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Homecoming concert raises funds for people affected by Ebola virus by LUKE MACKEY

n Saturday, Oct. 18, the Elizabethtown College choirs held their Homecoming concert in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. This year, the choirs tried to raise funds for people affected by Ebola, a virus that has spread in West Africa. Dr. Matthew Fritz, director of choral activities, announced that donations could be made in the lobby and would be sent to help victims of Ebola. “In the countries that are affected by [Ebola], a little bit of money goes a long way,” Fritz said to the audience. T h e C on c e r t C h oi r i s

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scheduled to tour South Africa in 2015. Though South Africa is a developed nation and has sufficient medical care for its citizens, the Choir chose to tour there due to the spreading of Ebola within other parts of the continent. Instead of using the concert as a fundraiser for that trip’s expenses, the choir will donate the funds to “Doctors Without Borders.” Doctors Without Borders is an organization that provides medical care to people who have been affected by disasters, including natural disasters and the current Ebola crisis in West Africa. SEE CHOIR PAGE 2 Photo: Luke Mackey

Homecoming and Family Weekend spanned from Friday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 19. Alumni, students, faculty and staff members and individuals from the campus community flocked home to campus. Events included the traditional parade, a bingo night, a dessert social, the alumni men’s soccer game and the Homecoming Fair.

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Senate plans to disclose Junior/Senior date by GWEN FRIES Photo: Luke Mackey

Members of the Elizabethtown College Community Chorus sung at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center during Homecoming and Family Weekend and raised funds for individuals affected by the Ebola virus.

n Friday, Oct. 31, the Class of 2016 Student Senate will announce the date of Junior/Senior Formal at their “HalloWing Night” class unity event in Hoover 110. “We wanted to reward our class for their winning homecoming float by giving them top-secret information about Junior/ Senior,” Representative Nicole Curcio said. The event will feature wings, trivia and Halloween decora-

New faculty member joins departments of Political Science, Asian Studies by SARAH OLSON

he department of Politics, Philosophy and Legal Studies welcomed a new assistant professor of Political Science and Asian Studies. Assistant Professor Dan Chen grew up in China and lived there through the end of her undergraduate schooling. She then attended the University of Kansas, training as a comparativist with a focus on Chinese politics. She moved to Pennsylvania in June and began working at Elizabethtown College in August. She currently teaches two sections of Introduction to Comparative Poli-

tions, but the senators decided the event needed something extra to reward the work of the class. “We put ourselves in the shoes of the attendees and decided that we would want to know the date so we could get it on our calendar as soon as possible,” Secretary Allison Salata said. “We also wanted to start building excitement for Junior/ Senior, and we decided: what better time to start than now?” President Adam Amspacher added. The date will be made available to seniors after the event.

Construction completes on bridge

tics and a course on Asian politics. Chen said that her teaching style is derived from three specific sources. “First is definitely my advisor back at Kansas,” she said. The second major influence on her was her experience as a teaching assistant and an independent instructor for a course on reform in contemporary China. Chen also cited her experiences at conferences because she was often expected to address a wide, mixed audience of experts and nonexperts in the field, forcing her to explain her concepts differently. Photo: Luke Mackey

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The Class of 2014’s gift, the Dell bridge, has been completed after three months of construction. The new bridge has stronger reinforcement than the previous bridge.

History professor offers seminar about East Asia for teachers by NICK LOSCHIAVO

lizabethtown College is offering a new online course called “East Asia: A Seminar for Teachers,” a seminar exploring the history, geography, literature and cultures of China, Japan and Korea. This is the first year it is being offered to students of Etown’s education department. The main sections tackled in the course are arts and humanities, civics and government, economics, geography, his-

tory, reading, writing, speaking and listening. No background in Asian studies is obligatory or expected of participants. This course is designed for teachers who are already at work in their field of study. The seminar gives a broad overview of East Asian culture with a focus on understanding other cultures. Participants can earn 2 CTE credits, or 66 ACT 48 hours, as well as $200 in teaching materials. Additionally, the course includes a textbook

and a free one-year subscription to Education About Asia. At the end of the semester, each person in the class will get a $200 stipend and have the opportunity to explore East Asia during the summer. To earn the two credits, students must pay $25. Junior biology secondary education major Crystal Uminski is currently enrolled in the course and said she decided to take the class because she is currently enrolled in ED 341: Linguistic and Cultural

Diversity in the Classroom. “The course places an emphasis on understanding other cultures, and I thought that [Director of the Center for Global Understanding and Peace and Professor of History Dr. David] Kenley’s class would be a great resource to learn about some of the cultures that may be represented in my future classroom,” Uminski said. “Also, I’m in college, and I’m here to learn! The course was free to enroll, and I couldn’t pass up the learning

experience.” The biggest challenge in teaching the class is to “design a rigorous and challenging course,” Kenley said. He believes he has done that. According to Kenley, the seminar is funded by the Freeman Foundation and presented by Elizabethtown College in Association with the Asian Studies Center, University Center for International Studies, University of Pittsburgh and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia.

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Doctors Without Borders also has a program called “ F i e l d P a r t n e r s ,” w h i c h connects individuals and other organizations that want to physically, as well as financially, assist the cause. The choirs hope to raise $2,000 for Doctors Without Borders by the end of 2014. Doctors Without Borders is “one of the most highly-regarded (and equipped) non-profits addressing the epidemic,” Fritz wrote in an email. Even students not in any of the choirs at Etown are encouraged to look at their own actions and keep in mind Etown’s motto “Educate for Service” in light of the philanthropic effort. Cases of Ebola have been discovered and are increasing in the U.S. The fundraising is “just a way that we here in the United States can help our brothers and sisters across the sea,” Fritz said. Though Ebola is not the only focus that Doctors Without Borders has, it is the primary epidemic and topic for

She did not always have the goal of being a professor. She said that as a senior in college, she had wanted a career in public relations. Chen went to a small liberal arts college in Beijing, China and was able to do an internship at Weber Shandwick, an American public relations firm. After attending the University of Kansas for graduate school, her interests changed. “Being a teaching assistant sort of helped me learn a lot of respect for teaching, and that really spurred my interest in teaching,” Chen said. Chen said that she would love to develop a course on Chinese politics in the future. She would like her course to focus on reform in contemporary China, after having taught a similar course at the University of Kansas. Even with an interest in contemporary Chinese reform, she has no plans to reform her department. “I love my department. I can’t say I have learned every aspect of my department yet, because I have only been here for less than three months, so there are still a lot of things I am not familiar with and that I don’t know yet,” Chen said. Chen hopes that her background in Chinese politics, with specifics in media control, censorship and authoritarian regimes, will bring information

Departments welcome professor Ebola concern grows, Etown choirs raise money to aid victims discussion at the moment. O v e r a l l , t h e re a re t w o missions the choirs are aiming toward. First is raising funds for Doctors Without Borders to help people affected by Ebola. Second is to educate themselves, specifically the Concert Choir through touring with their music, about how other countries and continents are struggling with similar medical problems but without sufficient medical equipment. Since it was Homecoming weekend, there were many alumni and community members attending the concert as well as current students. Because of the eventful weekend, the audience turnout at Leffler C h ap e l a n d Pe r f or m a n c e Center was larger than previous concerts, allowing for greater access to potential donators and supporters. As well as the choirs performing, the jazz band played to increase the hype and interest for the concert. The funds raised from the concert

will immediately be sent to Doctors Without B orders, which serves over 70 countries including, but not limited to, countries in South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. The Etown choirs have made many efforts to create publicity for their event. Along with the actual event, they partnered with the prestigious Doctors Without Borders foundation and have posted to the Elizabethtown College Choirs’ Facebook page, though the official Elizabethtown College Facebook page has not posted the donation link. All in all, Fritz and the choirs have taken on something that few other groups at Etown have tried — touring in another country and raising funds for a current and pressing epidemic. Donations can be made though the link on the Choirs’ Facebook page or by going to Doctors Without Borders foundation website and searching “Elizabethtown College Music Department.”

and guidance to students with similar interests in Asian politics. She hopes students will use her as a resource or collaborate with her for any research projects they might want to do on that subject.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Professor Chen attended college in Beijing, China before interning in the U.S. and choosing to go to the University of Kansas. She started teaching in the political science department in August.

Student Wellness holds Alcohol Awareness Week, educates students by CARLY KATZ

ct. 19 through 26 is Student Wellness’ A l c oh ol Aw are n e s s We e k . T h e week is a national collegiate movement, and colleges all across the country are programming on this topic. The purpose of the week is to educate students and help keep them safer when they make decisions regarding alcohol. Programs held during the week addressed questions like, what are some strategies that can be used when drinking to decrease risk? What are signs of alcohol poisoning? Who should be contacted if

there is evidence of alcohol poisoning? What is the colleges medical amnesty policy? “We know students are going to have some experience with alcohol, whether it’s direct or indirect, your roommate your friends. [If ] you are going to have some experience with alcohol in college, we want everyone to be educated on it,” Amanda Cheetham, Elizabethtown College’s health educator said. During the week, there are multiple events scheduled for student and faculty members to attend. Events included at least two residence hall programs, one in Brinser Hall and one in the quads and

apartments. Another event was a trivia and painting night which included alcohol education. There will be an alcohol-free tailgate before the men’s soccer game, Saturday, Oct. 25, between 1 and 2 p.m. During the tailgate, there will be games and giveaways. The point of the tailgate is to prove that you can have fun without consuming alcohol. To close the week, there will be a speaker named Matt Bellace coming to campus on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in Leffler Chapel. Bellace is a speaker, comedian and psychologist with a doctorate. His talk is titled “How to Get High Naturally.” The program is expected to be informative and

humorous. It focuses on natural highs and creating healthy habits in college. “Matt Bellace will talk about how these things affect your brain and maybe what are some other things you can do to get the same feeling, euphoric feeling in your brain but by doing something that’s nonalcoholic or drugs,” Cheetham said. Student Wellness is raising awareness about alcohol through these events, hoping to open a conversation and have people talk about this issue. Student Wellness provides programs throughout the year on these topics. SEE WELLNESS PAGE 3

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Alcohol Awareness Week encourages making safe decisions For example, there is a counseling group called “Over the Influence” run by one of the counselors for people who have experience with alcohol and are interested in learning how to “get over the influence,” instead of being under the influence. The group meets every other Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. Students who have prior experience with alcohol and other drugs, or have a close family member or friend who has experience with addiction, are welcome to go and participate with the group. “It is important that your perception of alcohol use is not true. It may seem like everyone is drinking all the time, or every weekend, but in reality, not everyone is,” Cheetham said. One of the goals for the week is to teach students that the perceptions of alcohol use on campus are often incorrect. It is reported that one in four Etown students have never used alcohol, and two in five haven’t used it in the last month.

