vol. 115. Issue 05

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Student political clubs host candidate town halls Series: Examining

new transparency plan on campus

by Meghan Kenney Staff Writer

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a question-and-answer session during which people asked about Bartos’ plans for his time in office if elected and about Pennsylvania politics in general.

“I think the biggest take-away from the event is that Jeff Bartos has a plan to fix Pennsylvania along with his running mate,” senior College Republicans President Kyle Schaeffer said in an email. “The Wagner/ Bartos campaign’s main focus is to bring prosperity to Pennsylvania through pro-business policies that can grow the economy.”

Junior College Democrats President Kory Trout and sophomore Matthew Smith described King as “very knowledgeable

lizabethtown College has had one word on its mind this semester: transparency. The administration is trying to work on its policy which focuses heavily on students, parents, faculty and alumni knowing information as soon as possible. This has been evident through initiatives this year such as residential renewal and tuition transparency projects.

Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas has a large focus on getting information to students as quickly as possible. He believes that since the students are living on-campus and are the most affected by these administrative decisions, “any time students and the institution are partners, that is the best way to go."

Limas strongly believes in the power of communication, as it is the easiest way to establish a relationship. When he arrived at the College, he truly felt the importance of transparency among his colleagues and the students. He said he believes that students have been very direct and open about what they want from the administration since he has arrived at the College.

Because of this focus on and commitment to transparency, Limas has been trying to visit all of the residence halls to ask students for their opinions on potential ideas and to tell students about the residential renewal plans. He believes that communication with the students that will be most involved with these issues is imperative.

He has also attended all of the Student Senate meetings so far this year and met with most major groups on campus such as Residential Assistants and Community Fellows, Peer Mentors and Jaywalkers, giving them his personal cell phone number and insisting that they bring any problems to him.

Similarly, the Interim Vice President for Enrollment George Walter, whose job focuses on talking to prospective students and trying to get them interested in attending Etown, has believed that transparency is the way to get people to think twice about looking at other institutions, especially with the tuition transparency.

Walter said he sees the value in making sure that students and parents honestly know what will financially go into the student attending the

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Photo courtesy of the Elizabethtown College Democrats

Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Jeff Bartos, Democratic Congressional candidate for Pennsylvania's 98th district Mary Auker-Endres and Democratic Congressional candidate for Pennsylvania's 11th district Jess King visited Etown Tuesday, Oct. 2.

by Stephanie Miller Copy Chief

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ith the 2018 midterm elections coming Tuesday, Nov. 6, college students are in an interesting position.

Some are ready, while some may struggle to find time to get to the polls. Others may feel uninformed.

Elizabethtown College’s chapters of the College Democrats and the College Republicans sought to remedy the latter problem in early October by hosting town hall meetings with local candidates.

The College Democrats’ event took place Tuesday, Oct. 2. with Jess King and Mary

Auker-Endres as the featured candidates.

King is running against incumbent Lloyd Smucker to represent Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Auker-Endres is running against incumbent Dave Hickernell to represent the 98th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Also Tuesday, Oct. 2, the College Republicans hosted a town hall meeting with Jeff Bartos, the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Pennsylvania, in Hoover 212. Bartos is running with gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner against current Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf.

The College Republicans’ event featured

Hispanic/Latinx Task Force initiative promotes diversity on campus

by Melissa Spencer News Editor

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he Hispanic/Latinx Task Force, an initiative started in the spring 2018 semester, held its first meeting Thursday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. in Hoover 110. Within the meeting, students, faculty and staff discussed how Elizabethtown College can better support and assist students who identify as Hispanic or Latinx, as well as promoting diversity and inclusion among the campus community.

The Hispanic/Latinx Task Force initiative was officially started in the spring 2018 semester, when assistant professor of PK-12 stem education Dr. Peter Licona, associate professor of electrical engineering Dr. Tomas Estrada and associate professor of music education Dr. Kevin ShornerJohnson came together to write a grant proposal that dealt specifically with the support and continued recruitment of students who identify with a Hispanic/Latinx ethnicity.

“The grants seeks to pursue both the questions of (1) how can we bring people together to welcome, empower, and affirm Hispanic/Latinx populations and (2) how can we, at Elizabethtown College, improve our recruitment and support of students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx,” Shorner-Johnson said in an email interview.

Since the acceptance of their grant proposal in May, Licona, Estrada and Shorner-Johnson gathered with other faculty and staff to open up the discussion and listen to suggestions of how they could improve the recruitment and support of students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx.

“I believe the students benefitted from participation in the discussion by being able to relate the personal experiences at Etown," Licona said in an email interview. "Students were also able to share their ideas regarding how Etown can improve its efforts at recruiting and retaining Latina/o students.”

Upon moving forward and continuing to develop the Hispanic/Latinx Task Force, Licona, Estrada and Shorner-Johnson stress the importance and criticality of student input and engagement throughout every step of this initiative.

“I hope that through this work, we (students, faculty, and staff) can work together to build new models for how we welcome and empower diverse communities,” Shorner-Johnson said. “By working together on this project, we can open the doors of higher education further and bring together our communities.”

In this upcoming spring semester, Licona, Estrada and Shorner-Johnson have multiple Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workshops planned for current Hispanic/ Latinx students to connect with current Etown students and faculty. They also have plans in place to welcome a concert from the Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena group Los Pleneros de la 21 for a day of music, food, cultural activities and information about the College for regional Hispanic/Latinx students.

Overall, Licona, Estrada and Shorner-Johnson stress the importance of student, as well as faculty and staff, engagement and input throughout the development of the Hispanic/Latinx Task Force. “[As a Task Force,] we continue to welcome all student input and engagement as we continue our work,” Shorner-Johnson said.

Photo: Miranda Fedor | Staff Photographer

The Hispanic/LatinxTask Force initiative, which started this past spring, hopes to promote diversity at the College while supporting current students who identify as Hispanic/Latinx.

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News

October 18, 2018

Series: Etown expands recruitment pool

by Elizabeth Gipe Asst. News Editor This three-part series will discuss current enrollment and admissions strategies and initiatives implemented at Elizabethtown College.

This article will detail other initiatives taken by the Office of Admissions and the College's administration for attracting and retaining more students.

The first piece of this series discussed and analyzed the new tuition transparency announcement.

The second article of this series investigated the enrollment trends at the College and other competing colleges in the area.

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ecently, a huge focus of the Elizabethtown College administration has been to increase enrollment. As seen with the second article in this series, Etown has seen a decline in applications (though some of it was a purposeful decline) and enrollment over the years.

As such, the responsibility falls on the College to increase those numbers through various recruitment strategies. Some of the most notable strategies recently have been the Tuition Transparency initiative and the “You-Minded” campaign, launched Sept. 12.

However, according to Interim Vice President for Enrollment George Walter, the decrease in tuition showed success in other colleges when it was not the only marketing strategy used at the time.

To give some background of the College’s other recruitment strategies which rolled out within the past few years, Etown hired Walter to focus on the fall 2017 recruitment campaign following the departure of the previous vice president for enrollment. Etown also commissioned a study from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). ACCRAO sent a group of individuals to assess Etown’s recruitment strategies and report their findings.

“I was presented with a report that had a series of findings and recommendations,” Walter said. “I was asked to take that report, and to where the College deemed it appropriate, take action.”

ACCRAO’s recommendations, as well as Walter’s own suggestions, built the recruitment campaign into what it is today.

Etown’s recruitment strategies mobilized to reach a wider pool of prospective students or to dedicate more resources to existing outreach programs. For example, in this area of the state, the Latinx and Hispanic population has risen, yet until the summer of 2017, there was not a Spanish-speaking individual working in the Admissions Office. An open admissions position was then repurposed into an assistant director position which coordinates for Latinx and Hispanic recruitment. Pages on the Etown website were translated into Spanish as well.

A new outreach program targets home-schooled and cyberstudents. Because of the faith-based similarities between the two, Etown found it beneficial to partner with the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania (CHAP). With this partnership, Etown hosted a Saturday session to share information on financial aid and

admission processes in general across all colleges, and not just at Etown. The goal of this is to provide information and resources to individuals who otherwise would not receive them due to being home-schooled.

The Alumni Association became more involved with the recruitment process as well. Since Etown has alumni all over the world, Etown has recruited alumni volunteers to expand the College’s outreach through an active network in places Etown, otherwise, could not devote full-time staff and resources. In addition to past students, Etown also recruited current students to return to their high schools to talk with seniors and other interested students about Etown.

“I know from my experience, the best salespeople that you have … are your students,” Walter said. According to Walter, getting a prospective student on campus increases their likelihood to enroll by about 20 percent. The overall yield for fall 2018 students was 26 percent, but the yield of prospective students who visited campus was approximately 46 percent.

These are only a few of the dozens of outreach strategies the College has implemented within the past few years. There are countless other strategies the Admissions Office is using in conjunction with the new “You-Minded” campaign and Tuition Transparency initiative to maximize outreach and marketing at the College. That’s how Etown is attracting new students. However, what are they doing to accommodate students who are already here?

The Commuter House is a notable example of a recent accommodation made for Etown’s non-residential population.

This new house provides a place for commuters to study, do work and relax in between classes on-campus, since unlike residential students, they do not have a dorm room to return to when not in class.

“On days I have big gaps between classes, I tend to have to find some spaces to hang out and do homework,” sophomore commuter Courtney Jones said. “The College is very considerate in keeping commuters in mind and making sure there are plenty of spaces for us to utilize.”

Jones also said that the addition of the Commuter House shows her that the College is trying to provide commuters with more spaces tailored to them and more resources just for commuting students.

“Just having advisors that I can reach out to at any moment’s notice in order to answer a question is so helpful,” Jones said.

