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Thursday, November 8, 2018

Olympic medalist finds her passion in projects of advocacy

by Stephanie Miller Copy Chief

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lympic fencing medalist and ambassador Ibtihaj Muhammad gave the 2018 Carlos R. and Georgiana E. Leffler Memorial Lecture Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Elizabethtown College. Muhammad is the first Muslim woman to win an Olympic medal for the United States and the first American woman to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab.

“How many tickets did you sell for tonight, five?” Muhammad joked before the lecture.

Muhammad spoke to a Leffler Chapel and Performance Center full of members of the College community and the public; all the tickets for the event had been claimed over a week before the lecture, and anyone else who wanted one was put on a waiting list.

Muhammad competed with Team USA in the 2016 Olympics as a sabre fencer, winning a bronze medal with the team.

Since the games ended, she has stayed busy with projects and advocacy.

According to the program distributed at the lecture, Muhammad is an ambassador with the U.S. Department of State’s Empowering Women and Girls through Sp or ts init i at ive. In 2016, she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people.

Muhammad and her siblings founded Louella, a clothing company designed to bring modest, affordable fashion to the U.S. After the lecture, Muhammad signed copies of her book, “Proud: My Fight for an Unlikely American Dream.”

Mattel’s first hijab-wearing Barbie doll was modeled after Muhammad.

“If having a Barbie modeled after you

stereotypes,” Muhammad said after the man was escorted out by Campus Security personnel.

Sophomores Hannah Soden and Ryan Strohl said they admired how Muhammad handled the negative question with confidence and humor.

This sentiment was shared by other audience members, one of whom asked Muhammad when she plans to run for Congress.

Several questions pertained to the challenges Muhammad faced throughout her athletic career. DeGoede praised what he called Muhammad’s “see a problem and fix it” attitude.

Muhammad recalled going to sporting goods stores to look for gear that fit her religious beliefs and struggling to find clothing that would keep her sufficiently covered.

“Louella was born out of necessity,” she said.

The company’s website has grown from 10 items in 2014 to having over 80 items designed for people who want to dress modestly, regardless of their religion.

Muhammad said she also saw a problem with representation in sports, including within Team USA, which had never Photo: Emma Pile | Staff Photographer included a fencing athlete competing in Olympic medalist, ambassador, fashion designer and author Ibtihaj Muhammad spoke as the 2018 Leffler Lecturer for the annual lecture held Wednesday, Nov. 7. a hijab.

She described her refusal to keep her doesn’t indicate success, I don’t know questions about her background before social views silent and described how athletes are sometimes encouraged to keep what does,” senior Margo Donlin, who opening the discussion to the floor. introduced Muhammad, said. Donlin One audience member started to ask to their voices within their sports.

Muhammad answered a few audience plays field hockey at Etown and said a question about Muhammad’s feelings questions about fencing. Her first exposure Muhammad is an inspiration to her as an toward the attention she has received to the sport involved seeing a high school athlete. compared to that received by Muslims The event was structured as an extended who have committed crimes. He was team in their gear from a distance.

“I remember my mom saying, ‘I have question-and-answer session. Professor deliberately drowned out by applause no idea what that is, but I want you to try of engineering and physics Dr. Kurt in support for Muhammad from the DeGoede and Assistant Director of audience.

Athletics Kathy Staib asked Muhammad “And this is why I’m here: to combat SEE LEFFLER PAGE 3

An examination Hiroshima bombing survivor shares her story of accessibility for Etown students

by Melissa Spencer News Editor

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he accessibility of the Elizabethtown College campus has been a reccurring question among students and faculty who may or may not be familiar with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliances. Is the College as ADA compliant as it could be? Or are there steps the College should be taking to make the campus more accessible to those who need it to be?

The most recent survey of accessibility on campus was conducted in 2014, to assess the ADA compliance of the structures and buildings located within the campus community. Since 2014, the C ollege has actively been working to update the ADA compliance in areas that were previously inaccessible. These renovations included reorganizing the front row of the Thompson pool deck and updating the pool’s locker rooms, paving a walkway from Alpha Drive to Schlosser Residence Hall and a walkway to the Brossman Commons and adding ADA accessible door openers to Founder’s Residence Hall D Tower.

According to t he Dire c tor of t he Learning Zone and Disability Services Lynne Davies, ADA accessibility does not mean full accessibility to every building and classroom. Rather, ADA accessibility means compliance. “ The building codes are really the determinant of the accessibility on campus,” Davies said. “Even though the solution may not seem the most reasonable, it is compliant. ADA accessibility means compliance.”

Therefore, the preexisting structures and original buildings located on campus, SEE DISABILITIES PAGE 2

Photo courtesy of the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking

Shigeko Sasamori was 13 years old when the atomic bomb fell on Hiroshima, Japan. Sasamori was invited to Elizabethtown College to share her story of survival as the keynote speaker of the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies conference.

by Elizabeth Gipe Asst. News Editor

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lizabethtown C ollege welcomed Shigeko Sasamori, a survivor of the 1945 atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, Japan, to speak Saturday, Nov. 3 as the keynote speaker of the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies (MARAAS) Conference.

T he s e ss i on w as hel d i n Gibbl e Auditorium, and associate professor of Japanese and Asian studies Dr. Nobuaki Takahashi introduced Sasamori in her native language, Japanese.

Senior and Etownian staff writer Victoria Edwards gave a version of the introduction translated into English for the audience to understand.

Takahashi and Edwards gave Sasamori’s background: Sasamori was born in

Hiroshima, and at the age of 13 years old, she was exposed to the radiation from the atomic bomb when it was dropped over Hiroshima in 1945.

Sasamori sought surgery in America as part of the Hiroshima Maidens initiative, which Sasamori later explained to be a group of 25 girls who went to America to receive reconstructive surgery for their injuries.

When Sasamori was first given the floor to address the students, faculty and conference attendees, she told the audience that in being with her today, everyone in attendance became her good friend.

Ta k a h a s h i w a n t e d t o k e e p t h e presentation spontaneous and without a strict structure, so he posed a few questions to Sasamori: what were favorite childhood memories, and what was she doing in the summer of 1945 when the

atomic bomb dropped?

“Just relax and listen to Grandma,” Sasamori said before she told her story.

Sasamori, in describing her favorite childhood memories of watching the Saturday night news and going out with her family to eat, gave an overview of Hiroshima before the bombing with a series of maps.

In showing the maps, she was able to describe the series of events and where she went during the bombing.

During World War II, Japanese junior high and high school students spent their afternoons cleaning up outside. Aug. 6, 1945, when Sasamori was in junior high school cleaning the streets outside, she heard the sound of a plane flying overhead in the blue sky.

She looked up to see the plane, and from SEE CONFERENCE PAGE 2

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Etown hosts annual conference on Asian studies

by Emily Seiser Staff Writer

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Photo: Paula Groff | Staff Photographer

The Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies held their 47th annual conference at the College from Nov.2 through Nov. 4, which featured a lecture and an exhibit on the atomic bombings during World War II.

the plane she saw something silver fall. Sasamori described feeling a huge gust of wind hit her seconds later, knocking her back, and she fell unconscious.

When she awoke, Sasamori said that she could only see black, and she could not hear or feel anything.

She originally thought that a firebomb dropped over Hiroshima.

Eventually her vision returned, and Sasamori followed the people she saw walking towards the river. She described the horrors she saw, of people being red, black and pink from blood and burns.

Sasamori grew emotional as she recalled seeing a mother trying to nurse her baby as she walked through the city.

“Just like yesterday, I can remember,” Sasamori said, voice quivering.

She spoke of how her mother managed to find her despite Sasamori’s skin being burned from the radiation she was exposed to upon looking up at the atomic bomb as it was dropped.

She also spoke of how her father had to clean the black, charred skin from her face and could only use cooking oil to treat the infections she had since they had no access to medicine.

“Every time I talk of this, I get emotional,” Sasamori said. Later, she added, “Hiroshima City was hell.”

After she finished her story, Sasamori spoke of war and peace. She advocated for everyone to band together to stop governments from pursuing war, and that a loud enough and large enough collection of people could stop war from happening.

She grew teary when she saw a young boy in the audience, saying that she does not want young children like that boy to experience war.

During the question and answer session, an audience member spoke to Sasamori, apologizing on behalf of Americans for the horrors they inflicted on the Japanese and on Sasamori by dropping the atomic bomb.

Sasamori insisted that he does not need to apologize, since he was not the one who committed the act of dropping the bomb, and what is most important is now and the future.

“We have to learn no more war, no more bombs,” Sasamori said. She stated numerous times how she believed everyone has a good heart, whether they show it often or not.

Sasamori’s speech was part of the MARAAS conference held over the weekend of Nov. 2 through Nov. 4. Professor of history and department chair Dr. David Kenley was the co-president of this year’s conference. MARAAS holds a conference once a year in the mid-Atlantic region, and Etown was chosen as the 2018 host for the 47th conference.

“Schools like University of Pennsylvania, Princeton and George Washington have hosted it in the past, so it’s a real honor for Elizabethtown College to get the opportunity to do so,” Kenley said.

The events held on campus for scholars visiting from the mid-Atlantic region, across the country and internationally were also open to students throughout the weekend, and a few Etown students even presented in panels during the conference. The theme of this year's conference was "Peace in Asia: Past, Present and Possible," which Kenley said fit nicely with Etown's Brethren heritage.

“I think this provides a great opportunity for our students to see a great scholarship done by academics around the country,” Kenley said.

“And it gives them an opportunity to hear great speakers like Ms. Sasamori.”

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Disability Services defines accessibility like Alpha Hall, Wenger and Royer Residence Hall for example, which were built before the ADA was passed in 1990, are only legally required to be ADA compliant.

New buildings, like the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, will be fully accessible since the current building codes require new buildings to be.

Davies cited some prominent examples of compliance on campus for students with disabilities who cannot access all the areas on the College’s campus.

“For students who have difficulties opening doors, students can get in contact with Campus Security to program doors to open for them by swiping their student ID,” Davies said.

Davies also explained the process of requesting to move classes into more accessible buildings for any enrolled students who cannot access the course’s current classroom.