“It is important to know there are people on campus who aren’t doing it, and you just need to find them,” Cheetham explained.

“It may seem like everyone is drinking all the time, or every weekend, but in reality not everyone is.” ~ Amanda Cheetham

Etown’s Student Wellness Advocacy Group, known as “SWAG,” has helped out with the week’s programming. They played a part in

planning and working the events. The wellness advocates hope that by hosting large free events, like the tailgate and the comedian, students will want to get involved. One of the messages that the office wanted to remind students of this week is if you do choose to drink, it is crucial to know the signs of alcohol poisoning. The signs of alcohol poisoning are vomiting, incoherence, temperature, absence of color, low breathing and seizures (VITALS.) “If you notice signs of alcohol poisoning, you should call for help immediately. Call Campus Security to get help for your friend. The College’s medical amnesty policy is three C’s. Call immediately, care for and stay with the person who’s having the emergency and cooperate with the emergency officials,” Cheetham said. More information about these events can be found on the student wellness page of the campus website.

Photo: Luke Mackey

Student Wellness held Alcohol Awareness Week to educate students and encourage safe decisions.

Kopko anticipates becoming director of Honors Program by TIANA FERRANTE

ast Tuesday, the Honors Council hosted a lecture by Dr. Kyle Kopko ‘05 as the first event of the new Honors Lecture Series. Kopko, an assistant professor of political science and the director of the pre-law program at Elizabethtown College, will succeed Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of English Dr. Dana Mead as the director of the honors program by June of next year. Kopko’s presentation, entitled “Thinking Like a Social Scientist,” drew an audience of about 20 students to Hoover. Most of those students are members of the honors program. Sophomore biology major Philip Belder, who is the honors council president, facilitated the hour-long program. “This is an event that we hope to continue on for the rest of the semester and onwards,” Belder said. “This is basically a student event where we invite speakers out of our honors professors, faculty and administration.” The Honors Lecture Series may involve “speeches or discussions or any type of event they [the honors faculty members] want that relates directly to the students and will be useful for you [the students],” Belder said. “What I want to do today is tell you a little bit about my own personal story, how I got to be where I am today and share some insights on leadership,” Kopko said. “I

want to talk about some of the research projects I’ve conducted since my undergrad days all the way through today.” Before continuing, he discussed the definition of the term “social science” with the student audience and mentioned how it can be applied in different careers.

[The honors experience influenced] “what I do today as a professor, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to take this on.” ~ Dr. Kyle Kopko

“I think even [the idea of ] thinking like a social scientist has implications in just about any profession … any type of leadership position,” Kopko said. Kopko invited students to ask questions throughout the presentation as well. “By all means, just raise your hand, and we’ll get into it,” he said. He also prefers that students call him by his first name.

“At the end of the day, I’m a pretty down-to-earth guy, and I just want to be able to have a conversation, help you achieve whatever academic and professional goals that you might have, so whatever works for you works for me,” he said. Kopko began by giving students some of his background. “I’m originally from central Pennsylvania, my father’s a police officer, [and] I grew up in a household where my dad told me if I ever became a cop, he’d kill me, so I figured, ‘Oh, I’ll become a district attorney. That’s the next best thing, and I always thought that I would go on to law school and become an attorney … and then I got involved with my first-year seminar,” Kopko said. “I was in Dr. Kanagy’s first-year seminar. The honors program has given me so much throughout my academic career, and it has helped me throughout all of graduate school.” According to Kopko, that first-year seminar experience and the honors program shaped his career path to academia. He went on to share research that he worked on at Etown and eventually had published with the support of his honors professors. The honors experience influenced “what I do today as a professor, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to take this on,” Kopko said. Students had the opportunity to eat dinner with Kopko in the Marketplace following the event. The event also counted for Called to Lead, which offered 30 points to each student who attended the lecture.

Senior earns 2014 Paul M. Grubb, Jr. Student Peace Award by TIANA FERRANTE

he Elizabethtown College Alumni Peace Fellowship honored senior Bhim Thapaliya with the 2014 Paul M. Grubb, Jr. Student Peace Award at a recep-

tion last Saturday. In recognition for his peaceand justice-related work with refugees through the Act for Humanity Foundation (AFH) and its Etown chapter that he founded, Thapaliya received $2,000 to invest in peace-related

projects. As part of the event, last year’s recipient, Jessica Leidy, gave a presentation about her funded study abroad work at schools in The Gambia. According to Thapaliya, he will use the award money to

financially support AFH efforts. “I will really want to focus on the Act for Humanity Foundation [Etown chapter] that I have started,” he said. “We [chapter members] don’t

dren to give out so our volunteers are able to teach them in a better way so that they can learn English,” Thapaliya said. “[We volunteer] at their houses by tutoring and providing education

“We [chapter members] don’t have details about how we’re going to use the money, but so far, we are planning to use that money for buying the supplies, stationeries and any kind of chart paper for demonstrations.” ~ Bhim Thapaliya

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Senior Bhim Thapaliya won the 2014 Paul M. Grubb, Jr. Student Peace Award in recognition for his peace- and justice-related work with refugees through the Act for Humanity Foundation (AFH) and its Etown chapter, which he founded.Thapaliya received $2,000 to invest in peace-related projects.

have details about how we’re going to use the money, but so far, we are planning to use that money for buying the supplies, stationeries and any kind of chart paper for demonstrations,” he continued. “When I applied for the award, it was specifically for the projects I intended to do from October 2014 to October 2015.” He also mentioned the possibility of buying books that have the refugees’ native language translations for adult and child education sessions. “We can buy books for chil-

engagements, and all volunteers for these projects will be from the College.” Lesley Finney, executive director of foundation and government relations for the College, served as a mentor to Thapaliya in the application process, as did Ann Marie Potter, a lecturer in the occupational therapy department. Thapaliya is involved in an AFH study abroad trip to Nepal for July 2015 but will not allocate any of the award’s funds to that program.

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Director of Alumni Relations Mark Clapper describes work in Raffensperger Alumni House, preparations for Homecoming by GWEN FRIES

irector of Alumni Relations Mark Clapper is a mentor for Called to Lead, an advisor for both the Class of 2016 and Vocalign and does intramural tennis. But from August onward, Clapper’s life goes into overdrive because he and the rest of the Raffensperger Alumni House, knowing Homecoming is just around the corner. Homecoming planning does not begin in August. Before that, Clapper meets with different departments on campus, such as facilities, catering and the Office of Marketing and Communications, to discuss what needs to be done for the weekend. “Every event flows through me,” Clapper said, quick to stress that Homecoming is a collaboration with the rest of the Raffensperger Alumni House. “Requests and ideas for programs flow through me, not so I can make judgments or wield this power, but so that I can make sure things don’t conflict. It’s not judgment, it’s scheduling.”

“[Raffensperger Alumni House is] such a special place because it’s symbolic of home. It’s a place to center yourself. [...] You always have an open door here. You always have people here who are excited to see you.”

- Mark Clapper

Clapper collaborates with different departments on campus to ensure that the programs presented during Homecoming weekend both “plug in” alumni and have a broad appeal to alumni and students alike. He also serves as chair of the Homecoming Committee, which is made up of both staff members and students. This committee meets to discuss how past Homecoming weekends have gone and to suggest what improvements can be made going forward. As Clapper puts it, they discuss the “good, the bad and the ugly of it. Though, hopefully, there’s no ugly!” Being a 1996 graduate of Elizabethtown College himself, Clapper has a significant sense of pride and fully realizes the importance of the weekend. He tries to put himself in the shoes of other alumni who do not have the privilege of being on campus every day. “I try to think what I would want to see or do if I could only come back once a year or even once!” Clapper explained. He tries to make each individual’s Homecoming experience special and to reinforce the relationship the alumnus or alumna has with the College. “It still is home,” he said.

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Alumnus Mark Clapper detailed his role on the Homecoming Committee, his work at the Raffensperger Alumni House and his favorite traditions at the College. He also discussed his time as a student.

