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FEATURES To Write Love On Her Arms founder visits College | PAGE 3

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Vol. 109. Issue 21

Thursday, May 2, 2013

First annual student-athlete recognition held in Thompson

Philosophy, political science, legal studies depts. merge by JILL NORRIS

Photo: Katie Brumbach

All senior athletes at Elizabethtown College, along with their parents, were invited to the athletic department’s first annual Student-Athlete Recognition on April 30 in Thompson Gymnasium.

by JILL NORRIS

Photos: Katie Brumbach

Above are the Distinguished Student-Athlete Award recipients Dillon Tagle and Nadine Yunginger, followed by Paul Whitman and Lindsey Cooper, the winners of the Dr. Clair R. McCollough Award.

lizabethtown College hosted its first annual StudentAthlete Recognition (STAR) on Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Blue Jay Athletic Association (BJAA) and Blue Jay Athletics, took place in Thomps on Gymnasium and re c o g n i z e d Etow n’s athletic teams, studentathletes and faculty mentors for their achievements over the 2012-2013 school year. “Most, if not all, of our Blue Jay teams end their season with a team dinner, banquet, tailgate party or picnic to honor their seniors and celebrate the team’s successes,” Director of At h l e t i c s Nan c y L at imore s aid. “My staff and I thought that it would be fun to bring all of the teams together for one big celebration so that they can

celebrate one another’s successes as well.” All student-athletes, staff members of the athletic department, parents of senior athletes and members of the BJAA were all welcomed to attend the event. Senior athletes were honored for their dedication to the athletics program and the head coach of each athletic team presented a Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award to one of its members. Seniors Dillon Tagle and Nadine Yunginger received the Distinguished StudentAthlete Awards, which re c o g n i z e s t u d e nt s who have excelled not only in athletics, but in service, leadership and academics as well. Seniors Lindsey C ooper and Paul Whitman also earned t h e D r. C l a i r R . McCollough Award. SEE JAYS PAGE 2

ean of Faculty Fletcher McClellan announced on Friday, April 19 that the philosophy and political science departments will be merging into one unit. This union led to the creation of the department of politics, philosophy and legal studies (PPLS). This merger will officially take place at the beginning of the 2013-2014 academic school year. “The creation of PPLS should have little impact on current students,” McClellan stated. “There are no changes in major requirements and students will continue to have the same faculty advisors. Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Kyle Kopko is working on revising the legal studies major (formerly named political philosophy and legal studies), but those changes will be for new students.” Dr. April Kelly-Woessner, associate professor of political science, will serve as the PPLS department chair and Kopko will remain the director of the pre-law program. The three majors recognized within the new department will be political science, philosophy and legal studies. The four key reasons behind Elizabethtown College’s decision to create the PPLS department: 1. Combining two smaller departments with shared curriculum interests. 2. Increasing attention to legal studies and the pre-law program. 3 . Prom ot i ng i nte rd i s c ipl i n ar y scholarship and collaboration between students and fac u lt y memb ers. 4. Enhancing the performance of administrative functions. Although the change in the 2013-2014 course catalog will not severely impact current students at the College, future incoming students will be provided with additional resources and faculty members because of the department merger. “The new department should have an even brighter future as it searches for new faculty in comparative politics and Asian studies and applied global ethics next year. If these searches are successful, the number of full-time faculty in PPLS will grow from six to eight in 2014-15,” McClellan said.

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Therapy dog to relieve finals week stress by ALEXIS HERRICK

his time of year can be extremely stressful for students; the High Library and Wellness Center are offering a way to reduce some of those negative feelings. Dog handler Donna Grenko will bring her therapy dog to the High Library on Wednesday, May 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This event is called “Down Time with a Dog.” Her dog’s name is Maggie and is a cavalier King Charles spaniel. Several other therapy dogs will join her as well, including Labrador retrievers, a sheltie named Amber and a golden retriever named Holly. According to the Office of Marketing and Communication’s press release, “This will give students an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate with ‘fur-therapy’ during the hectic finals week.” These dogs are trained specifically to help ease the stress of people with whom they come into contact. All of their trainers will be along for the event as well to educate students about all of the fascinating abilities that these dogs have to evoke positive emotions. Students can pet the different dogs and spend time on the main floor of the library during the two-hour event. Director of the High Library BethAnn Zambella stated that the idea for “Down Time with a Dog” began when she was looking through the discussion lists that she follows for librarians. Many of Elizabethtown College’s peer libraries mentioned that they used pet therapy as an outlet for stress relief during finals week. SEE DOGS PAGE 2

Second Sustainability Symposium discusses green engineering by PAIGE NEIDIG

n Tuesday, April 23, as part of Scholarship and Creative Arts Day, the departments of engineering and physics held their second annual Sustainability Symposium in Gibble Auditorium. The symposium centered on spreading awareness about keeping the environment safe on Elizabethtown College’s campus and around the world through green engineering. There were 11 talks with a total of 24 presenters. All of the talks were student-researched. Around 200 people from the community and the College’s own students, faculty and staff attended the symposium. The event coordinators were Dr. Joseph Wunderlich, associate professor of engineering, and Dr. Tomas Estrada, assistant professor of engineering and physics. “It’s in the College’s and president’s strategic plans to do more things sustainable,” Wunderlich said. Emily Vogel, senior mechanical and

sustainable design engineering major, gave three presentations at the symposium. Vogel worked with seniors Jillian Casey, Jennifer Hughes, Eleanor McCarthy, Joshua Rowlands, Julia Ward and Nicholas Young on her first presentation. “We had a panel discussion about developing technology and a sustainable business model for solar powered cell phone chargers for people in the small West African country Republic of the Gambia,” Vogel said. Her second project was her property design to replace her family’s vacation home on Long Beach Island, which was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. She designed the home to be green and sustainable while meeting Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. “Buildings are the biggest consumers of energy both in construction and operation, making it important to design buildings to be constructed with little waste and to operate on minimal energy,” Vogel said.

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Elizabethtown College’s engineering and physics department held its second annual symposium on April 23, which focused on green engineering and environmental care.The event took place as part of Scholarship and Creative Arts Day.

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Jays discuss sustainable engineering She hopes that people left this presentation with an understanding of “how simple it is to design a green residence by using energy efficient products, building with local resources and optimizing natural light.” Vogel and fellow seniors Deborah Bartyczak, Josh Rowlands and Nick Young talked about how a new field house on campus would affect water runoff into Lake Placida. “Lake Placida is where all the water drainage on campus collects, and since being renovated last year, it can now hold an additional 500,000 cubic feet of extra storm water,” Vogel said. “We also researched ways to mitigate the runoff by using methods such as green roofs and permeable pavement for the parking lot.” Vogel’s presentations only covered a few of the topics discussed at the symposium. Other presenters included

the concept of sustainable urban housing, an analysis of sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in Costa Rica and computer controlled hydroponic gardens. Students have been working with Wunderlich to create hydroponic gardens, which are gardens without soil. Plants absorb nutrients faster w it h hydrop onic gardening because there is more oxygen and they don’t need to search for nutrients in the soil, as there is no soil. The plants are able to save energy in this way, and they put that extra energy into growing faster and producing a greater yield. Hydroponic gardening is also known to have fewer issues in regards to bug infestations, funguses and diseases. Fewer pesticides and less water are needed to maintain hydroponic gardens, which also helps the environment.