After a student enrolls in the course, Davies does the legwork to make sure the classroom the course is held in is accessible to all the students registered. She cited a classroom located on the second floor of Wenger as an example of this.

“This is ADA compliance,” she said.

Davies also mentioned that less than roughly one percent of the students she works with have physical/ visible disabilities. Rather, over 30 percent of the disabilities she encounters at the College are health or mental-health related.

“Students with trauma have different needs than students with physical disabilities,” Davies said.

She cited another example of this in the classroom setting. While some students may not be physically able

to enter the classroom, other students may not be able to stay in the classroom. To illustrate this, she described a recent veteran in a common classroom setting. She explained how a classroom, like a computer lab where all the computers face one wall or a classroom without any windows, would not be conducive to a victim of trauma, like a veteran. “ We o f f e r r e a s o n a b l e a c c o m m o d a t i o n s a n d modifications for the students who need them,” Davies said. “I would like students and faculty to realize that accessibility is much more than just physical handicaps.”

However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to identify their needs to the College and to Davies to receive the accommodations and modifications they require. Davies explained that the K-12 schooling system is required to be proactive in identifying children who need academic accommodations and modifications and acting accordingly.

Yet, in the college environment, the students are now responsible to identify their personal needs to the College.

And unfortunately, only 37 percent of students who need academic accommodations seek out help from the Learning Zone or Disability Services.

“The ADA likes to see progression,” Davies said. “At the College, we tend to figure out accessibility on a case by case basis. But, there are certain characteristics that can be shared among students with disabilities, and we do our best to be progressive with ADA compliance and accessibility issues as they arise on-campus.”

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tudent Senate had its most recent meeting Thursday, Nov. 1. Two special orders were introduced. The first was about the new Campus Labs software. This new computer program will replace the paper evaluations professors have used in the past.

Just like the paper evaluations, they will still be proctored and completed during class time. With this new system, professors will be able to get feedback more quickly.

“There is only one question that pertains to the professor themselves; more of the questions focus on their teaching style,” associate professor of education Dr. Shannon HaleyMize said. Professors can also create their own evaluations for the middle of the semester using this program.

Learning Zone and Disability Services Director Lynne Davies then presented information about ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance at Elizabethtown College. Any students that have needs for accommodations should speak with Davies. Mental health is also covered under the ADA, and students can receive accommodations for that.

“Most of the students on this campus who have identified to me don't have disabilities that show,” Davies said.

Davies works closely with Admissions to make sure prospective students and their families are comfortable during their visits. Etown's website has a statement on it to let families know that they should speak with Admissions if they need any special accommodations. The new, interactive campus map designates the ADA-accessibility areas.

For students with food allergies, the chefs are required to prepare food that fits their needs. Push buttons for the front of the BSC are being investigated and the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being as well of all of the renovated residential buildings being planned will be compliant with ADA standards. Since the ADA was not created until 1990, most of the buildings on campus are not up to this standard because they are older.

During the student comments section, junior Senate President Holly Francescone mentioned that Student Senate has been receiving a lot of student comments, so she has created a Google Doc to keep track of comments and the answers they have received. She also updated everyone on the status of smoking in the Schreiber Quadrangle. An email will be sent out in regard to how far away from the building someone must be when they smoke.

They may also create designated smoking spaces in this area. Junior Hannah Paymer brought up the concern that the solar panel lights near Founders Residence Hall are not working. Junior Maggie Fix mentioned that there has been concern about people using the road instead of the designated walking path by Founders.

First-year Brock Culver mentioned that some of the water fountains don’t shoot up very high and Paymer mentioned the water fountain on the main floor of Zug Memorial Hall shoots up too high. Senior Jamie Lees asked why there are fees for studying abroad. According to senior Treasurer Josh Baker, this fee is used to still be a student at the College and utilize the College’s resources.

During Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas’s administrative report, he discussed the room and board increase email that was sent out and asked if anyone had any questions. Limas said that the increase will go toward hiring more full-time Dining Services staff as well as implementing a raise for Dining Services student workers.

It will also go to the renovations in the Vera Hackman Apartments and the other residence halls. A list of changes will be presented to Student Senate in January.

“I have many students say how surprised they were that it was said where the increase is going," Limas said. "We need to be doing a much better job at being overly transparent.”

He also continued the discussion of what students would like to see in the new president.

Baker stated that he wants someone who will keep the current culture of the College, rather than changing it.

Francescone is worried there could potentially be a lot of change to the senior staff structure. Junior Public Relations and Marketing chair Emily Perry wants a president who is a face on-campus.

Junior Alexis Trionfo suggested to Limas that there should be a 25 Live ability on the new E-town Jays app. Limas suggested that there could be iPads installed outside of rooms.

According to Francescone’s report, the Board of Trustees' meeting went well. They discussed orientation weekend and students’ opinions on different things going on at the College during the student life meeting.

They also were given new information about how the College could fund a new residence hall. They discussed how the presidential search is being kept confidential because of requests from those in the running for the position.

Baker discussed that a new club balance was approved in the Finance meeting during his report as treasurer. He also stated that the tree in front of Zug usually used for the tree lighting ceremony will not be used this year due to its poor health. The new tree will be the one located in front of the BSC. Junior Clubs Chair Sarah Conway is working on splitting up the clubs for her committee as well as planning the club council meeting for November. Perry announced that Trunk or Treat was a success and thanked everyone for helping.

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

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

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

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n the technical world, repairing a product yourself or taking your device to a third party store is typically frowned upon by companies.

However, more often than not, it is more cost effective to do so. In addition to the fact that companies are more favorable to having you

bring your device in to them, self repair also voids a large majority of warranties, some of which the customer may not even truly realize.

Imagine not having the legal right to replace your car battery on your own. In this situation, on top of the cost of the battery, you must bring your car into an authorized shop which will then charge for labor.

A similar situation is rising with a variety of technology, the most recent being Apple products.

Recently this has become an issue with Apple and their primary places of repair: Genius Bars.

It has long been an Apple policy to ensure the privacy and exclusivity of their products by making themselves the primary sources of repairs.

Currently, Apple is being accused of overcharging for simple repairs

by Kyle Praseut Staff Writer and for unfair business practices in relation to third party business repairs. Allegations alone do not prove guilt, however, and Apple has consistently lobbied against making

repair parts and information available to third party entities.

In one recorded case, when presented with a MacBook Pro laptop that had a common issue where the screen was not displaying properly, an employee at the Apple Store responded by saying the device would need significant repairs at a cost of more than $1,200.

Upon further investigation, the only repair that needed to be made was to bend a single copper pin back into place, thereby completing the connection.

The benefits of the Right to Repair lean heavily towards the consumer. Often times, it is much quicker to repair the device yourself, rather than mailing the device to the manufacturer only for them to hold the device for weeks, leaving you empty handed for the interim.

This is to say nothing of the comparative costs of manufacture repair versus self repair. The practices put forth by Apple, thus far, have been thoroughly consumer unfriendly.

It remains to be seen how this will be resolved but precedence points to a grim outlook, as recently farmers lost their right to repair farm equipment sold by John Deere.

For the past few years, farmers in California have been fighting for their right to modify their tractors and other farm equipment to meet rising standards. Such standards include the updating of advanced farm equipment software and modifying hardware to meet environmental standards.

Although the outlook is bleak, Apple, and now John Deere, are certainly feeling pressure from consumers to reform their policies.

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Leffler lecturer remains as a voice for underrepresented athletes it out,’” she said.

She fenced with a different sword for three years before “[she] saw the light and switched to sabre.” She decided to try to qualify for the Olympics in 2012 and considers qualifying for the 2016 Olympics her greatest accomplishment.

One audience member asked Muhammad how her faith has helped her on her journey and about any challenges it caused.

Muhammad discussed the relative lack of camaraderie she felt on Team USA and cited her faith as something that kept her focused.

She also discussed the performance anxiety she felt as one of the top fencers in the world, whether it was triggered by experiences with coaches or with how she was seen on the team.

She said one of the greatest gifts she’s ever given herself was to ask for help and

talk with a sports psychologist.

“I always think of myself as my biggest competitor,” she said.

An audience member asked Muhammad whether she plans to return to fencing for the 2020 Olympics. Muhammad speculated many possible futures for herself, some of which included fencing and others which focused on remaining as a voice for underrepresented athletes.

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exp er ience wit h fencing, re assured Muhammad of her place in the fencing world.

In the meantime, Muhammad has a few upcoming or ongoing projects, including working with Nike to develop a sports hijab. Late in the lecture, Muhammad speculated creating a nonprofit to help athletes from underrepresented groups.

“One of my mottos is that what’s meant for me will never miss me,” she said.

Students discuss experiences, transitions studying abroad

by Victoria Edwards Staff Writer

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rom Washington, D.C. to Bumthang, Bhutan, Elizabethtown College students have made the world their classroom. With programs in thirty countries and forty-two cities, as well as winter, summer, and May Term options, each student can pursue his or her passion globally.

Sophomore Matthew Smith spent two weeks in South Africa last May. Although he hadn’t previously known much about the country, the experience broadened his personal network, brought classroom concepts to life, and transformed his understanding of the College’s motto, “Educate for Service.”

Smith recalled volunteering at an early childhood education center during the trip.

“It made me reconsider investment in developing countries,” Smith said. “I used to be skeptical about the effectiveness of nonviolent approaches, but going to South Africa made me realize you don’t have to end a conflict to be a peacemaker. You can change lives by simply inventing a new way to provide clean water or farm sustainably. Anyone can be a peacemaker.”

Senior Nadia Mourtaj attended the same program as Smith.

The water supply crisis during their trip drew her attention to the difference in problems faced by third- and first-world countries.

“Most sinks did not work, and we had to take five-minute showers to conserve water,” Mourtaj said. “I really appreciate that experience, but I know it isn't anywhere close to the obstacles low-income South African citizens face daily.”

By contrast, a semester in Spain solidified the desire to live in a city for senior Sarah Pomerantz.

She said studying abroad made her more independent and open.

“I realized I love eating a late dinner and not being as rushed as most Americans,” she said.

Foreign food culture impacted junior Madeline Gingrich, as well.

