Spring 2017 issue11 by The Etownian

FEATURES MLK multimedia performance celebrates Reverend’s dream | PAGE 5 SPORTS Women’s basketball earn crucial victories | PAGE 12

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Swim teams narrowly miss Florida shooting

Vol. 113. Issue 11

Thursday, january 26, 2017

Students attend Women’s March on Washington, protest Trump presidency

by Stephanie Miller News Editor

he Elizab ethtown C ollege men’s and women’s swim teams narrowly missed witnessing the recent shooting at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, Jan 6. Although one team member was kept at the airport in case of a second shooter after arriving later than the rest of the team, none of the swimmers or coaches was injured. The team was in on its way to Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and was in the process of leaving the airport when the shooting took place. The shooting occurred in Terminal 2 of the airport, while the team members met to leave from Terminal 1. The team members flew to Fort Lauderdale individually and all met at the airport around 11:00 a.m. to get organized and leave for the hotel. According to head coach Mark Williams, the team has gone to train in Florida every winter break for the last six years and landed at the Fort Lauderdale airport for the last five. He said he did not expect the team to come this close to being part of a shooting. “I don’t usually dwell on events like that so I personally wouldn’t have thought something like this could happen while we were there,” Wilson said. “Still, with all the stuff that goes on nowadays I’m sure events like this are in the back of people’s minds.” Around 12:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 26-year-old veteran Esteban Santiago pulled a handgun from his checked bag and opened fire at a baggage claim area in Terminal 2 of the airport. According to CNN, five people were killed and several others were wounded. The airport was put on lockdown, no planes were allowed to take off or land and many people in the airport were evacuated to the tarmac. All of this happened as the Etown swimmers pulled out of the airport’s parking lot. Wilson said that the students in the last van to leave saw several police officers and squad cars pull up to the terminal, but the students had no idea what was going on at the time. “The shooting started while we were pulling out,” Wilson said. “We were five minutes into our ride to Boca Raton when the kids’ cell phones started lighting up saying there’d been a shooting, but we still didn’t know where.” By the time the team arrived at the hotel, the shooting was already being covered on news stations. SEE SWIM PAGE 3

Photo courtesy of Cortland Jacoby

SEE FEATURES PAGE 7, CAMPUS LIFE PAGE 8

Donald Trump inaugurated as President by Emily Seiser Staff Writer

riday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The day’s festivities began at 8:30 a.m., before the actual ceremony. The Trumps attended a service at St. John’s Church. Afterwards, the Obamas officially welcomed the Trumps to the White House with a coffee and tea reception. Many not able sp e a kers gave remarks b efore t he inauguration, including Inaugural Committee Chairman Roy Blunt, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Reverend Dr. Samuel Rodriguez, Pastor Paula White-Cain and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. After Trump and Vice President Mike Pence took the Oaths of Office for both the President and Vice President, respectively, Trump gave his inaugural address. Trump’s address contained a spirit of nationalism. The speech was geared toward the working class, and Trump emphasized those who had been previously forgotten by the government. He criticized politicians who did not put the people first

and promised to give the country back to the people. CNBC called Trump’s address a “heroes and villains speech.” He portrayed a hope for the future, one where America would be “great again.” He also emphasized putting America first and taking jobs back into American hands, as well as protecting America’s border. Even though Trump spoke about putting the people of America first, the reporters at CNBC speculated that he may have a challenge uniting the country. After the inaugural speech, Rabbi Marvin Hier, the Reverend Franklin Graham and Bishop Wayne Jackson gave the benediction, and Jackie Evancho sang the national anthem. Trump then attended a luncheon with the members of Congress as the Obamas departed from Washington. A parade began at 3:00 p.m. Over 8,000 people and 82 groups were in the parade and over half of the groups in the parade were related to the military, including active duty members, veterans and college drill teams. There was also a variety of marching bands as well as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America. These groups came f rom 2 3 d i f fe re nt states. SEE TRUMP PAGE 3

Pearl Harbor survivor warns students of undue war glorification by Kelly Bergh Editor-in-Chief

Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College

Lt. Jim Downing, 103, is the father of Elizabethtown College English Professor Dr. David C. Downing.

t the age of 103—75 years after surviving the bombing at Pearl Harbor—Lieutenant Jim Downing paid a visit to Elizabethtown College in hopes of instilling an appreciation of significance of that era in younger generations. Lt. Downing’s Jan. 19 talk at the College saw the Susquehanna Room packed with students, faculty members and locals alike. After a brief introduction by history professor Dr. David L. Kenley, Professor Director of the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, Lt. Downing began to reflect on events of Dec. 7, 1941. The second-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor started his lecture by requesting two students come up next to him and hold his hands. As a means of lightening the grim mood before speaking of war, the lieutenant wore a rubber arm for one of the students to accidentally pull off. The girl laughed off her surprise and ended up staying to hold the microphone for the wheelchair-bound speaker throughout the lecture. Tricks and technical difficulties aside, Lt. Downing delivered a brief history of World War II, citing “greed for power and territory” as the reason for the second

World War. On the morning of the attacks, Lt. Downing was stationed on the U.S.S. West Virginia, a ship with a length over two football fields long that took hits from nine of the 40 torpedoes the Japanese ships sent into the Hawaiian harbor. The delivery of these facts was substantiated by a slideshow of pictures, but the lieutenant felt it more important to tap into the raw emotions of his audience to appeal to their visualizations of the detriments of war. “I find that people are more interested in how I feel than the historical facts,” he said of recounting his experiences at Pearl Harbor to audiences seeking to understand its human impact. He spent the majority of the lecture outlining the four primary emotions that he felt in reaction to working that long day in efforts to protect the men tasked with protecting the country as it entered World War II. Lt. Downing’s first reaction to the day was surprise. He learned of the attacks while at a breakfast with his new wife and their friends in Honolulu. At first he believed the noises he heard signaled British activity. Eventually, he learned over the radio that the Army and Navy Intelligence were advised they were under attack. The enemy—the Japanese—was identified a few minutes later. Lt. Downing recalls running to his car and driving to the harbor. SEE SURVIVOR PAGE 4