“ We h o p e t h a t o u r sustainability symposiums will help unify the many initiatives of our students, faculty and staff,” Wunderlich s a i d . “O u r i n s t i t u t i o n c an s omet imes b e come fragmented. However, I’m convinced that collectively we can match most any other institution when it comes to sustainability, service and related real-world learning. An event like this can only make us better.” Sustainability is especially important in the United States because our industry is based on fuel, metal and other limited resources. Not only is there a limited supply of them, they also pollute the planet. Technology has been developed that uses unlimited resources such as the sun, water and wind to fuel the planet. However, not everyone has embraced these methods. “As you look back on the United States

and Pennsylvania from far away, you see that we need to do more. The global world is in on this and we need to do more. Everybody needs to do more,” Wunderlich said. “If buildings were designed to optimize nature, such as minimizing heat islands and orienting them towards t he sun, much energ y could be saved,” said Vogel. “I believe that sustainability in engineering is very important because engineers have the resources and skills to design systems to be more efficient and produce less waste.” Next year, Wunderlich hopes to hold the symposium with GreenCon 2014. Gre enC on is an all-day green conference with speakers from around the world. “If we could do this concurrently with the symposium, I think there would be a good benefit to that,” said Wunderlich.

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Handler brings dog to therapy event, aids in relieving student stress Last fall, Zambella asked some of the other library staff members what they would think about using pet therapy with the Etown College students. They were all very enthusiastic about the idea and immediately began planning. Beth Young, head of reader’s services, became the leader of the event. Jamie Vallis of Student Wellness and senior Hannah Reagan also became involved, and they set out to coordinate the new program for spring finals. “As a library, we are particularly cognizant of the stresses that final exams and paper deadlines place on students. We love to help in ways both intellectual and social/emotional,” Zambella said. The library usually likes to put out board games and coffee to help students de-stress, and they are constantly looking for new ways to make things easier on

students spending their days and nights at the library preparing for difficult exams. When asked about the possibility of the dogs disturbing students, Zambella expressed hope that this will not be the case. Because the dogs will only be on campus for two hours, she feels it will not create too much of a problem for students studying in the library. Due to the fact that they have never held this event in the past, it is a new experience that they will have to evaluate after the fact. Reagan, who aided in coordinating the program through the Wellness Center, feels that it will definitely be more positive than negative for students studying. She hopes that the event will not be disruptive because it is on Reading Day and is in a very confined area. Zambella agreed. “The dogs will be in the Winters Alcove on the main level, so if folks aren’t

canine fans, there will be plenty of other spaces in the library for them to study.” The High Library staff members and the Wellness Center are very eager for the event and foresee an extremely positive outcome. “I know I am personally really excited to have the dogs at the library, and I am hoping students will see the benefits of ‘Downtime with a Dog’ on keeping their stress levels low going into their final exams,” Reagan said. “We’re excited about bringing pet therapy to students who may be missing their own dogs, or who just know that stroking something furry will lower their blood pressure and keep their synapses firing,” Zambella said. Students are encouraged to stop by the main floor of the library on Wednesday, May 8 to take a break from studying and spend a little “Down Time with a Dog.”

May 2, 2013

Group works behind scenes to advocate for students’ rights, concludes year

Student Senate by KRISTEN LACAILLADE

or this week’s column, I’d like to reflect back on my time in Senate and get a little sentimental about the people I’ve met and the changes I’ve seen as part of this organization. Many people think that Student Senate doesn’t do anything on campus. With that, I wholeheartedly disagree. I feel that each member of Student Senate in some way, shape or form, contributes something of value to the student body. Senators make an impact by taking the time to attend events and meetings and simply voting, allowing students’ voices to b e heard and taken seriously for even the smallest of issues. B ehind t he s cenes is where a lot of the larger changes on campus occur. Senators work tirelessly to assure that administrators are clear about how Senate feels no matter the issue. We go to them with our opinions and gain peace of mind knowing that we can make a difference with persistence. In my two and a half years as a student senator and an executive cabinet member, I have seen many people come in and out of the organization and I’ve seen many pieces of legislation and pertinent campus issues brought forth for us to “do something ab out .” I c an s ay w it h complete confidence that I feel Senate has investigated and answered each issue on this campus to the furthest extent we can as a student

government organization. Student Senate has been one of the most eye-opening, worthwhile experiences I have had the pleasure of being a part of in my four years here at Etown. Making the decision to run for every position, and to accept nominations to be on every committee I have had the pleasure of working with has been nothing short of an honor. All the nights I spent awake working on various projects, fulfilling my dut i e s as E l e c t i ons Chair and planning retreats, among many other duties have allowed me to learn a n d g row a s a n a du lt . College is all about finding yourself, and I can say that I have been able to truly find those people and talents that make me who I am here at Etown. I will wholeheartedly miss my Thursday meetings at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212, but the lessons I have learned from speaking up and making my voice heard to make an impact on this campus have been invaluable. I would like to thank ever yone who has been involved with and supported Student Senate over the last four years I have been here. It’s been nothing short of an honor and a privilege to serve the entire campus community. For this, I thank every one of you. To every person I have been able to interact with on this campus, thank you. And with that, I will be a Blue Jay. Always.

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Event recognizes Jays’ achievements This is given to the most improved senior stu d e nt - at h l e te s w ho “exemplifies a maturity in the skills, knowledge and competitive spirit of the game,” as described on the award’s nomination sheet. “We aren’t in a position to host a banquet for our 450-plus athletes and coaches, so we planned a reception in Thompson Gym instead,” Latimore stated. Because of this, the event was invite-only and offered refreshments,

music, a slide show and “swag bags,” which included snacks and Etown apparel. “We have much to celebrate. In addition to our conference champions and AllAmericans, we celebrate our many scholar athletes, including Jill Casey, who was recently awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, and Jenna Neidermayer, who is receiving an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship,” Latimore said.

Correction

n the Thursday, April 25 edition of The Etownian, the article titled “Ward second to be awarded Fulbright Scholarship” incorrectly stated that Julia Ward will use her scholarship to return to The Gambia. Ward was actually given the scholarship to visit Namibia, where she will work with the Legal Assistance Centre and conduct research on female political representation.

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TWLOHA founder visits, reaches out Chalk the Walk by KAITLIN KOONS

n Thursday, April 25, the campus community welcomed Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA), to Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Tworkowski is a native of Melbourne, Fla., and the organization was founded there in 2006. Since then, the group has garnered international attention from millions of followers and supporters. TWLOHA strives to be a resource for people in peril, including those who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions, depression, suicide and self-injury. According to Tworkowski, thoughts of forming the non-profit movement began when a close friend, Renee, was denied entrance into a rehabilitation facility after carving the word “FUCK-UP” into her forearm with a razor. The rehabilitation clinic claimed that they did not possess the necessary resources to treat Renee and could not guarantee her proper detox treatment; she was then given the stipulation that she needed to remain sober for five days before the clinic would admit her. Affected very deeply by this incident, Tworkowski wrote a story which chronicled the events and complicated emotions of the ordeal, and T-shirts were sold to help pay for Renee’s eventual

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Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love On Her Arms, visited campus last Thursday to share a message of hope and healing to students, faculty, staff and visitors. Tworkowski encouraged those who are struggling to seek help.