“Most sit-down restaurants in South Korea won’t seat a lone customer, even if there are no other customers. They don’t let you take leftovers home, either,” she said.

Although students expect cultural differences going abroad, many face unanticipated challenges returning to campus.

“It was difficult talking ... about my study abroad experience with people who weren’t there because they just didn’t get it and how much it had impacted me," Gingrich said. "I frequently bring it up in conversation a year later, and I always wonder if my friends get sick of me talking about it. All I crave is Korean food. I also miss not needing a car to get around the city because everything is close by.”

Studying abroad may change students’ worldviews, career aspirations and interests.

For example, Gingrich prioritizes certain personal values as a result of her experience.

“My time in South Korea taught me to be more respectful of my

elders. I am also more conscious of stereotypes, and I make a conscious effort to eliminate them as I go throughout my day,” she said.

Yet, studying abroad is just the beginning. Study Abroad Advisor and Etown alumna Megan Bell, ’14, encourages returning students to apply their knowledge by presenting at Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD), seeking out local organizations and events and sharing their experiences with others.

“Sharing your experience with other Elizabethtown students creates a richer intellectual environment,” Bell said.

Bell offers guidance and support throughout the application process, as well as connection with program alumni.

For those seeking assurance regarding therapy or medical needs, she also serves as a point of contact between the College and its emergency evacuation and medical insurance provider.

The Study Abroad Office web page details affiliate programs and the process of going abroad.

It also provides links to the Office’s Snapchat, Youtube and Instagram accounts. Students may also visit the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@etown.edu) in Nicarry 117.

Students who have gone abroad often become lifelong travelers.

Gingrich has fallen in love with South Korea and is searching for opportunities to return.

Pomerantz will go to Prague this spring, and Mourtaj plans to study in Barcelona, Spain.

“Never be afraid to go abroad," Smith said. "The world is the greatest classroom, and it’s always looking for new students.”

Scene on Campus: Bubbles on a cloudy Etown afternoon

Photo: Delaney Dammeyer| Campus Life Editor

Students, faculty and staff could be seen on the Baugher Student Center (BSC) concourse Wednesday, Nov. 7 blowing bubbles. Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas brought buckets of soapy water and large bubble wands onto the concourse and joined students in de-stressing Wednesday afternoon activities.

page 4 WASHINGTON (AP) — What is already the most diverse Congress ever will become even more so after Tuesday's elections, which broke barriers of race and gender.

For the first time, a pair of Native American congresswomen are headed to the House, in addition to two Muslim congresswoman.

Massachusetts and Connecticut will also send black women to Congress as firsts for their states, while Arizona and Tennessee are getting their first female senators.

The high-profile midterm cycle that produced a record

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The 79 students kidnapped by unidentified gunmen from a school in Cameroon have been released, but two of the three staff members abducted with them are still being held, a church official said Wednesday.

The students, aged between 11 and 17, were brought to a church near the regional capital of Bamenda, said Fonki Samuel Forba, moderator of the country's Presbyterian Church.

"They look tired and psychologically tortured," he said.

Forba pleaded with the kidnappers to free the remaining captives.

number of women contenders and candidates of color means a number of winners will take office as trailblazers. The inclusive midterm victories bode well for future election cycles, said Kimberly Peeler-Allen, cofounder of Higher Heights for America, a national organization focused on galvanizing black women voters and electing black women as candidates.

"This is going to be a long process to get us to a point of proportionate representation, but tonight is a giant step forward for what leadership can and will eventually look like in this country," Peeler-Allen said.

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The students were abducted Sunday night in part of Cameroon that is beset by violence and instability by armed separatists who want to create a breakaway state called Ambazonia.

Fighting between the military and separatists in the northwestern and southwestern regions increased after the government clamped down on peaceful demonstrations by Englishspeaking teachers and lawyers protesting what they said was their marginalization by Cameroon's French-speaking majority.

november 8, 2018 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The mayor of Warsaw on Wednesday banned radical Polish nationalists from marching on the 100th anniversary of Poland's independence due to security concerns. The move prompted Polish leaders to quickly draw up plans for an inclusive march Sunday that could be embraced by all citizens.

It was a significant about-face for the populist government, which has been trying not to alienate farright voters but then faced the strong possibility that the main news from Poland on its centennial

would have been about extremists or even violence. It seemed the Warsaw mayor, normally a political rival from the opposition centrist Civic Platform, offered them a way out of their predicament.

Mayor Hanna GronkiewiczWaltz said she wanted to put a stop to the extremist displays that have appeared yearly on Poland's Nov. 11 Independence Day holiday at far-right marches that have drawn tens of thousands to the capital.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A crucial sensor was replaced on a Lion Air jet the day before it plunged into the Java Sea, and that sensor replacement may have exacerbated other problems with the plane, Indonesian investigators said Wednesday.

That sensor, known as the "angle of attack" sensor, keeps track of the angle of the aircraft nose to help prevent the plane from stalling and diving. Earlier this week,

Indonesian officials hinted that airspeed indicators played a role in the deadly Oct. 29 crash that killed all 189 people on board.

The jet's airspeed indicator malfunctioned on its last four flights, and that problem was related to the sensor issue, said Soerjanto Tjahjono, chairman of Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee, on Wednesday.

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

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

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iolence escalated in Yemen over the weekend, with more than 150 collective casualties on both rebel and government-backed sides. Key coastal city Hodeida was the site of a major governmentbacked ground ambush by troops against rebel forces. The Houthis, a rebel group, claims to have killed or wounded dozens of troops in their counter attacks.

The acts of violence came despite the Trump administration’s recent calls for a cease-fire by late November.

The war in Yemen began in March 2015 when the Houthiled Supreme Revolutionary Committee declared a movement to overthrow the Yemeni government led by Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. Allied with forces loyal to the former president Ali Abdullah Saleh, the Houthis launched attacks into the southern provinces. Hadi’s government was forced into exile.

The Houthis have gained control of a majority of the northern part of Yemen's territory.

For the past three years, a Saudiled, U.S.-backed military coalition supporting the exiled government has been resisting the Houthis and seeking to reinstate the internationally recognized Yemeni government. The coalition claims the Houthis have external backers in the Iranian government. The U.S. has sold billions of dollars’ worth of arms to Saudi Arabia to aid in the coalition’s fight against the Houthis.

The United Nations has classified the ongoing war as one of the world’s worst humanitarian

by Shaye DiPasquale Staff Writer crises. Devastating air campaigns have resulted in thousands of deaths. The U.N. Population Fund estimates three-quarters of Yemen’s people need life-saving assistance.

The constant violence between the warring sides makes it difficult to deliver and dispense humanitarian aid to the country.

Millions of citizens are at risk for starvation in the face of what is being called “the worst famine in the world in 100 years” by the United Nations. Thousands of Yemeni children are dying from

severe cases of malnutrition. It is particularly alarming that Hodeida has become a site of extreme violence, as 70 percent of Yemen’s food and aid enters the country through the port city.

Save the Children’s Yemen director, Tamer Kirolos, publicly urged militants on both sides to put an end to the fighting.

“The international community must increase diplomatic pressure and intensify efforts to secure an immediate halt to the offensive and a comprehensive ceasefire,” Kirolos said.

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt also urges the international community to put pressure on Yemen to end the conflict.

"For too long in the Yemen conflict, both sides have believed a military solution is possible, with catastrophic consequences for the people," Hunt said in a statement.

"Now for the first time there appears to be a window in which both sides can be encouraged to come to the table, stop the killing and find a political solution - that is the only long-term way out of

disaster."

All sides in the Yemeni civil war have been accused of violating international law and committing war crimes against citizens.

In August, the coalition bombed a school bus carrying children. The strike killed dozens and prompted international outrage. In the weeks following the school bus attack, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo assured Congress that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were working to reduce civilian casualties in Yemen.

Last Wednesday, five Republican senators wrote a letter to President Trump expressing their concerns about Saudi leadership in the wake of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The senators threatened to use an obscure provision in the Atomic Energy Act to block future U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreements if their concerns were not addressed.

The State Department has confirmed senior U.S. officials are in talks with both sides of the Yemen conflict and seek to negotiate an end to the war.

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Alumna lives “Educate for Service” at local Habitat for Humanity

by Lauren Robitaille Staff Writer

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ny Elizabethtown College student, alumni or staff member can recite the school’s motto, “Educate for Service,” by heart, but alumna Allyson Wells, ’12, put those words into action and is currently the Community Outreach Manager at Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity.

Wells began her service journey at a young age through the organization Girl Scouts of America. As a Girl Scout, Wells was able to serve her family, community and environment.

“We took those learnings and put them directly into action; this idea of not just ‘learning’ but also ‘doing’ was incredibly impactful,” Wells said.

According to Girl Scouts, “Girl Scouts is a place where she’ll practice different skills, explore her potential, take on leadership positions—and even feel allowed to fail, dust herself

off, get up, and try again.”

Wells’ love of service is reflected in how she lives her life and is shown in what college she chose.

Etown has a reputation for being service-oriented, and that is one of the main aspects that prospective students and parents see when looking into the College.

Wells was impressed by how Etown is able to lead their students to volunteering in the community, taking a break from worrying about one’s own personal troubles and stresses.

Participating in community service gives students the opportunity to think and care about others in the area which can result in individual growth and development.

“From service learning in the classroom, to the various servicebased living arrangements, to the unimaginable [number] of clubs and organizations…I saw so many ways I could integrate my passion for service into my

college experience,” Wells said.

As the Community Outreach Manager, Wells is responsible for “managing [their] Homeownership and Home Repair programs, both of which ensure members of [the] community can achieve their undeniable right to safe, warm, dry and affordable housing.”

Habitat for Humanity is all about empowering and strengthening people to become self-sufficient to create bright futures for themselves and their families.

According to Habitat for Humanity, they “work toward [their] vision by building strength, stability and selfreliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.”

Wells’ degree in international business and minor in Spanish have helped to develop her unique perspective for

Photo courtesy of Allyson Wells, ’12

Allyson Wells, ’12, gives back to the community as the Community Outreach Manager at Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity.

her service-based job with background knowledge in supply chain, management, international relations and accounting.