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Facilities completes winter renovations

Student Senate

by Samantha Kick Staff Writer

uring winter break, Facilities Management completed numerous campus improvement projects. The installation of a new community kitchen adjacent to the main lobby in Brinser, preparations for the Young Center renovations later this spring and remaining modifications for the Building ID Card Access Project are included in the projects completed under the supervision of Project Manager Gary Dupler, Carpentry Supervisor Jeremy Schmoel and Mechanical Trades Supervisor Baron Warner. The installation of new washers and dryers may be the most noticeable change for students living on campus. The College was approached by the company that provides the appliances about replacing the units. Etown is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and has been working to reduce its impact on the environment for many years. According to Director of Facilities Management and Construction Mark Zimmerman, the new high-efficiency washers use one-third of the water the older machines used and will need less maintenance than the previous appliances. Replacing the units also allowed Facilities to repaint the laundry rooms and make flooring repairs. “The carpeted floors and finishes in Leffler Chapel have become worn and outdated,” Zimmerman said. Consequently, over the break, the building underwent the beginning of an “aesthetic upgrade.” The improvements, made possible by the Castagna family, will include repainting and flooring the common areas around the main auditorium and other improvements to the second floor Lyet Art Gallery. Work on this project is scheduled to continue. Similar improvements were made to reception areas in the Admissions building, to improve visitor experience, allow handicapable access to the building and provide a more functional space. The changes included new furniture, lighting, plumbing and relocating the main entrance from College Avenue to Mount Joy Street. “Zug received some new electrical service equipment,” Zimmerman said, as the original equipment failed. Additional work to improve the efficiency of the HVAC system, which had already been planned, needed to be done in conjunction with the change to the service equipment. While some changes were made for either an improvement of visual appeal or functionality, others aim to improve student safety. Security cables were installed to doors across campus in case of a future need for a lockdown and shelter in place scenario. Routine filter changes were made, and contractors were hired for ductwork cleaning on specific systems, including those found in Nicarry.

by Sean Fiedler Student Senate President Saturday, Jan. 21, Student Senate came together for the first time since before winter break. The new semester signaled a new glow about Senate, as officers and representatives alike arrived to the meeting energetic, impassioned and ready to make a difference. The first item on our agenda was a vote of confidence. Last semester’s Student Groups Committee Chair, senior Natalie Potter, graduated. In her absence, the committee’s Vice Chair, senior Jason Mountain, stepped up into her role. Mountain will be holding club council meetings and will be a resource for student groups. Our first item of new business was to discuss the design of the Sports, Fitness and Wellness Center (SFWC) with the building’s designers and engineers. We tackled four questions specifically: What would you like to see in the building? What are the most important aspects of the SFWC? What would keep you in the building? What is one adjective to describe what you think of when you hear Sports, Fitness and Wellness? The designers made notes of our suggestions and plan to design accordingly. Our last item was to briefly discuss our physical project campaign. Last semester we began to investigate and implement student requests around campus. We plan on returning next week with updates on the ideas we would like to implement. As for updates on the projects from last semester, ITS has taken over incorporating speakers on the Brossman Commons patio, and junior Elections Chair Zach Dennin is in the group in charge of creating the charging stations that will likely be put into the Blue Bean before the end of the semester. Senate has started the semester with strength, and we plan on using our passion to have another productive four months. In our coming meetings, we will have a discussion about the first draft of the strategic plan Thursday, Feb. 2, a brainstorming session over expanding upon gender-inclusive bathrooms and a roundtable talk with the Office of Residence Life. Senate will stay active, involved and ready to serve.

Career Services

Etiquette Dinner

Spring 2017

Develop professional skills that will impress recruiters while enjoying a meal (no charge for students to attend).

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Photo: Shane Bahn| Photo Editor

New washers and dryers in all the residence halls and Independent Living Units were one of the many campus renovations made recently by Facilities.

Along with painting and flooring upgrades, new electric and data was installed in a college-owned rental property, which houses a new SDLC. The new generator located in Schlosser was brought on line to provide additional emergency backup power to Royer and Schlosser in case of a power outage. The emergency backup equipment now extends to the unit heaters in Schlosser. “The card access project has created a much safer and efficient way for the college community to manage and monitor access control to buildings and has greatly increased the security of our campus,” Zimmerman said. Work on this project continued over break, modifying the remaining building doors and bringing the card readers and cameras online. The Facilities Planning and Construction Committee also spent time during the break working on future projects, including the Myer Restroom renovation which is scheduled for the summer and meeting with architects to design the new Sports, Fitness and Wellness Center.

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Central Pennsylvania Employment Consortium (CPEC)

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Professional Development Day for Education Majors

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Swim team nearly witnesses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting Wilson had the swimmers call their families to inform them of what had happened and that they were safe. The College later posted an update on Facebook confirming that all of the swimmers and coaches on the trip had reached their destination. Wilson mentioned how quickly news of events like this spreads and that many people saw the Facebook post before they even knew there had been a shooting. Senior Sarah Alps’ plane arrived at the airport around 1:10 p.m., later than the rest of

the team. Since the plane landed minutes after the shooting, Alps and many other people were kept at the airport as a precaution in case of a second attack. She was reunited with the rest of the team later that night. “Looking back, I’m happy that my team mates were all out before they had witnessed anything, and I am happy they are safe,” Alps said. “I am proud of myself for being brave and extremely thankful that I am happy, healthy and alive and that I was able to train with the rest of team and enjoy the beach.”