treatment at the facility after she remained sober for the required period. A MySpace page hosted the story of Tworkowski’s experience; titled “To Write Love On Her Arms,” the story – and its message – soon became a nationwide movement. “I wanted to believe that she could find sobriety, that she

could find ... hope [and] freedom,” Tworkowski said. His faith in a brighter future for his struggling friend inspired him to reach out to others as well as attempt to encourage them to seek their own healing. “We encounter pain in a lot of different ways,” Tworkowski said. From bullying to social networking to the influences of the mass media, there is no doubt that young people are under pressure. However, Tworkowski sees pain and struggle as a universal experience, reminding us that the social issues we struggle with as young adults are “not that different from 50 years ago.” Relationships, family ties, the deaths of loved ones, issues of sexuality and loneliness are all part of the human experience, and these things have existed for far longer than television or the Internet. “A lot of it is just related to being human,” Tworkowski said. The organization often encounters individuals who have endured instances of suicide attempts, abuse, drug and alcohol addiction and the loss of family members and friends to these tragic events. TWLOHA’s mission is not to dwell on these hard times, Tworkowski said, but instead to redirect those involved to a brighter future where hope and help are within reach. One of the most important elements of TWLOHA’s work is encouraging those in trouble to seek help for themselves and to take advantage of the opportunities and services all around them. “Most people with depression don’t get help,” Tworkowski said. “More people need to know it’s okay to be honest and to ask for help.” TWLOHA’s mission includes the assertion that “rescue is possible,” “freedom is possible” and “it’s possible to change.” Language like this is abundant in the organization’s mission statement and promotional material. While TWLOHA exists as a resource to those who are struggling, however, Tworkowski emphasized the importance of people taking the initiative necessary to make the changes they need for themselves. “We’re not trying to be a final solution,” he said. “We’re trying to be a bridge to people getting real help.” Regardless of the community that surrounds TWLOHA and the increase in awareness about the issues with which the organization deals, Tworkowski still prefers that those who are struggling seek help from professionals who can aid them in the complex processes of recovery. “There’s a certain irony to it,” Tworkowski said in regard to the online community that TWLOHA has built. The organization has over 1.3 million “likes” on Facebook, yet, “We’re telling people to get off their computers and go do life with someone,” he said. This creates a contradiction in Tworkowski’s mind, because those who are struggling with these issues “need to connect with real people, real services.” The best assistance in times of trouble, he believes, is a community of real-life supporters and a network of supportive friends and family. And, of course, counseling and rehabilitation are always very much encouraged. “It’s something that you have to choose,” Tworkowski said. Over the years, public response to TWLOHA’s mission and outreach efforts has been overwhelmingly positive and invigorating for Tworkowski and those who aid him in his work. On success stories of those who have found healing, he said, “That’s the stuff that keeps us going.” The true nature of TWLOHA’s work on an individual level, he said, is “to try to let that person know that they’re not alone, that we’re sorry for the way they’ve been feeling and to encourage them to take that next step.” When dealing with a friend or family member who is suffering from emotional pain and the physical effects of such struggles, Tworkowski encourages the establishment of an open, honest and loving dialogue between the concerned and the subject of concern. “We would encourage them to talk about it,” he said. “Start by being

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OnWednesday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., students, faculty and staff gathered together on the pavement in front of the BSC to participate in Chalk the Walk.The event encouraged participants to write positive and uplifting words, phrases and quotes, as well as to draw pictures which conveyed a message of love and unity on the walkways and stairs.

honest: ‘I’m worried about you, I care about you. What’s going on?’” Creating a dialogue of this nature between oneself and someone else can open the door to more effective communication, ease of expression, judgment-free and loving counsel and ultimately, a very important step toward identifying personal issues and working toward their resolution. As the mission statement of To Write Love On Her Arms’ website states, “We live in a difficult world, a broken world.” But love, acceptance, hope and healing are not impossible, and the organization’s countless supporters, affiliates and professional team members work diligently each day to bring this message to all: “The vision is the possibility that your best days are ahead. The vision is the possibility that we’re more loved than we’ll ever know. The vision is hope, and hope is real. You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story.”

Bergel celebrates retirement from social work department by AUSTIN WHITLOCK

Photo: Austin Whitlock

Dr. Vivian Bergel has worked as a professor of social work at Elizabethtown College for over 30 years, serving first as the director of the program and then as the department chair. Now that she has retired, Bergel would like to travel with her husband and spend time with her grandchildren.

fter over 30 years of teaching social work at Elizabethtown College, Dr. Vivian Bergel is retiring this spring. In addition to teaching, she has acted as the field director and liaison for the social work department and as an advisor for Hillel, the Jewish student association and has played a vital role in the women and gender studies and service learning program. If you ask any student who’s taken Bergel’s classes, you’ll hear nothing but good things. “Dr. Bergel has contributed to my education by teaching me the importance of counseling skills and helping me gain confidence when using those skills for the field. She was able to help me, and others, learn more about the values in others’ cultures in order for us to be able to connect with our clients as social workers,” junior social work major Angelina Sypolt said. She has remained a prominent figure in the social work department and has always brought liveliness to all of her classes. Bergel began working at Etown on a whim. She had been working in northern Dauphin County at a job that required her to do a minor amount of teaching others. This began to intrigue her, so she decided to look

for a teaching position. She saw an ad in a paper for Etown and took a leap. This choice turned out to be fruitful for her as she has been with Etown for quite a while. She started as an adjunct professor and worked her way up after she received her Ph.D. She eventually became an assistant professor. In 1986, Bergel took a break, but returned a year later. Bergel then served as the director of the social work department. She then decided that it might be best to make the social work department its own entity aside from sociology/anthropology, and she took over the new position of department chair. It has always been apparent to Bergel that she has had an interest in social work, as it has dominated much of her career path. “No one lives in a vacuum. We are affected by and affect everything in our lives,” Bergel said. “As social workers, we intervene in these systems to affect change. All of these concepts and ideas made the most sense to me.” It goes without saying that Bergel has found her calling. In addition to teaching social work, Bergel has been instrumental in service learning programs which have allowed students to directly help others. She helped develop the program in 1992 and since then it has thrived. She loves the idea of helping

students become active in the community and has continued to help for that reason. For many years, she has helped students locate sites for their projects and has helped find people in need. Bergel knows that it is the right time for her to retire, even though it is difficult. She will miss teaching at Etown and will miss all of the people she has worked alongside here. It has been hard for her to say goodbye. On April 25, she held a retirement party and invited faculty and teachers to attend. It was obvious that many people cared about her, as the room was full with people. She went back and forth chatting with others and making sure to see everyone. When she leaves, Bergel wants to travel with her husband. She also wants to relax and spend time with her family, especially her grandkids. Most importantly, she plans to continue to give back to the community. She still wants to contribute by helping the elderly. Even after retirement, Bergel remains committed to helping others. “I will always remain involved and proud of my profession,” Bergel said. She makes this obvious to every person she meets. “Dr. Bergel’s impact has definitely been made in Etown and in the social work department,” Sypolt said.

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Faculty, staff members Grimm, Minton, Talarico-Beerman to present creative writing projects at Bowers Writers House by JACLYN FARRELL

tart off your summer with the “Literary Reading with Wilkes Graduates” event at the Bowers Writers House on Saturday, May 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will showcase the current writing projects of three Elizabethtown College faculty and staff members: adjunct English professors Tyler Grimm and Jeff Minton and Integrated Marketing Manager Donna Talarico-Beerman and their current writing projects. Grimm will share some of his young adult novel that will be released sometime next year. Minton will also share some of his varied works. Talarico-Beerman will provide a different, interesting writing style for the event and share a small portion of her own works. After deciding to finally follow his true passion in his 20s, Grimm earned his graduate degree in creative writing in 2012 at Wilkes University. While Grimm is new to the profession, he is eager to see what the future holds. “Truthfully, I am new to this career. It’s been growing over the past three years or so. This major life and career transition has been a very recent one and, because of that, my experience is somewhat limited, but I look forward to many years as a writer and educator,” Grimm said. During his time at Wilkes, he wrote his first novel, which he will introduce to guests at the event. Grimm plans to read a portion of an earlier chapter which will highlight the love story between the two main characters and hint at the central themes of the story. The main character is involved in both a romance and a protest movement. “Subsequently, on his search for the truth about his love’s existence, he gets pulled deeper into the movement, where his life takes on a new purpose – stopping the revolutionary group’s violence while giving it social meaning. It also deals a lot of the fine lines separating love, addiction and madness, while examining how the media and pop culture affect the way we perceive reality, both in the past and in the present,” Grimm said. The still untitled novel is set to be released sometime within the next year. Grimm is currently working on writing pieces for PANK magazine, polishing up short stories and working on the screenplay for a short film. However, Grimm will mostly be devoting his time to completing his first novel and working on his second novel, “High-Rise,” by working in an office on the side for research, an experience he is curious about. Similarly, Minton is new to Etown after earning his masters degree at Wilkes. Minton moved from Kansas City, Mo. in January to teach here. After studying music to score films for six years, Minton discovered his love for writing in his mid-20s. “I find composing music and literature to be similar ventures, and the