“There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes on while not directly working with the families and having the business skills to manage that workload is essential,” Wells said.

Wells wished that she knew how many organizations need volunteers, specifically in the form of college students, and how much of an impact that time and effort can make.

Nonprofits are constantly looking for opportunities to support local college students, both in and out of established programs or groups.

Wells’ biggest piece of advice for current Etown students was to “pursue any opportunity Photo courtesy of Allyson Wells, ’12 Wells reunited with her Etown friends at Homecoming five years after graduating. She advised current you can physically, mentally, and financially students to take advantage of living near their college friends while they are still enrolled at the College. spiritually,

muster.”

According to Wells, internships are a great way to familiarize oneself with different nonprofits and service-based organizations in the Etown area or in one’s hometown. Wells also advised students to have fun.

“You’ll never live within 10 feet of every single one of your greatest college friends ever again, so please (for our sakes) take advantage of it while you can,” Wells said.

For many, current students and alumni alike, Etown is a safe and educational environment that gives young people a platform to cultivate their love for community service and volunteerism.

“Educate for Service [isn’t] just a nice logo to put on a banner or something that’s only found on promotional materials.

It’s a part of the school’s DNA in so many ways,” Wells said.

Union organizer shares personal collection of WWI propaganda posters

by Zoe Williams Staff Writer

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rom Thursday, Nov. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 1, Elizabethtown College will be showcasing propaganda posters from World War I designed to enlist women in the war effort. These posters are from the personal collection of Pamela Tronsor, a union organizer for CommunicationsWorkers America and personal friend of professor of English Dr. John Rohrkemper.

Tronsor’s interest in World War I history snuck up on her when she and Rohrkemper attended the British Imperial War Museum—a detour she described as having been taken to while “kicking and screaming.” However, once there, she was struck by the intimacy of the art and poetry that came out of the war.

This would spark a continued love for World War I memorabilia, leading Tronsor to search antique shops for postcards from the time. Her interest in artworks such as these then informed her interest in both the artistry and narrative of the World War I workers’ advertising posters.

She described the continued significance of these posters as related to how they portray “women as icons and workers of the war effort.”

These posters were some of the first instances where women were targeted for work beyond homekeeping; it was “the first time [we were] seeing a different role for women,” according to Tronsor. She also said that these posters granted a sense of significance to the average woman, having “sought to enlarge women’s sense of responsibility during the time of war.”

The posters were organized around the John H. Hess Gallery in the lobby of Zug Memorial Hall in sequential order in occurrence with four reoccurring motifs. These motifs were as follows:

mythic images, women overseas, women on the homefront and food conservation.

The mythic imagery of women included a poster that read, “Joan of Arc Saved France: Women of America, Save Your Country,” as well as posters with imagery that portrayed women as angelic or otherwise holy in appearance.

Portraying women in these glorified manners worked to incentivize women to work, but a lot of these images veered on sexual, as well, and were likewise significant as a marketing tool to convince men to invest in war bonds.

Overseas, women were recruited for technical work. These switchboard officers, who went to work in France, were referred to as “The Hello Girls” and have only recently been given posthumous military status for their efforts.

Women on the homefront worked in a variety of different fields, from the traditionally known factory workers to taking up other jobs such as court stenography.

Food conservation advertisements tended to focus on the image of the woman as a housewife, encouraging the increased use of different products, such as corn, to save on resources.

The food conservation effort also brought about the “Farmerettes,” who were college-educated women that turned to agriculture during the war movement.

As far as the artwork itself, professor of art Milt Friedly inquired about the process used to make these posters. They were merely intended as advertisements and were thus were made on cheap paper so as to conserve resources.

First-year and Etownian staff photographer Madeline Kauffman, who is taking the Firstyear Seminar on World War II, commented that it was as if “[the posters] were made to be destroyed.”

The printmaking process utilized was

lithography, which is particularly significant because the plates used for lithographic prints are less liable to being worn down. This means that the prints come out identitically. It is also generally uncommon for lithographic prints to have the same sort of vibrancy that was seen in these posters, though it is likewise difficult to determine how vibrant the posters were when they were initially printed compared to how they have faded over the years.

Tronsor described these posters as “a rare blend of art and history together.” The posters were produced at a standard 20x30 or 30x40 inches and represented women’s progress in America.

“Although women were encouraged to participate and take jobs…they were also told, once the war was over, that it was their patriotic job to go back home,” Tronsor said.

This was true of female artists that created some of these posters and were denied entry to the Society of Illustrators and ended up creating the Ink and Brush Society in retaliation. These posters remain significant due to, as Tronsor stated, the ability of art to “enlarge and liven our lives.”

At the close of Tronsor’s presentation, Rohrkemper advised that those in attendance to “look at [the posters] closely. The closer you get, they really are spectacular.”

Photo: Madeline Kauffman | Staff Photographer

Pamela Tronsor spoke at the reception of the “Women and the Great War: Posters from the Collection of Pamela Tronsor” exhibit, which will be in Zug Hall until Saturday, Dec. 1.

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“If/Then” musical opens, student actors share their experiences

by Aprille Mohn Asst. Features Editor

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he Theatre and Dance division of Elizabethtown College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts is presenting “If/Then” as the fall 2018 musical. The musical is performed in the Tempest Theatre in the Baugher Student Center (BSC).

“If/Then” is a musical written by the the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awardwinning creators of the musical “Next to Normal.” “If/Then” considers the impact of life choices—especially ones that seem insignificant—by following two possible life paths of main character Elizabeth.

The show opened Thursday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., and the last showing is Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.

The College’s production of “If/Then” features actors from different classes and levels of experience.

“If/Then” is first-year Devon Moravec’s first production at the College, though he acted throughout high school. Moravec plays the character David in “If/Then.”

Moravec found the experience of participating in “If/Then” both educational and enjoyable compared to his previous experience in high school theater.

“I’ve learned to have confidence in myself and my decisions,” Moravec said.

Other than the scripted entrances and exits in the play, Moravec was able to make most of the decisions in regards to his character.

“I’m ver y proud of how it’s gone,” Moravec said.

Junior Hanna h Pay mer is hig h ly involved at the College. She is a part of Fenice, the women’s choir on campus, and the Emotion dance group. Last year

she acted in the Vagina Monologues and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” which she is going to participate in again Friday, Nov. 16 at midnight.

Additionally, she has been in several other plays through the Theatre and Dance department. Her first year she was in the play “Fuddy Meers,” as well as “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind: 30 Plays in 60 Minutes.” Last year she was in two short plays for The E-town Shorts Fest VII. Paymer played various background roles as a New York citizen in “If/Then,” but her favorite role within the show was that of a bartender.

“Bartending is fun. None of the alcohol is real, and I really like iced tea,” Paymer said, referring to the drinks used to simulate a stocked bar in the production.

Paymer especially enjoyed the role because even though she only had five scripted lines as the bartender, she was personally able to develop the entire personality for her character.

“I created a whole character behind my five lines,” Paymer said.

The production of “If/Then” is also junior Kathryn Johnson’s first show at the College. Like Moravec, she participated in her high school theater. Johnson plays Elena in “If/Then.”

One difference between high school and college theater productions that Johnson obser ved was in regards to personal responsibility for roles.

“In high school, [directors] worked with you; here you just had to get it done.

We learned a lot of music without too much instruction,” Johnson said.

Additionally, Johnson noticed a higher level of professionalism, which she appreciated. In high school she noticed a lot more joking around during rehearsals,

whereas during the production of “If/ Then,” rehearsals generally stayed more on topic, even if there was some joking.

One challenge of the show which Moravec, Paymer and Johnson agreed upon was a period of three weeks when the show’s choreographer was absent, and a two-week period where the director was also away from the College. Despite that, the actors felt that the show came together well.

During the rehearsals and production of “If/Then,” Johnson learned about self

care and priorities.

“Take care of yourself and do stuff you like, and you’ll make a lot of new friends,” Johnson said.

Remaining showings of “If/Then” include 8 p.m. showings Thurs day, Nov. 8 and Friday Nov. 9 and a 2 p.m. performance Sunday, Nov. 11.

Those who would like to see the show can contact the Tempest Theatre Box Office by calling 717-361-1170 or emailing boxoffice@etown.edu. Tickets cost $10 per person.

Photo courtesy of Thom Swarr

The Elizabethtown College performance of the musical “If/Then” opened Thursday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m., and the last showing will be Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.Tickets are $10 per person.

Guest speaker discusses female Professor explains difference between representation in comics, media alternative, complementary medicine

by Mikenna Lehane Staff Writer

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hursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at 7 p.m., Bowers Writers House welcomed guest speaker and author of the novel “Superwomen and Supergirls: Gender, Power, and Representation in Comics, TV, and Film,” Carolyn Cocca, who is a scholarly expert on the appearance of females in modern superhero narratives in daily media. Today, the presence of women taking on superhero roles is increasing, but their representation must be considered.

Cocca talked about several key concepts in her presentation by defining Trinity Syndrome, which involves how a woman trains a male character to a point where the man surpasses the woman and becomes stronger and superior; this ultimately leads to the female’s downfall.

Cocca also described the Bechdel Test, which is named after cartoonist Alison Bechdel. The test measures the representation of women in fiction and determines whether the fiction work shows women talking to each other about something other than men.

Cocca’s presentation was image heavy to analyze different images and portrayals of female superheroes in comics, television shows and movies. Representation is important to understand, and so are its potential hazards of stereotyping.

The word “girl” is used in several female superhero names such as Batgirl, Supergirl and Invisible Girl. This makes the female seem young and naïve compared to the men that she fights alongside.

Current movies center around men as the primary focus to the storyline, which causes the women’s roles to be overlooked.

There are few TV shows where the roles are switched, and the woman is the main hero.

Cocca focused a lot of her images around the representation of Wonder Woman and how her image has changed over the decades. In the 1940s, the way Wonder Woman was shown made her seem just as capable as men. Wonder Woman was given superiority over men, and her character was a symbol of the fact that women’s role in society during the time of the war effort shifted to a more active public role, rather

than the traditional household role.