“There are immense services and offices that I can reach out to at any moment. Everyone truly cares about having a great experience.”

Etown promises a wide variety of resources and a quality education for its current students, and the Admissions Office is confident in its yield of enrolling prospective students if they visit campus. All of these initiatives for enrollment and for improving the College are established to make Etown more appealing to prospective students and current students alike.

Photo: Madeline Kauffman| Staff Photographer

On-campus work spaces, like the Commuter House, provide new incentives to attract students to the College.

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Town halls encourage student voting in election about issues” and as a supporter of the idea of “Medicare for All.” They compared her to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.

Their event also featured time for the candidates to describe their plans and platforms and take questions.

“A lot of candidates seem like they’re up in an ivory tower or superhuman, and people feel like they can’t approach them,” Smith said. “I didn’t feel that with [King].”

For some voters, candidates themselves are not the only things that may seem unapproachable; this can also be the case for the elections themselves. For personal or physical reasons, some Americans do not vote.

According to the New York Times, just over a third of those who were eligible voted in the last midterm elections in 2014, even though as much as 80 percent of people used to vote in past centuries. They cited people being too busy to vote as a common reason not to cast a ballot.

Recently, however, organizations are trying to fix that.

Ride services Uber and Lyft announced they will take customers to the polls for free or reduced prices on Election Day. Celebrities including former First Lady Michelle Obama and country singers Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are co-chairing a nonprofit called “When We All Vote” to encourage voter registration. The College’s town hall meetings allowed those who vote locally and throughout

all of Pennsylvania to learn about candidates on both sides.

Senior Cameron Wirth is registered to vote.

“I feel like our generation as a whole really has a big say in where our country goes, and I think we can shift the tides of what’s going on in the world,” Wirth said.

Trout, Schaeffer and Smith are also registered and planning on voting this year.

“People have the ability to have their voices heard, and the opportunity to start meaningful change,” Trout said.

“It’s our duty to make sure we do good for the world.”

“I feel like it is my civic duty to elect people to represent me in Harrisburg and Washington D.C.,” Schaeffer said.

Where these students differ is in their opinions on the validity of reasons not to vote.

“Whether [not voting] is justifiable is somebody’s opinion,” Wirth said. “Overall it is their right to vote and they have a right to say no.”

Schaeffer said he thinks the most valid reasons not to vote are not being informed on the election’s main issues or truly not caring about the results.

Still, he encouraged those on the fence to do their best to inform themselves.

Trout disagreed. “There’s no valid excuse unless you’re on your deathbed,” he said as Smith nodded beside him.

“And even then, there’s still voting absentee.”

Student Senate

by Jessica Freels Staff Writer

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he Student Senate meeting Thursday, Oct. 11 began with a special order regarding the upcoming Leffler Lecture. Director of the High Library Sarah Penniman and Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Peggy Stauffer spoke to senators about the events surrounding the lecture and asked for input on how they might be improved.

One of the major events before the lecture is the Louella fashion show. Louella, founded by lecture speaker Ibtihaj Muhammad, focuses on providing stylish, modest clothing made in the United States of America.

The fashion show is Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. in the KAV. Students can email Stauffer (staufferp@ etown.edu) to volunteer since various positions are needed from modelling to controlling the music.

During the student comments portion of the meeting, the apparent bee issue was brought up.

Senators were told that facilities would look into it, but that work orders should be submitted if it is experienced by anyone again.

Another issue brought up was the concern that some handicap or reserved parking spaces are only labeled by the road paintings, lacking any form of signage, which can be an issue when parking at night due to low visibility. Assistant Director of Campus Security Dale Boyer assured senators that the issue would be looked into.

Administration reports followed the student comments, starting with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas. Limas announced that work will be done to the E-town Jays App and provided his list of what he would like to see. He then asked for student feedback on his visions and allowed senators to propose their ideas for the app.

Limas ended his report by providing an update on how his class for first-year parents is going. He told senators that he continues to get around 30 different contacts a week, whether it be a question or comment.

Boyer followed with Campus Security’s report.

The blue light system near Brinser Field was accidentally cut during the construction occurring nearby on the tennis courts and the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Campus Security is currently waiting to replace the system until later in the construction timeline because the work being done could interfere again. Boyer also spoke on the possible parking lot near the tennis courts, which now appears to be certain. Senators were asked for their input on designating those parking spots, but no conclusions were made.

The Student Wellness Department was unable to send a representative to this meeting, but sent in their report instead.

They announced that their new staff counselor Heidi Kohr will begin in Counseling Ser vices Monday, Oct. 29.

Director of International Students and Scholars Kristi Syrdahl gave the Center for Student Success’ report. Syrdahl spoke about Limas’ visit to the commuter house, which had a positive response from the commuters that attended.

She then provided senators with the statistics from this year’s Progress Survey results. Eighty percent of professors of level one and two classes sent out Early Warnings and Kudos, while 60 percent of all professors sent them out. Student Success hopes that those numbers will increase over time to a 100 percent turnout rate.

Executive Cabinet members then gave their reports. Senior Josh Baker, executive cabinet treasurer, announced that the travel fund has been released.

Junior Sarah Conway, executive cabinet clubs chair, reported that budget requests can now be made again, since the senate website is back up after not working the past few weeks.

Student Senate spent the majority of their time discussing possible concrete ideas. Concrete ideas are projects that Student Senate takes on to help make an impact on the campus community.

One past project was getting speakers for the Baugher Student Center patio. Senators brainstormed ideas for this year, which Executive Cabinet members will begin to research before Student Senate decides what to take on.

Senators then moved into committee and class updates. Senior Steph Hanus spoke on behalf of Academic Council to report the Entry-Level Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy approval from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. Hanus also announced that the English as a Second Language certification will now be offered through the state rather than exclusively through the College.

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October 18, 2018

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Today’s Technology This weekly column will feature the latest topics and trends constantly emerging in a rapidly-growing technical world.

Each week, we will focus on a specific technical topic, with topics covering a wide range of technical issues and the latest technical gadgets.

If there are any topics or products that you would like to see covered in this column, please email editor@etown. edu.

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ith my article from last week as supplementary material, I hope to give advice that is both valuable and understandable to those who do not consider themselves technologically inclined.

Last week, I covered how to troubleshoot using Google.

This week, I will focus on useful habits that help to troubleshoot problems which you can apply across various fields of work, be it mechanics or technology.

First, it is important to understand documentation.

Whenever an issue arises or you suspect an issue is over, it becomes infinitely useful to have a detailed record of the events and/or status of the product in question.

Even though you may have a record of the events that happened in memory, it is more useful to have those thoughts and events written down on paper so that you (and any others you enlist to aid you) can process them more easily and begin to understand the causeand-effect relationship between the symptoms and the problem.

I purchased a vehicle over the

by Kyle Praseut Staff Writer summer and later on the vehicle died on me in the middle of a drive.

Immediately, I began to worry and thought about

everything that had happened with the vehicle in the past.

Most immediately, I noted the most recent events: my lights began to flicker and the gas pedal began to feather and putter out.

Also in the past, while driving, I noticed that I would sometimes not be able to hit higher speeds, and when I cranked the car if I did not hit the gas, the vehicle would die.

Before I go any further, I will say that the extent of my knowledge of cars is about as much as a few hours of Googling will get me.

I wrote all of this down in explicit detail and in chronological order and began my Googling and research.

Eventually I came to the conclusion that it could be a few things: the battery, the

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alternator, the fuel pump or the fuel filter.

I put these possibilities down on paper and sent my car off to a mechanic.

Within about two days and two phone calls later, my vehicle was back in my hands and fully operational.

The mechanic thanked me for the amount of information I provided and noted that it saved him time in diagnosing the problem, which in turn saved me money.

Hopefully, that anecdote will properly emphasize the importance of documentation.

In next week's column, I will continue outlining hardware troubleshooting skills by discussing methods of trial and error that will help you document and research problems.

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Series: A beginning to new communications

by Meghan Kenney Photo: Jill Distler | Staff Photographer

The annualYards forYeardley Run/Walk, sponsored by the Student Athlete Mentors, took place Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m.This annual event raised awareness for both signs of healthy relationships and situations of relationship abuse.

Staff Writer This two-part series will analyze the new transparency initiatives being implemented throughout the administration at the College.

This article will investigate the transparency and new communication methods applied to prospective students and incoming first-years. The second article in this series will focus on the communication strategies newly applied to parents of these first-years and involved alumni of the College.

College.

Like Limas, Walter has only been at the College for a short period of time, and he does not have many prior examples to go off of when it comes to how the College implemented transparency before he arrived. During his time here, Walter says that the way he treats his responsibilities is as if the students “are his bosses. With that, [the administration] needs to be as candid as they can be.”

Even when certain things cannot be revealed immediately, there is not a sense of trying to hide information but more of a sense in trying to go through all of the information so as to not convey anything prematurely or incorrectly. Walter believes that he has never seen any administrative member purposely mislead or lie about information that cannot be released.

Even with the microbial growth issue, Walter believes that the administration did a great job being candid and thorough with the problem, and he is “proud to be a part of that administrative team.”

He and Limas both understand that one of the best, as Limas called it, “case studies,” of the administration inefficiently announcing a new change was with the tuition transparency announcement.

Walter believed that the announcement was not geared towards the crowd that was in the audience and that those who were in attendance did not immediately understand all of what was being said. He does not believe that the decision was communicated correctly, even though he believes it was the correct decision by the standards of admissions.

Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betty Rider also had some comments regarding the importance of transparency on-campus. She believes that although “there are times when [the administrators] are entrusted with confidential information,” it is “important that we are operating from a base of trust with one another.”