two greatly inform each other in my work,” Minton said. He will either be reading short excerpts from his novel about disc golf or one of his longer short stories. “I always imagined myself writing epic magical tales, full of action, humor and wonder, but what tends to come out are real-world moments of quiet significance. I’m something of a reluctant realist,” Minton said. This summer, Minton will be finishing a novel about a young man living in a disc golf park and writing various short stories. He also plans to explore his other passion: music. “I’m also working on a pedagogical presentation for AWP, examining the orchestration

“Truthfully, I am new to this career. This major life and career transition has been a very recent one ... but I look forward to many years as a writer and educator.” ~Tyler Grimm of narrative voices as instruments,” Minton said. Talarico-Beerman has been a part of the Etown family for three years. “I love the Etown campus and community. I love creating conversations and telling the Etown story,” Talarico-Beerman said. She is in charge of social media for the College and also has shared her experiences with the profession in presentations at many industry conferences. Prior to Etown, she worked in radio, both on air and as a promotion director. Additionally, she earned marketing experience while working for a digital marketing company. Talarico-Beerman will be reading an excerpt from “Door to Door,” a piece which “explores my childhood being raised by popular entertainers in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and follows me through adolescence, where a geographical leap would distance me from my adoptive father. I avoid being alone with my abusive, unemployed step-dad by starting an after-school job selling newspaper subscriptions door-to-door,” Talarico-Beerman said. Additionally, she will read an entry from a memoir project. This summer, she will be speaking at two conferences at Penn State University. She plans to spend most of her time revising “Door to Door” and working on Hippocampus, an online, creative nonfiction literary magazine in its third year.

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Adjunct professors of English Tyler Grimm and Jeff Minton, as well as integrated marketing manager Donna TalaricoBeerman, will present works of creative writing at a special reading on May 11. Grimm and Minton will read excerpts of their novel projects; Talarico-Beerman will read from a memoir piece.The trio are all graduates of Wilkes University.

Additionally, she plans to spend time with her husband and enjoy the arts and culture of downtown Lancaster, where she lives. The three Wilkes graduates are excited to present together. Their different contributions will make for an interesting event. Come out to the Bowers Writers House on May 11 at 7 p.m. for a real treat before departing for the summer.

Students’ plays given staged readings in New Playwrights Fest by KARLEY ICE

he Etown New Playwrights Fest featured the work of nine students April 25 and 26 in Tempest Theatre. These young playwrights wrote 10 to 15 minute plays for their final projects in Associate Professor of English Dr. John Rohrkemper’s playwriting class last semester. These plays were performed as staged readings, so the focus was on the text and work of the playwright. Each play lacked scenery and lighting, and there was little stage movement. The actors did not memorize the scripts; the scripts were placed in front of the actors during the performance. “The point of all this is to give the playwright’s words a voice,” Director of Theatre and Dance and Associate Professor of Theatre Michael Swanson said. “That’s always the goal.” Thursday night showcased four students’ work, the first being “Mirror, Mirror” by senior

Jenell Abram. Her play included four collegeaged students, two women and two men, having conversations in their bathrooms about their date that evening. Both pairs are unsure of what will happen in the evening to come, but through a flash-forward the audience sees a man and woman talking in their bathroom as a married couple who reflect on their first date five years ago. The second play was “The Cure” by sophomore Etownian Features Editor Kaitlin Koons. This play took place in a hypothetical world where a “cure” has been found for homosexuality. Five scenes illustrate how a pill is used to change people, starting with people having the option to take the pill until everyone is required to take it. These scenes start with a husband who chooses to take the pill because of his homosexual desires, and the play concluded with a mother wanting to protect her unborn child from the judgment of others. Swanson was the director of this play. “Convenience” was the next play performed,

written by senior Katie Pebley. This play takes place during the night shift at a gas station while the clerk interacts with three customers and his expecting girlfriend. “It has an ambiguous ending, so I just hope it makes people talk,” Pebley said. The final play on Thursday was by sophomore Taylor Luckenbill, titled “The Problems With Love These Days.” Three scenes illustrate the confusion and miscommunication that love can cause. The scenes include a medieval knight trying to charm a girl in modern society, two naïve boys experiencing the craziness of the casinos in Las Vegas and a misinterpreted conversation between two girls at a restaurant. “I hope people will realize what a crazy, love-driven world we live in, and how love always seems to get skewed one way or another,” Luckenbill said. “Sometimes it’s really sad how that happens, but it’s a part of life.” “Ducks on the Pond,” written by junior Andrew Herm, started off the performances for Friday night. The plot focuses on an argument between an older woman and her younger male partner in their living room. “The man, a Southern blue-collar, has grown desensitized to the physical aspect of their relationship,” Herm said. Herm wanted viewers to find his play humorous, but he also hoped that they would consider how important communication is between people, especially those in a relationship. The second play for Friday was “Deep Diver,” written by junior Etownian Assistant Editor Allison Rohland. This play is “a subtle and elegant play about the burgeoning relationship of two unlikely individuals,” Rohrkemper said. Rohrkemper directed this play for the Fest and was very excited to be a part of its first production. Following was “The Canoe in Jamaica,” by sophomore Lauren Cull. This play includes two best friends, Callum and Kent, who were complete opposites. Junior Michael Wawrzynek’s play “Reflection,” performed fourth on Friday, focuses on a struggle between a father and son because of the son’s interest in theatre. The final performance of the evening was “The Things I Could Forget” by senior Amy Schulze. Schulze’s play revolves around a girl, Marissa, who is trying to find her friend. Through this process, Marissa makes an astonishing discovery about herself and life. “I drew

Photo: Katie Brumbach

Nine Etown students’ plays were given staged readings in the New Playwrights Fest last Thursday and Friday. The plays were divided into two Bills, each Bill consisting of a balanced arrangement of both comedic and dramatic plays.

inspiration for the theme and plot of the play from my religious background growing up,” Schulze said. “I had an extraordinary group of writers – theatre, creative writing and English students – in my playwriting class last semester,” Rohrkemper said. He encouraged his students to enter their plays in the Millersville University 10-Minute Play Contest. Koons, Abram and Herm won the top three awards in the contest, and their plays were performed in early April at Millersville. The Etown New Playwrights Fest provided an opportunity for students to perform pieces written by their fellow students. Some playwrights even performed in or directed each other’s plays. “The festival is but one more expression of the vitality of the arts at Elizabethtown,” Rohrkemper said.