In the time since the shooting, CNN also reported that Santiago has been taken into custody and faces several charges, including “using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence; performing an act of violence against a person at an airport serving international civil aviation that caused serious bodily injury; and causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm.” Santiago’s motive was unknown at first. However, he later told the FBI that he carried

out the attack on behalf of ISIS. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. Wilson said that even though the team did not directly see or hear the shooting or its immediate aftermath, he is happy that things did not go the other way. “We were a whole terminal over, but we could still see the terminal where it happened,” Wilson said. “Five minutes less and we could have easily seen something, heard something or even been part of it. We’ll never know.”

Security devices installed to guard doors Political science professor analyzes Trump’s election

by Megan Kane Campus Life Editor

hanks to Campus Security, Elizabethtown College will begin the new year with increased protection in the event of an active shooter. Over the winter break, members of Campus Security installed door-securing devices in classrooms across campus. These devices will help prevent an intruder from gaining access into classrooms. While they are not fail-safe, they will equip College faculty, students and staff with another tool to discourage intruders. These devices sprung from the need for a more efficient way to barricade classroom doors in the event of an active shooter. Director of Campus Security Andrew Powell explained that most doors cannot be locked without a key; therefore, it may be difficult to secure a room in case of an emergency. In classrooms with a regular door handle, Campus Security placed long lengths of steel cable, which are comprised of a large loop and a carabiner. To operate the device, someone must simply place the loop around the doorknob and attach the carabiner to the newly installed eyehook on the side of the doorframe. After the device is in place, the door cannot be opened from the outside. C ampus S e c ur it y s ent out a t hre e-minute instructional video regarding the devices during the first week of classes. This type of device does not work for all doors on campus. Some doors are designed with a “panic bar” instead of a regular door handle, which means that the door opens as a metal arm extends and contracts at the

top of the frame. To secure this type of door, Campus Security has developed a second device. These classrooms are now equipped with “sleeves” that fit over the metal arm at the top of the door, thus preventing it from extending and opening the door.

“We hope you never have to use these devices, but in the event that there is an active shooter, know that they’re available to help.“

McClellan discusses ties to Russia and comparisons to Nazi Germany

-Andrew Powell Powell warned that while these devices are effective, they do not guarantee safety. It is possible that the devices will become broken or comprimised, allowing an active shooter to gain entry to the room. In the event of an active shooter, he recommends that students and professors still barricade the door and prepare to counterattack if the room is breached. If an emergency situation arises, the best course of action is to contact 911. Campus Security can also be reached at extension 1111. Regardless, the devices will act as a deterrent. “We hope that you never have to use these devices,” Powell said in the video. “But in the event that there is an active shooter, know that they’re available to help.” If one of these devices is missing or broken, contact Campus Security as soon as possible. Further questions can also be directed to Campus Security.

Photo: Katie Weiler| Asst. Features Editor

Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan compares Donald Trump’s election to the imagined election of Charles Lindbergh.

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President Donald Trump takes Oath of Office This parade was one of the smaller ones of modern day inaugurations. Former president Barack Obama’s parade had over 100 groups from 48 different states, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Inaugural Ball ended the day. Even though the day began relatively peacefully, protesters soon began to make their presence known. Protesters lined up along the streets, preventing people from going to the parade. The violence of the protesters escalated when they broke the windows of businesses in Washington D.C., threw newspaper stands and began to set small, isolated fires. According to CNN, 217 protesters were arrested, and six police officers were injured in Washington D.C. on the day of the inauguration. Some Elizabethtown College students attended the

inauguration day festivities. Sophomore Cameron Dorr attended the event in Washington D.C. He said he saw many different types of people there, from protesters to “outspoken and adamant” supporters. Out of the protesters he saw, the vast majority of them were peaceful. According to Dorr, the atmosphere was “very reminiscent of [Trump’s] rallies” with a “ver y energized crowd as usual.” Junior Kyle Schaeffer, vice president of the Etown College Republicans, also attended the inauguration. Schaeffer felt that it was “crazy watching a piece of history unfold,” and that even though it was so crowded he could barely move, it was exciting to be there and watch democracy in action.

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by Katie Weiler Asst. Features Editor

he Bowers Writers House sponsored professor of political science Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan on Monday, Jan. 21 for a lecture on the parallels between a fictional dystopian novel and the current presidential exchange of power. When compared to Philip Roth’s novel “The Plot Against America,” the similarities of the fake election are uncannily matched to the 2016 election. McClellan explained in his talk that in the novel, history takes a turn from the 1940 election where the famed pilot Charles Lindbergh runs against Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) and wins. Lindbergh is obviously not a politician, and this is where the similarities begin with President Donald Trump. In reality, Lindbergh was not even a candidate, but Roth returns to the 40s to have his eight-year-old self tell this alternative history.