She hopes that students, faculty, and staff are able to notice and experience greater transparency on-campus. The creation of the Staff Council, which should be fully operational by the end of this year, will be another way in which the staff can communicate and be transparent with the campus community.

page 4 ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish crimescene investigators searched the home of the Saudi consul general in Istanbul on Wednesday in the disappearance of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi, and a pro-government newspaper published a gruesome account of the journalist's alleged slaying.

As Saudi Arabia's green national flag flapped overhead, forensics teams entered the residence, only 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the consulate where Khashoggi vanished Oct. 2 while trying to pick up paperwork to get married.

It was the second-such extraordinary search of a siteconsidered under international law to be sovereign Saudi territory after investigators spent hours in the consulate earlier this week.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The World Health Organization has announced that Congo's latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus is not yet considered a global health emergency.

Some aid groups expressed alarm when the rate of new cases more than doubled this month. With the area compared to a war zone, resistance to health workers sometimes turning violent and confirmed cases found near the heavily traveled Ugandan border, the risk of regional spread is "very high."

Here's a look at the outbreak that has had 185 confirmed cases, including 107 deaths, since it was declared on Aug. 1.

Ebola is a virus that without preventive measures can spread

The account published in the Yeni Safak newspaper alleged that Saudi officials cut off Khashoggi's fingers and then decapitated him at the consulate as his fiancée waited outside.

The searches and the leaks in Turkish media have ensured the world's attention remains focused on what happened to Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist who went into a self-imposed exile in the U.S. over the rise of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

It also put further strains on the relationship between the kingdom, the world's largest oil exporter, and its main security guarantor, the United States, as tensions with Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East remain high.

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October 18, 2018 MOSCOW (AP) — An 18-yearold student strode into his vocational school in Crimea, a hoodie covering his blond hair, then pulled out a shotgun and opened fire on Wednesday, killing 19 students and wounding more than 50 others before killing himself.

It wasn't clear what prompted Vladislav Roslyakov, described as a shy loner, to go on the rampage.

A security camera image carried

by Russian media showed him calmly walking down the stairs of the school in the Black Sea city of Kerch, the shotgun in his gloved hand.

"He was walking around and

NEW DELHI (AP) — A temple in southern India and one of the world's largest Hindu pilgrimage centers opened its doors to females of menstruating age on Wednesday to comply with a Supreme Court ruling, but women weren't able to enter as hundreds of protesters fought street battles with police to keep them out.

As the gates of the Sabarimala temple were flung open, a crowd of male devotees surged toward

quickly and is fatal in up to 90 percent of cases. The symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and at times internal and external bleeding. Symptoms can start to occur between two and 21 days from infection, according to WHO. The virus is spread by close contact with the bodily fluids of people exhibiting symptoms and with objects such as sheets that have been contaminated.

shooting students and teachers in cold blood," said Sergei Aksyonov, the regional leader in Crimea.

Officials said the fourth-year student killed himself in the library of the Kerch Polytechnic College after the attack. His mother, a nurse, was helping to treat victims at a local hospital after the shootings, unaware yet that her son was accused of the rampage and was already dead.

Such school shootings are rare, and Wednesday's attack was by far the worst by a disgruntled student in Russia, which annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014.

the temple. About 1,000 police used batons to try to control the protesters, who attacked them with stones and damaged police and TV vehicles and bullied female devotees to turn back.

The protesters ran after the media vehicles, pounding them with hands and kicking to stop them from reaching the temple site.

The Global Perspective This we ek ly column w ill cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs.

If there are certain global issues that you want to see covered in this column, please contact editor@etown.edu.

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ndonesia’s LGBT community has faced increased hostility in the past few years. In January, human rights activists condemned the actions of religious police in Aceh, the only province in Indonesia that actively enforces Islamic law and outlaws homosexuality.

Police raided the homes of 12 transgender women after parents in the community complained that the “social disease” was corrupting their children. The suspects

were detained and taken to hair salons, where they were forced to cut their hair into a “masculine” style.

Targeting people for expressing their identity and forcing people to conform to societal expectations is a cruel attack on human dignity.

Indonesia should be held to the same international obligations enforced in other countries: to ensure humane treatment for all people.

Amnesty International stated the public shaming demonstrated how Aceh was becoming “an increasingly hostile place” for members of the LGBT community.

Despite frequent discriminatory displays of intolerance throughout the nation, organizations like the Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah school in Yogyakarta seek to create a safe space for the “waria,” a colloquial term for the transgender community.

Founded in 2008 by matron Shinta Ratri, the Pesantren

by Shaye DiPasquale Staff Writer Waria Al-Fatah school attracts waria worshippers hoping to escape ridicule and express their freedom of religion. Residents are encouraged to question their sexuality and gender identity and how it impacts their relationship with God. The openness and acceptance embodied in this space allows the waria to feel connected to each other and to their community.

The Pesantren Waria AlFatah school is an important

local center of the national “Transgender Care” program.

This initiative of the Indonesian Family Planning Association provides vocational training, ID cards and social services to waria throughout Indonesia.

The school has also hosted a free health clinic with a local doctor.

Waria often gather at the Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah school to participate in a weekly study group where people can pray and practice reading from the Quran in Arabic.

Many participants choose to wear mukenas, women’s prayer dresses, to these sessions. In 2016, the school was temporarily shut down following attacks from vigilante Islamists.

Unwilling to back down in the face of violent threats, Ratri quietly reopened the facilities during Ramadan. As Pesantren Waria Al-Fatah’s residents gradually returned to the space, they expressed anger over the violation of their rights and personal security.

Hardline Islamic groups are eating away at Indonesia’s longstanding reputation for tolerance of minorities. Historically, waria and other members of the LGBT community have been accepted and respected by Indonesian society. The Bugis ethnic group traditionally accepted the existence of five genders, including one that combines male and female.

Members of extremist groups now feel it is their duty to erase “LGBT behavior” in the community. They claim a transgender identity is a disease that can be cured through prayer and repentance for the sin.

Ratri remains unphased by the influx of threats against her school and residents.

She chooses to focus on strengthening the warias’ social safety net and making her school the best it can be.

“We are survivors,” Ratri told Voice of America. “When there were attacks on and discrimination against us, it made us want to fight.”

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October 18, 2018

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Professor explores J.K. Rowling’s depictions of adoptive families

by Zoe Williams Staff Writer

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ith Sept. 2018 marking the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter’s” release in the United States, Elizabethtown College has been giving the beloved young adult (YA) fantasy series its due appreciation.

Visiting assistant professor of English Dr. Tara Moore has played a significant role in the Harry Potter craze of the semester, as she has a number of published works about the series and is currently teaching a First Year Seminar entitled “Harry Potter and the Spell of Story.”

Some of the works that Moore has published have covered topics such as the teaching styles of professors at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and the representation of adults in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

Her latest essay regarding the series is to be published in an anthology, entitled “Inside the World of Harry Potter,” and focused on the ways in which adoptive families have been discussed all throughout the extended canon of Harry Potter.

Moore read from an essay, entitled “Dangerous Depictions of Adoption in the World of Harry Potter,” Oct. 17 2018 in the Winters Alcove of the High Library.

Moore has long worked to write about YA literature and will be teaching a course on it in the 2019 spring semester.

Likewise, she has an established ethos in writing about adoption, having more broadly talked in the ALAN Review about how sci-fi and fantasy works tend to handle the subject.

Adoption, in particular, has

even as an adopted child himself, he “looked at [Harry Potter] as an orphan” and not as a child of adoption.

Another first-year, Allison Nardi, commented on how as a casual reader it had never occurred to her “that the adoption theme was so prevalent.”

“Harry Potter seems a series that is built on heroism from personal quality and yet the bloodlines are still in there. What are bloodlines doing there in the first place?” professor of English and women and gender studies Dr. Kimberly V. Adams said, following Moore’s presentation.

When the idea of bloodlines is so often used by Rowling to, as Moore stated, “talk about race without talking about race,” the impacts of its continued reference in the conversation of family does become startling.

While Harry Potter has done a great deal to give children a sense of identity and community, it is important to also be aware of the Photo courtesy of Dylan Warner narratives that Rowling has not Dr.Tara Moore, an expert in young adult fiction, spoke about the implications of how J.K. Rowling portrays given voice to.

Moore makes reference to the adoption within the Harry Potter franchise. She explained how it can negatively affect young readers. fact that Rowling’s handling of been such a gripping subject blind praise. She is able to hold a effects young readers and talk adoption in the series violates some of the most basic guidelines for Moore to write about due critical lens to the ways in which about it.” to its connection to her own Rowling has handled the subject During her presentation in the of adoption training. Most family. One of her daughters is of adoption across the extended High Library, Moore handed out notably missing is the notion adopted, and for that reason, Harry Potter Universe—ranging blue notecards and instructed of the “Adoption Triad”—a Moore commented that she “pays from the original series to the students in the audience to parenting style that gives equal more attention to [adoption the Fantastic Beasts films to create a list of as many orphaned weight to the child’s connection in literature]” with that works published by Rowling on or adopted characters across the to their birth parents and to their consideration in mind.

Pottermore to “Harry Potter and Harry Potter canon as they could adoptive parents.

Harry wasn’t allowed that Due to her fascination with the Cursed Child.” think of. the YA genre, Moore hopes that Moore expressed that the This activity served to and was continually denied his she will be able to have access to overall thesis of her essay was “the highlight the fact that while the “healthy curiosity” about his texts that will contribute to her representation of adoption in the Harry Potter series has numerous birth parents to the extent to being able to have “more open franchise is very problematic depictions of adopted families, which it grew into an obsession.

Moore’s main concern about and critical” discussions about and disrespectful to the adoptive few of them are positive. this is that Rowling has continued adoption with her daughter once family bond.”

The main issue with adoption she is older.