Opinion

May 2, 2013

Jay bucks hoarder: a rare species studied

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T.G.I.S. ’13: ‘Saints vs. Sinners’

by ELLEN WILSON

uring my three years at Elizabethtown College, I’ve encountered a variety of peculiar types of people. I’ve met the shy poopers, who barely do their business anywhere but the anonymity of the BSC bathrooms. I’ve chanced upon big fishes, who are so used to being a big deal in their tiny hometowns that they still think you’ll give them a gold star whenever they say something even remotely competent. From time to time, I’ve even met a real-live douche bag. I’ve met and understood them all. But there’s one type of person I’ll never understand—the jay bucks hoarder. You know the type: that bizarre sort of person with enough self-restraint to still have Jay bucks left over toward the end of the semester. The type that’s actually concerned they might not spend it all by the end of the year. If I’m describing you right now, I just have one question for you: What is wrong with you? You can outgrow the need to hold on to your Jay bucks, like you outgrew your silly haircut from freshman year. I promise. Let me introduce you to a beautiful philosophy on life and Jay bucks spending that I employ: every day is fraught with challenges and triumphs; when you’re having a bad day, buy a tuna melt or some sushi to console yourself. If you’re having a good day, buy a tuna melt or some sushi to reward yourself. You might argue that this method encourages impulse buying and gluttonous behavior. Those are ugly words. Let’s rename them “spontaneity” and “self-indulgence.” Don’t think about what you can’t have when you walk through the Jay’s. Don’t dwell on the fact that no matter how many Jay bucks you have, you’ll never be able to buy the sushi chef ’s cute baby to take home with you. Think about what you can have. The first way to spend those Jay bucks is to learn how to do it. Spending is a frame of mind. So, every time you pass the Jay’s, ask yourself: 1. What am I craving? 2. What SHOULD I be craving? Not hungry? You’ll get hungry at some point, and if you don’t eat, you’ll die. Better buy some food. 3. Who’s working in the Jay’s that I could talk to right now? Friendship is magic. 4. How am I feeling? Every emotion needs a certain kind of food. For instance, no matter what mood I’m in, angry or content or confused, I want those sour cherry gummies from the bulk candy section. Others need comfort food when they’re upset or fruit when they’re feelin’ good. 5. Have I worked out today? The answer is always: who cares? If this five-step process doesn’t work for you, get selfless with it. What can you buy for your friends? More importantly, what can you buy for me? I hope these tips help you as you overcome the peculiarities of being a Jay bucks hoarder. The longer your reign of frugality lasts, the longer people will not understand you. Do yourself a favor and glut.

Photos: Alex Iacono, Katie Brumbach

Poker dealing, boxing matches, caricatures, boat races and a zipline that was installed across Brinser Field were some of the many events at the annual T.G.I.S. weekend. The warm weather and amazing food made this year’s T.G.I.S. successful.

by TAYLOR KREIDER

hank Goodness It’s Spring was a complete success this year. The warm weather, along with the amazing fair food and fun games made this T.G.I.S. better than the previous year, in which many events were cancelled due to the poor weather. Brinser Field was filled on Saturday afternoon with a blowup obstacle course, a zip line, a Velcro wall and delicious food for everyone to enjoy. Many students took advantage of this fun day on campus and partook in many of the events and games. Saturday evening, “Dueling Pianos” attracted many students back to Brinser field to enjoy the show. “I thought all the activities on campus were a lot of fun. The food was also delicious and the weather was beautiful,” junior Brooke Morgan said. T. G . I . S . e v e n t s d i d n o t just happen on Saturday; the fun started Thursday evening. Thursday’s events started off with

a “Stairway to Heaven” dinner followed by the showing of “Bruce Almighty.” Jamie Thorkowski, the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) spoke in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, and later in the evening a “Knocking on Heavens Door” craft and italian ice event was held in the KĀV. Tworkowski was well received by students. “Having Tworkowski come share his story was truly inspirational. It makes you realize that everyone has their own struggles and sometimes all you need is someone to listen and support you,” senior Hannah Reagan said. T.G.I.S. had a broad spectrum of choices so everyone could find something they enjoyed. Friday evening’s events included a showing of the movie “Devil,” a boat construction event, cardboard boat rigatta and a casino. “It was a lot of fun and I was able to learn how to play Black Jack,” senior Nadine Yunginger said. Hopefully next year, the weather will be on our side again and help to outshine this year’s T.G.I.S.

What was your favorite event at T.G.I.S.? “I really enjoyed the casino night and the outside games on Saturday afternoon.” - Emer Cordoba ‘13

“The dinner was the best part of T.G.I.S. because of the great food, music and activites. It was a great way to hang out with friends and have a good time on campus.” - Chris Mosely ‘14

“The zipline was a really cool idea. It looked like so many people liked it.” - Jes Dziadas ‘15

“[My favorite event was] the dinner in Brinser field. It was nice being out there, all together.” - Nicole Snitzer ‘16

Social media parody accounts violate terms, trademarks by MARISSA PEDUTO

ecently, a few Twitter accounts grabbed the attention of the campus community. Twitter, Facebook and Storify parody accounts centering around members of the Elizabethtown College community were anonymously started. While these accounts seem harmless, the College has had to remind students about both the College’s and Twitter’s copyright conditions on using authorized logos during the past month. In some cases outside of Etown, violation of these rules has led to legal action. According to Donna Talarico-Beerman, integrated marketing manager for Etown, the content of the accounts is not a concern. These parody accounts only became an issue for the school because of the misused College trademarked materials. However, when account owners were notified of the rules and regulations, they quickly removed the logos and made it clear these were parody accounts. Talarico-Beerman said, “Although professionally we should not be

concerned with these external accounts, we can have the personal opinion that some of these posts seem hurtful and inappropriate.” While some posts are meant to be funny, viewers who are not aware of the context could

“Although professionally we should not be concerned with these external accounts, we can have the personal opinion that some of these posts seem hurtful and inappropriate.” ~ Donna Talarico-Beerman

severely misunderstand them. Some of the tweets even go as far as mentioning individuals’ first and last names. Others accuse staff members of doing

various outrageous activities. Talarico -Beerman encourages whoever is approving submissions for these accounts to use their best judgment when approving posts. She also encourages students to think twice before submitting posts, as their submission could potentially cause some harm. The most widely known accounts include @etownconfessions, @etownlies and @etowncrushes. Senior Ben Cable has been mentioned in these accounts quite a few times. He said, “A couple of my friends sent me screenshots of the tweets that I was mentioned in when they saw them. I thought they were hilarious. I later got on and read a lot of other ones.” Despite most of the accounts’ intentions of providing entertainment, Talarico-Beerman suggests that if a student does feel upset about any of the posts or comments made about them “he or she should bring it up to their RA, Student Rights or someone they trust.” However, there is currently no policy in place from Students Rights. Perhaps if the issue does escalate it might need to be addressed. Surprisingly, there was also a parody account

for Carl Strikwerda. Currently, nothing offensive has been posted; however, this account violates both Twitter’s and the College’s policy. “Think about it this way,” Talarico-Beerman said. “This person should protect themselves … he or she is impersonating a very important person—someone that person might collect a diploma from one day.” In the past, Carl Strikwerda had an official Twitter account, however he used it very sparingly. About the impersonator, President Strikwerda said,“someone impersonating me prompted me to begin using it. Someone taking the time to create a fictitious account for me shows that perhaps people do want me on Twitter. So I’m learning Twitter and plan to get active on this medium, in addition to my Facebook page.” You can follow his official account at @CarlJStrikwerda. Through the eyes of the College, this fake account isn’t a serious problem, however, impersonating someone else online can be considered a serious crime because it violates Twitter’s terms and conditions.