“He is busy getting to work on these promises, and he has ample powers, political support in Congress and a window of opportunity to fulfill many of them.“ -Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan Written in 2004, the novel was speculated to have been centered around the George W. Bush administration, but more recent events have shifted into a parallel with the storyline. McClellan called the parallels with Trump and Lindbergh both “striking and disturbing.” “What we have before us are his campaign promises, developed from the Tea Party, the Congressional Republican agenda and his inner circle of populists,” stated McClellan. SEE FEATURES PAGE 6

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Second-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor visits campus, recalls day of bombing Lt. Downing, father of Etown’s Dr. David C. Downing discussed the day of the attack and his hope for the future In order to get to his own ship, which was blocked by another, he had to slide down a gun barrel. As he crossed over to the U.S.S. West Virginia, he saw the bodies of his fallen shipmates. It was at this point in the talk when Lt. Downing’s recollection revealed his humanity in a time of inhumane war. His first thought at seeing his dead comrades was that he should write to their parents and “tell them how heroically [these soldiers] spent their last moments.” Fortunate for their fireproof nametags and lanyards, he went around memorizing their names to use later. The lieutenant did experience fear and anger simultaneously in that moment, citing the two as the next raw emotions he felt. He was very literally vulnerable in Pearl Harbor, since Japanese planes with machine guns were flying overhead, and he had nowhere to hide. All Lt. Downing could do was pray that none of the shots were accurate. His bullet dodging heightened his anger at the political and military leaders who had ignored the clues that the Japanese were powerful enough to attack the Americans. Eventually, this fury turned into resolve for Lt. Downing—an emotion he explained more as he welcomed questions about the day he survived at Pearl Harbor. “I think that’s the way we learn,” he said of the question-and-answer period of his lecture. In responses to inquiries regarding his forgiveness of the Japanese and American leaders during the war, Lt. Downing recounted how he swore that any leadership opportunities he had in the future would be respectful of the humans over whom he had watch. “If I were in a position of authority, I wouldn’t be like [those leaders],” he said. D u r i n g t h e C o l d War an d b e fore h i s retirement, from the Armed Services, he served as the captain of Navy ship and did have that opportunity. However, he gave the men he worked with at Pearl Harbor credit for working well despite faulty leaders. “Without leadership, without training… ever yone did the right thing instinctively without regard for their life or safety,” he said. Lt. Downing believes that war has been glorified for younger generations and stressed that. Because he and his men did not know the intentions of the Japanese but expected their landing in the harbor, he didn’t go home for the rest of December, despite being married only five months. In fact, it took his new wife until the morning of Dec. 8 to find out he was okay on the base. “I wasn’t very handsome [that morning], but she said I looked pretty good to her,” he said. Lt. Downing thinks that Americans have been brainwashed into supporting war efforts that will inevitably never accomplish anything. “It’s a terrible way to settle disputes,” he said. He encouraged the students in the room, as

the leaders, voters and taxpayers of tomorrow, to “keep America strong in cyberspace, the skies and sea… so strong no foreign government will even think about attacking us.” Lt. Downing is the father of Dr. David C. Downing, R.W. Schlosser Professor of English at the College and Editorial Constultant of the Etownian. Dr. Downing helped his father deliver the lecture, later stating that giving talks like this one at the College helps his father relay the message that violence, in the words of Lt. Downing, is “the only language tyrants understand.” The war was a rare conversation topic in the Downing household during Dr. Downing’s youth. The majority of his friends’ fathers served in the war, and there was very little follow up as the men came back to contribute to the continent’s postwar posterity–only brief flashbacks revealing the magnitude of decisions his father had made during the war. Veterans were and are many. “If you want to honor a veteran, you don’t have to look very far to find one,” Dr. Downing said. The English professor is grateful to finally

“It is my observation that it is natural for the people of the world – of different ethnicities – to love each other.” ~Lt. Jim Downing hear his father’s war stories. “It’s therapeutic for him, and it’s educational for us,” he said. At the 75th anniversary celebration at Pearl Harbor in December, Lt. Downing had the honor of meeting President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. His meeting represented an international recognition of the cultural and p olitical significance of that fateful day. Lt. Downing wanted students and campus visitors to walk away from his talk understanding the human cost of war. His harrowing stories exemplified the efforts of his Etown CGUP host, encouraging students to have a realistic view of the unrighteous video games and media depictions of the alleged glories of war. Lt. Downing admitted that while he might have had difficulty forgiving the Japanese and German leaders for their actions during World War II, he loves their people and appreciates the relief he felt when the war ended at Hiroshima, knowing that many future lives would experience positive effects. “It is my observation that it is natural of the people of the world—of different ethnicities—to love each other,” he said.

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Lt. Downing got students involved in his lecture as he described the emotions he felt during the Pearl Harbor attacks and how he forgave the Japanese and American leaders for their actions.

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Psychology department welcomes new faculty

The new professors will offer courses in clinical and counseling psychology

Photo: Shane Bahn| Photo Editor

The College’s psychology department recently hired two new professors to replace outgoing professors Dr. Joseph Mahoney and Dr. Paul Dennis.

by Paige Williams Staff Writer

s y c h o l o g y s t u d e nt s w e r e welcomed back to campus this semester with an email from department Chair and Associate Professor of pcyshology Dr. Jean Pretz detailing a number of faculty changes. Pretz’s goals behind this email were to make students aware of all the changes, help them understand the circumstances and welcome the new faculty. One of the most recent changes in faculty for the psycholog y department was quite unexpected. Dr. Jos eph Ma hone y lef t t he College at the end of 2016 to continue his research at another institution in Chicago. While this change was a surprise, the psychology department was fully supportive of Mahoney’s move and worked to come up with a solution to his absence as soon as possible. With the full support of the administration, the psychology department was able to hire two new faculty- one to fill the hole left by Mahoney’s departure, and another to replace current adjunct professor Dr. Paul Dennis, who is teaching his last semester at Etown. Pretz said while Mahoney’s departure was not something they could have planned for, the department has known Dennis was planning on leaving for about two years.

“We hired extremely well-qualified individuals.” ~Dr. Jean Pretz All psychology students were invited to help pick the individuals who would be joining the staff in the fall. Students were invited to attend research talks by the potential professors. They were encouraged to share their thoughts via both a formal feedback forum as well as by sending emails to Pretz. A smaller group of students was then invited to have lunch with the finalists. “I was very appreciative that the professors wanted us students involved in the decision-making process,” senior psychology major Alena DuDevoir said. According to DuDevoir, this inclusion of student input shows how the “psych department likes to focus on the students’ needs.”