The 1950s and 1960s saw Wonder Woman in a different light. Her character changed, and she was a more emotional and weak character whose only concern was her appearance. This showed more stereotypes of women in society.

In the 1970s and 1990s, superhero teams formed such as The Avengers, The Justice League, and the XMen. The groups’ ratios of male to females were typically one female to numerous men.

In most images of the teams, the men always look fierce and muscular, taking up most of the frame with their attention towards the front to show they are ready for action. The female characters would be in the back turned away from the men, and their bodies would be more of an object for people to look at.

Also, in the 1970s through the early 2000s, comics were defying physics in the way girls would show curvier poses in images, so that it looked like they were breaking their backs.

This brings us to the 2000s, where we see a lot of diversity in race, gender and ethnicity.

Some characters are shown to have a type of disability and are portrayed just as strong and powerful as characters within different superhero stories.

Cocca commented on the effects of these changes.

“There is a slow change right now. It is because of whoever is behind the scenes because they have the power of the kind of representation that is shown,” she said. “If there is more diversity behind the scenes, then it could show more realistic and wellrounded people.”

“I liked [the talk]. I thought it was insightful to know just how important representation to how females are portrayed and how their part is often missed,” senior Julia Raup-Collado said.

“I think that the way women are portrayed is ridiculous because it creates a false image of how women should be seen,” senior Emily Wieder said. “Also, I find it interesting the way that young people will absorb these stereotypes of male and female roles.”

Cocca hopes that those who attended will take away that there is a lot of power in storytelling, that representation matters and everyone has the potential to be a hero.

by Celeste Brandau Staff Writer

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he word “medicine” has changed in meaning over the course of history, but the central guiding principle behind the entire medical field is to actively promote the health and wellness of the body.

At Elizabethtown College, the science departments and core requirements foster respect for the scientific method and the practice of medicine. Underlying this, however, is theory—what is science, and how does it work?

In theory, if science is assumed to involve all of our reality, nothing is “unscientific,” because nothing exists outside of science. On the other side, this does not change the fact that science is constantly discovering new things and it is relentlessly self-critical. People should not say that being unscientific is bad, but that some things lack an accepted, scientific explanation.

This is one criticism some people have of “alternative” medicine.

The absence of clear scientific evidence is relevant but does not change experience.

It is impossible to prove the nonexistence of something.

“Alternative” medicine is not effectively promoted as an “alternative” most of the time.

For example, reiki, transcendental meditation and homeopathy are not intended to be treated as an alternative to scientifically verifiable treatment.

According to associate professor of sociology at the College Dr. Michele Kozimor-King, “reiki is a form of Asian biofield medicine which is often misconstrued as an alternative therapy when it is, in fact, complementary. There is a big difference between those two approaches.”

Kozimor-King, a certified reiki master and teacher, goes on to mention that reiki—a twentieth century healing technique based on the channeling of universal life force (“qi” pronounced “chee”)—has been “scientifically shown to slow heart rate and initiate a relaxation response in the body.”

She says that such relaxation “has been demonstrated to have a positive effect on sleep, pain management, healing and mental health.”

Similar evidence has been widely disseminated among the transcendental meditation community. A study of over 40 peer-reviewed articles from sources such as

the American Journal of Hypertension, the Journal of Social Behavior and Personality and Hypertension found that transcendental meditation practice is linked to major decrease in risk of heart attack and stroke, lower blood pressure, decrease in high cholesterol and reduction in atherosclerosis—the hardening and narowing of the arteries.

Neither science nor so-called “unscientific” practices are inherently good or bad. Medical practices can have shaky scientific ground and maintain obvious scientific validity in action.

For all of the evidence that reiki, for instance, promotes such wellness, efforts to conclusively demonstrate the existence of qi have been unsuccessful.

According to advocates of complementary treatment like professor Kozimor-King, it would be inadvisable to forego other treatments for serious ailments in sole favor of complementary medicine. There are types of complementary medicine that are both nonscientific and harmful.

Some non-scientific practices like transcendental meditation and dianetics have become corporatized, compounding questions of business and profit ethics with personal health.

At the same time, a number of health practices with metaphysical underpinning have been shown to be symptomatically beneficial.

Chiropractic can be considered “alternative” medicine. Chiropractic is founded on the argument that manipulations of the spine could spiritually cure disease and illness. That does not alter the beneficial results many patients report after chiropractic treatment, especially for back and neck pain.

The investigation of truth has long been informed by perception. To call something a “truth” tends to be a result of interpretation, what we can know and experience as humans with perspective. In fields like art and philosophy, many consequences are theoretical.

For these areas, subjectivity is often accepted in “truth.”

Sometimes, it could be useful to take inspiration from Dr. Paul Feyerabend, the late professor of philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley: “Anything goes...the terrified reaction of a rationalist who takes a closer look at history.”

We can recognize at the same time that some things may work without a clear explanation, and that other things need further study.

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International Education Week events raise awareness of global cultures

by Kaedy Masters Staff Writer

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ía de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring loved ones who have died.

The holiday is a multi-day celebration.

The first day, Nov. 1, is dedicated to children who have passed away, and the following day is dedicated to adults who have passed, senior Guadalupe Carnero explained.

Carnero celebrates the holiday every year. She, as a part of the Office of International Students, ran a Día de Los Muertos event in the KAV, which was open to any student. This event kicked off the International Week which explores and celebrates traditions from various cultures to provide exposure for students.

The event included activities such as face painting, calaveras painting, calacas y la catrina painting, flower crown making and a snack station for pan de muerto. There was also an Ofrenda, an altar used to honor loved ones who have died by decorating it colorfully with marigolds and their favorite foods and items.

This is used to guide the spirits, so they can find their way to be reunited with their families. On the third day of Día de Los Muertos, once the dead have gone back to heaven, the living feast off the offerings from the Ofrendas.

Many students, such as first-year Kaitlyn Mercando, went to this event after seeing it advertised in the BSC. Mercando has two years of Spanish experience from high-school and has

Photo: Jillian Distler | Staff Photographer

Saturday, Nov. 3, a Día de Los Muertos event kicked off International Education week at Elizabethtown College. Una Noche en España: Live Flamenco Performance was another event, which took placeTuesday, Nov. 6.

only previously experienced Día de Los Muertos in that setting.

“If the event takes place on campus, I try to take part, but I wouldn’t have tried to go out and do it myself,” she said.

The turnout was better than expected, according to Carnero.

“There are more people willing to know—a lot [of people] ask questions rather than making assumptions and they’re actually interested in learning about other people’s culture,” she explained.

Students who attended the event also

thought that it was a great way to learn about culture.

“I think seeing the descriptions and having a hands-on experience with the activities is interesting and fun,” junior Jennifer Beihoff said.

Prior to and during the event, Día de Los Muertos T-shirts were sold.

The Office of International Students made about $800 from the sales and donated it all to One Love Army Mexico, according to Carnero. The Office of International Students often fundraises and always sends any profit

to people in other countries who are in need.

To add to the cultural celebrations on campus, there was also a flamenco show in the KAV. Flamenco is a musical Spanish tradition that incorporates singing, dancing, stomping, clapping and other rhythmic beating.

During the performance, Isabel del Día and Ryan Rockmore danced, while Cristian Puig sang and played guitar. The trio performed a variety of songs and dances that originated from different regions of Spain such as Sevilla.

After the first song, Rockmore shared with the audience that the group had not choreographed the performance and that they communicated during the performance by giving and looking for different cues.

“It was intriguing how they didn’t have it choreographed,” and the “strong relationship [between the performers] was fascinating,” junior Savannah Martinez said.

Martinez attended the event to get a different cultural experience and as an outside observation requirement for her modern dance class. She was joined by junior Miguel DeCastro.

“I really liked when [Rockmore] started using the fan. It really accentuated the waving movements… During the guitar solos, it was entrancing to see the hand movements while [Puig] played,” DeCastro said.

Throughout the performance, audience members expressed their admiration for the performers by shouting “Olé!” as encouraged by Rockmore.

At the end of their performance, Día taught audience members a portion of a flamenco dance with Puig’s accompaniment. While Día taught the steps, Rockmore taught the rest of the audience to call out to the rhythm of the dance. The performance concluded with a loud “Olé!” from everyone in the KAV. Some upcoming International Education week events are a Global Eats Cooking Class Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7p.m. in the Mosaic House and a Karaoke Night Friday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Bowers Writers House.

Etown explores esports team, colleges experience growing interest

by Jamie Verrekia Staff Writer

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sports are multiple player video games in which people, often professional gamers, compete against one another.

Teams enter formal competitions, usually involving spectators.

Some popular games played include League of Legends, Counter-Strike and StarCraft. Esports are becoming more popular within video game culture. There are gaming tournaments held worldwide.

Elizabethtown College is also exploring this trend. According to Athletic Director Chris Morgan, the College has an esports club on campus. Esports would expand on these student’s interests.

“Over a dozen students have shown interest in competing,” Morgan said.

Etown is planning to introduce esports in the 2018-2019 academic school year.

The esports coach Matt Hamilton said the competitions will begin in January and end in late March. In terms of how the competitions are structured, there are teams of seven. According to Hamilton, the game is played five on five with two alternates.

The first competition students will compete in is the Landmark Conference being held in 2019. According to Vice President of Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas, League of Legends will be the game played. It is one of the more popular games out right now.

“Six of the eight Landmark Conference schools are participating in it,” Limas said.

The competition would be the first conference-wide esports tournament for a Division III athletic conference in the United States. Juniata is one of the colleges competing. Morgan said that the competition will be held mostly remotely with students staying at their own college.

“The nice thing about that is there will be no travel cost,” Hamilton said. The competition setting may also allow for spectators.

Limas said that the esports team will be under the Athletic Department, although there is a difference between traditional athletes and gaming athletes. Gamers will need different resources than traditional athletes.

For example, they will need updated technology and indoor space to practice.

My e r H a l l r e c e n t l y w e n t t h r o u g h renovations. One of these renovations

included a lounge featuring multiple TV screens.

According to Limas, gamers also face different substance abuse threats. While athletes may abuse steroids, gamers may abuse drugs that make them more alert.

So, it is important for the College to be aware of this and educate against drug use.