Additionally, Moore in the series is that adopted to use adoption as a “provocative” Moore is able to effectively emphasized that this critique children continue to fill the narrative device, without giving and convincingly show that “doesn’t mean we can’t still love archetypal role of orphan, a concern to the impacts of such admiration for any given subject the series, [it] just means we sentiment echoed by first-year portrayals upon real adoptive is not by any means the same as should be aware of how that Max Miller who mentioned that families.

Flu shots, healthy living reduce chances of falling ill this autumn

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by Elizabeth LePore Staff Writer

all is finally here, which means it is time for beautiful weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, Halloween and flu season. Flu season is especially devastating on college campuses for several reasons.

First, college students are more susceptible to the flu and other illnesses than other populations. According to National Public Radio (NPR), “every year, about 1 in 4 college students get the flu.” In contrast, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 34 million Americans, or about 11 percent of Americans, got the flu during the 2014-2015 flu season.

“College students live closely together in dorms and other living situations, so [they] are more prone to catching viruses from each other,” Elizabethtown College Health Liaison Eileen Wagener said. She also said that factors such as “lack of sleep, stress [and] not eating well” compromise students’ immune systems, making them more vulnerable to the flu. It is not a coincidence that so many people get sick right around midterms and finals.

However, all hope is not lost for college students. We have several different ways to prevent contracting the flu while in college.

The most important action for students to take for preventing the flu is getting vaccinated. However, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases states that “vaccination rates on college campuses hover around 8-39%.” In addition, the survey they sent out to 18- to 24-year-old undergraduate students states that “70 percent believe it is important to get an annual flu shot.”

“You cannot get the flu from a flu shot…

The flu shot is a dead virus and can’t cause the flu,” Wagener said. “Every year scientists develop the flu vaccine to match the flu viruses that they think will be circulating for the

coming year’s flu season. Some years they get it right, and some years not so much, but still getting the vaccine will lessen your symptoms and duration of illness if you do get the flu.”

Getting the vaccine is important because it can take a week or more to recover from the flu, which means missing class and other activities for a week and exposing others to the flu.

Getting vaccinated not only benefits you; it benefits everyone. “Herd immunity” is a theory that if everyone in a group or community is vaccinated against a particular illness, such as the flu, everyone will be protected against that illness.

Other ways to prevent the flu are getting enough sleep (Wagener recommends seven to eight hours) and having a nutritious and well-balanced diet, which will maintain the immune system. Exercise and other activities help relieve stress by providing an outlet for it. Another important way to prevent the flu is washing your hands frequently to prevent the spread of germs.

For students, getting a flu shot is convenient.

Flu vaccines will be available in the BSC Thursday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost will be $27, and student charge will be accepted.

However, if you are not able to get a flu shot at that date and time, you can contact Wagener for a flu shot. Flu shots cost $20 at the Student Health Office on 2 Continental Drive, which is about a 15-minute walk from campus.

Wagener has daily appointments available.

The vaccine takes about two weeks to protect you from getting the flu. However, flu season usually starts in November and lasts until April, so October is the ideal time to get vaccinated so you are protected before cases of the flu start appearing on campus.

Fall is a beautiful season with many fun activities available on and off-campus. Do not ruin it by getting the flu or by giving the flu to someone else.

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October 18, 2018

Dynamic professor receives award for dedication to mentoring

by Rachel Lee Features Editor

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hether it was in elementary, middle or high school, we have all been influenced by a teacher or mentor at least once in our lifetime.

Every year, Elizabethtown College recognizes an influential professor who is devoted to teaching and mentoring with the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence.

Professor of physics and engineering Dr. Kurt DeGoede received the 2017-2018 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence for his inventive teaching style and for mentoring students in the American Society of

Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Etown’s cross country teams, Cycling Club and many other environments.

The Professional Development Committee and two students chose DeGoede based on nominations from Etown students, faculty and staff members and alumni, according to the College’s website.

Senior Audrey Shultz has taken multiple classes taught

by DeGoede and was one of the students who nominated him for the award.

“I think that he is an amazing and caring professor,” Shultz said. “He puts as much into his work as his students.”

“He’s very knowledgeable and cares about his students,” said

Photo courtesy of Kurt DeGoede

Professor of physics and engineering Dr. Kurt DeGoede received the 20172018 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence for his dedication to mentoring.

junior Annie Novy, who took Dynamics with DeGoede.

“He’ll take the time to explain things to his students, even if it takes 50 times,” Shultz added.

Current students were not the only ones with positive things to say about DeGoede. Alumni also appreciated his teaching style and dedication to students.

“His classes were hard but respected because he makes it clear what he wants and makes himself available,” Mary Stoltzfus ’18 said. According to Stoltzfus, DeGoede always made his expectations clear in his syllabi and when speaking in class.

Ironically, DeGoede said he did not always want to be a professor. After he earned his Bachelor of Science from Hope College and his Master of Science from Case Western Reserve University, he worked at Ford Motor Company as a project manager for three years.

Then, he completed his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan and became a professor. He has been teaching at the College for 18 years.

DeGoede remembered a professor at Case Western telling him to go back to school if he was unhappy working in the industry.

“I wasn’t unhappy, but I didn’t feel fulfilled [working at Ford],” DeGoede said. “I couldn’t get excited.”

However, DeGoede appeared excited when he spoke about his favorite part of teaching, which he said is “time spent with the students.”

He used more hand gestures and showed more enthusiasm when he spoke about working with his students than when he spoke about his education and career.

“The best days are when I go into the office, and it’s quiet. I

Pink pumpkins cover campus for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Aprille Mohn Asst. Features Editor

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Elizabethtown College is working to raise awareness of the disease. According to breastcancer. org, approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer American women are diagnosed with, following skin cancer. The death rates for breast cancer are highest other than death rates relating to lung cancer, as stated by breastcancer.org. Additionally, a woman’s risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if she has a mother, sister or daughter diagnosed with breast cancer; however, less than 15 percent of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it, according to breastcancer.org.

For this reason, there has been a movement to increase awareness of breast cancer and to encourage people to be vigilant for changes in their breasts and to perform breast self-exams.

This October, the College is leading several initiatives to promote breast cancer awareness.

Throughout the month of October, the College store is selling pink paper pumpkins to decorate their windows. While the store decorates for the fall season every year, this year Office Manager Nancy Fink came up with the idea for pink paper pumpkins that students or community members can purchase, write on and use to decorate the store. All proceeds from the pumpkins go to Colleges Against Cancer (CAC).

Fink had her idea following the loss of Textbook/ Receiving Manager Debbie Peterson in August.

Peterson battled breast cancer before passing away.

Fink has found it interesting to see what people are choosing to write on their pumpkins. “Some people have put really special messages in memory of a loved

one, messages of inspiration or memories. Some just do smiley faces. It is entirely up to the donors,” she said.

Donations of a dollar or more give a person a chance to share their thoughts and positive messages, as well as support CAC. The pink pumpkin initiative will continue until the end of October, so students still have time to donate.

“I would love to see the front windows plastered by homecoming so people see how the campus community has come together,” Fink said.

In addition to the Store’s pink paper pumpkins, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, students can paint a pumpkin pink in the Koon’s Activity Venue (KAV) to celebrate breast cancer awareness month and to honor the memories of friends and family lost to cancer. This event is sponsored by the Employee Wellness Team.

Friday, Oct. 19, CAC is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Table outside the Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide information to any interested students.

Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. CAC is holding the event “Feel Your Boobies- Bras Across Campus” in the KAV. Elizabethtown College is one of eight colleges participating in the Feel Your Boobies movement with the Bras Across Campus initiative.

Other schools include York College and Penn State Harrisburg.

According to the Feel Your Boobies website, “Feel Your Boobies® Foundation is a nonprofit breast cancer organization that promotes proactive breast health to young women through strategic education & outreach programs. [Their] campaign [and] programs focus on education and outreach primarily for women under 40 (pre-mammogram age).”

Bras Across Campus encourages students to donate their bras to draw attention to breast cancer and raises money which contributes to the foundation’s college outreach program.

get some work done, and then students start coming in, and they come in and out all day,” DeGoede said. “I’ll have this big to-do list and get none of it done. Those are fun days. Those days are mini vacations.”

This enthusiasm continued as DeGoede delivered the 2018 Annual Kreider Lecture, titled “Still Learning: continuous improvement in engineering and teaching.” The lecture took place Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Susquehanna Room of Myer Residence Hall.

Throughout the lecture, DeGoede moved around and spoke loudly enough to be heard without a microphone.

He also interacted with the audience members. For example, he asked senior Joshua Fishman what the name of his research project was, and he checked with associate professor of engineering and physics and Department Chair Dr. Sara Atwood to see if engineering students still did one of projects he mentioned in the presentation.

DeGoede’s presentation started with and centered around Bill Koen’s definition of engineering as “the use of heuristics to cause the best change in a poorly understood situation within the available resources.”

He described it as making the best change with limited resources. DeGoede also applied this definition and method to teaching and life in general.

Over the course of the lecture, DeGoede shared stories that demonstrated his commitment to teaching and mentoring. One story was about running and the cross country teams.

In 2011, DeGoede started mentoring the women’s cross country team, and he now mentors both teams.

In 2013, he trained for the

Boston Marathon, and he said running with students allowed them time to talk about things like applying to graduate school, roommate problems, etc.

“It’s been great getting to know students, many of which aren’t in engineering,” DeGoede said.

DeGoede also told the audience about his experience as a visiting professor at the University of The Gambia.

He said it taught him how to be flexible and adaptable as he did not know what he was teaching until he arrived.

He helped students install solar panels on the university’s roof and learned alongside them, as his concentration is biomechanics and not solar panels.