Pretz and the other faculty used students’ feedback in the final decision. “We hired extremely well-qualified individuals,” Pretz said. Dr. Elizabeth Dalton is a clinical psychologist who has expertise on stress and mental health. She will essentially be filling the role left behind by Dennis in the area of clinical/counseling psychology. The department will also be welcoming Dr. Ian Macfarlane to fill Mahoney’s place in applied psychology. Macfarlane is a counseling psychologist who is studying the professional development of clinicians. He also has a special interest in genetic counseling, w hich interests a numb er of psychology students. In addition to these new faculty being welcomed in the fall, the psychology department currently has three adjunct professors. D r. S h a r m i n M a s w o o d i s teaching General Psychology, Dr. Natalie Barlett is teaching Child and Adolescent Development and Dr. Greg Smith is teaching Developmental Psychopathology. Each of these adjuncts, however, has held full time faculty positions in the past and are qualif ied individuals. While adjunct professors are often associated with disruption, these individuals are part of what helped many changes within the department go over so smoothly. In the midst of all these changes, psychology Professor Dr. Catherine Lemley is on leave for the semester, and psychology Professor Dr. John Teske has just returned from his leave. Pretz said she has not had any students come to her with concerns or issues as a result of so many changes. W h i l e o n e o f M a h o n e y ’s advanced psychology courses was not offered this semester, Smith’s developmental psychopathology course has been alternatively offered for the first time due to his expertise in the field. When asked about the future of the psychology department as a result of these changes, Pretz said the new faculty will hopefully expand the scope of the department with what they are able to offer. “We expect that by hiring both of these faculty, we will be able to offer more clinical and counseling oriented classes, which is really a strong area of interest for our students,” she said. There may also be several more courses that cover stress and health offered. There will likely be one or two new courses taught by these faculty members in the fall of 2017, with more and more offerings to come down the line.

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Multimedia performance celebrates King’s dream, video, song combined by Shaye DiPasquale Staff Writer

lizabethtown College honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week-long celebration that began Monday, Jan. 16 and continued through Saturday, Jan. 21. Throughout the week, the Office of Diversity, headed by the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Monica Smith, hosted a variety of events across campus, exploring this year’s themes of empowerment, advocacy and peacemaking— elements that were crucial to King’s dream of equality. Wednesday, Jan. 18, a small crowd of students and faculty members filled the KAV to experience a live, multimedia performance entitled “King’s Dream,” which was brought to life by the Philadelphia-based company Key Arts Productions. First-year Moh Mohammad was selected to introduce the performance by David Stewart, Associate Director of Admissions. “I have repeatedly shared my personal interest in being part of the MLK week celebration on Elizabethtown College,” Mohammad said. “It was a way to remind myself how thankful I should be not only to King, but also to the many nameless individuals that sacrificed their personal comfort for me and other blacks to have a dream that tomorrow is going to be a better day than yesterday.” Through the integration of music, film footage and narration, the audience was provided with a tribute to the historical roots and social implications that led to the American civil rights movement and the era of social unrest in the 1960s. “I really enjoyed this presentation because it was basically a crash course on King’s life with intermittent musical performances,”

junior Nina Cicero stated in regards to her takeaways from the production. “The performers were all incredibly talented.” “King’s Dream” incorporated a mixture of gospel music and influential songs from the ‘60s that challenged America’s social consciousness, including Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” These songs were performed live by Joe Patterson, the President and Artistic Director of Key Arts Productions, and two accompanying singers, who asked audience members to participate in the delivery of these songs by clapping their hands, stomping their feet and singing along. “ The most meaningful part of the presentation was at the end when the audience was invited to stand up, hold hands with each other and sway to their music,” Cicero said. “It was definitely a little awkward at first, but it was still really cool to see the audience joining together in unity.” Junior Kelly Knorr was also moved by the sense of community that could be felt throughout the room during “King’s Dream.” “The performance was powerful and my friends and I were so happy we attended,” Knorr said. “The singers had voices unlike any I had ever heard before, so I would definitely suggest inviting these performers back to campus again.” Key Arts Productions debuted its first educational program in 1997, blending thought-provoking social commentary, video footage and live musical performance together to create widely acclaimed diversity programming. Every year, the company tours the country, bringing a variety of productions such as “HerStory,” “Let Freedom Sing” and “Harlem Grooves” to schools, universities and fine arts centers. Each individual production focuses on the legacy of advocacy, activism and progressive change that is apparent throughout American history and provides

motivation to people of all ages to become informed leaders in social justice and reform. The “King’s Dream” production specifically highlights a variety of King’s peaceful approaches to social justice and equal rights, including sit-ins, marches and non-violent protests. His leadership in the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955, his participation in the Memphis sanitation worker strike in 1968 and his dedication to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference are just a few of the countless contributions that King made to the advancement of social change during the civil rights movement. “King was someone who brought together people who didn’t feel like they had a voice on their own,” Knorr said. “His words of wisdom resonated with people from many diverse backgrounds.” The performance also touches upon some of the most memorable happenings of the peaceful civil rights revolution, including the contributions of the Arkansas Nine, the Freedom Fighters and Rosa Parks. “Although Dr. King was the key figure in the march for civil equality, there have been many faceless individuals that have marched and fought,” Mohammad said. “By celebrating Dr. King’s legacy, we remind ourselves that the fight will always continue as many injustices still remain in our society, especially in the current political climate.” From video clips of the March on Washington and King’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech to images of young men and women taking action to ensure that their voices were heard, “King’s Dream” seeks to educate, to engage and to inspire today’s generation to stand up for their rights. “It’s important for us to celebrate King’s life because the civil rights movement is still incredibly relevant today,” Cicero said. “King’s nonviolent protests continue to serve as models for present day movements.”