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Benefits of 24-hour facilities outweigh drawbacks

Opinion

May 2, 2013

by MARISSA PEDUTO

ith finals quickly approaching, many students will be pulling all-nighters, and the idea of a 24-hour library or café may not seem like a bad idea. Many students think that being able to get their coffee or sugar fix at two in the morning while working on a research paper that is due the next day sounds great. Aside from finals and midterms, college can be a difficult time, and I cannot understate the stress that multiple assignments and exams put on students. While some believe that the extended hours would be a waste of resources and money that could be used elsewhere on campus, the academic needs of students should always be a top priority. Should Etown have 24-hour services including the cafeteria, store, library or gym? If so, should these special hours be in place all year round or just during finals/midterms? First of all, every student has different sleep patterns and study habits. For some students, their most productive time of the day could be after midnight, while others are most productive in the afternoon. A 24-hour library or café would be very beneficial for students who either work better at night or are unable to come in during normal library hours. Students often have work in the evenings and classes during the day, or work during the day and classes at night. A resource such as a 24-hour library could be a vital asset to the late night student’s academic progress. Some argue that the students getting kicked out of the library when it closes are at fault for putting themselves in a situation where they need to study at such a late hour. However, it is unrealistic to expect every student to get all of his or her studying and assignments finished during the day. Students should be allowed as much time in the library or café as they need so

Photo: Leah Nissley

The Jay’s Nest is one of the many facilities that some students wish were open 24/7 at the College. Many would like to see this implemented all year round, but some feel that just being open for extended hours during finals is sufficient.

they can best manage their time and accommodate their busy schedules, without the stigma of “late night procrastinators” following them. Michaela Lehane, a first-year at Etown, says not only will students benefit from a 24-hour service such as a library, but it will also help them out if there is a last minute crisis. “There is going to come a time where you forget to print out a paper or when you wake up in the middle of the night thinking ‘oh, I never printed my assignment that’s due tomorrow morning,’” Lehane said. The library doesn’t open on the weekdays until 7:45 a.m. and if you have an 8 a.m. class, fifteen minutes is not always going to be enough time to complete or print an assignment due for that class. 24-hour services could also be beneficial to international students, who tend to work late and take the opportunity to contact family in another time zone. This would assist these students in avoiding the challenges of calling home in the residence halls during quiet hours. Having a 24-hour gym would be beneficial for early birds and night owls. If our fitness center were available at all times, it would let students exercise when it is convenient for them. They wouldn’t

How to protect yourself from identity theft by SAMANTHA WEISS

e’ve all heard stories of phony internet sites that ask for credit card information ruining lives and credit scores, but few students feel that identity theft is a problem that affects their age group. Contrary to this belief, about eight percent of all identity thefts are committed against people under the age of 18, according to the Federal Trade Commission. College students, as well as those under 18, make identity theft fairly easy. This is because of group living situations and constant internet connections. But there are simple ways that you, as Elizabethtown College students, can protect yourself from crimes like this. 1. Be vigilant with online PSECU banking accounts. With all of our information available in online forms, stealing identities is easier than ever. The more conscious you are of your financial situation, the more likely you will be to notice any changes. Don’t recite your pin number at the ATM near the Jay’s. Yes, people do it all the time. And please, always take the receipt you printed out. 2. Protect important documents. S end lo an and f inancia l aid documents to your home address. The mailboxes in the Baugher Student Center are communal. Anyone with access to the campus could easily break in. And let’s face it, many are often left unlocked. 3. Invest in a fireproof lock box. In dorms like Founders Residence Hall, where anyone with an Etown I.D. can get in, personal possessions aren’t as secure. As a general rule, lock your dorm room. Important documents or not, do you really want anyone to waltz into your room? 4. Shred, don’t scrap. When you are done with them, shred your college

loan, financial aid and employment information. Your Social Security number and some account numbers are easy pickings from a trashcan in the commons or your dorm lounge. 5. Loan cash, not credit. Give a friend a few dollars in cash when pitching in for snack runs or the rare off-campus dinner at Brother’s, not your debit or credit card. While you may trust the friend you are loaning it to, cards can be lost or stolen. 6. Avoid online shopping, but if you can’t, know the shops. We all do it. We all fill in our credit card numbers without a second thought. Ten years ago, I can remember my parents refusing to buy anything online because the risks were too high, but now it is as commonplace as going to the nearest store to purchase whatever you need. Know the company and check them out before telling them all of your private information. 7. Memorize your Social Security number so you don’t have your Social Security card on campus. The process of getting a Social Security number cancelled is time consuming and expensive. It often takes longer to rectify the situation than it does for a thief to steal your credit information and start living the good life. 8. Keep all of your passwords to yourself. Don’t use the same password for everything and don’t use your birthday. Yes, you are less likely to forget the password to such and such a site, but more likely to be robbed of your identity. Log into your own accounts and be wary of your choice of passwords. 9. Keep personal computers close. They are personal. Keep them locked, with a strong password, and near you at all times. Even though the campus culture implies that your things won’t be disturbed in the Blue Bean while you run to the restroom, you are better safe than sorry.

Correction

ssistant Professors of Communications Matthew Telleen and Colin Helb informed us of an error in the opinion article “WWEC 88.3, the Sound of Elizabethtown, underappreciated,” published in the April 25 edition of The Etownian. Broadcasting public radio in a place of business could violate copyright holders’ exclusive performance rights; however, the artists or Performance Rights Organizations would prosecute violators, not the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

have to plan their day around what hours the gym is open, and it would make it easier for students to avoid busy times. This effort would also promote health and wellness among students. There is, however, a downside to having 24-hour facilities. The biggest question is where we would get the money to keep these facilities running, and who would staff them. Carnegie Mellon University recently opened one of their libraries as a 24-hour library. A majority of the money came from alumni donations. Would this work for Etown, and would students or staff members be willing to take a graveyard shift? Lindsay Sympson, a first-year at Etown, believes that it would. “I would love if they had 24 hours at the library, and I think some students would be willing to work the later shifts. A lot of positions in the library are in high demand and I’m sure there are students who would want to work early in the morning.” Would it be worth it for the College to extend the 24-hour availability to its facilities all year, instead of just during finals and midterms? If the extended hours were implemented at any of these facilities, it would go a long way in helping students not only get through midterms and finals, but also be beneficial to meeting the needs of the students during the semester.

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON On theTurntable: “Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall (Music Inspired by the Motion Picture)” Rating: Fresh tracks from your favorite indie bands of 2012-2013 unite in this upcoming Marvel blockbuster.

by ALEXA VISCARDI

n anticipation of the “Iron Man 3” movie premiere this Friday, iTunes has recently released an album of tracks inspired by the motion picture. This collaborative, multigenre compilation features popular artists AWOLNATION, Walk the Moon, Imagine Dragons, Passion Pit, Neon Trees and 3OH!3, to name a few. In keeping with the spirit of the film, the songs pack a punch with hard hitting rock riffs and electronic beats. Walk the Moon’s song “Big Bad Wolves,” which is featured second on the album, ripples with their trademark synth, but tests much darker waters in terms of the subject matter. I was surprised to find them on the track list, considering Walk the Moon typically writes sunny, care-free anthems like hits “Anna Sun” and “Me and All My Friends,” but the band proves their versatility with this new track. Imagine Dragons, whose successful album

“Night Visions” encompasses everything from the upbeat track “It’s Time” to the apocalyptic “Radioactive,” revisits their dark side on the Iron Man 3 album with “Ready Aim Fire.” Peppered with heavy base beats, the song creates visions of a world at war, with a fighter unwilling to surrender. Passion Pit stays true to their upbeat nature with their patriotically titled track, “American Blood.” This song dazzles with synth and electric keyboard, as well as lead singer Michael Angelakos’ stunning vocal range. Neon Trees also chimes in with a song that captures their signature sound: “Some Kind of Monster” is a toe-tapping, rock-and-roll fifties-esque time warp of a track that is sure to be a hit with new and loyal fans alike. “Iron Man 3: Heroes Fall (Music Inspired by the Motion Picture)” is also available for digital download and physical CD purchase from Amazon. Just be sure you’re not searching for the movie soundtrack, which will take you to the film’s music score. The soundtrack is also epic, but you won’t be able to sing along. Unless, of course, you’re into “singing the instruments.”