He said this experience also allows him to bring a unique perspective to his Etown courses.

DeGoede also talked about the competency-based grading style he implements in his courses.

Instead of learning a skill and moving on whether students have mastered it or not, students must first demonstrate mastery of introductory skills before moving on to others.

He said he adopted this style because he wanted his students to focus on understanding instead of getting the right answers.

During the question-andanswer session that followed the lecture, DeGoede said his favorite class is Dynamics, although he also has enjoyed all his classes inside and outside the Engineering Department.

“It is no surprise that he’s such a dynamic instructor, and his favorite class is Dynamics,” Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Kristi Kneas said at the end of the lecture.

Etown students, staff members discuss healthy relationships

by Addy Fry Staff Writer

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ctober is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Elizabethtown College community participates all month by hosting activities, providing resources and hosting guest speakers to inform others. Under coordination of various academic departments and Student Wellness, resources were extended to those in need through an open, informational panel within the Baugher Student Center (BSC) and through the Silent Witness National Initiative display in the High Library.

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, students and staff members discuss healthy relationships.

“I think a relationship should be based off of selflessness [the most] because if either partner is selfish, the relationship will quickly turn negative.” ~ Sara Lingo, junior “The most important aspects of a healthy relationship rely on communication, respect, and trust. Communication is key because partners can be vocal about their needs in the relationship, the boundaries they don’t want to be crossed, problems they have faced in past relationships, and any other important topics they feel as though should be addressed.” ~ Ellen Long ’18 “Healthy relationships contain a mutual respect, trust, honesty, effective communication and support...Healthy relationships should make a person feel safe, loved, understood and confident.

Even though all relationships have difficult times, these concerns should be dealt with in a fair, loving and understanding manner.” ~ Joni Eisenhauer, Assistant Director of Health Promotion

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Volunteering provides job skills, learning opportunities for students

by Jamie Verrekia Staff Writer

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lizabethtown College’s motto is “Educate for Service.”

Etown demonstrates this motto through its many volunteer opportunities.

“Service is actually all around us on campus,” Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Director Joel Janisewski said.

There are different types of opportunities offered. One type is events held on or near campus. Some examples of these are Into the Streets and Into the Campus. Both are service days in which students participate in projects on and off campus.

Another type is service trips. These trips are offered to all students and take place in many different areas.

Over fall break, some students went to New Jersey to help rebuild homes damaged by natural disasters.

The College also offers mentoring programs, such as Moving Forward Together and Building Bridges, in which Etown students connect with high school students in the area.

Career Services offers a program called PRIDE. This program has students working on projects that directly benefit

the College.

For students with financial need, a community service work study is offered.

These students complete service projects in return for financial support.

There are also opportunities through students’ academics.

Communitybased learning is an example of this.

Some majors, such as communications, modern languages and social work, require service hours as part of their curricula.

“Every year students engage in over 90,000 hours of service altogether,” Janisewski said.

According to Janisewski, the most popular service opportunities are Into the Streets, MLK Day of Service, service trips and the Poverty Simulation.

“These are opportunities that have a long tradition at Etown, and they’re ones that students, faculty and staff know about and look forward to,” Janisewski said.

Students can find information about these opportunities on the CCCE’s webpage.

“At the CCCE, we are working on developing new ways of connecting students with service opportunities in our community,” Janisewski said.

There are also posters about upcoming events hanging in the Baugher Student Center (BSC). Along with public displays,

Photo courtesy of Kira Kuhar

Service trips like the 2018 Fall BreakTrip to Point Pleasant, NJ give students opportunities to learn team work, problem solving and communication skills that employers value.

Photo courtesy of Sharon Sherick

Elizabethtown College offers students various volunteering opportunities inside and outside their course curricula. Opportunities range from events like Into the Streets to service trips.

students hear about opportunities through faculty, athletic teams and clubs.

Community service has several benefits. One is personal growth.

Students can develop more compassion and see things from a different point of view.

According to Janisewski, people engage in service to address community issues. To solve these issues, multiple perspectives need to be looked at.

“Service and volunteering [have] the capacity to transform our perceptions,” Director of Career Services Jane Nini said.

Participating in service can also look good on a resume. Some skills that jobs look for are critical thinking and problem solving, oral/written communication skills and teamwork.

Volunteering brings out these skills by having students work with their communities to solve problems.

On the resume, Jane Nini suggested students effectively explain these skills and apply them to the program itself.

“For example, rather than providing

a broad statement about fundraising, students should describe the goal of the project, the skills they used and the outcome,” Nini said.

“This enables employers to see how students made a difference in their volunteer work, not just that they participated in service or held a volunteer role.”

Not only will the service benefit students’ resumes, but it may help students in future employment.

Leadership and teamwork are important in any job field. Volunteering allows you to experience a sense of team effort.

“Getting involved in a volunteer project can give you the freedom to lead a team in a way that employment may not,” Nini said.

These experiences also benefit the job search process. According to Nini, students can use them as interview topics on their resumes and graduate school applications.

For those interested in getting involved in service, Into the Streets is coming up Saturday Oct. 27.

Alumna remembers “Educate for Service” throughout her service career

by Grace Gibson Staff Writer

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lizabethtown College graduates have a long tradition of service and meaningful work. Our alumni serve as leaders, volunteers and models for current Etown students. One such alumna who carries on Etown’s tradition of service is Tamara “Tami” Zavislan ’83.

Zavislan currently serves as Director of Development of the Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) in Baltimore, but her undergraduate degree is in music therapy.

While at Etown, Zavislan had the opportunity to complete a sixmonth music therapy internship at a nonprofit in Cleveland, OH, which later offered her a job.

“That really started my whole career in nonprofits,” she said.

After receiving her B.A., Zavislan held a music therapy position at the American Music Therapy Association and worked up the ladder in fundraising and nonprofit management.

She eventually received a master’s degree in business management from Penn State.

She found her background in music therapy especially useful during the completion of her master’s.

“The training and education I

got in music therapy really set me up to do just about anything,” she said.

When facing difficult assignments in her business courses, Zavislan recalls thinking, “If I rely on what I know as a therapist, I can do this.”

From her master’s to her current work in nonprofits, Zavislan can connect her success to her music therapy background.

Zavislan currently works in fundraising at the HPRP, which she describes as a “nonprofit law firm” in which employees “use the law to fight homelessness.”

The HPRP, which employs over 400 volunteer attorneys, represents individuals currently experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in cases involving housing, benefits and employment, among other issues. The organization also runs programs advocating for homeless veterans and homeless youth aged 13 to 25.

Zavislan’s position as Director of Development involves raising money to support the mission of the HPRP. “Ten to 15 percent of fundraising is asking for money,” she said.

This duty encompasses individual appeals and writing letters and grants. However, much of her position involves education of the public via communications and media

work and community events.

“Everything we learn… informs our advocacy to change legal structures that perpetuate homelessness,” she said. “[We aim to] work ourselves out of a job and end homelessness.”

One of the ways Etown uniquely prepared Zavislan for her career was through the message “Educate for Service,” a phrase that resonates with her today.

As an undergrad, “I was on a path to serve,” she said. “I was first and foremost serviceoriented.”

Though she considered working in business, she eventually saw that she needed to serve—the idea of education for service was deeply ingrained for her.

“I need to do something to create change,” she said.

Many Etown students today feel the same calling to service that Zavislan felt during her time here.

Zavislan encourages Etown students who are interested in service work at nonprofits to pursue their interests, making sure “you’re 100 percent behind the mission of the organization” and ready to donate time, abilities and money – your “work, wisdom and wealth.”

She advises students to pursue interviews with representatives of organizations that interest

them, talk to people involved in work they would like to do and always be aware of opportunities.

Zavislan believes that the value of her Etown education and the experience she gained was priceless.

“Thirty years later, I still draw on lessons and experiences [from Etown] to do my work, even not in music therapy,” she said.

She encourages students

to stay open to unexpected opportunities, as she did along her non-linear career path.

“I never thought I’d be doing fundraising…I was very deeply committed to music therapy,” Zavislan said. “I was going to change the world – I’m still working to change the world.

[Now] I am changing the world, but I’m doing it in a different way.”

Photo courtesy of Tamara Zavislan ‘83

Tamara “Tami” Zavislan ’83 recalls “Eduacate for Service” and music therapy experience while serving as Director of Development of the HPRP.

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A Guide to Recovering from Midterm Mayhem

by Morgan Sommers Staff Writer

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idterm season has arrived, and it has probably come with a lot of emotional stress, a high caffeine intake, and possibly some sleep deprivation. Through the agonizing long hours of studying you may have neglected your friends, daily gym workout and your healthy eating streak.

Transitioning back into your normal routine is crucial to allow you to get back into the normality of everyday academic life.

"Establishing a positive relationship with your professors is important so you feel as though you can ask questions for a clearer understanding of the topic. Use your midterm to your advantage!"

Br u c e Ly nch , E l i z ab e t htow n College Psychologist and Director of Student Wellness, has suggested 3 tips to resume your normal routine: 1. Resume the foundation of selfcare that was put on hold during midterms.

Self-care first begins with returning to your normal sleeping pattern. This includes eliminating those long naps you took midterm week due to the lack of sleep. Avoid taking naps during the day. This will help you be able to better fall asleep at night. Also, return to eating full meals three times a day instead of the countless granola bars you quickly grabbed from your room.

Plan to eat meals with your friends to regain the lost time of seeing them while you were studying for midterms.

In addition to healthy eating, return to exercising daily for a boost in energy.

2. Reward yourself for the effort that you put into preparing for your midterms.

Even though midterms are over, the work continues. Avoid the “burned out feeling” by studying gradually.

Cramming for an exam will never be the most effective way to study.