Yet, because of his employment with the College, Clapper is also conscious of the current student perspective of Homecoming. He is aware that the memories which alumni are discussing are currently being made by the students and tries to create an allure so that current students will want to come back as alumni. “It’s such a cool role,” Clapper said of being both an employee and alumnus as he often runs into his college friends at alumni events. He also enjoys seeing alumni he knew as students or even helped become Blue Jays during his time working for admissions. As for his favorite Etown traditions, Clapper cites the Thanksgiving dinner, tree lighting and PRIDE day. He relishes any event which brings alumni and students together because he gets to step back and witness the collaboration of different generations of Jays. His favorite, of course, is Homecoming. “You cannot love this job, live and breathe planning if it’s not one of your favorite things.” While a student at Etown, Clapper played on the varsity tennis team, sat on the activities planning board, was an English department student assistant and, in his senior year, was a resident advisor. “The memories I made with my hall mates when I was an RA, and even all four years, are the fondest. The closeness we had as a floor through the struggles and fun times, you know, we would lean on one another. It might not have been the shiniest or most fun times, but I look back and think, ‘Wow,’” Clapper said. As a student, Clapper also spent a great deal of his time on the

tennis courts. At that time, there was a lit court with a backboard where he would spend many nights both improving his game and focusing his thoughts. Indoors, he had a favorite spot in the library. “If I needed to really concentrate, make tracks or just bang out a paper, I would go there.” This tradition carried over from undergraduate work to when Clapper was working on his leadership capstone in graduate school. “I just felt peace there. It’s a comforting place.” Now as an alumnus and employee, Clapper’s favorite spot is the Raffensperger Alumni House. “It’s such a special place because it’s symbolic of home. It’s a place to center yourself. For people coming back and visiting campus, it’s a spot to drop their things off before they walk around. People know they have a friend in this house. You always have an open door here. You always have people here who are excited to see you.” Clapper finished out Homecoming and Family Weekend by winning in his age group for the Blue Jay 5k. Now that Homecoming is over, Clapper will spend time with his wife Michelle and his cat Ellie. He will spend as much time as possible outside, whether that means running, hiking, fishing, washing his car or even doing yard work. He might even make time for some classic scary movies. His break does not last long, however. Clapper will meet with the Homecoming Committee on Oct. 27 to start formulating ideas for next year.

Art students paint mural in Steinman first floor hallway

Art Club draws inspiration from Philadelphia Museum of Art to make artwork more accessible for students by CAROLINE NOVAK

n Thursday, Oct. 9, Art Club members, art majors and art minors started on a project aimed at brightening the halls of the art floor in the Steinman Center. A mural painted by the students will soon cover the large wall at the end of the art hall as well as the walls with the coat racks and shelf right before the end of the hall. The walls at the beginning of the hallway will be used as a gallery space for current student pieces. Assistant Professor of Art and Art Club Advisor Dr. Kristi Arnold explained the inspiration behind the mural. “The project is inspired by Sol Lewitt’s corridor at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. A team of art students, Art Department faculty and the Art Club members redesigned the corridor as a three-dimensional painting. We approached the space as if it were a painting, drawing inspiration from geometric abstraction and minimalism. We really tried to bring out the architectural elements of the corridor as best as we could, approaching the walls as separate shapes rather than just a plain wall,” Arnold said. Junior and Vice President of the Art Club Sarah Romagnoli detailed what the mural should look like. “The hallway is to have the two bigger walls a cream color so art can be displayed on it and the color won’t be distracting or take away the effect of the art work. The two smaller walls where a shelf for backpacks is will be red

tones. The strip above the cream walls will be blue and the section above that is green. On the wall all the way at the end of the hallway, there will be a mural that has all of the above colors plus yellow, and the design will portray a geometric representation. And the two walls next to that will be yellow,” Romagnoli said. After this project is completed, the hallway will remain this way permanently. However, the large wall at the end of the hallway with the mural design could change every other year according to Arnold. “This is our first time doing this,” Arnold said. She continued on to say that the art hall had never been painted and this was a great first project for members of the Art Club, which recently started up again after being negated for a few years. Along with the painting of the art hall, Art Club members also have another project on their hands. “The department also has access to two very large canvases for which the Art Club will eventually collaboratively plan a design and then paint.” Arnold said. “We are hoping that we can hang the finished painting somewhere on campus outside of the department,” With the large canvases, the hallway, and their regular classes going on, the Art Club members and art majors and minors have been very busy. However, they hope to be finished with the mural in the hall by today. Students are encouraged to come check out the mural after it is finished in the Steinman Center building on the first floor in the art wing.

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Elizabethtown College students painted a mural on the first floor of Steinman Center.

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Former actress, current writer reads at Bowers Writers House by AMBER MANGABAT

n Saturday, Oct. 18, writer and retired actress Lisa Jakub spoke about her forthcoming memoir at Bowers Writers House. Jakub’s memoir, titled “You Look Like That Girl,” describes her thoughts and emotions during her 18-year acting career and highlights her experience in wellknown films like “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Independence Day.” During the presentation Jakub read a section from her book and openly spoke about writing, authenticity, her definition of success and growing up in the industry. According to Jakub, the book revolves around the theme of having the right to change your mind. It seems easy in theory, but Jakub acknowledged that it can be difficult. Other themes the book includes are growing up, struggling with generalized and social anxiety, figuring out what you wants and balancing that want with the other aspects of life. Her memoir will be available for purchase in June of 2015. Jakub began her acting career at four years old doing commercial work in Toronto, Canada. She spent 18 years in Los Angeles, working various jobs and building a substantial acting resume. At 22 years old, Jakub questioned the Hollywood life and sought her passions. She moved to Virginia to get away from the mindset and hustle of Los Angeles, and has since enjoyed the quiet life. Immediately after moving to Virginia, Jakub often hid her

Hollywood past when meeting new people. She remarked how growing up in a “bubble” of fame isolated her from the general public and made it more difficult to assimilate into a domestic lifestyle. Jakub also explained her reasons for leaving the film industry. Having connections to Hollywood has its pros and cons. On the one side, a community works together to achieve a common goal. On the other hand, privacy is a commodity, and there can be a lot of criticism. “It is never too late to take control of your destiny,” Jakub said. She remarked that she became most content when she explored her interests and found her passions. “Once you accept your entire self, you achieve peace,” she said. She encouraged others to look for their passions and follow their personal desires, not those set for them by others. She also said that there are many things to consider when looking for happiness. Some people have harmful habits to “help” them deal with life, while others have to take their consequences such as money and prestige into consideration. Jakub stressed the importance of independent thought and purpose. “Our minds tend to work against us,” Jakub explained. She noted that people can put others in metaphorical boxes in order to define them. “[The boxes] can be cozy, but they can also be a bit confining.” Jakub said that many people tend to

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Retired actress Lisa Jakub explained her reasons for leaving the industry. She also discussed her current writing career and her forthcoming memoir on self-acceptance.

see actors as “different from regular people,” and that difference can seem isolating for both the celebrity and the public. She also defined the mindset of an actor as “a lifestyle and a defining quality, not simply a job.” “Sometimes it is easier to be the person everyone says you are. It is difficult to make large-scale change, but it is also worthwhile,” Jakub said.

At 12 years old, Jakub went to a London premiere of her film “Rambling Rose.” There, she anticipated meeting Princess Diana and learned strict rules of formality for greeting the princess. In her novel, Jakub remarks how different the princess was than how she imagined her. When she learned about the princess’ death, Jakub felt disgusted with the paparazzi but

remained focused on the kindness she was shown in London. Jakub has had her work published in Elephant Journal, Thought Catalogue, ASPCA, Vanichi Magazine, Yoga Magazine and Hello Giggles. She also has pieces featured in the Huffington Post, LA Times, Newsweek, MSN, Parade and several other international publications.

Religious Studies professor speaks on Gross featured as part of importance of identification in society Monday Concert Series by MATTIE SWEET

n Monday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Susquehanna Room, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Dr. Richard Newton delivered a lecture on the politics of identification cards and scriptures in America. Newton currently teaches three courses at the College. The Department of Religious Studies, Office of Diversity and the peace and conflict studies minor sponsored this event. The room was full of members of t he Etow n c om mu n it y. Refreshments and dinner were provided before the lecture began. Newton opened his lecture by asking, “What is signified by identifying America as a Christian nation?” To answer this question, he utilized several pop culture examples where the use of ID cards was prevalent. His first example was from “Star Wars” where a Storm Trooper asks Luke Skywalker for his identification. He then began listing instances where you need an ID If you want to drink, drive, smoke, vote, shoot, fish or marry you need an ID card. Newton even showed places at Etown where you need your student ID: in the The Body Shop, the Marketplace, checking out a book from the library and to get access to your dorm. If you want to do almost anything on campus you need an ID. Ne wton t hen p os e d t he question, “What does this say about Etown?” Newton spoke about how Etown and America are both examples of what Michel de Certeau calls a “scriptural economy,” which is an argument that says what is written defines, delimits and articulates our bodies. Newton said the Bible offers many examples of writing your beliefs on your body, such as in Psalm 119:9-11 and Deuteronomy

11:18. Newton spoke of “The Scarlet Letter” and the movie “Easy A” as further examples of branding and labeling your bodies. He s aid t hat for ms of identification were ver y important in history as well. Christopher Columbus, for instance, made the people of Hispaniola wear metal beads. Following that, Newton discussed how slave masters branded slaves to show to whom they belonged. He explained the Moorish Science Temple of America created IDs to show they were “not children of slaves but the descendants of enlightened African American people.” They used them to show human worth. Ne wton broug ht t hes e facts back to life today, asking questions such as, “How are you being marked; how much are you worth; are you really free?” He showed images of religious symbols, passports, restrooms and handicapped logos to reinforce the different ways people are being identified today. Ne wton des cr ib e d w hat “identity politics” is and what the problems facing America going forward. “Identity politics are about how we create a world that enables people to be who they want to be and become who they want to become. The problem is that all too often we’re going to step on others on our way to realizing our best selves.” A p owe r f u l p ar t of t he presentation was when Newton asked ever yone to take out their cell phones. He first asked the audience to finish this phrase, “I don’t want to be known as...” He then asked people to text their answers in six words or less. Dozens of anonymous text messages from the audience showed up on the PowerPoint. “My political party,” “my sexuality,” “my

father,” “awkward,” “a loser,” “my weight” and “my color” were just some of the answers. He then asked the audience to send in answer to, “As a human being, I want to be known or identified as...” C opious amounts of responses came back. Texts popped up every second. “A kind person,” “a good person,” “extraordinary,” “someone who makes a difference,” “a college graduate,” “a life changer,” “ inspir ing” and “s ome one who did what was right” were some of the responses. He finally asked everyone to text in answers to “for me to do this, Etown needs to become a place where I can...” Again, dozens of answers came though. Some read “be comfortable with who I am,” “join more support groups,” “be colorful,” “get involved,” “discover who I am,” “not be judged or outcast,” “find out who I am” and “share my faith.” One of the most repeated answers was “be myself.” Newton’s presentation was met with high praise from students. “I was very exciting about the presentation, just by the way it was advertized. Dr. Newton definitely met t h at e x p e c t at i on . I re a l ly enjoyed the fact that it was interactive. I thought that it was intriguing, interesting, thoughtprovoking and challenging all at the same time, but it wasn’t overwhelming. I think a lot of dialogue can come out of the discussion that happened here today,” senior Taylor Luckenbill said. Ne w t o n s a i d h e h o p e d students left his lecture with a new outlook. “Who they want to become matters. It matters not just to them, but to a larger community — certainly to the religious studies faculty, but I think also their fellow students. That’s what a college community has to be about and when it’s about that, it’s a beautiful thing,” Newton said.