From the Black Lives Matter movement to the Women’s March on Washington D.C. that occurred this past weekend, today’s activists and reformers continue to channel the passion that King and other civil right leaders instilled in their followers over 50 years ago. “I think it is very important to spend time learning about and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement,” Knorr said. “No matter how much time goes by, King remains an influential figure who people model their own actions after.” Thanks to the production of “King’s Dream”, the entire campus community of students, faculty and administration alike was able to join together in a beautiful celebration of diversity, unity and peace.

Photo: Shaye DiPasquale | Staff Writer

A Philadelphia-based performance group showcased their piece “King’s Dream” during the MLK week-long celebration.

Melica previews songs before Contributions to the common good panel pays tribute to MLK international competition

by Aileen Ida Features Editor

n the week leading up to what may be considered one of the most controversial inaugurations in United States history, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Elizabethtown College sponsored a variety of events surrounding the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. One such event was held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. This event was a panel titled “What Am I C ontributing to the Common Good?” and hosted three panelists: Jonathon Rudy, Peacemakerin-Residence at the Center for Glob a l Underst anding and Peacemaking, Dr. Joyce M. Davis, President/CEO of the World Affairs C ouncil of Harrisburg and a Trustee at Etown, and Conrad Moore, Roots of Justice (an organization that “seeks the liberation of all persons from oppression”). The panel was facilitated by Dr. Monica Smith, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, though the panelists mainly facilitated their own conversation or answered audience questions. The conversation focused on the importance of working to make the world a better place —no matter how much others may object to the work you are doing. “You have to realize, when someone steps out or even just speaks out, it riles things up,” Davis said. The panelists related movements that have gained traction today such as the Black Lives Matter movement and the

Women’s March on Washington D.C. to the work King and other Civil Rights activists did during the Civil Rights era. Moore discussed the impact King had and the way King was able to inspire many people—though he was not well liked. Moore encouraged student attendees to be the motivators and to do the kinds of work that threatens the status quo. “If you have the ability to mobilize people and give them a vision to actually see that some change is possible then you become dangerous. So, my prayer for all of you is that you become dangerous,” Moore said. Students in the audience expressed their struggle with feeling as though it is sometimes impossible to enact change—especially change rel ate d to diversit y—on a campus that is primarily white. Davis encouraged students to continue fighting for change, because they will find help if they look hard enough for it. “There are good people here, you just can’t be silent—I don’t think you have to be nasty,

you just can’t be silent,” Davis stated. Davis and Rudy both discussed the struggle that Tr u m p a n d n o n - Tr u m p supporters are having with finding ways to work together and learning to heal their divides. Rudy expressed the need for people to listen to each other—and not just listen to rhetoric but listen to the fears of others and the actual deeprooted reasonings for people’s beliefs. “The ability to l i s t e n c o m p a s s i o n a t e l y, nonjudgmentally is an incredible capacity,” Rudy said. Davis also discussed the need for students to reach out to the communities beyond Elizab ethtown in order to meet new people and work to broaden their interactions with other people, therefore broadening their impressions of people they may not have interacted with in the past. “I would urge the millennials at Etown to make themselves u n c om f or t a b l e , c h a l l e n g e themselves and get to know ‘the other,’” Davis said.

by MiKenna Lehane Staff Writer

riday, Jan. 20 at 8 p.m. Melica performed their pre-show in the Gibble Auditorium, a practice show for when they will represent E l i z a b e t ht ow n C o l l e g e i n t h e International Championship for Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). The ICCAs will be held at Drexel University this coming Saturday, Jan. 28 where a total of 10 groups perform and only the top two groups move on. Melica’s journey to performing at the ICCAs started when they submitted a video of their homecoming performance as their audition tape.

“Being a part of Melica is really a big sisterhood and it is a safe space to just be yourself and express how you are feeling.”

Photo: Shaye DiPasquale | Staff Writer

The panel, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, encouraged students to consider how they contribute to society.

~Rachel Rose

Practice did not stop over winter break for the group. They had a practice log where they would each write an entry stating what they focused on for that week, whether it be pitched rhythms, dynamics or dancing. Melica represents the all-female A Capella group on campus. Their pre-show set consisted of a mash up

of songs including “Castle,” “Like a River,” “Lie to me” and “A Bird Set Free.” “I really liked their dance moves. The audience could tell that the group put a lot of work into their performance,” sophomore Kendra Fix said. “I think that the y are ready for the competition. The group looked so confident throughout their performance,” sophomore Aimee Stonelake said of Melica’s performance in preparation before the ICCAs. During the performance, there were a number of soloists that showed off their voices while the rest of the group added some choreographed dance moves, backup vocals and beat-boxing to the songs. “It is a nice stress reliever from classes just to be surrounded by a group of friends because we are a close group,” junior Hayley Spriggs, a member of Melica, reflected on what it means for her to be in Melica. Junior Rachel Rose, who is the president, choreographer and beatboxer for Melica, conveyed her response to being in Melica. “Being a part of Melica is really a big sisterhood, and it is a safe space to just be yourself and express how you are feeling,” she stated. Senior Katy Griffith, the musical director for Melica, shared that the group feels incredibly happy about their journey making it to the ICCAs and the group’s performance in their pre-show. “We are so excited. We have put a lot of hard work and late nights into the performance that it makes us improve every time we perform,” Griffith said. “This pre-show really helped us to perform in front of an audience, and to see so many hours of hard work payoff is so amazing.”

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Lecture compares dystopian novel to presidential election

Multiple novels were used in the analysis of Trump’s election, parallels paint bleak picture of future “He is busy getting to work on these promises, and he has ample powers, political support in Congress, and a window of opportunity to fulfill many of them,” McClellan continued.