Reward yourself with breaks while studying and returning to your normal routine. Find personal incentives to keep you motivated to get through the next eight weeks of the semester.

Use midterms as a self-evaluation.

Your midterm grade will reflect how well you have retained the knowledge you have learned thus far. You cannot change a test that you already took. If the grade is positive, reward yourself

for the work you put into getting that grade. Use a bad grade as motivation to gradually study the material for finals.

3. Use the support services that the college offers as a resource.

Students can schedule an appointment or come in for urgent walk-in ser vices by contacting C ounseling S er vices by calling 717-361-1405 or in person in the Counseling Services office in BSC 216.

If your midterm grade is not what you wanted, utilize learning services on campus. You may visit the Learning Zone in BSC 226 or call them at 717361-1187 to schedule an appointment.

Student feedback has also been effective in recovering from midterms in the best way possible.

"Returning to my normal sleep schedule really helped me to feel well rested! Having to complete work for other classes while studying for midterms really took a toll on my sleep," sophomore Lindsey Fasolo said.

Bouncing back from midterms is extremely important to ensure your success for finals. You may think that staying up until 3 a.m. is allowing you to pack more information into your brain, but sleep deprivation can negatively impact your test performance. According to the New York Times, adults who sleep seven to eight hours a night are the healthiest and perform higher in areas of concentration and test taking.

"Staying up all night studying for an exam has never helped me to retain the information. Studying gradually has always been my best studying technique," sophomore Lauren Griffiths said. Therefore, returning to a healthy seven to eight hours of sleep per night is important to maintain a regular healthy sleeping schedule.

Relaxation after a crucial exam is always beneficial to allow you to have some down time. Utilize the free exercising class on campus such as Yoga, Pound, Zumba or Kickboxing to stay active.

The weekend of Oct. 20 and 21 is Homecoming weekend, so use time with your cherished family and friends to bounce back to your normal self. Etown is also offering Midnight Munchies Food Trucks at Brinser Field Saturday, Oct. 20. Use all that campus has to offer to catch a break from your long study hours!

Lastly, establishing a positive relationship with your professors is important so you feel as though you can ask questions for a clearer understanding of the topic. Use your midterm to your advantage!

If you feel as though you have done poorly on an exam/quiz, email your teacher immediately to go over the content. Utilize office hours now so that when the final comes you can be fully prepared. Midterms are finally past us, so don’t let a bad midterm grade deter you from working hard throughout the year!

October 18, 2018

Etown Simplified: Simple ways to make mindful food choices

Photo courtesy of Dr. Michele Lee Kozimor-King

The Simple Living FYS travelled to Masonic Village Farm last week to see a local source of fresh, organic food available to the Elizabethtown community.There, they found affordable food and a fun time!

by Cassidy Dunn, Abby Goodman, Matt Gree, Zosia Proch, Hannah Ward, Tim Zeiber Simple Living FYS

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nstead of eating mindlessly, putting food into your mouth almost unconsciously, not really tasting the food you’re eating… you notice your thoughts, feelings, and sensations” when you are mindful with your eating. Leo Babauta explains this in one of his blogs on Zen Habits, where he gives advice on living simply.

Mindful eating is a way to help you gain control over your eating habits. Distractions in today’s world have caused us to stop paying attention to our food and instead do something else, connecting it to the simple living movement.

Did you know it takes the brain 20 minutes to realize that it is full?

According to the U.S. Depar tment of Agriculture, the average American spends two and a half hours a day eating, and usually, we’re doing something else too. Eating mindfully can restore one’s attention and help them slow down, creating an intentional act instead of an automatic one. These tips make it easy wherever you are living.

Here are 5 tips on how to be more mindful of your food choices: 1. Chew thoroughly – don’t rush your meals.

Instead, let your body catch up to your brain.

2. Listen to your body and stop eating when you’re full.

3. Eat from local sources, like the farmers market – they’re healthier and you know where foods are coming from.

4. Eliminate distractions - turn off your phone and the TV. 5. Ask yourself, “Why am I eating?” Are you hungry, bored or stressed?

Many benefits come from mindful eating. The

benefits include enjoying the taste of healthier food, enjoying your eating experience more, learning how food effects your mood and making social overeating not as big as a problem for you.

There are also benefits from eating local produce. For instance, the foods being fresher, better for the economy, and even create a community by letting people get to know

“You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients." ~ Julia Child farmers.

Our FYS recently took a trip to pick our own apples at the Masonic Village Farm Market and Orchard. We knew exactly where our food was coming from and it was only 85 cents a pound!

Picking the apples provided us with happiness and we were able to grow closer as a class. We also were able to go inside the farmers market and see all it had to offer. There were peaches, jams, applesauce and so much more. The Farm Market is fewer than 2 miles from campus and you could visit it too!

Mindful eating will not only lead you toward simple living, but it will make you feel healthier and happier after giving it a try for yourself! Stay tuned for next week’s column describing essential oils and their benefits. Follow us on Twitter using the #EtownSimplified to find out more about our apple picking experience and simple living.

Comic: Mercedes Geiger

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October 18, 2018

Students, faculty weigh in: Is denying visas to same-sex partners of diplomats justified?

Student Poll Responses

Q1. Do you think this policy will negatively affect U.S. Foreign diplomats and their work?

by Emma Knight Campus Life Editor

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ffective Oct. 1, the Trump a d m i n i s t r a t i o n’s S t a t e Department will no longer issue v is as to unmar r ie d, s ame-s ex partners of foreign diplomats or officials and employees of the United Nations in the U.S. The diplomats were given a deadline of the end of 2018 to either marry or leave the country.

This new policy is approximated to affect 105 families of diplomats in the U.S., and 55 of those have links to other international organizations.

Heterosexual partners of diplomats are also not eligible for U.S. visas unless married.

The State Dept. claims that this new policy is more consistent with the Supreme Court ruling of 2015 that allowed same-sex partners to marry across the U.S., and they said that it was meant to create equal treatment of partners in the U.N. while in the U.S. They also claimed that enacting this new policy was an effort to bring international visa practices in line with current American policies.

“S a m e - s e x s p o u s e s o f U. S . diplomats now enjoy the same rights and benefits as opposite-sex spouses,” the U.S. mission wrote in a July 12 note to U.N.-based delegations.

“C ons iste nt w it h [ St ate ] D e p a r t m e nt p o l i c y, p a r t n e r s accompanying members of permanent missions or seeking to join the same must generally be married in order to be eligible for a diplomatic visa."

Howe ver, Hous e D emo crats s e nt a s i g n e d l e t t e r t o M i k e Pompeo, the current U.S. Secretary of State, pushing to reverse this “discriminatory policy” for several reasons. For example, only 12 percent of U.N. member states allow same-sex marriages, which poses a huge problem for a majority of foreign diplomats with same-sex partners who live in those countries.

Since most U.N. member states do not allow same-sex marriages or only offer civil unions to those couples, it will be extremely difficult for these people to marry in the U.S. When they return to their home countries, they could face criminal proceedings in places where homosexuality is criminalized.

However, the State Dept. said that it recognizes that not all countries permit same-sex marriages and is willing to work with couples who cannot marry for this reason on a case-by-case basis in an effort to make this transition as smooth as possible.

Yes: 74% No: 17% Unsure: 3%

Q2. Do you think this policy is fair to U.S. foreign diplomats?

Yes: 23% No: 71% Unsure: 6%

Q3. Do you think there will be backlash from U.N. diplomats?

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Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan, Professor of Political Science

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r. E. Fletcher McClellan, professor of political science at Elizabethtown College, said that he does not know precisely what policy the State Dept. keeps referencing, but has some theories about the situation at hand. He feels that the Trump administration is being vague by simply saying that they are considering a "policy" while making these changes.

“It seems the ‘policy’ to which U.S. officials are referring is one where we promote traditional, heterosexual marriage and relationships,” McClellan said.

"This is an unfortunate change that will make life difficult not only for members of the diplomatic and [nongovernmental organizations] community but also for our own diplomats, some of whom are LGBT and are seeking similar recognition for their partners in the posts where they are working," McClellan said in response to the State Dept. trying to line up American visa practices with those of international visa practices.

He also does not see the connection between this new policy and the 2015 same-sex marriage ruling that the State Dept. claims it is staying consistent with. He distinguished that ruling for government employees and average people often differ.

“U.S. laws pertaining to U.S. citizens do not apply to members of the diplomatic corps. Sure, they have to obey U.S. law but we don't require gay people in the U.S. to marry—that's their choice,” McClellan said.

McClellan stated that the choice between marrying here and risking imprisonment upon arriving home and not marrying here but having to leave the country is a stark one.

In addition, McClellan hypothesized that this new policy could be an effort on the Trump administration to further limit immigration and label LGBTQ+ people as “undesirables,” even though McClellan made it clear that foreign diplomats are not immigrants in the traditional sense.

He also said that this development appears to be another attempt on the Trump administration’s behalf at challenging pro-LGBTQ+ policies and movements in the U.S. in the name of pursuing “religious freedom” and “placating the religious right.”

“Jay Talk”

Quotes from Around Campus “Honestly, I think it's really stupid. No one should be discriminated against for their sexuality. But I think it's worse because people do want to come here and him refusing that isn't fair to them. It sends a bad message to the rest of the world." ~ Erin Garrett, junior

Yes: 66% No: 6% Unsure: 29%

We received 36 responses to this week's poll.