Another difference is the type of injuries they could receive. While traditional athletes vary in the locations of their injuries, gaming athletes’ injuries may be more localized in their wrists and hands. It may appear that gamers face fewer injuries due to their lack of motion when engaging in the sport, but this may not always be the case.

So, it is important for the College to be informed on the kind of injuries that could occur and how to treat them.

Despite these differences, both traditional and gaming athletes share one thing in common: their competitive nature.

In order to allow gamers to compete, these differences need to be addressed.

Therefore, there are still more steps the College needs to take before esports can be fully introduced. Since the initiative is still new, there are multiple things to be discussed.

“I am looking forward to learning from the students and seeing where it goes,” Morgan said.

The aim of introducing esports is to provide opportunities for students who are passionate about gaming. According to Morgan, there is support from upper administration. There has also been talk among other institutions about the growing interest.

“It will be a good opportunity to work with like-minded institutions,” Morgan said.

Hamilton added that espor ts also provides a social aspect. Students already game personally, but now they can interact with others who share their interest. Even people who do not game can become spectators and be part of the experience.

Just like Etown, other colleges have esports programs. Some examples are C olumbia C ollege, Robert Morrison University in Chicago and University of California. Students become part of a competitive team like athletes. Some colleges, like the University of Utah, also offer scholarships.

As colleges continue to explore esports initiatives, one thing is certain: esports is becoming part of our culture.

Professor, Peacemaker in Residence kicks off conflict transformation series

by Elizabeth LePore Staff Writer

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ssociate professor of peace and conflict studies Jonathan Rudy gave his first workshop in his series entitled “Learn How to Peacefully Transform Conflict with Jonathan Rudy” Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in the High Library McCormick Classroom.

The series will have three workshops in total. Both the High Library and the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP) sponsored the event. His first workshop entitled, “What is Conflict?,” was about conflict awareness.

“This included how a description of conflict, how it impacts us individually, collectively and briefly how to analyze it. I approach conflict from a transformative viewpoint,” Rudy explained.

The goal of the first workshop was for “people to have a basic understanding of what conflict is and some practical ways they can transform conflicts,” Rudy said. “These are interactive sessions that ‘scratch’ where the conflict ‘itch’ is for people attending.”

Rudy is the Peacemaker-in-Residence for Elizabethtown College’s CGUP, and he teaches peace and conflict courses. In addition, he is the Senior Advisor for Human Security for the Alliance for Peacebuilding and a senior fellow at the Social Enterprise Institute.

“Part of my role as Peacemaker in Residence at Etown College is to promote the ideas of conflict transformation on campus,” he said. “I will work with any department, faculty member and/or staff who wishes to learn more about conflict and how to overcome the negative effects of conflict. I often do one or two hour ‘intro to conflict resolution’ type trainings for classes.”

When asked about what inspired him to give these workshops, Rudy said, “I have been supportive of the High Library’s mission to provide relevant and timely programming. Few topics seem more useful than learning some skills to manage and thrive in the conflictual environment we face today.”

Rudy has experience in conflictual environments. Over the period of 30 years, he has worked in over 35 countries in Asia and Africa promoting peacebuilding and conflict transformation. He has been invited to speak or facilitate workshops in several countries around the world.

Rudy has two more peace and conflict workshops planned in his event series.

“The overall goal [of the series] is to give people confidence in dealing with the conflicts that inevitably come into their lives,” Rudy said. In a politically charged environment with many crucial elections on the horizon, Rudy’s workshops could not be more important.

Photo: Madeline Kauffman | Staff Photographer

Wednesday, Oct. 31, Rudy gave the first workshop in the series, “Learn How to PeacefullyTransform Conflict with Jonathan Rudy.”

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Etown Simplified: Simplified gift- Letter to the Editor:The giving for the holiday season Great Hoover Migration

by Dr. Sanjay Paul Contributing Writer

by Hanna Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill, Brady McLamb Simple Living FYS

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he consumer-fo cus ed holidays are fast approaching. As the largest shopping day, Black Friday, grows near, many people start to contemplate what to buy for the myriad of people on their gift list.

According to the Census Bureau’s monthly retail trade statistics, Americans are expected to spend about $60 billion across the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend. In addition, Sustainablog states that over six million tons of holiday waste (think wrapping paper and gift bags) will be created this season. This year, consider taking a more simplistic and creative approach to giving gifts to the people on your list.

According to Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (known as The Minimalists), one of the most meaningful gifts is an experience (or time together) instead of a physical object. This type of gifting illustrates the concept of minimalism, which means living more with less. Some experiences that have the potential to be gifted include a concert, a digital subscription, fitness classes, movie tickets, music, dance or art lessons, a trip to a zoo or aquarium, a membership to a museum or other historical society, a Groupon for a salt cave, a nice dinner, or even a float spa certificate or tickets to a scenic location. Memories created from these types of gifts are guaranteed to last longer than objects, and as an added plus, there is no need to store or dust them off regularly. This can reduce your clutter.

The possibilities of what qualifies as a meaningful gift are fairly extensive. Irene McHugh of “Compulsively Quirky” divides what she deems a simplistic gift into a few categories: 1. Digital gifts: subscriptions or memberships to an online website (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, etc.), a Kindle, audiobook subscription.

2. Edible gifts: favorite food, candy, spices, coffee desserts.

3. Gift cards to a favorite store, restaurant or spa.

4. Handmade gifts.

5. Experiences.

6. Practical gifts: something that your loved one actually needs or needs to be replaced!

7. Gifts that smell nice: essential oils, sugar scrubs, bath bombs, lotions or potpourri.

Gifts in these categories are not quickly forgotten or thrown aside once unwrapped, and they can cut back on holiday waste. These gifts will be valued long after the holidays come and go. Giving a meaningful gift can also be more affordable. Furthermore, buying meaningful gifts, rather than buying some last-minute trinket, show people you care. During this approaching holiday shopping season, resist the

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Gift-giving does not have to become stressful - try making some homemade gifts this holiday season.

temptation to impulse buy (see our previous column) and discover the joy a simple gift can bring.

These simple gifting tips can be used year-round, not just during Christmas and Hanukkah. Valentine’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and birthdays are perfect opportunities to choose simplicity and give those on your gift list something they will cherish for a lifetime.

“If they want to give us gifts, they can get us experiences we will enjoy; they can celebrate our lives with us by spending time with us, not by piling on more stuff." ~ The Minimalists

Simplistic gift-giving truly embodies the saying, “It’s the thought that counts.”

Let us know how you are going to simplify your gift-giving this holiday season using the hashtag #EtownSimplified on Twitter, and explore other ways to simplify your life.

Stay tuned for next week’s column about the tiny house movement right here in Elizabethtown!

omer looked out of his office window. From his perch on the highest floor in the Hoover Center for Business, he could see masses of people moving towards him. It was Tuesday afternoon, and the great campus migration had begun.

In recent weeks, the nation has been transfixed by the movement of a caravan of migrants, as thousands of men, women and children flee violence and poverty in Honduras in hopes of reaching America.

But the migration to Hoover is different. The migrants, if they can be called that, earn decent incomes and live in largely peaceful places like Nicarry, Masters and Alpha.

They are highly educated, with most possessing PhDs. They are well read, and in their ranks are accomplished writers, playwrights and musicians.

But yet they keep coming to Hoover.

T h i s h a d t o s t op, t h ou g ht Homer. After all, if you do not have effective borders, what sort of building do you have? And who knows what kinds of problems these migrants might be bringing to our shores? They might be harboring seditious ideas from the arts, sciences and the humanities departments. They might want to occupy our classrooms, and even our offices.

By this point, Hoover had already imposed an entry tax on migrants.

Visitors from academic buildings had to pay a 15 percent tax, while residents of Alpha qualified for a lower, 10 percent, tariff. After all, thought Homer, you had to tread lightly with the powerful administrators of Alpha Hall.

But the Ho over p olic y had resulted in a tariff war. Other buildings soon imposed equivalent entry taxes of their own on visitors from Hoover. In a personal blow to Homer, even Blue Bean, hitherto a neutral party, had imposed a 15 percent tax on scones for Hoover customers.

Within days, travel between Hoover and other buildings had fallen sharply. But, the Tuesday migration still occurred. Homer then decided it was time to up the ante.

He went to the chair of the business department.

Professor Chris-Tina Corker was in a good mood. She had just finished preparing the course schedule for the next semester.

It was no easy task, with her colleagues clamoring for this p ar t i c u l ar cl a ss ro om or t h at

favored time slot.

They would crowd her office, they would accost her in the hallway.

They would plead, they would cajole, they would argue. They would throw temper tantrums, even send her unpleasant emails.

So it was good to be done with the course schedule.

And now here was Homer, babbling about restricting immigration. “ T h e t ar i f f p ol i c y h a s n ot worked,” said Homer. “We need to do something more.”

“Yes?” “The nuclear option.”

There was silence in Professor Corker’s office, the phrase hanging heavy in the afternoon air. They both knew what it meant. The business department’s strategic plan laid out steps to limit immigration into Hoover.

Civil liberties would be curtailed.

Dissent would be stamped out.

Mi n or it i e s wou l d b e s e nt t o detention centers, euphemistically called re-education camps. The Etownian would be denounced as the enemy of the people. Friendly judges would be appointed to the judicial council. Entry taxes would be imposed on visitors from other buildings.

But if all these failed, there was the last resort.

The nuclear option.

A private Security Force would be hired to guard the entrances to Hoover. The side doors would be closed. Armed guards would set up an immigration desk at each of the two main doors. They would check for proper documents.

Visitors would be required to hand over their phones, along with passwords.

They would also be subject to extensive questioning. Had they ever called for the overthrow of the business department? Had they written critical pieces about the department on social media?

Had they said anything derogatory about the business faculty? Had they ever written op-eds for the Etownian? Had they ever been members of the communist party?

Corker and Homer knew that the backlash from the rest of the people on campus would be swift. After all, faculty meetings were held in Hoover on Tuesday afternoons. And now they would have to be moved to a different location.

B ut Ho ov e r w a s u n d e r a n existential threat. When you had philosophers, psychologists and mathematicians entering Hoover with barely a check, infecting the business faculty with dangerous ideas, clearly something had to be done.