by JUSTIN PECHULIS

s part of their Monday Concert Series, Elizabethtown College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department hosted a performance in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Oct. 20, with Dr. Anne Gross, assistant professor of music. Gross is a new professor at Etown. She teaches voice and offers private lessons, and she is a soprano herself. In addition, she also teaches diction. Besides being a singer, she also knows how to play piano, and when she was younger she played the viola and violin. Her performance on Monday night consisted of a variety of songs written mostly in the Romantic era, which spanned from about 1820 to 1900, and the modern era. She began in French, with “Airs Chantés,” written by Francis Poulenc. She moved into Norwegian, performing several pieces written by Edvard Grieg. He is probably most recognizable today for his composition “In the Hall of the Mountain King;” he also helped develop a Norwegian style of music and a sense of nationalism to Norway. At the halfway point of her performance, she switched to English, with a selection of songs written by Jake Heggie titled Eve-Song, which told the story of Eve in the Garden of Eden, spanning from the beginning until she was forced out of the

garden after eating the fruit from the tree. Her next group of songs were written by Vítězslava Kaprálová, a Czech composer born in 1915 who was very notable at her time having even conducted the Czech Philharmonic. Gross had described her as being on par with Dvorak, another Czech composer who lived over 50 years prior. The final pieces for the night were in German, written by Joseph Marx, who became a musician against his family’s wishes. At the end, Gross included an unexpected encore singing goodbye to everyone, as well as performing a quick skit in which she claimed to be tone deaf, lightening up the mood with the sense of humor. Gross said that a specialty of hers has been recital work and oratorios, and that she has done opera in the past. She gave some particularly inspiring words about performing in front of an audience: “I don’t find it very difficult, it’s not about me, it’s about communicating and conveying what the composer is trying to say to the audience.” She explained that she tries to give this advice to the classes she teaches because it could prove useful to remove the anxiety that can sprout from being on stage. While this concert will be Gross’ only performance for the year, there will still be more Monday Series concerts and many other concerts throughout the year featuring much of the other faculty and students of the Fine and Performing Arts Department.

Photo: Katherine Hughes

New music professor Dr. Anne Gross performed as part of the Fine and Performing Arts Department’s Monday Concert Series on Monday, Oct. 20. Gross performed songs in several languages, spanning multiple eras of music.

October 23, 2014

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M&M Mars lecturer discusses Film questions activism workplace motivation theories as marketing strategy

by EMILY DRINKS

&M Mars lecturer Matthew Kirk delved into what motivates employees as part of the M&M Mars Lecture Series on Friday, Oct. 17. Kirk has worked for the Benecon Group since 2008. He was the 50th employee, and since then the company has grown to 95 employees. Kirk explained that understanding employee motivation has become a personal interest of his, especially in light of understanding what keeps employees working for a company. “It’s important for me to understand what motivates people to work for Benecon,” he said. The lecture began with Kirk discussing basic motivating factors for employees. The first draw to a particular job is usually payment; Kirk stated that payment can come in forms other than simply money. Google, for instance, gives their employees unlimited free snacks and food, and the company has pool tables for its employees to use. However, Kirk added that the free food and pool tables could not be all that kept employees working for a company because they would only satisfy employees for a certain amount of time. “One of the greatest mistakes managers make, I believe, is confusing company perks with company culture, whether it be ping-pong or casual clothes,” he said. Purpose became a large part of what Kirk began researching in light of employee motivation. He looked at those in the military, specifically Special Forces. “These people are extremely motivated by an independent purpose,” Kirk said. The motivation goes beyond monetary compensation. He said that he had asked friends he knows who worked in Special Forces, and they said that the motivation for them was “the guy next to them.” After looking at military forces, Kirk studied the psychologist Abraham Maslow for answers about motivation. Maslow formulated a hierarchy of needs, whose later research compressed this theory into a pyramid form. The base began with physiological needs, such as food and water. Then comes safety, followed by love and belonging. Next

is self-esteem, which can come partially from a feeling of accomplishment. The top of the pyramid is self-actualization, which a person achieves after completing everything else on the pyramid and reaching his or her potential. Kirk gave a new point of view to the hierarchy of needs based on the idea Chip Conley, the founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality, invented as a three-tiered system. The base of physiological needs Kirk likened to money. Then safety and love and belonging are similar to recognition, which creates loyalty. Finally, selfesteem leads to self-actualization, which is similar to meaning leading to inspiration in Conley’s chart. Conley describes self-actualization as peak experiences. “This is not a state of being, but places to reach,” Kirk said. Kirk added that employees have to reach peak experiences so they can help the customers. “The peak is what great companies should strive for,” he said. Kirk also emphasized that employers should also allow their employees to be transformative, whether by moving an employee to a new position that would better utilize their skills or by building a purpose that the employees will strive to fulfill. If this is accomplished, then the employees “will find the time and dedicate the ingenuity to make the company better.” Kirk added that this not only applies to employees, but also customers and investors on a larger scale. He used Apple as an example, which has high employee satisfaction and an intensely loyal customer basis. Kirk said that the reason for this is the peak experiences Apple provides for its employees as well as its customers. “Apple may be the most successful company in the last couple of decades in motivating not just their employees, but also their customers and their investors to those peak experiences,” Kirk said. Understanding what motivates people is important for any individual in any capacity in a company. “I would argue it’s important if you’re an employee with no one under you,” Kirk said. He explained that understanding how to motivate people demonstrates to employers that an individual is competent enough to be promoted.

by NICK WYLY

s part of the Diversity Film Series and breast cancer awareness month, Elizabethtown College hosted a showing of “Pink Ribbons Inc.” as well as an informational discussion of the film. This documentary featured an informative overview of various aspects of breast cancer in today’s society. It discussed underlying issues, such as scientific facts about the disease that are largely unknown to the general public, as well as numerous corporate companies’ attempts to use breast cancer as a way to generate income and sell products rather than actually raising money to support awareness. An example of an unjust marketing strategy is the Yoplait Yogurt “Pink Lids Save Lives” campaign. Yoplait made the claim that for each yogurt top that was cleaned and sent back to them via mail, the corporation would donate 10 cents. This practice proved to be virtually worthless to the cause because it was only a four-month campaign. The film described this example: if someone had three cups of yogurt a day for the entire duration of the campaign and sent in

all the tops, that would only generate thirty-four dollars. “You’re better off writing a check” was the final quote of the film’s anecdote of the Yoplait marketing campaign. This marketing strategy does not only target women or people personally affected by the disease, but it also applies to American Express’ “Every Dollar Counts” marketing plan. American Express made the claim that every dollar you spend would directly benefit research to help the cause of breast cancer. The fine print revealed that for every purchase you made with the card, American Express would only donate one cent to cancer research. The film used the example, even if you bought a fur coat costing a thousand dollars you would only be donating one cent. A silver lining does exist, though. Activists such as the late Barbara Brenner have been at the forefront of stopping campaigns that target the public in these ways. Brenner is behind initiating the email chain that forced American Express to discontinue their “Every Dollar Counts” campaign. She was also largely responsible for KFC intro-

ducing grilled products as an alternative to their classic home-style fried chicken. She made it clear that if a company wanted to be involved with helping the cause of breast cancer, they should start by serving food that is not drastically unhealthy. This lead to KFC enacting a practice of donating 50 cents for every grilled and Home-style bucket of chicken they sold during October. In addition to exposing the issues with marketing in corporate America, “Pink Ribbons Inc.” also provided personal stories and facts about breast cancer. After the film’s credits rolled, Assistant Professor of Sociology Dr. Rita Shah led a discussion that related “Pink Ribbons Inc.” and breast cancer to the overarching theme of treatment of women in today’s society. She remarked that the number of women affected by domestic violence is higher than that affected by breast cancer, and yet this is seemingly unknown to the public. With the popularity of raising awareness for breast cancer and its success, one might also consider what other issues need to be raised with the same level of activism.