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"I think it’s the same for straight couples. I could be wrong. But I think they should be married (whether gay or straight) to receive visas." ~ Anonymous "To be honest, I am confused as to why exactly the Trump administration decided to enact this law. They claim that it is supposed to bring the 2015 Supreme Court ruling into practice, but I do not really see the reasoning behind it." ~ Megan Mahoney, first-year "I don't believe it is justified. If they are going to ban this for same sex couples, then they must do it for heterosexual couples too. Otherwise this is discrimination and totally uncalled for." ~ Anonymous "I think it is strange that the United States would issue this policy since diplomats living here aren't technically U.S. citizens. Also, if the government knows that many countries that are part of the United Nations don't allow homosexuality and don't recognize samesex marriage, that just makes more work for everyone." ~ Billy Robinson, junior "I believe the policy itself seems unjust, but it does not seem to be specifically discriminatory which is good." ~ Anonymous

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Campus Life

October 18, 2018

Music Review: Ariana Grande Recommendations: Homecoming "Sweetener" is just that: sweet

by Samantha Romberger Staff Writer

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opular music is one of the most severely underestimated genres.

Music enthusiasts love taking our Internet shovels and digging as far underground as possible, priding ourselves in our ability to find bands that “you’ve probably never heard of.”

But the truth is that some of the best music of our age is hidden in plain sight. I find this to be the case with popular artist Ariana Grande.

Grande’s voice has proven an unwaveringly powerful force on her last several albums, and 2018’s “Sweetener” provides no exception. Who would have thought the former Nickelodeon star was so talented? Her vocal ability is clearly developed and practiced. (Look up her impressions of other singers!)

The album begins with a mellow and short introduction, “Raindrops.”

"For music-lovers resistant to modern popular music, give Grande’s “Sweetener” a fair chance. . .This tracklist is full of underappreciated gems.

Pharrell Williams joins in for “Blazed,” with a classic R&B dance undertone. The song resembles a reggae style. Though it is not one of the album’s most played tracks, it is one of its most unique. Two talented popular artists together are nothing to snub.

Another collaboration on the album is less surprising; Grande seems to have a different, increasingly risqué energy when working with Nicki Minaj. Their

combination tracks, in this case “The Light is Coming,” never fail to be catchy, repetitive and fun. The track is a fan favorite.

“God is a Woman” is an anthem in sex positivity, body confidence and femininity. Its video, directed by Dave Meyers, is visually ethereal and even more empowering. Angry men hurl insults at Grande as she sits above, unamused. She says, outright, “when you try to come for me, I keep on flourishing.”

She sits on top of the Earth, with her legs posed outward or up among the clouds. The song is striking both in lyrics and visuals. Its closing moments are especially powerful, complete with overlapping, echoing female voices.

The title track, “Sweetener,” is a slowpaced dance track, ironically. Grande refers to the track’s love interest as “the sweetener... to bring the bitter taste to a halt.” The following song, “Successful” is exciting and fast-paced.

Ariana’s upper range is on display in “Breathin,” a true head-bopper. The lyrics are optimistic and motivational a perfect tune to pump into your ears at the gym. Not only will the song make you want to move, it will make you smile as you do.

A popular favorite with another artistically appealing music video is “No Tears Left to Cry.” Grande sings from a variety of gravity-defying positions in a cityscape, reminiscent of an Escher painting or that one scene in the movie “Labyrinth.” In an age in which the majority of music videos are excuses for obvious product placement, Grande’s videos are a pleasant surprise.

The R&B, gospel-esque energy reappears in the album’s closer, “Get Well Soon”, simple and sweet, this one a personal favorite. This song is one to remember.

For music-lovers resistant to modern popular music, give Grande’s “Sweetener” a fair chance. For those who unapologetically love popular music, buy this album; listen to its tracks that have not risen to the Top 40.

This tracklist is full of underappreciated gems.

Five events that capture the Etown experience

by Delaney Dammeyer Campus Life Editor

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he weather is finally cooling off, the leaves are falling and the Halloween decorations are once again on our front doors. It’s fall and students are feeling a change in the air as the summer fades into fall. For many, this is a time of change: getting into the rhythm of classes, facing new challenges and making new friends. At Elizabethtown College, Homecoming Weekend reminds us that some things never change and once a Blue Jay, always a Blue Jay. Oct. 19 is the kickoff for Homecoming events on campus with time-honored events like float building for the parade, a dessert social and the Mad Cow Improv Homecoming show.

The question every year for students looking to get into the Ho-Co spirit: what do you go to? For a first-timer, the list of events can seem confusing and overwhelming.

"No matter what you do, remember to get out there and try something new. . . being a Blue Jay becomes really special in moments like these."

So, to the excited (and maybe a little nervous) first-year, here are some of the events happening on campus this weekend and a little glimpse into why they are our favorites: 1. Mad Cow Improv Homecoming show. A fun and hilarious way to kick off the Homecoming festivities. Mad Cow Improv started on campus in the 1990s and has been delivering family-friendly comedy to Etown since then. The group delivers clever, gut-busting humor at their events and many students consider Mad Cow one of the best shows on campus. You can see them go mad Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in Gibble Auditorium.

2. The parade. The Saturday of Etown Ho-Co gets going early every year with the club float parade. Clubs and student organizations on campus spend hours building a vessel that carries their club’s mission down College Avenue. The parade is a great place to start if you’re looking for a club or group to join. Not only does it get the good feelings going, but the parade involves the entire campus and community; the neighborhood comes to see the floats, the College's television station films the event and local news stations give Etown a spotlight for the day.

“The parade [is my favorite because] students, professors, families and all the neighborhood kids have a blast with it,” senior Ryan Thomas said. “[My favorite is] the parade, because it’s really fun to see

people dressed to match the theme of the year. It’s TV this year, so I’m excited to see my friends as characters from 'Stranger Things.' It’s just something you don’t see every day,” sophomore Emma Pile said.

You can join the fun Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. Just park yourself on the sidewalk or in a tree on College Avenue outside of Wenger, Nicarry or Schlosser.

3. Club tabling in the Academic Quad. Like at a bazaar, the Etown school clubs and members descend upon the Academic Quad, located between Thompson Gym and the Masters Center, in order to show off their activities, food and apparel. It is the ultimate place to get passionate about a new hobby. Last year was marked by a fascinating display by the High Voltage Club and walking tacos offered by Noir. Each table offered something different to help fund their cause: bracelets from the music education department, t-shirts with “Hugh Manatee” representing Habitat for Humanity and homemade soap made by the Chemistry Club. Students and parents alike find this event fun and engaging.

“My family loves to see what the clubs have done during the semester and to shop around for apparel,” junior Becca Russell said.

Tabling starts around 12 p.m. as the club members descend from their chariots and get ready for the day.

Festivities out in the Academic Quad last until 4 p.m., proceeding the beginning of the choral concerts.

4. Choral Concerts. The entire Etown music community has a chance to show their chops at this multi-organizational concert. Members of the community, women’s, men’s and concert choir bring what they’ve worked on for the past month and present it to the community in spectacular fashion. Hits from last year include music from the popular musical “West Side Story” performed by the community choir.

It goes to show how often music brings us together. In fact, classical tunes aren’t the only music bringing down the house on Saturday, though you should catch the concerts starting at 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

5). M.V.P. Show: Fans of the Etown a capella scene rejoice!

All three groups on campus - Melica, Vocalign and Phalanx - storm the stage in this large-scale musical event during Homecoming. Everyone and their mothers seem to come out for this concert and it’s easy to understand why; the a capella groups work hard and have a lot of fun throughout the year. Whether it’s campaign or their respective concerts throughout the year, a capella rocks on campus. You can catch the M.V.P. Show in Leffler Chapel at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20.

This list is only a taste of what Etown has to offer during Homecoming; there’s also alumni games all week, delicious food served all over campus and alumni reunions in the academic buildings for each department. No matter what you do, remember to get out there and try something new!

You’ll be surprised what you like and you’ll meet new people you never would have met anywhere else. Being a Blue Jay becomes really special in moments like these.

October 18, 2018

Sports

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Women’s soccer suffers loss against Landmark opponents in tough week

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Soccer First-year Gloire Amanda from Oregon State University made a goal early in the game against Stanford University to help the team win 1-0. This is the first time in regulation that Oregon has had a win over Stanford since 2007. in the pros...

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Football In an investigative series by The Boston Globe, ex-teammates of Aaron Hernandez from the Patriots talk about the strange behavior Hernandez exhibited in his last season with the Patriots.

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Sophomore Christine Fox had a career-high 10 saves early in a game against the University of Scranton. Although the team took back-to-back losses, they look forward to a Landmark game.

by Hailey Palmer Staff Writer

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he Elizab ethtown C ollege women’s soccer team had a hard week as they suffered losses to both Moravian College Wednesday, Oct. 10 and the University of Scranton Saturday, Oct. 13.

The Blue Jays lost to Moravian 2-1, fighting hard until the last minute.

Moravian scored both its goals in the first half of the game, first by a one timer off a pass into the back of the net, and second hit into the net off of a rebound.

The Blue Jays did have a chance to

score in the first half, but their shot was blocked by a Moravian defender.

Etown did not score until the second half of the game with about a minute left, via a pass into the back of the net.

The goal was assisted by juniors Lydia Lawson and Madison Burnham and scored by sophomore Janelle Barna, who scored last year’s game-winning goal against Moravian. Both teams had a total of 10 goals, five corners and one offside.

Their game against Scranton ended in a loss of 0-3, the same score that knocked them out of the conference playoffs last year. Scranton had a total of 22 shots, 13 of which were on goal.

Sophomore goalkeeper Christine Fox made one of her career-high 10 saves in the ninth minute of the game.

The three goals were all scored off the cross via a header, a tap and one knocked in from the left.

Etown’s team ended with 10 shots, four of which were on goal and with two corners, two offsides, and seven fouls. The Scranton team had 10 corners, no offsides and six fouls.

The women’s team record now stands at four wins, seven losses and two ties. Their next game is over Homecoming weekend against Goucher College at home on the Ira R. Herr Field at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20.