Comic: Rebecca "Bex" Williams

Campus Life The Weekly Chirp

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November 8, 2018

Students, faculty weigh in: How does Etown handle disabilities on campus?

Student Poll Responses

by Delaney Dammeyer Campus Life Editor

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s Elizabethtown College embarks on their new campaign to reach out to prospective students, the college as a whole faces internal review. If the college is to expect a new population of students soon, it will, like other colleges, have to review its services and adapt to the next generation of scholars. One of the areas of concern is accessibility of the campus to students with mental and physical disabilities. Recently, the Etownian received a letter from a concerned student regarding problems with accessibility on campus.

Accessibility has become an important aspect of large institutions in the United States following the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The ADA created a system of laws that would prevent schools, employers, and public spaces from discriminating against people with disabilities. Under Title III - Public Accommodations - public spaces are required to have a minimum number of accommodations for people with mobility, sight and hearing impairments. Evidence of the ADA’s influence is everywhere; handicap accessible bathrooms and parking spaces, crosswalk signs with auditory cues and ramps are a few examples.

The goal for this act was to create more opportunity for people with disabilities. In 2009, an amendment to the act expanded on the definition of disability to include more than just physical disability. Learning disabilities and mental illnesses are now included in the anti-discrimination act.

Many of the major colleges in the area, such as Lebanon Valley College and Franklin and Marshall, have a disability or accommodations center, in accordance with ADA regulation. LVC has a coordinator and an online registry where students with disabilities can request accommodation in advance, much like Etown. Franklin and Marshall has accommodations for physical disability, but does not offer special programming for students with learning disabilities, an area that Etown excels at offering support in through the Learning Zone.

In terms of Etown’s accessibility, there is as much praise as there is criticism.

While the Learning Zone offers a lot of support for students with mental illness and learning disabilities, there are several spaces on campus that are inaccessible to people with physical disabilities. Wenger, for instance, has presented a lot of problems to students with mobility problems because of the lack of elevators, preventing them from reaching many professors' offices.

Accessible housing options are severely limited as well.

The College is expecting to bring in a new wave of students. Among the changes going on in the college, should accessibility be among the restorations made in the coming years? The decision will ultimately be up to administration and the concerns of the students.

Q1. Have you ever had to request accommodations through Disability Services (this can include for an injury, chronic condition, a concussion, or other illness)? How would you describe this process?

Yes, it was fairly easy: 11% Yes, there were some difficulties: 7% Yes, it was very challenging: 9% No: 73% Q2. Do you know how to request accommodations on campus?

Yes: 64% No: 23% I'm not sure: 13% Q3. Overall, how accessible do you think Etown campus is?

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Lynne Davies, Director of Disability Services and the Learning Zone

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ynne Davies is no stranger to extensive review of disability services on a college campus. Recently, she has even been the point of contact for one college’s new director of accessibility services.

“LBC just hired a new disability services director and I’ve been helping walk her through the process of understanding the program,” Davies said.

Over the years, Davies’ view of disability has changed. She is constantly seeking new information and understanding of what it means to live with a disability.

“I don’t think people realize how much something like attention problems, reading disabilities and mental illness can affect a person’s life at college,” Davies said.

Thus came the idea for the Learning Zone, Etown’s center for tutoring and educational assistance. Davies was very excited about the advances in the program over the past few years.

“We’ve recently worked on including new assistive technology to combat optic, auditory and reading difficulties. For example, we’ve helped students get screen readers for their computer,” Davies said.

Davies has also considered the concerns brought to her about areas on campus that are inaccessible to people with physical disabilities. In this regard, Davies recognized that there is definitely room for improvement.

“Right now, the large buildings on campus - the BSC, Masters Center and Nicarry - are very accessible. However, Wenger has presented a continuous problem. At the moment, it would be very expensive to build an elevator and still there would be problems with space in the hallways,” Davies said.

The issue with accessible housing was also acknowledged. Right now, Hackman is the best option for students with mobility problems; however, the apartments are only available to juniors and seniors.

Davies recognized the importance of increasing housing options for underclassmen.

“A student’s residential experience is crucial to their college experience - it’s not just the academics that count; students need to be able to have a place they can call home.”

There are improvements on the horizon; the scheduled renovations to Schlosser and Royer will create updated, more accessible housing on campus. In addition, the new student center currently under construction will meet ADA regulations and be accessible to all students.

“Jay Talk”

Quotes from Around Campus “I have been able to bring my pets with me [as emotional support animals] through disability services, which is a great help.

I think that there are still some things that could be improved, like getting more ramps and elevators. Also getting more food options in the Marketplace - I can’t eat gluten and a lot of my friends have intolerances, so it’s difficult to eat in there sometimes.” ~ Georgia Grimm, junior

Very Accessible: 11% Somewhat Accessible: 43% Not Accessible: 25% Other: 21%

We received 56 responses this week.

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"The automatic doors don't work late at night and the wheelchair ramps need to be more accessible. I also don't think the College should be allowed to question when a student claims they have a disability.

Students should be given what they need without being studied and having to provide 12 doctor's notes." ~ Anonymous "A lot of buildings on campus really aren't accessible. One of my projects for OT required me to measure the widths of the hallways and stairs to see if they met ADA standards and most of the buildings - especially Wenger - just didn't cut it. There's a lot of areas that need improvement." ~ Angie Springer, senior "This is not an issue that I had considered much before. I would overall say that campus seems accessible, but if there are complaints and issues from individuals with disabilities who are having issues around campus, those voices should be prioritized." ~ Anonymous

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Campus Life

Music Review: Hozier

Long-dormant musician delivers hits

by Samantha Romberger Staff Writer

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he music world has b e en waiting for Andrew HozierByrne, more commonly known as simply “Hozier,” to release music for quite a while, to the point that fans on Twitter have been “at”-ing the artist directly to encourage the release of music. Recently, Hozier delivered a bit of a teaser, an extended play (EP) of four singles entitled “Nina Cried Power.” The four singles are nothing short of what we have expected from the creator of “Take Me to Church.”

The opener and title track, “Nina Cried Power,” features artist Mavis Staples, an American gospel singer and civil rights activist. The soulful track incorporates Hozier’s famously remarkable vocal range and gospel-esque backings. It is an exercise in passion. The song is a tribute to protest tracks of the past, specifically artist Nina Simone, who has been labeled “the high priestess of soul.”

The refrain of the song includes the line, “it’s not the waking. It’s the rising.” In other words, becoming “woke” in regard to social issues is just the first step; more importantly, one must b ecome engaged in activism or “rise.” There has been an influx of popular artists writing about social activism, and Hozier’s contributions have been wellreceived. The accompanying music video for “Nina Cried Power” features a number of activists from Ireland, Hozier’s home country, as they listen to the track. The facial expressions of the listeners makes obvious the song’s emotional impact.

“Moment’s Silence,” the next

track of the EP, is nostalgic for long-time Hozier fans, as it pulls in many familiar sounds and feelings from past albums. There is a dark lovability about the song’s rhythm and key, with lyrics about hedonism and shrugging off conservative att itudes. The ly r ics s e em to assert that there is a sacredness in physical expressions of love, despite religiously sex-negative attitudes.

Third is “Shrike,” which feels like the perfect backdrop to a sunset scenery. The beautiful track is simultaneously passionate and simple, just as we would expect f r o m Ho z i e r. T h e l y r i c s a r e about the frustrations one feels when reminiscing about a lost relationship. The speaker regrets not putting enough effort into expressing his feelings when he had the chance. “I couldn't utter my love when it counted,” he laments, “But I'm singing like a bird about it now.” He says that he feels like the goodness within himself has left along with her.

The last track is my personal favorite, creatively titled “NFWMB,” which stands for “Nothing F---s With My Baby.” Yes, Hozier created his own acronym - a quintessential “power move” in music. The track itself is beautiful and enticing. After just one listen, the lyrics become lodged into your mind in a lovable way. You might just find yourself swaying and humming a few hours after a listen. It incorporates biblical themes, like many other Hozier songs. It is essentially a love song for the end of the world.

This is what we all have been waiting for. Finally. Hozier truly took his time to craft an EP that would represent his talents and passions. Fans are hoping that new music does not take quite so long in the future.

November 8, 2018

Movie Review: Hugo

A golden film that deserves to become classic

by Kenyon Tarquinio Staff Writer

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T’S BEEN A WHILE!” Those are the only words of that song that I know. Thankfully that song exists on another plane where it’s normal not to know all the words and weird if you do. If you do know all words, I don’t think you’re weird. I consider you positively unique.

In my opinion, there’s a movie that exists on the same plane as “It’s Been A While,” by Staind. That movie is the 2011 Martin Scorsese masterpiece, “Hugo.” Despite being nominated for 11 Oscars, including best picture, (which was the most of any movie that year and did win five categories) “Hugo” was a commercial failure in terms of budget and is not talked about in many cinematic circles anymore.

As an adaptation of “The Invention of Hugo Cabret"

by Brian Selznick, a phenomenal children’s novel, and as a film, I believe “Hugo” deserves more recognition.

Since its release, “Hugo” has been one of my favorite films and in this review, you’ll find out why. I will also continue to keep my title of “The Laziest Movie Reviewer of Our Time,” because all I do is just rewatch the same movies and series. Have you learned to expect anything different? I’m sorry if you have.

Fading up from black, the first thing we see is the turning gold gears of a machine. The gears, which show no signs of stopping in their existential movement, fades into a fast motion shot of the night traffic of the Arc de Triomphe. The camera pans over to the Gare Montparnasse, one of the largest train stations in the 14th and 15th arrondissements of Paris (and that is a historical fact!). The camera moves through the front doors, through passengers boarding trains, and shops until we end on the face of the station’s largest clock and in the face, we see another face. Looking out from the hour four slot, is our titular character, Hugo.

At this point, the art direction makes you realize that we’ve entered another time. This movie takes place in the 1930s and you can see this in the early steam engine models and the clothes of the wealthy passengers.

Hugo watches the shop owners interact with a sense of familiarity, but also with a sense of wonder.