October 23, 2014

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Senior responds to recent email concerning off-campus parties by MATTHEW WALTERS

here’s no easy way to say what I intend to say; I am simply completing my assignment. I would like to make clear, though, that the views I express are entirely my own. As a 21-year-old college senior, my perspectives may not be the most objective. I can say with certainty, however, that my views are shared by others on campus. I will be reasonable and honest, as my readers should always expect from me. Thank you again for your readership. Yes, we are not a dry campus. That is to say, students aged 21 and over are allowed to possess and consume alcohol. According to Elizabethtown College’s Alcohol and Other Drug Policy, students of the legal age are allowed to have a six-pack of beer or a pint of hard liquor in their possession, which places some restrictions on what is appropriate. The effectiveness of these policies is a debate for another time, with strong arguments on both sides. I do not intend to speak poorly of the College’s policies. I am simply presenting challenging questions that reflect some degree of my ability to critically analyze a situation, which every college student should be able to do. This article is not about college policies, though. This is about a certain email that every student received on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at 4:19 p.m. Yes, I mean the “dimly lit basement” email, and I am not the only one calling it this. For those who do not recall, students received an email from the Office of Marketing and Communications on behalf of the Dean of Students reminding us of safety considerations at off-campus parties. Two weekends, including Homecoming Weekend, have passed since the sending of this email. What has the sending of this email accomplished? Let’s take a look. Let me begin by pointing out what I appreciate ab out the campus-wide notification. The notice suggests several ways to promote a safer experience at congested off-campus parties. Nobody wants to see their friends end up in dire straits, and encouragement to depend on

“trusted friends,” as stated in the email, should resound well with our Blue Jay community. A reminder of the state’s and College’s mandates regarding alcohol is also valuable. Any student — especially under the age of 21 — who chooses to attend off-campus parties needs to be aware of the risks involved. Finally, the email never outright states that “you must never drink off campus” or anything of that nature. In other words, our autonomy is respected, and any college student can appreciate that. While I acknowledge the good intentions of the campus-wide email, there are some aspects of its distribution that I must question. When I saw the “Campus News” headline, I did not expect to read a public service announcement regarding alcohol safety. The fact that the email had to come through the Office of Marketing and Communications sends the wrong message. While it may be easier to contact the entire campus using the Office as a liaison, the sincerity of message would be stronger had the email come directly from a singular person or figure on campus. I recognize that my understanding of campus-wide notifications is limited, but a hallmark of Etown is the personal connections between faculty and staff members and students, and this email was a missed opportunity to reinforce that idea. Secondarily, I have always posited that the medium is the message. This email touches on a greater concept of educating our student population about alcohol safety. Is an email the most effective way to go about this? With an Office of Student Wellness that receives funding for educational programming, isn’t a campuswide email a disrespect to the services they offer? Or is it a reinforcement? According to the most recent edition of Campus News, “in honor of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, the Office of Student Wellness is hosting an alcohol-free tailgate before the Men’s Soccer Game on Saturday, October 25 at 1 p.m.” Perhaps the email regarding off-campus parties should have advertised this event as well, if education was the intent of the email in question. Finally, there are some pieces of wording

in the email that bother me. Granted, I am nitpicking, but tough topics deserve careful wording. The sentence “We are also aware that large off-campus parties are being held in dimly lit, small basements with limited options for safe exit” has actually roused laughter out of some students. The word choice of “we are also aware” sends the unintended message of boastfulness about how informed the College authorities are. The ultra-specific details of the sentence (e.g. “dimly lit”) even suggest some braggadocio on the part of the senders. “Look at how much we know about these off-campus parties!” the wording seems to imply. I was turned off by this as a reader, somewhat invalidating the messages that followed — many of which were positive. The fact remains that off-campus parties

will still happen, much to the delight of some and the chagrin of others. I would also hazard a guess that no student who intended to go to an off-campus party the weekend of the email’s sending suddenly had a change of heart upon reading it. But I doubt that was the goal of the email, anyway. The email encouraged us to be safe and depend on friends, which the vast majority of students fortunately do inherently. And from what I observed, the email was met with the nodding of heads and the rolling of eyes alike. That can’t be helped. Reaching the student body in a way that respects our independence and intelligence is no easy task. But whatever your weekend plans are, at least take it from me: you do you — just be smart about it.

Photo: Luke Mackey

The Dean of Students recently distributed an email through the Office of Marketing and Communications concerning safety at off-campus parties. Both the medium and wording of the email have provoked discussion among students, though the concern for students and acknowledgement of students’ autonomy the email represents have been noted and appreciated.

Midterm examination week proves stressful but temporary

October marks middle of fall semester, students experience influx of exams, projects, assignments by MADISON DODGE

idterm exams are a stressful time for everyone involved: the students taking them, the professors that have to grade them and even the parents that have to worry whether their college students are passing their classes and simultaneously getting enough to sleep to keep them going. However, any college student would tell you that sleep is a rare commodity when it comes time to midterms. On the mobile app Yik Yak, the word “nap” was probably the most used term on the anonymous text feed. Students all across campus could be found sleeping on tables and public couches, using textbooks as pillows. In truth, you learn to accept the sleep you get, when and where you can get it. There’s no doubt about it; midterms are a tough and trying time, both mentally and physically. It’s the point in the semester where students realize that they haven’t studied the way they should have, or that maybe they should have started their 12-page research paper prior to the day it’s due. It sounds crazy, but as a chronic procrastinator, I can’t tell you I haven’t tried it. One of the more liberating things about college is “the freedom and ability to mess up your own life,” as sophomore Kevin Ferguson said. Sometimes it feels that accountability for our own actions is the most important lesson that college can teach. During midterms, many students get to see the rewards — or consequences — of their actions come to fruition. However, even if midterms don’t go as well as we hoped, there are always ways of unwinding after they’re all over. We all have little things that keep us going throughout the semester. As a music major, senior Jason Sandonato said that his “midterms” last the entire

semester. With his own recitals and performances weighing down on him, he says that the ability to attend the many concerts on campus keeps him from getting too stressed out by the work he does to stay afloat. Another music major, sophomore Sarah McCollum, uses a different type of motivation. “Seeing my fellow majors and non-majors struggling with the same type of stress reminds me that I’m not

“We’ve crammed for tests, dealt with consistent hand cramps for about a week straight and gone far too many sleepless nights. But this is all temporary.” the only one feeling anxious about my assignments. Also, the knowledge that each week will have its ups and downs but won’t significantly influence my future in the long run reassures me that I can make it through the next week.” Now, where do we go from here? We’ve crammed for tests, dealt with consistent hand cramps for about a week straight and gone far too many sleepless nights. But this is all temporary. After midterms, the semester goes on. Once you’ve finished your last exam, you’re halfway done. For me, this is the greatest source of motivation. We’ve all had our highs and lows so far this semester, and yet we’re still standing. There are plenty of events that the Office of Student

Photo: Sarah Kennedy

The middle of October marks the halfway point of the fall semester. Most students are currently balancing several major projects and assignments, taking exams in every class, participating in their extracurricular activities and jobs and taking care of themselves.

Activities hosts to keep us calm, happy, and entertained when we aren’t studying, and there’s a lot to be said for unwinding while watching a movie or drinking smoothies with friends. The most important thing is to not let studies and unfinished work build up and become overwhelming. “I just take it one day at a time,” sophomore Colleen Wells said. “I have to keep my head on straight at all times.” There will always be more work to

be done, and finding a good pace, as well as making time for relaxation and socialization, is the best way to get through it. While it’s easy to forget this while buried to our chins in homework, stressed out and utterly exhausted, college is one of the best experiences of our lives. Whether it’s a midterm, final exam or otherwise stressful assignment, it’s important to remember that if worst comes to worst, there is always a Saturday after every stressful school week.

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October 23, 2014

Homecoming and Family Weekend

Photos: Luke Mackey

by KAITLIN GIBBONEY

his year’s Homecoming Weekend was a rousing success, bringing together students, families, faculty and staff members and alumni alike. Events such as the annual parade, choral and a cappella concerts and department and club tables at the Homecoming Fair gave the campus community a chance to celebrate its Blue Jay pride. On Friday, Oct. 17, Homecoming kicked off with a dinner party for students and their families. Some alumni who had arrived on campus for the

weekend also attended the event. The traditional Homecoming parade was the morning of Saturday, Oct. 18. Representatives from ECTV, including some alumni, videorecorded the parade and interviewed attendees. The parade was also livestreamed online for alumni and families who weren’t able to attend. Parade vehicles included floats constructed by each class and convertibles transporting members of the Homecoming court. Other campus groups also participated in the parade. Continuing the tradition, the 11th Annual Alumni Oktoberfest was offered for former stu-

dents at the College. This year, classes of 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009 were recognized during the event. During halftime of the men’s soccer game, the Homecoming king and queen of the class of 2015 were crowned: Senior and Etownian Copy Editor Matthew Walters and senior Madeline Magill. In addition, the annual Homecoming concert on Saturday, Oct. 18 presented groups such as Camerata, Jazz Band, Community Chorus, Dolce, Sine Nomine and Concert Choir. As many of these groups prepare to travel to South Africa in the spring, many pieces featured traditional Af-

rican themes. Throughout the concert, audience members could donate to a charity benefiting areas in Africa suffering from Ebola. Saturday evening, the annual Homecoming Candlelight and Jazz dinner buffet dazzled students, family, faculty and staff members and alumni with a wide spread of seasonal entrees, sides, drinks and desserts. During the dinner, live New Orleans-style jazz music was performed while visitors enjoyed their dinners. On Sunday, Oct. 19, Homecoming and Family Weekend drew to a close with the second annual Blue Jay 5k Run/ Walk.

HUMANS OF

ETOWN by KAITLIN GIBBONEY

Wednesday, October 29th

Moonlight Madness Sale 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 30% OFF GIFTS, CLOTHING & LOGO ITEMS

What are you learning about in school right now? “I’m learning about the weather. I like science.”

Treats provided!!