Men’s soccer dominates in senior night, moves up in Landmark

by Madison Chiaravolloti Asst. Sports Editor

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he Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced Penn State Berks Oct. 10 for their senior night match and stole the win 5-1.

Senior Gilbert Waso is the first player to mention in this game, as he earned his 100th career goal on his senior night, making it that much more special. First-year Jorge Sanchiz scored the first goal of the match about 30 minutes in, closely followed by junior J.D. Haaf.

Waso later scored two goals after the half with first-year Massimo Mazzella sneaking a goal in between Waso’s before the match ended.

The Jays’ keeper was unfortunately five minutes away from earning the shutout, but the Lions scored in the 85th minute.

Regardless, the men outplayed Penn State Berks in almost every category, specifically in shots; Etown took 23, and the opposing team only six.

The Blue Jays’ goalkeeper, senior Brian Gately, only had to make two saves throughout the duration of the match. To push for the advantage, the Jays also put up an astounding eight corner kicks, whereas Penn State had zero. All around this was a well deserved win for the men, making senior night one to remember.

The men’s soccer team also played the University of Scranton Oct. 13, taking over first place in the Landmark Conference with a 2-0 win. Waso showed up with another crucial goal as senior Tyler Colasanto scored his first of the season.

The Jays fired 16 shots, seven being on goal against the

Photo: Megan White | Photography Editor

Senior Tyler Colasanto scored his first goal of the season during senior night.The soccer team has a winning streak of four and hopes to continue that into the last few games before the Landmark Conference Championships.

Royals. Gately only had to make two saves this game as well, but did achieve the shutout this time around, making this his fifth shutout of the season. The Blue Jays’ defense has been holding strong in front of Gately, being the only Landmark team yet to allow a goal through the duration of conference play.

Currently in the Landmark standings, Etown is a point ahead of the Catholic University of America, Drew University and Moravian College with two weeks left in the regular season.

The Blue Jays will face Moravian College Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. in Bethlehem, P.A.

Men, women cross country runners set new personal records

by Amity Radcliff Sports Editor

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aturday, Oct. 13, the Elizabethtown College cross country teams competed in the Inter-Regional Border Battle Championship and Open hosted by Rowan University.

The men’s team took 12th place in the open and 15th in the Championship. Junior Samuel Gerstenbacher was Etown’s top finisher. In the open, first-year Blake Samsel and senior Darren Labenberg were the top two Blue Jays runners, finishing in the top 100. In the Championships, Gerstenbacher was 11th overall out of 394 runners and dropped his 8k time down by 30 seconds to 25:20.4.

The women’s team took ninth in the open race and were 17th in the Division III Championships. First-year Brooklyne Wiley led in the 6k open race and took over a minute off her time, finishing in 25:37.9. Sophomore O’Livia McIntosh set a new personal record in the race and finished in 25:43.4, beating the 26-minute mark for Photo courtesy of Athletic Department the first time.

The teams will compete at the Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Last Junior Liam Coverdale ran a new 8k personal best and cracked the 27:00 mark for the first time in his career.

Chance Run Fast Invitational Friday, Oct. 19.

This was just one accomplishment that came out of the cross country meet that happened over the weekend.

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October 18, 2018

Women’s volleyball takes two wins, overall 9-0 at home

by Megan Piercy Staff Writer

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aturday, Oct. 13, Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team hosted a tri-match against McDaniel College and Manhattanville College.

The Jays took on McDaniel first in a five-set match that lasted almost two and a half hours.

The teams played a close game for the first half of the first match, but a series of attack errors against Etown put the Green Terror up 14-9.

McDaniel used the gap to their advantage and extended their lead with two three-point runs, earning them the first win of the match 25-16.

Etown fought back after the loss, kicking off the second set with a 3-0 run. The Green Terror made things close again, tying the game at 11. The lead changed hands a number of times and a tie score at 23 made it anyone’s game. Two errors against McDaniel, however, put the Jays in a perfect position to take the set. A kill from senior Mackenzie Garner helped them do just that, giving them the win 25-23 and tying the match at one.

The third ran a similar course with an early Blue Jay lead, a McDaniel comeback and a one- or two-point game throughout most of the match. This time, however, with the score tied at 24, it was the Green Terror who sealed the deal with back-to-back kills by McDaniel sophomore Marlowe Embry and junior Isabel Paci for a 26-24 win.

The final two sets closely resembled the previous three, with both teams staying within four points of each other the whole time. The Jays took the fourth set, winning with back-to-back kills and tying the match

at two.

The final set ended similarly with backto-back kills from senior Sarah Schneider, resulting in a 17-15 win for the Jays, allowing them to take the match 3-2.

Garner led the Jays in kills with 18, followed by Schneider and junior Elle Shatto, who finished the match with 16 and nine, respectively. First-year Rileigh Hudock had a match-high 45 assists and sophomore Aiyana Tietze-Di Toro had a game-high 27 digs.

Schneider cited teamwork as a major factor contributing to the team’s success, especially in their close match against McDaniel.

“I really think that the biggest factor was that our team worked as an efficient unit,” she said. “With every volleyball game, there are going to be some rotations that we get stuck in and some disappointing points, but the ability for our team to pull together and overcome those setbacks was the key for our successful weekend.”

The Jays’ second match of the afternoon was against Manhattanville. Etown came out strong and their 18-6 lead provided them with enough of a buffer to hold on despite a 5-0 Manhattanville run in the middle of the set.

A final kill by first-year Nicole Greiner helped the Jays to their first win of the match 25-14.

The Jays easily took the second and third sets 25-12 and 25-15, respectively. The second set included a 12-point run by the Jays with six kills from three different players. Garner led the Jays in kills again with a match-high 15 kills, followed again by Schneider (13) and Shatto (six). Garner, along with Shatto, were responsible for match-high aces (three).

Hudock led the match with 34 assists and 14 digs.

Photo: Jocelyn Kline | Sports Photographer

Walking away with two wins and keeping their overall home score undefeated, the team looks forward to Homecoming weekend and a chance at the Landmark Conference Championships. The team works hard together and continues to thrive.

“I hope that we can keep up the level of play that we displayed this weekend throughout the rest of the season,” Schneider said. “We have some tough matches coming up this week, but if we play like we did yesterday, we can potentially surprise a lot of people.”

She also said she wants “to have fun for the rest of the season” because this is her final season with the team.

The Jays’ next game is their Homecoming game, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. against Stevenson University in Thompson Gym.

Field hockey undefeated in conference, continue winning streak

by Amity Radcliff Sports Editor

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Photo: Jocelyn Kline | Sports Photographer

Senior Margo Donlin held a crucial role in the latest field hockey games. The team is undefeated at 5-0 in the Landmark Conference.

ith two wins in a row against Moravian College and the University of Scranton, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team is now at a nine-win streak.

On t he road to t he L andmark C onference Championships, the Blue Jays got a second straight score of 4-0 against Moravian.

Junior Lauren Scheib took the first shot for Etown early in the game Wednesday, Oct. 10. Senior Maggie Fees, who has been awarded the Landmark Conference Offensive Player of the Week, made a pass to first-year Grace Hardy, who made the goal.

Hardy, Fees and junior Olivia Beachley scored the other three goals. Overall, the Blue Jays held an advantage

against Moravian in shot attempts at 19-2 and shots on goal at 12-2. They also had 15 corners to Moravian’s three.

Senior goalkeeper Margo Donlin, who is the three-time reigning Landmark Conference Defensive Athlete of the Week, had a two-save shutout, making it her seventh of the season and second during a Landmark game.

In the game against Scranton, Donlin helped the Blue Jays win in a 2-1 match. The important play came at the end of the game when Donlin stopped a shot from the Royals.

To come away with the win, a shootout was necessary.

Sophomore Brooke Zehr was the second shooter for Etown, making it tied at 1-1. Scranton missed the fourth try so the fifth shot by the Blue Jays won the game.

The Blue Jays are now 5-0 in the Landmark Conference and have home advantage for the semifinals. Their next game will be Saturday, Oct. 20 at Goucher College.

Athlete of the Week Oct. 19 W Golf @ Lady Dutchmen Fall Invitational M/W Cross Country @ LVC Last Chance Run Fast Invitational M/W Swimming @ Schweikert Relays

Oct. 20 M Swimming vs Alumni Meet M Golf @ Landmark Men’s Invitational Field Hockey @ Goucher M/W Soccer vs Goucher

Oct. 21 M Golf @ Landmark Men’s Invitational

Oct. 22

Margo Donlin

by Amity Radcliff Sports Editor Senior Margo Donlin has played field hockey all four years at Elizabethtown College. She has been given many awards from the Landmark Conference and National Field Hockey Coaches Association. She has also been active in playing in the games since her first-year, while also competing on the softball team.

Oct. 23 W Volleyball @ Wilson M Soccer @ Muhlenberg W Soccer @ DeSales

Oct. 24 Field Hockey @ Rowan

Photo: Megan White | Photography Editor

Class Year: Senior Major: Engineering with concentrations in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Hometown: Wilmington, DE High School: Concord High School Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Southwest Flatbread Pizza Favorite athlete/sports team: Julie Ertz (USA Soccer) Favorite movie: Miracle Favorite musician/band: Coldplay

Favorite Place to Visit: Ocean City, New Jersey Greatest Etown accomplishment: Presenting my independent biomechanics research project at the American Society of Biomechanics Conference in Rochester, MN this summer Greatest field hockey accomplishment: Winning the Landmark Conference in 2015 In 10 years, I want to be...

Researching optimal prosthetic device designs for mimicking natural human gait patterns.

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I used to say I didn’t want to play field hockey because it was “too much running.”