“It is easier to comprehend the election of an imagninary President Charles Lindbergh than an actual President like Donald Trump.” ~ Philip Roth

The campaigns of both Lindbergh and President Trump led to a somewhat unconventional appearance toward voters, Lindbergh flying from state to state in his legendary plane, and Trump reaching voters through Twitter. Trump’s win was a break from what would have been a three-term Democratic holding in the White House. In the alternative novel, Lindbergh also broke a three-term Democratic standing of FDR. Further into the book it is discovered that Lindbergh has some connections

with Nazi Germany. Roth’s character is a child in the 1950s and this Anti-Semitism that was brought into the United States targeted him and his family. The parallelisms continue as Trump is linked to have connec tions with Russia. McClellan agreed with the novels parallelisms that this is concerning. While there has been an assumed target toward Muslims, there are a “whole range of groups that have concerns” according to McClellan. First-year Esmeralda Gonzalez attributed “The politics and the steps that will happen now that he’s president” to the reason she, among other students and members of the faculty and community, joined McClellan at the Bowers Writers House. A similar novel written by Sinclair Lewis titled “It Can’t Happen Here” focused on the fascism in Europe and applied it to the thinking of Americans, that it could not happen in the U.S. McClellan’s lecture title was a play off Lewis’ novel and an introduction into the event “It Can Happen Here: Comparing the Presidencies of Donald Trump and P. Roth’s Charles Lindbergh.” According to McClellan, the best way to keep the presidency from getting out of hand, much like Lindbergh’s fictional presidency did, will be to see how the country responds to any future parallels that may or may not occur. The main concern McClellan had over Trump’s presidency is not Trump himself, but his cabinet members and how they may take advantage of their positions to work around their own agendas. On the recent protests surrounding his inauguration, there have been notable demonstrations before this year. For Bush, there were protests over the

dispute against the votes for him and the opposing Al Gore, and during Richard Nixon’s inauguration, there were anti-war protests. In a recent article in “The New Yorker,” the now 83-year-old Roth stated through email, “It is easier to comprehend the elec tion of an imaginar y president like Charles Lindbergh than an actual President like Donald Trump.” Roth goes on to criticize President Trump’s “vocabulary of seventy-seven words” and the fact he also has ties to Russia. Lindbergh was an advocator of the Isolationist movement and in his campaign made it known it was “a vote for him or a vote for war.” The novel took place during

the second World War and Lindbergh was focused on “America First” over getting involved with European matters. Trump’s parallels continue in his inaugural address where he stated, “From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first.” Trump is also known for his “powerful patriotic message” according to McClellan, which is to “Make America Great Again.” Many people have to learn to “accept and tolerate injustice” McClellan stated, or figure out another way. Some citizens have left for Canada. Others are fighting back in protests such as the Women’s March which was held in the same weekend as the Inauguration.

Photo: Katie Weiler | Asst. Features Editor

Professor E. Fletcher McClellan of the political science department recently presented on the similarities of a 2004 dystopian novel and Donald Trump’s 2016 election.

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Art exhibit follows ‘political progression,’ uses diverse media by Amity Radcliff Staff Writer

he Zug-John W. Hess Gallery hosted an opening reception for Cheryl Harper “Responses to Life as I Know It” Thursday, Jan. 19. Harper is a studio artist, art historian, print maker and sculptor who has been featured in galleries such as the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia. Harper is the recipient of many prestigious awards. She attended art school when she was 29 after graduating from a small liberal arts school. She talked about how going to both the small liberal school and the art school gave her much of her grounding as an artist today.

“Appreciating art is very important. This isn’t typical work that I do, I want it to be challenging.”

~Cheryl Harper

The exhibit in the Hess Gallery consists of three different parts that are all connected through the inspiration that comes to Harper. “I follow political progression,” Harper said. Her earliest work represents political subject matter. Once she decided she wanted to master the art of ceramic sculptures, she found that creating sculptures of Hillary Clinton was a fascination. She

mentioned that, as people, we are only limited by our own ideas, which has shaped how she looked into the political process for her work. Trained as a print maker, her earlier work focused primarily on large one-of-a-kind woodcuts. However, after several years, she decided to bring her graphic and narrative sensibility to sculpture. She wanted to explore a major difference in scale and medium. “A trained artist can learn a new medium quickly,” Harper said. Another part of work that is represented in the exhibit is social issues. In 2014 she did a series called “Convenient Vanities,” where she responded to the crisis of junk food in our culture through a sculptural take on “Vanitas,” the 17th century Dutch still life paintings that asked the viewer to consider the inevitability of death. She has gone to the 7/11 down from her house to get supplies for these sculptures. Harper will go to a museum, or anywhere there is art on display, and she will just take pictures of the things that make her intrigued, and she’ll file it as a means of getting inspiration from other artists. Recently Harper has been commenting on international terrorism and innocent bystanders. Her work “Soft Targets Wreath” speaks to these actions by assailants and the fate of their victims, the so called “soft targets” that make their havoc untenable. Also included is her work “Je suis” on paper. “I pile information together and see what I want to do with it,” Harper said. Finally, she included a new work about the women in her extended family, all of whom she’s known. In her husband’s family attic, she has found a wedding gown, a christening dress and beaded cuffs from an elopement dress. The piece altogether represents the Suffragette movement, which also connects with the Clinton sculptures and the effort for a woman to become

president in 2016. Sophomore Jennifer Noyd described the featured art as “very colorful, bright, tangible and eccentric.” “I want to touch everything,” sophomore Jenn Jackson said. When working on a piece of art, Harper never sketches anything. She will have the idea fully formed in her mind and work it out. When she goes forward, the art tells her when it’s done, sometimes even before she can realize it is done, she said. “Appreciating art is very important,” Harper said. “This isn’t typical work that I do, I want it to be challenging.” The exhibit is open for viewing just inside the front doors of Zug until Mar. 11, 2017.