What do you want to be when you grow up? “A teacher.” - Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Debra Wohl and her daughter, Maria

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Using bicycles for transportation saves Accessible, convenient time, can prove dangerous for walkers resources for health, Students using bicycles to cross campus need to be cautious wellness are available at Well, Penn State M Hershey Medical Center by CORY CAUDELL

ost colleges have larger campuses that require students to take a mile-long walk or find another form of transportation just to get to class. Luckily, Elizabethtown College is not that large, so the walk from one side of campus to the other will only take a few minutes. Many students only need to make a five or seven minute trip to get to the academic quad or the Baugher Student Center from their dorms. While students living at the Schreiber Quadrangle or Hackman Apartments have a longer distance to travel, it is only going to add another minute or two to their walk. Etown’s campus is a total of 200 acres. The furthest place from the academic quad and the BSC to live is at the Schreiber Quadrangle. Every other building only requires a five to seven minute walk to get to anywhere on campus. But some students are cutting that walk time in half by riding a bike. So, is a bike really worth it here at Etown? While it is a great form of exercise and makes the trip to class quicker, is it really worth the hassle dodging all the other students walking? Some students think that bikes are useful while others feel they are dangerous to walkers. Sophomore Rebekah Miller lives in Royer residence hall and believes that having a bike is beneficial. “I know I do not live that far away from

things, but I really enjoy riding my bike” Miller said. “It’s a great form of exercise and I love feeling the wind in my face. I also can sleep in a few extra minutes since it takes me less time to get to class.” About avoiding other walkers, she said, “Most people move out of the way, and a few times I have had to stop or swerve into the grass to avoid people. It’s not that bad though.” Miller feels the only real drawback to having a bike is having to chain it up outside. “It’s kind of annoying every time I get to a building I have to chain it up. It takes a couple minutes to do. That’s really the only drawback I have,” Miller said. She believes that because of Etown’s integrity pledge she would be able to leave her bike unlocked outside and no one would touch it, but she does not want to chance it. On the other hand, sophomore Kathleen Banik strongly disagrees with bikes being ridden on campus. “They’re dangerous,” she said. “Whenever I’m trying to walk to class, they fly by, and I feel like I’m going to get hit. It is also dangerous for them in the grass. I have seen a few people fall off their bikes when they lost control in the wet grass.” She firmly believes that people can get across campus by walking. She stated that “skateboards are okay. Most of them do not go as fast and are pretty controlled. Scooters I would say are the best though.” Banik explained that scooters are easy

to control, a good workout for the legs and not as dangerous to either the user or the people walking around campus. A complaint of bikers and nonbikers is the size of the walkways on campus. Sophomore Emily Martin, agreed that the pathways are too small for both bikers and people. “I feel like they are going to hit me on the walkways.” “They are not big enough for a lot of people walking to class and people trying to ride their bikes,” she said. She suggested if the blacktop pathways to and from places were wider then maybe it would not be as dangerous, but she knows that is not going to happen. “For the time being I will just move out of the way and walk in the grass when bikers come. I do not really mind. Things will be different though when it starts to snow. I am not walking in the snow.” For now, bikers and walkers will have to work together on the pathways and try to make sure there is enough room for each. Some alternatives to bikes are skateboards and scooters, both cut down on travel time, but are not as big and make people feel a little more comfortable walking to class. “I understand bikes are helpful to people that live in the Quads. I would definitely have a bike if I lived there too. We just have to work to make sure bikers and people can use the pathways safely,” Martin added.

by LIAM CUNNINGHAM

hen it comes to the well-being of students, Elizabethtown College has made it a top priority. Whatever your health-related issue may be, the College probably offers at least one program or service on campus to assist you. Whether you are suffering from some kind of illness or just trying to stay healthy through fitness, you can find all the help you need. Even if you rarely get sick, it is still nice to know that the school will take care of you if a situation occurs. For minor problems, plentiful resources are available at the Well. Located in BSC 248, the Well is meant to function much like a school nurse’s office. They offer health related tips, over-the-counter medicine, band-aids, cough drops, ice packs and even condoms, all for free. Student helpers at the Well have the training necessary to take your temperature or your blood pressure if you are feeling a bit under the weather. And for those who want to stay fit, you can go to learn your height, weight and body mass index. The Well is great place to go for most health needs, but its hours are less than convenient. It is unavailable on the weekends and only open for up to six hours during the day. Also, the first four hours on the weekdays that it is open are the main hours that most students have class. If your health issue is more serious, however, there is an office of Penn State Hershey Medical Center located just down the street from campus where you can get advice from more expert sources. Doctors and nurses are always on hand to help you out, and, even if you are having problems late at night, Campus Security can direct you or even drive you to someone who can help.

“Etown does everything it can to make sure students live healthy lifestyles and are well cared for during times of illness.”

Photo: Luke Mackey

Many students use bicycles to cross campus, especially if they live in the Schreiber Quadrangle or Hackman Apartments. When riding bikes on campus, students should be aware of pathway sizes and take care not to injure walking students.

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There are also programs to help those struggling with mental health issues. Counseling services are available on campus, for those who need or want help. I believe this is one of the most important programs offered on campus because it can help not only an individual person, but a whole group of people struggling with an issue. Counseling is confidential, which means you are free to share anything you want without worrying about others finding out. More information about counseling can be found at www.etown.edu/offices/counseling. Fitness-wise, you can find many programs, initiatives and events on campus that help promote a healthy lifestyle. The Iron Jay challenge is a great way for you and some friends to stay in shape and have fun doing it. For those who have not seen the signs all over campus, you can sign up for the Iron Jay through the school website, where you pledge to run either 140.6 miles or 70.3 miles throughout the course of the semester. You can track your progress by either running, biking, playing a sport or any of a range of other activities. A certain amount of time in one sport equals to a certain number of miles in your Iron Jay challenge. To add incentive, students who complete the challenge are awarded a prize at the end of the semester. If running is not your cup of tea, then do not worry; there are a number of other ways to live a healthy lifestyle on campus. Right in between the Jay’s Nest and the Blue Bean there is the ever-popular Body Shop. Here, one can get in shape using a number of workout machines and free-weights, which are available to everyone. Unlike a normal gym, the Body Shop is an excellent place for those who are not used to working out on a daily basis, or even those who have never worked out a day in their lives. Upon entering, you will notice positive posters plastering the walls. These posters help guests understand how lifting and other exercises can help your body, along with instructions to show you what kinds of workouts are best for certain body parts. Also free for students to get involved in are exercise programs such as Pound class, Zumba, ab classes and the Etown fitness club. You can check your monthly OSA calendar for these opportunities. These classes usually meet at night in either the KAV or the basement of Royer. They are fun ways for groups of friends to exercise together. All in all, Etown does everything it can to make sure students live healthy lifestyles and are well cared for during times of illness. We should all be thankful for the opportunities Etown gives us. For more information on health services or how to get involved with healthy lifestyle clubs, visit www. etown.edu/offices/wellness.

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October 23, 2014

Field hockey team shuts out Juniata for third conference victory, three games left for Jays

in Etown athletics... The volleyball team swept three straight opponents over the last week, led by senior Kelci Scannapieco’s 57 kills over that span. The Landmark Conference recognized Scannapieco as the player of the week for the conference. The men’s soccer team defeated Penn State Berks, 3-0 on Thursday, Oct. 16 before hosting Goucher last evening. The Blue Jays fought back from a two-goal deficit to tie Goucher 3-3. The women’s soccer team is currently riding a six-game winning streak after last Tuesday night’s conference victory over Moravian. The Blue Jays sit in second place in the Landmark standings behind Catholic University. The women’s field hockey is on a five-game winning streak with wins over Juniata and Ferrum in the last week. Tuesday’s 12-0 win over Ferrum was the first time the Blue Jays hit double-digit goals since the 2007 season. The men’s and women’s swim teams will open their seasons on Saturday when they host York (Pa.).

in the NCAA... In Saturday’s highly-anticipated match-up between two top-five teams in college football, the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-27 in Tallahassee, Fla. Irish head coach Brian Kelly was irate about an offensive pass interference call on Notre Dame’s final drive that cost the Irish the game-winning touchdown. “We execute that play every day, and we do it legally, and that’s the way we coach it. We don’t coach illegal plays,” Kelly said. In other college football news, the top three teams in the Associated Press top 25 rankings remained the same as the previous week’s rankings with Mississippi State, Florida State and Ole Miss at one, two and three, respectively.

in the pros... On Tuesday night, the 2014 Major League Baseball World Series began in Kansas City. The World Series is the first appearance for the Kansas City Royals since the 1985 Championship team. In game one, the San Francisco Giants defeated the Royals 7-1 behind a dominate pitching performance by Madison Bumgarner. The Royals battled back and won game two last night to tie the seven game series at one win each. Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning stands as the all-time leader in passing touchdowns after Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Manning threw for four touchdowns in the game, passing all-time great Brett Favre’s touchdown record of 508. Manning now holds the record at 510 passing touchdowns and counting.

Photo: David Sinclair

The women’s field hockey team is currently on a five-game winning streak after a two-win week.The Blue Jays defeated conference opponent Juniata on Saturday, 1-0 before beating Ferrum on Tuesday afternoon.

by KARLEY ICE

fter the cancellation of its game against Moravian on Wednesday, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team traveled to Huntingdon, Pa. to bring home a 1-0 win against the Juniata College Eagles. Senior Taylor Alwine made the one and only goal of the game. This win for the team puts the Blue Jays even with the Eagles in the Landmark Conference standings. The Blue Jays’ record in the Landmark Conference is now 3-1 and 8-5 overall. Before the game against the Eagles, the Blue Jays entered the competition with wins from the last three games played. On top of these wins, the Blue Jays were victorious in eight of their last 10 games. The team knew the challenge ahead of them going into Saturday’s game. “We aren’t going into any game with the idea that it’s going to be an easy win,” junior Alyssa Aichele said. “There is no one team in the conference that outshines another so every game is going to be a battle until the last minute of the game.” The Blue Jays started with offensive pressure in the first half with four shots in the opening 10 minutes. A Blue Jay penalty corner provided the opportunity for one of the first four shots. Senior Emily Mason took the corner at 9:35 in the first half. Mason found Alwine who fired a shot on goal that found the back of the cage to give the Blue Jays an early lead. The Eagles pushed back within the next three minutes, putting senior goalkeeper Selene Jones to work. One minute after Alwine’s goal, Juniata’s Kortney Showers took a shot on the Etown cage, but Jones was able to stop her from tying up the score. Two minutes after this attempt, Juniata’s Sarah Bilheimer took another shot on goal that was blocked by Jones, to keep the score 1-0.