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Sports

May 2, 2013

Women defeat LVC for third seed in conference post-season by ABIGAIL PISKEL

he Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team defeated Lebanon Valley College 12-10 Saturday afternoon at Wolf Field. It was a regular season finale for both teams, and with the win, Etown not only directly advanced to the semifinals, but also ranked third seed in the Commonwealth Conference Championship. B efore facing the Dutchmen, Head Coach Robert Brooks described the team’s preparations. “We are looking at video of our opponent LVC and putting together a scout so that the team is prepared fully prior to stepping on the field for Saturday’s game. Expectations for the game are to come out with a win using a solid defensive presence and controlled offense, which will put us in the third seed, avoiding a play-in game situation the following Tuesday,” he said. The Blue Jays were determined heading into the game. Not only would they be honoring the team’s 11 seniors, but the game also had important playoff implications. Etown got off to a hot start with four consecutive goals. Sophomore Leigh Anne Flounlacker nabbed her 61st goal of the season and the first goal of the game about three minutes into the game. Sophomore Andrea Russo scored on a free position goal, and Flounlacker tallied her second goal of the game to put Etown up 3-0. Senior Maddy Jackson then scored on a man-up situation. LVC finally got on the board with two

goals. However, sophomore Caitlin Knight increased the lead back to three with her first goal of the game. Flounlacker then scored two goals to put the Jays up 7-3 close to halftime, but LVC’s Anna Pagels scored shortly before halftime to bring the score to 7-4. LVC came out on fire after halftime, adding three goals in the first ten minutes, tying the game 7-7. Senior Becky Porter got a goal back at the 16:43 mark. However, LVC scored two goals in a row to take the lead, but the Blue Jays came right back with two points of their own made by junior Katie Reeb and Knight. With only a few minutes remaining in the game, Etown held the 10-9 advantage, but LVC’s Mel Modrick scored the equalizer. Porter grabbed a goal to put the Blue Jays ahead once again, and Russo put the game out of reach with her goal in the last two minutes of the game. The win was an important one for the team. “This game against Lebanon Valley this weekend is our senior game, and it is very important that we win. We need to win for our 11 seniors, but we also need to beat LVC to get the third seed in our conference. We must win,” junior Bari Rosenstein said. “We are going to make it to the postseason tournament. When we beat LVC, we will be the third seed. If we lose we will be the fourth seed.” Senior Rachael Waldman put forth a strong effort in the goal, picking up 12 saves, seven of those in the second half. Senior and Etownian Sports Editor Alexis Morris led

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in Etown athletics... Several teams saw their hopes of playoff appearances disappear with losses this weekend. Men’s lacrosse played at Lebanon Valley College, and the outcome would determine which team would grab the final spot in the postseason. Although the Blue Jays put up a strong effort, LVC advanced to the playoffs with a 8-7 overtime win. Etown scored three goals in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime, but it wasn’t enough for the Jays. The softball team also saw its season come to an end under the hand of the Dutchmen. LVC came away with a close 1-0 win in game one and also took game two 6-2. This doubleheader was also Senior Day for the softball team. The baseball team won its series with LVC 2-1, but a complicated prescription was also needed for the Blue Jays to come out on top. Although the team was kept out of the playoffs, Etown grabbed a close 7-6 win over LVC on Senior Day.

Photo: Robert Graham

Sophomore Andrea Russo works past an LVC defender. Russo scored the final goal in the women’s 12-10 victory on April 27.This game also served as a part of the team’s Senior Day.

the defense with four groundballs and two caused turnovers. For the 11 seniors, this game was extremely emotional. This class of players saw Etown win its first women’s lacrosse conference

championship in 2010, and they contributed to the team’s championship win last year. As third seed, Etown will play against the second seed Messiah College in Grantham, Pa., Thursday, May 2 at 4 p.m.

Two new school records set at Penn Relays, athletes ready for MACs by KENDRA MANCINO

rom April 25-27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays track and field teams competed in the 119th annual Penn Relays held at Franklin Field. Etown was one of the many Division III schools playing against Division I schools. In order to compete in an individual event, coaches send in a request/application for each person for their event. Penn officials then review the applications and decide how big they want the field to be; an athlete is then accepted or denied and is allowed to appeal for denial. For the relay teams, all schools are allowed to enter a 4x400 relay team and a 4x100 relay team. While at the Relays, two new school records were set. Sophomore Casey Meier broke the school record in the women’s javelin throw with a distance of 41.1m. Meier placed 14th overall out of 33 total competitors. Junior Traci Tempone also set the school record in the women’s 5,000-meter run, beating her personal best time by almost two seconds with a time of 17:06:88. Tempone ranked 16th out of 31 runners. Meier and Tempone are both number one in their events in the MAC. Also competing at the Penn Relays was the women’s 4x400 meter relay team consisting of first-year Rachel Carr, senior Katy Fogel, first-year Alyssa Aichele and senior

Ashley Lockwood. The team set a new season best with a time of 4:03:01. Their time is the eighth fastest relay time in program history. The Blue Jays’ relay team placed fourth out of ten teams. Following the relay team on Thursday night were first-year Matthew Shenk and junior Stephen Welsh competing in the 5,000-meter run. Shenk finished 22nd with a time of 15:22:32 and Welsh finished 24th with a time of 16:18:91. On day two of the Penn Relays, senior Jenna Niedermayer participated in the triple jump, contending against well-known Division I schools such as Temple University and Penn College. Niedermayer placed 20th out of 28 with a personal best of 11.29m. Niedermayer said, “Despite the amazing competition around me, it was once more a track meet like every other and another shot at getting a great jump.” Also competing on day two was the Blue Jay men’s 4x400-meter relay team consisting of junior Brian Layng, senior Brad Risser, first-year Sam Brooks and senior Luke Rotenberger. Although the team finished with a seasonbest time of 3:25:20, they placed seventh out of nine teams. The Blue Jays had a busy weekend due to competing in the Penn Relays and also in the Paul Kaiser Classic on Sunday. Junior thrower Lucas Dayhoff finished in the top five in the shot put and the hammer throw. Dayhoff threw 14.69m in the shot put, taking fourth place. His distance was just three inches shy of his school record. Dayhoff also placed fifth out of 21 throwers in the hammer with a distance of 48.18m. Most of the team was at the Paul Kaiser Classic in Shippensburg, but senior Cameron Aregood was the lone male to compete in the final day at the Penn Relays. Aregood placed seventh in the men’s javelin throw with a throw of 61.36m. Aregood was one of nine people to throw over 200 feet out of 25 total participants. Junior vaulter Kevin Brady took fifth in the pole vault with a top vault of 4.45m. Brady also competed in the 4x100-meter relay team with partners Layng, first-year Graeme Kennedy and anchor Rotenberger. The team ran a season best of 44.63. Rotenberger also ran in the 400-hurdles with a time of 57.46 to place seventh out of 26 people. First-year Adam Harriger was tenth in the 3000-meter run with a time of 9:36.77. Three Blue Jays ran personal bests in the 800. Senior Jake Blanton broke the 2:00 barrier for the first time, running 1:58.91. First-year Justin Fortney ran with a time of 2:01.87 to give himself a new personal record. Harriger finished with a time of 2:03.20, also making this a personal best time. Sophomore Nathaniel Flickinger is on the school’s top ten list in the discus throw. He now holds the seventh best throw in the event at 33.77m. The track and field team will compete in the MAC Conference Championships, which will begin Thursday, May 2 and run through Saturday, May 4 at Lebanon Valley College.