From this short sequence of shots, we can tell Hugo exists on the outside of this provincial life. In his

enjoyment, the inspector with his fear-inducing Dobermann walk into view. Hugo leaves his post and maneuvers through the walls of the train station in one continuous shot (Ugh!! It’s so good!!!). He stops in, what we can assume, is another favorite spot where he can view the whole of Paris. Cue title card! What ensues is the tale of how one boy can affect change in a whole community and change the course of history.

If you love film history and old movies, and by that, I mean the first movies from the late 1800s, you will love “Hugo.” It is a love letter to the films of Georges Méliès, who is played by Sir Ben Kingsley himself.

Speaking of the actors, I consider these my favorite performances by main cast members Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz and Sir Ben Kingsley, too (No, I have not seen “Gandhi” yet, I promise I will).

This movie sticks in your brain both visually and audibly. Fourteen-year-old me would’ve fought the Academy had “Hugo” not won the Oscars that it did which are both for visual and audible elements (Cinematography, Visual Effects, Art Direction, Sound Mixing, and Sound Editing). Nothing in the frame is there without meaning. I have an off memory, but even after a year since my last viewing of this film, I remembered how the key would ring when touched before it happened. I remembered how it would cut to a close-up of Hugo’s eye when he’s being chased by the inspector and how the dog’s bark echoes in the distance.

Despite having seen this movie multiple times, I did discover something new in this revisit. I’d always been in awe of how the blue tones of “Hugo” are so dreamlike, but I’ve never noticed how it’s contrasted against so much gold! The gold tones in “Hugo” are closer to orange than yellow, which plays into color theory. Orange and blue are complementary colors and when the colors are contrasted at a similar level, the colors appear to be in motion, called color vibration, and this adds to the dreamlike nature of “Hugo’s” visuals. Aside from this, “Hugo” has a transition of colors. The beginning of the movie begins in blue and gold and throughout the movie, eventually transitions to a strict palette of black, white, red and silver. This is solidified by the final shot of the film, which I will not spoil but know, it’s adorable.

All in all, I am a firm believer that “Hugo” has set a gold standard for film and would provide a nice break from your studies should you choose to watch it.

Rating: 10/10

November 8, 2018

Sports

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Men’s soccer makes Etown History, wins first Landmark Championship

by Amity Radcliff Sports Editor

T in the NCAA...

Basketball In the first week of basketball, Kansas University had a shining star. Junior Udoka Azubuike may have had the most memorable and significant plays of the night. He realized he needed to work to reach to his goal of getting into the NBA after graduation, and it showed in his performance. in the pros...

Football Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, plans to give Dak Prescott an extension after his contract expires in 2019.

Basketball The Washington Wizards seem to have plunged into a case of bad luck, but were able to recover from a crucial game and the New York Knicks.

he Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team defeated Moravian College in the Landmark C onference Championship Semifinals Oct. 31, 2-1.

Junior Will Connolly made his first goal of the season that would eventually take the win for the Blue Jays.

Early in the game, the Moravian Greyhounds made a goal that gave them the lead. This was Moravian’s first Landmark Championship tournament since 2007.

Moravian made 13 shots, with six on goal. The Blue Jays’ goalkeeper, senior Brian Gately, turned aside most of these shots.

Etown’s first goal was scored in t he f irst p er io d b etween senior Gilbert Waso, assisted by sophomore Eli Perry.

The Blue Jays had the homefield advantage Sunday, Nov. 4 for the Landmark Championship title game. Etown was up against the Catholic University of America and took the title for the first time with a winning score 1-0.

Sophomore Clark Williamson scored his first career goal for Etown, which earned the win for

Photo: Megan White | Photography Editor

The men’s soccer team worked hard to get to the Landmark Championships.The hard work paid off and the team won the title.

the Blue Jays.

This is the first conference title since 2006, when the team was part of the MAC Commonwealth.

T h i s w a s C at h o l i c’s f i r s t championship game since 2014, and they almost took a lead at nine minutes in, but it was blocked by Gately. This happened again about 30 seconds later in the game when they tried for another shot.

Once t he Blue Jays got momentum, there was no stopping them. First-year Jorge Sanchiz made one of the first shots for

Etown, followed by another shot from Waso, but these were saved

by Catholic’s goalkeeper.

Senior Danny Sullivan assisted Williamson with the winning goal, 62 minutes in.

The game ended with six fouls between both teams, two red cards were played at 85 minutes.

Overall Catholic received 18 fouls and Etown received 20.

The soccer team will play in the NCAA Division III Championship tournament for the first time since 2016 Saturday, Nov. 10 against Williams College.

Wrestling kicks off with Messiah Invitational, takes seventh

by Megan Piercy Staff Writer

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aturday, Nov. 3, Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team kicked off their season at the Messiah Invitational against eight other teams.

Senior Cole Cameron earned a top-three finish for the Jays at the meet, finishing third in the 149-pound weight class.

Cameron had two pins for the day and made it to the semifinals on back-to-back decisions, but lost to Gettysburg College junior Colin Devlin.

Cameron was back in the consolation semifinals against Ursinus College junior Alfred Corradetti. He pinned Corradetti at 4:42 to win the match and take on Gettysburg College junior Philip Angelo in the third-place match. A pin by Cameron at 3:32 earned him the win, finishing 4-1 for the day.

Junior Dayne Ross also had a successful day, finishing fourth in the 184-pound weight class. Ross had two pins in his first two consolation matches, then defeated Liberty University senior Josh McIllhenny 9-2 in the consolation quarterfinal match.

Messiah College sophomore Brian Shermeyer pinned Ross in the third-place match, giving Ross the fourth-place spot in the weight class.

Sophomore Josh McLaughlin reached the consolation semifinals in the 133-pound weight class.

Juniors Josh Paisley and Colton Rex competed in the consolation semifinals in the 141-pound weight class and sophomore Kyle Bythell reached the 157-pound weight class consolation semifinals.

Sophomore Austin Jones and junior Max Rhoden both made it to the consolation quarterfinal match in the 125-pound weight

Photo courtesy of Athletic Department

The wrestling team had a strong opening invitational at Messiah. The team took seventh place falling to Gettysburg and Messiah.The Blue Jays worked hard and competitors made a few pins in their respective matches.

class and 285-pound weight class, respectively.

The Jays finished seventh out of nine teams with 47.5 points.

Gettysburg College won the meet with 110.5 points and meet

host Messiah College followed close behind with 97 points.

Etown’s next meet is the Ursinus Fall Brawl this Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Ursinus.

Field hockey suffers a loss in Landmark Conference Semifinals

by Madison Chiaravolloti Asst. Sports Editor

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Photo courtesy of Athletic Department

Field Hockey took on the Landmark conference semifinals and, although they fell short against Susquehanna, the Blue Jays have lots to celebrate following a well-played season.

he Elizabethtown College field hockey team went up against Sus quehanna Universit y in t he Landmark Conference semifinal Oct. 31 on Wolf Field in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.

When t hes e two faced of f in September, the Blue Jays won, but for the semifinals Susquehanna showed up stronger than before and was able to push just one goal ahead of Etown in the end.

While the Jays outshot the River Hawks by a mile, the one shot they were able to get by in the first half made all the difference in the world on the scoreboard. Juniors Madison

Kubik and Lauren Scheib, along with senior Maggie Fees, all had shots blocked by Susquehanna’s goalkeeper.

Etown also notably earned double the amount of corners as the River Hawks, but none of these resulted in a goal.

In fact, neither team received a foul or offside for the entirety of this game, but even this could not push the Jays to earn the advantage. All around, the women played phenomenally with seven more shots than Susquehanna, their only shot being the winning goal.

This will ultimately close out Etown’s chance of advancing further in the Landmark Conference playoffs, while Susquehanna will move on to the championship final against the University of Scranton.

Sports

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Women’s Basketball

November 8, 2018 Men’s Basketball At the Raymond DuFour Center at the Catholic University of America the Blue Jays’ regular season came to an end in a close game which ended in a 72-72 loss. The men later went on to compete in the Landmark Conference game against Susquehanna University, but lost by a 20-point deficit.

The women’s basketball team clinched a spot in the Landmark Conference Playoffs by beating Susquehanna University with a score of 81-56. They then went on to play Juniata College in a semifinal match which ended in a loss for the Jays.

Winter Sports: Where They Left Off Last Season Swimming

Wrestling

In Boyds, Maryland the men’s and women’s swim team finished seventh out of eight total schools. Susquehanna University defended its place at the top of the Landmark Conference. Leading this performance for the Blue Jays was Junior Sara Lingo who earned gold in the 400yard IM for the first time in the Etown’s history at a Landmark Championship.

Feb. 24, the men’s wrestling team competed in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regionals. Graduate Joe Ghione placed third and later went to compete in the NCAA Division III championships in Cleveland, Ohio to close out his wrestling career.

Nov. 9

Nov. 10

W Basketball v Mary Washington

M Soccer v Williams @ NCAA Division III Championship

Nov. 11

Nov. 12

W Basketball v Lebanon Valley

Nov. 13

Nov. 14

M Basketball @ Washington College

Wrestling @ Ursinus Fall Brawl M/W Cross Country @ Mideast Regional Championship M/W Swimming v Catholic

Athlete of the Week Alex Musgnug

by Amity Radcliff Sports Editor As a senior Alex Musgnug was able to be a part of Elizabethtown College men’s soccer history in winning its first Landmark Conference Championship. Musgnug has been part of the men’s soccer team all four years of his college career, and while he did not play a game his first-year, he was able to build up to being in games the following years.

Photo courtesy of Athletic Department

Class Year: 2019 Senior Major: Communications Hometown: Moorestown, N.J. High School: Moorestown High School Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Crispy Chicken sandwich with American cheese Favorite athlete/sports team: Philadelphia Sixers and Mitch Gauchnaur Favorite movie: Tarzan

Favorite musician/band: Post Malone Favorite Place to Visit: St. John Greatest Etown Memory: Winning the Landmark Conference Greatest Soccer Accomplishment: Winning the Landmark Conference I started playing soccer at age...

Six years old Hardly Anyone Knows That...

I have an older brother who also played college soccer at Washington and Jefferson College