Both teams were able to combat the offensive pressure from the other, as neither team made a single shot for the rest of the half. Jones managed to save a shot by Bilheimer late in the first half to maintain the lead for the Blue Jays. Etown kept the lead throughout the second half until the end of the game, making it the third shutout for Jones this season. Perhaps one of the biggest strengths of the team is that each player is confident in every teammate’s capability to perform at a high level. “We are all very confident in each other,” Aichele said. “Whether [they] have started for three years or are the seventh person off the bench, we know that each player is going to give it her all when on the field playing.” The Eagles and Blue Jays are tied for second in the Landmark Conference behind Catholic (5-0), which holds the number one slot. The Blue Jays defeated Ferrum College on Tuesday, 12-0. Junior Jacki Hikes, junior Lisa Foose, senior Kaylee Werner, senior Lindsey Nester, Mason and Alwine each contributed a goal in the victory. Senior Andrea Keady, first year Emma Christman and sophomore Nicole Leaf each recorded two goals for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are hopeful that they will appear in the Landmark Conference Championship game and make it into NCAA tournament competitions. “We plan on winning the rest of our conference games this season with the hopes to have another shot at getting that Conference Championship win,” Aichele said. “We have made it to the championship game the past two years, so you know what they say, third time’s the charm.” The Blue Jays will travel to Madison, N.J. on Saturday, Oct. 25 for their Landmark Conference face-off against Drew University at 1 p.m.

Men’s soccer defeats non-conference Penn State Berks, 3-0 by SHANE BAHN and BRIAN LUKACSY

n Thursday, Oct. 16 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to face off against Penn State Berks. The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Etown, but rain forced the postponement of the contest. Etown scored in the first half and twice in the second en route to a 3-0 victory over Penn State Berks. The win improved Etown’s record to 7-4-1. Senior Justin Signora started in goal for the Blue Jays. Opposite of Signora was former Etown soccer player Kyle Baker in goal for Penn State Berks. Within the first minute of the game, Etown set the offensive tone. At the minute and a half mark, senior Andrew Sandridge ripped the Blue Jays first shot toward Berk’s goal. The Blue Jays registered 15 shots in the first half. Berks took control of the ball, which resulted in their first shot by T.J. Yurkovic, but was saved by Signora. After Penn State’s second penalty, Etown scored its first goal of the game. With an assist from senior Kyle Fowler, sophomore Jamison MacMain executed a sliding kick to the far corner, scoring his second goal for the season. In the second half, the Blue Jays found more opportunities to score in front of the Penn State goal. In the 60th minute, Fowler found Sandridge for the Blue Jays second goal of the evening. Fowler’s second assist of the game would give Etown a comfortable 2-0 advantage. Sandridge’s goal was his third goal of the season. With 22 minutes remaining in the game, first-year Scott Hess kicked a floater into the box, followed by a chip over the keepers head by sophomore Brent Batory. The goal was Batory’s third goal on the year and gave the Blue Jays a commanding 3-0 lead. Sophomore Liam Cunningham commented on the goal, “The highlight of the game for me was probably Brent Baroty’s goal. It was a lovely ball played in from Scott Hess, and the one touch finish from Brent, which floated over the keeper, was magical.” Cunningham believes there is room for improvement with the way the team played. “One of the main things from most people’s perspectives was that we didn’t play hard enough. We got caught shying away from tackles throughout the game and should’ve gotten stuck in more,” Cunningham said. “The goals we did score were really well worked team efforts, which was something positive we took with us. The Blue Jays recorded 30 shots for the game, 15 of which were on net. Signora played 80 minutes before giving way to junior Rodrigo Barrera for the remainder of the game.

The men’s soccer team hosted its annual Alumni game on Saturday afternoon during the Homecoming festivities. Following that game, the Blue Jays hosted Goucher College last night in a Landmark Conference game. The Blue Jays tied against Goucher 3-3 after two late goals allowed Etown to force overtime. Down two goals with under two minutes remaining, the Blue Jays scored twice to even the game at three. Sandridge scored the first goal to cut the deficit to one before junior Martin Fevre scored the equalizer in the 90th minute. Etown will finish the season with back-to-back Landmark games against Drew at home and Scranton on the road. The Landmark Conference Championships will begin the first week of November. This will be the first year the Blue Jays will participate in the Conference playoffs.

Photo: Gene Clemens The men’s soccer team jumped all over Penn State Berks en route to a 3-0 victory on Thursday, Oct. 16. The Blue Jays defeated Goucher last evening to improve to 4-2 in the Landmark Conference.

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October 23, 2014

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Women’s volleyball sweeps three straight opponents

Albright, Goucher, Catholic all fall to Blue Jays during undefeated week for volleyball team by PAIGE WILLIAMS

lizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team is stepping up their game as their season continues. The Blue Jays’ overall records stands at 1115, with only five matches left in their season. The Blue Jays played their last two Landmark Conference matches on Saturday, Oct. 18. It was their last chance to improve on their conference record. The Blue Jays delivered and brought in two wins, finishing with a Landmark Conference record of 3-4. Senior Kelci Scannapieco attributes these wins to the team’s high energy and confidence in themselves. “Our coaches expected us to beat these two teams, and we went out and got the job done,” senior Jen Cook said. Combined with a win against Albright on Tuesday, Oct. 14, the victories give the Blue Jays their longest winning streak of the season, at three games. Junior Steph High referred to Saturday’s wins as “bittersweet,” because despite these great performances, the Blue Jays did not qualify for the playoffs in the Landmark Conference Tournament. The Blue Jays took on Goucher College as the first of their Saturday Homecoming matches and beat them in three games. The Blue Jays won the first two games by nine and 15 points, respectively, with scores of 25-16 and

25-10. The Blue Jays continued their fight to win the last match 25-19. In the first set, after a back and forth fight, a kill from Scannapieco enabled the Blue Jays to take the lead at 8-7, which they held onto until the last point. In the second set, the Blue Jays took the lead much sooner, and kept up their hard work, amounting to their 15-point win. Goucher came back fighting in the third and final set, but was no match for the Blue Jays. Goucher momentarily took the lead after a six-point streak that came from four errors and two aces. After a quick timeout, the Blue Jays got their head back in the game and finished off the set with a victory. Within these three matches, the Blue Jays had a total of 38 kills, 19 of which belonged to Scannapieco. Senior Samantha Hicks and first-years Brittianni Phillips and Allie Traynor added to the team total with four kills each. Phillips also contributed five blocks. Junior Brynne Kirsch led the team in assists, amounting to 18, and High added 14 assists as well as nine digs. Cook supported the team defensively with her 16 digs, and junior Megan McNaul added eight digs of her own. The Blue Jays were not done fighting that day as they faced Catholic University later and were able to shut them out in three matches as well. Scannapieco said she was especially “proud of [the] team for remaining focused after the long break between games.” Cook said that

Photo: Kelsey Bayzick

The women’s volleyball team posted an impressive three-match winning streak that included straightset sweeps against Albright, Goucher and Catholic.

“everything was clicking,” and the Blue Jays were “having fun as a team.” The matches against Catholic followed a similar pattern to those against Goucher, as the Blue Jays dominated the first two games, finishing with scores of 25-14 and 25-15. The third game was closer, as after a sixpoint streak from Catholic, the game went nearly point for point. Once again, the Blue Jays called a timeout and were able to finish and take the set

at 25-21. “There wasn’t a moment on that court that we doubted ourselves,” Scannapieco said. This mindset surely contributed to the Blue Jay’s constant efforts. Scannapieco led the team with 18 kills for these three matches. McNaul and senior Taylor Beck each accounted for six of the team’s 39 kills. Phillips asserted her strong presence at the net, contributing five blocks. Kirsch had 12 assists, while High had 19 assists and 11

Cross country runs against elite at Princeton

digs. Cook also had 12 digs of her own while Beck had 11. “These two wins were huge for our confidence,” Scannapieco said. The girls will look to improve their overall record and end on a positive note as they finish out their season. “These wins were a big step towards ending the season with a winning record. We want to remember this season positively, which is possible if we can end it on a high note with lots of wins,” Cook said.

Women swim to host York College in season opener by GWEN FRIES

Photo: Athletics Department

The men and women’s cross country teams ran well at the Princeton Invitational last weekend. The men’s team finished eighth overall in the team standings while the women finished 19th out of 35 teams.

by KACIE HALLMAN

he Elizabethtown College men and women’s cross country teams competed in the Princeton Invitational held at the West Windsor Fields on Saturday, Oct. 18. The men’s team placed 8th overall with 258 points in the 8,000-meter race. Senior Dan Gresh, who has been a top runner for the Blue Jays this season, individually finished in 16th, marking his second consecutive top-20 finish. His time was 25:43. Junior Sam Cooper placed 49th overall, running 26:22. Junior Adam Harriger, sophomore Keegan McDonough and sophomore Andrew Lesko were the other three Etown runners to score, finishing 123rd, 125th and 129th, respectively. In addition to these results, Coach Brian Falk noted the success of first-year runner Tom Fitzgerald, who finished 163rd

and clocked in at 27:45. Etown was the fourth-best Division III team to compete in the open race at the meet. “Overall, I think that while it was not the absolute fastest effort that we’ve shown,” Cooper said. “It was a very gutsy race, and everyone on the team really put forth one of their best runs.” He also noted the faster pace of the race, as it was filled with runners from all divisions. “At the end of the day, we’re all athletes, and we all do similar training. Passing a Division I runner in a race is always a good feeling.” The women’s team finished wit h 562 p oints in t he 6,000-meter championship race, putting them in 19th place out of 35 teams and naming them the top Division III school in this race. Out of the 287 total runners, fifth-year Amanda Kerno was the top finisher for Etown with a time of 22:45. Senior Amelia Tearnan and fifth-year Megan Tursi were the next two Blue Jays to cross

the line with a time of 23:26. Junior Lydia Dearie also scored for Etown in 126th place, and sophomore Brianna Earnshaw was the final scorer at 182nd. The women’s team also competed in the women’s open race, comprised of 302 runners. Sophomore Amy Gessler was the top finisher for the Blue Jays, placing 113th and scoring 90 points. Senior Ashley Underkofler, first-year Kelsey Brady, sophomore Samantha Zarzaca and junior Gabrielle Yankelevich rounded out the top five for Etown. Falk noted that many of Etown’s runners had their best race of the season at Princeton University, including Tursi, Earnshaw, sophomore Casey Quinto and first-year Maria Anderson. Dearie emphasized the success of the women’s team. “I think the race showed how strong we are as a team with depth. We train together seven days a week, and four of those days we are up at 6 a.m. getting

in extra workouts before class. I think all the hard work is really paying off and our coach is preparing us to do great things at Landmarks, Regionals and hopefully Nationals,” she said. The cross country teams are just a few weeks away from the Landmark Conference Championship Series in early November. “We’re looking forward to it,” Falk said, “It takes a long time to get there and everything you do is pointed to the end of the season. It’s like waiting two and a half months for Christmas Day and we’re excited the time is finally here.” Regarding the competition, Falk said that the teams are not expecting any surprises, as they will be up against teams that they have competed against all season. “We’re just going to go down there and give it our best shot,” he said. Both teams have one final regular season meet, the Lebanon Valley JV Meet, on Friday, Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m.