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Tennis heads into playoffs Laudeman, team place sixth in MAC in number one spot championships by ALEXIS MORRIS

Photo: David Sinclair

Senior Paul Whitman focuses as he returns the ball. Whitman is part of a strong senior class that is leading the team to repeat their dual conference championships.

by KELLY ENTERLINE

lizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams finished off their regular season against Wilkes University this past Saturday at the Alumni Courts. In the finale for both the teams, Wilkes took the upper hand in doubles play by winning two of the three contested matches, beating Etown 5-4. The women’s team (14-3), who are ranked 13th in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Atlantic South Region, had an 18-match home winning streak prior to Saturday. “In my opinion, Wilkes is the toughest competition,” sophomore Christine Evangelista stated. “But, it’s really exciting and fun to end the season out on the toughest match, and we’re all feeling it because they were hard last year.” During the doubles match, Evangelista and sophomore Kaitlyn Pellegrino had a tiebreaker and claimed victory over senior Amanda Holyk and first-year Olivia Hewison 9-8. Unfortunately, in the second singles match, senior Allison Burkhardt suffered an injury in her match against junior Ally Kristofco. This put the Lady Colonels up 3-1. Etown’s Pellegrino and junior Adriana Scotto had great performances in their singles matches to tie the score at three. Pellegrino defeated first-year Summer Lentini 6-1, 6-0 and Scotto defeated sophomore Ana English 6-2, 6-1, giving her a 20-win season. Lady Colonels’ (15-2) No. 1, senior Melanie Nolt, and Etown’s No. 3, senior Kristi Noecker, were able to keep their match tied. Noecker, who holds the school’s career record for combined victories, acquired her 140th win in her 6-2, 6-3 singles victory over senior Katie Lynn. As the men’s team prepared for their matches on Saturday, senior Eric Fritzges discussed what his expectations were for the game. “It’s going to be a tough match,” he said. “They are a good opponent every year, so we’re trying to get this win and go into the playoffs with some confidence. We just need to stay focused, be consistent and really play well.” Throughout the doubles matches, senior Josh Riehl won his 61st career doubles match with the help of Fritzges. Riehl set a new program standard and moved into the top spot. Etown’s No. 1 tandem, Riehl

and Fritzges, took an 8-4 win over sophomore Steven Wilson and junior Alex Makos to tie the match at one after Wilkes won third doubles. The Blue Jays’ (13-3) second doubles team, consisting of seniors Paul Whitman and Billy Freitag, faced four match points while trailing 7-3 in their match against the Colonels’ (12-3) first-years Michael Kranz and Connor Peckham. However, Whitman and Freitag won all four decisive points and came back to win the match 9-8 in a tiebreaker. During the singles matches on Saturday, Wilkes defeated Etown’s successful season at home by winning the first four singles. Wilkes player, sophomore Brendon Blachowski, downed sophomore Mike Cannon 6-1, 6-0 at No. 6 and Wilson beat Riehl 6-1, 6-3 at No. 1. Wilkes player, first-year Max Appello also took junior Cole Turula in straight sets at No. 4, and Peckham won a tiebreaker over Freitag in the first set No. 5, 7-6, before winning the second set 6-3. Fritzges went three sets to down Makos 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, while Whitman came back from a one-set deficit to beat Kranz for his 18th win of the season, 4-6, 7-5, (10-5). This week the men’s and women’s teams will prepare for the MAC tournament. “We’re confident in our abilities, but we can’t be cocky,” first-year Evan Hinkley stated. “We have to come out ready to play and we have to go in playing every match hard.” The men clinched their trip to the Commonwealth Conference Championships Tuesday after a 5-0 win over Lebanon Valley College. All three doubles pairs won, and Whitman and Turula grabbed singles victories to determine the match. A win on Saturday would give the men’s program its third straight conference championship. The Messiah College Falcons or the Alvernia University Crusaders will travel to Etown to face the men. The women also picked up a 5-0 win in the conference semifinals, but this time over Alvernia. The Blue Jays swept the Crusaders Wednesday with three doubles wins. Noecker and Scotto won their singles matches, and with those two wins, Etown advanced to the conference championships on Saturday. The women will play either Messiah or LVC. A victory this weekend would be the women’s fourth consecutive conference championship and their seventh win in nine seasons.

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his weekend was the conclusion of the season for Elizabethtown College’s golf team. The season concluded with the Commonwealth Conference Championships, which were held at Hershey Country Club’s East Course. Stevenson University finished on top, and Etown grabbed sixth place. Sophomore Ryan Laudeman scored a total of 160 (+18) and took home a tie for sixth for the Blue Jays. Another top finisher for the Blue Jays was first-year Austin Blanco. He tied for 14th with a total score of 164, 22 over par. Blanco was happy with his finish. “I was definitely pleased with my performance in our tournament,” he said. “I was having a rough season and wasn’t shooting well at all, so going into the tournament I was very nervous.” Laudeman, however, was hoping for a better individual finish. “It was nice to improve on my ninth place finish from last year, but I was playing some pretty good golf and was hoping for my first top five finish for an all-conference first team bid,” he said. Although Laudemen missed out on the first name recognition, he was named to the second team. Coming into the championship meet, Blanco said that the team was not too nervous because Hershey is the team’s home course. After the first day of the tournament, Laudeman was in sixth place with a 78 (+7), and Blanco rounded out the top ten with a 81 (+10). The rest of

three other golfers with a score of 182. Good tied for 42nd place with a 189. Both Laudeman and Blanco stated that the pin placement made the course more difficult. “A lot of the pins were on the ridges, so it was hard to be aggressive with shots or putts,” Laudeman said. However, the team was excited to be compet-

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Sophomore Ryan Laudeman follows through his drive shot. Laudeman was Etown’s top finisher at the conference championships.

spot during day two to settle in at 14th. The rest of the Blue Jays rounded out the top 50. Amspacher scored an overall 181, good for 31st. Forbes settled in behind Amspacher at 32nd, tying

ing in the CC Championships overall. “We were all hoping to play a little bit better, but it was a fun year, and we look forward to making a run at the title next year,” Laudeman said.

Athlete of the Week Rachael Waldman by ALEXIS MORRIS Senior goalie Rachael Waldman continues to anchor the Blue Jay defense this season. Recently named Commonwealth Conference Goalie of the Week, Waldman had 12 saves in Etown’s win against LVC this past weekend. Waldman is also third on the team in ground balls with a total of 43 for the season.

Q&A

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In 10 years, I want to be … married to a professional surfer traveling the world. Hardly anyone knows that. .. I didn’t play lacrosse my senior year of high school. Favorite Etown Memory: Rapping with Riqo Suave freshman year Greatest Etown accomplishment: Maintaining a “perfect” GPA Greatest lacrosse accomplishment: Winning MACs twice and going to NCAAs twice I started playing lacrosse at age ...

Major: Occupational Therapy Hometown: Belmar, N. J. Favorite athlete/sports team: Paul Fisher Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Sushi Favorite movie: “Stand By Me” Favorite musician/band: The Gaslight Anthem Favorite place to visit: New York City

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the Blue Jay roster — first-year Adam Amspacher, sophomore Ryan Forbes and junior Austin Good — collected scores of 89, 92 and 93 on day one, respectively. Laudeman kept his six stroke distance between him and Messiah College’s Matt Burkhart, the winner of the championship. Blanco fell slightly from his tenth

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