he Elizabethtown Coll e ge wome n’s s w i m team is looking to step it up this year as it enters the Landmark Conference. The team hopes that between their seasoned captains, talented first-years and increased workout schedule, they will be able to take on their new competition. One of the team’s cocaptains is fifth-year Kimberly Cosgrove. After m iss i ng a s e as on f rom studying abroad, Cosgrove i s b a c k i n a c t i on . S h e believes the team’s work ethic will be their ace in the hole this season. “We’re stepping it up a bunch more this year. We’re doing more lifting and more intense practices to get up to the level of the other Landmark C o n f e r e n c e t e a m s ,” Cosgrove said. Because the team moved into the Landmark Conference this season, the competition will likely be fiercer. “[The competition is] at a higher caliber than us right now, but we’re definitely working to improve and become better so that we can match up against them,” Cosgrove said. The team is attempting to raise their performance this season by putting in the extra time and trying new methods of practice. “ We ’ r e l i f t i n g t h r e e mornings a week, which is something new from b efore,” C osgrove said, explaining that in previous seasons, swimmers would

lift when their schedules allowed. “We have two morning practices a week for in-the-water training, which is really great for distance swimmers. We’re also trying new types of practices in the afternoon to just try and gain more strength. We started a week earlier this year just doing captains’ practices, and we’re hoping that extra week of work will show at the end of the season and definitely throughout the season.” The team’s first-years are also aiming to benefit the team. “I think the season is going to go really well,” first-year Molly Templin said. “I know the team has tried to step it up this s e as on. It’s cer t ain ly a step up from high school swimming.” “We have a large firstyear class coming in, and I think with the difference in their training from what they received in high school, they’ll see a lot of growth, so I think that we’re going to be a really strong team this year, stronger than we’ve been in the past,” alumna Megan Leppo said in a video on the Elizabethtown Athletics’ website. The uncertainty of the season will not affect the dedication of the team. “I don’t really know a lot about the other teams in the conference because we never really swam them, so it’s kind of a new experience for the team,” Cosgrove said. “We don’t know what to expect, but we’re going to put our best effort forward at every meet.”

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October 23, 2014

Women’s soccer shuts out Juniata, 3-0 on Homecoming

Drew, Scranton remain on conference schedule for Blue Jays before Landmark playoffs begin by BRIAN LUKACSY

he Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team prepared for its game against Moravian College last Wednesday. The two teams had equal Landmark Conference records going into the game. However, the weather forecast for the evening was enough for team officials to make the decision to postpone the conference tilt until the following Tuesday evening. The Blue Jays turned their attention to Saturday’s conference match-up with Juniata College, who sat one-half game behind Etown in the Landmark standings. The Homecoming weekend game started quickly with the Blue Jays scoring in the third minute of action. The quick pace of the Blue Jays’ attack led to a penalty in the box, giving junior Lauren Berry the opportunity to put Etown up

1-0 early on. Berry ripped a shot past the Juniata goalkeeper for her sixth goal of the season. Berry’s goal was the only one the Blue Jays scored in the first half despite having 15 first-half shots. Etown outshot Juniata 25-5 for the game, as the Eagles managed only one shot on goal against junior goalkeeper Dana Robidoux. Robidoux recorded her fifth shutout of the year. The Blue Jays opened the second half of the game with two goals in two minutes. In the 52nd minute, junior Kaceyanne Cerankowski scored off of a corner kick for her ninth goal of the year. Junior Trisha Clark and sophomore Maddie Burkhardt were credited with the assist. One minute after Cerankowski’s goal, junior Kara Weller found herself with a chance to score. Weller took advantage of the opportunity for her first goal of the season to give Etown a 3-0 lead.

Men’s swim team dives into season against York by OLIVIA FRYBERGER

he Elizabethtown College men’s swim team hopes to improve on their 2013-2014 record when they open their season on Saturday, Oct. 25 at home. The men’s team went 2-10 last season and finished 10th at the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship. The men’s team hopes to improve their record for the 2014-2015 season. Head Coach Mark Wilson leads the team with help from Assistant Coach Slater Waltz. This is Wilson’s fourth season as head coach. Wilson’s vast experience in competitive swimming has been of benefit to the program. The Philadelphia-area native is helping the Blue Jays transition from the MAC to the Landmark Conference. The only returning senior on the team is Frank Capria, who looks to improve on his junior campaign. “My ultimate goal this season is to try to be the only swimmer in Elizabethtown’s history to win Landmark Swimmer of the Week and MAC Swimmer of the Week,” Capria said. Capria finished 12th in the 1650 free at MACs. Sophomores Shane Bahn, Ramon Rios, Kieran Koehler, Jake Stonecipher and Ethan Weber are all looking

to do better this season as well. “I want to contribute as much as I can to make the team better,” Rios said. In the 2013-2014 season, the Etown men won a pair of dual meets and put Koehler into the A Final of the 100-yard breaststroke and the B Final of the 200-yard breaststroke at the MAC Championships. Koehler achieved the program’s two best individual finishes at the meet, taking seventh in the 100 breast and 11th in the 200. With the loss of some key swimmers, many of the team members hope to step up and fill their shoes. “First-year David Foery will be a huge asset to the team. He is fast, versatile and can practically swim any stroke,” Bahn said. Three of the first six meets are against conference opponents, including Susquehanna University, Drew University and the University of Scranton. Six of the nine meets are against non-conference teams. Four of the nine games will take place in the Alumni Pool while the other five are away. The men’s team looks to get a big win at the season opener at home this Saturday, Oct. 25 against York College. Their next home meet isn’t until Nov. 21, where they will face off against conference opponent, Drew University.

Photo: Kelsey Bayzick

The women’s soccer team shut out conference foe Juniata on Homecoming weekend for its third conference victory on the season. The Landmark Playoffs will begin in early November.

The Blue Jays traveled to Moravian on Tuesday night to make up the game originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15. Facing the conference’s top offensive weapon in Moravian’s Kirsten Schall, the Blue Jays had their hands full early on. Schall scored just 58 seconds into the contest to give the Greyhounds a 1-0 lead. Clark made sure the deficit did not last long, scoring in the third minute to even the game at one with a shot from outside the 18-yard box. In the 23rd minute, Cerankowski scored her team-leading 10th goal of the season and gave Etown a 2-0 lead. Schall responded as she found the back of the net for the second time in the first half to tie the game at two going into halftime. The Blue Jays, who have had a knack for scoring early in each halves this season, scored four minutes into the second half. Berry scored her seventh of the

season to put Etown ahead 3-2 before Burkhardt added an insurance goal later in the half. After Schall scored two first half goals, the Blue Jays’ defense shut down the leading scorer in the Landmark Conference. Robidoux made one save on the evening in the victory. The win was her 11th this season, tying a career-high. The Blue Jays will host Drew University on Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Etown will honor Kendra Mancino as the lone senior on this year’s squad. The women’s soccer team currently sits in sole possession of second place in the Landmark Conference, trailing undefeated Catholic University. Catholic defeated the Blue Jays 1-0 back on Sept. 27. After Drew, the Blue Jays will play one non-conference game before finishing the season at conference opponent Scranton.

Athlete of the Week Kelci scannapieco by BRIAN LUKACSY The women’s volleyball team looked dominant over the last week, posting three straight wins without dropping a set in any of the three matches. Senior Kelci Scannapieco has led the Blue Jays all season and accounted for 57 kills in those the last nine sets. She has recorded five matches of at least 20 kills and has already set a career-high for kills in a season with 370.

Photo: David Sinclair

The men’s swim team will open its 2014-2015 season on Saturday when they host York (Pa.).

Oct. 23

Oct. 24 LVC JV Meet

Oct. 25 @ Drew @ Haverford M/W Soccer vs. Drew

In 10 years, I want to be… happily married. Hardly anyone knows that... I can quote basically the entire “Dumb and Dumber” movie with my sister. Favorite Etown Memory: Fall break trips with the volleyball team Greatest Etown accomplishment: Dean’s list every semester Greatest volleyball accomplishment: MAC Academic All-Conference last year I started playing volleyball at age... 12.

Major: Corporate Communications Hometown: York, Pa. Favorite athlete/sports team: Duke Blue Devils/ Philadelphia Eagles Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Pierogies Favorite movie: “Mystic River” Favorite musician/band: Kings of Leon Favorite place to visit: Grandma’s house

Swimming vs. York(Pa.)

Oct. 26

Oct. 27 vs. Moravian

Oct. 28 @ Cabrini W Soccer @ King’s (Pa.)

Oct. 29