Photos: Amity Radcliff | Staff Writer

Artist Cheryl Harper uses various media and items she’s found in her husband’s family’s attic. She uses art as a way to document political history.

Hundreds of thousands march on Washington, stand for women’s rights by Andrew Hrip Staff Writer

round 500,000 people walked the streets of our nation’s capital Saturday, Jan. 21 in the Women’s March on Washington D.C. to support the unification people of all genders, ages, colors, creeds, political affiliations, disabilities and ethnic and cultural backgrounds to assert a sense of common humanity and declare a strong message of motivation. A section between 3rd Street and Independence Avenue was already crowded with people two and a half hours prior to the rally which kicked off the event. At 10 a.m., the rally, featuring nearly 50 speakers, began with a speech by actress America Ferrera. “We march today for our families and our neighbors, for our future, for the causes we claim and for the causes that claim us,”

Ferrara said. In her speech, actress Scarlett Johannson addressed President Donald Trump, saying, “I ask you to support all women and our fight for equality in all things.” Six-year-old Sophie Cruz spoke on behalf of immigrants’ right, addressing the crowd in both English and Spanish. “We are here together making a chain of love to protect our families,” she said. “Let us fight with love, faith and courage so that our families will not be destroyed.” Children and adults of all ages participated in the march that began shortly after 2 p.m. Transgender people, cis-gendered people, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people of diverse religious practices—these were the marchers who turned out to stand in solidarity of the fight for full-fledged equality for every American. “The March embodied the idea of “We the People”—every different kind of person was there,” senior Cortland Jacoby said. “It presented the message that ‘We the People’ are going to hold this administration accountable.” The Women’s March was not confined solely to Washington D.C. Sister marches included around 250,000 people in New York City, 175,000 in Boston and 150,000 in Chicago, according to estimates in each city. Sister marches in Pennsylvania were held in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and many other cities throughout the state. These marches were complimented by similar events in cities across the country. Beyond the United States, other marches took place in all corners of the world, from the Ross Sea in the Antarctic to Reykjavik, Iceland. The Women’s March on Washington, D.C., originally called the “Million Women March on D.C.,” took shape shortly after the 2016 presidential election. The creation of multiple Facebook pages planning a women’s march on Washington resulted in several pages merging into an official home page. Sophomore Bekah Smith was motivated to attend the march to provide a counter-argument to the “intolerance that has been magnified even before the election.”

Junior Ryan Thomas marched because his “whole career path is under attack by the administration,” referring to the new Secretary of Education’s plan to cut funding for schooling. Sophomore Stevie Caronia participated due to fears of the country going “completely backwards and nothing makes sense on the level of the populace.”

“The march embodied the idea of ‘We the People’—every different kind of person was there. It presented the message that ‘We the People’ are going to hold this administration accountable.”

~Cortland Jacoby

As she marched, Caronia said that she “let herself scream out the chants and be heard” as she walked and felt as if she was in “a cloud of positivity” during the march. Prior to the march’s beginning, Thomas was struck by “the feeling of marching straight up to the Capitol in the moment” of what he was doing and felt “a real unity in the crowd.” Smith said that the assembly of people was a “very nice society to be part of for a day” and “now we all need to come together.”

Photos: Aileen Ida, Shaye DiPasquale and Corey Booker as courtesy of the Mosaic House

Close to 500,000 people marched in Washington, D.C. the day following the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. Those who marched were motivated to make a statement that they would demand the rights of women and the rights of all those marginalized over the next four years.

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Senior attends Women’s March by Kayleigh Kuykendall Asst. Campus Life Editor

ur country ushered in a new president Friday, January 20. The world watched in shock as Donald J. Trump gave a speech of horror and dismay, speaking of “carnage” and the apparent hellscape that is current America. He offered to save this country, save us, claimed that he was the only one who could do so and that he would undoubtedly “‘Make America Great Again.’” I, along with many others, felt the heavy weight of fear creep up my back at his words, felt the dawning realization that this was real and not some publicity stunt, a joke gone too far. The November days of anger and utter bewilderment had finally turned into a moment of intense and paralyzing grief. While not everyone may have felt the way I did, I cannot ignore the growing number of sympathizers speaking about their fear of the days that followed. Fortunately, I was able to find some hope and ease the following day as I joined at least half a million women (and men) to march in Washington, D.C. as part of the Women’s March on Washington. Those of us in the District of Columbia were not the lone marchers, either; later I learned that an estimated 3-4 million people had marched worldwide. Many around the country were speaking out against what they felt in the wake of the inauguration. As my friends and I arrived at one very crowded Metro station, we were greeted with amiable faces and waves of pink, cat-eared hats. Signs ranging from generic “Women’s Rights Are Human Rights” to anti-Trump posters were abundant, and a sense of humor seemed to permeate the serious atmosphere. Groups talked among each other, sharing jokes and Trump-related puns. After we rode the train and finally arrived above ground, we gradually assimilated into the already growing crowd. It was around 10:30 a.m., and the rally was already under way, speakers booming and large monitors positioned every 100 or so feet. We tried to push our way to the front, but ended up turning around so we could see the nearest screen. As we made our way back, we passed a few anti-march protestors, but none of them were specifically promoting the new president. Most held religious signs, promoting Jesus and how he’d “save” us. A woman with a microphone told us as we passed that we were simply “afraid to submit to a man” and that we “were all lesbians because we hadn’t found the right man.” She then proceeded to ask us why we weren’t at home doing laundry since “it’s a Saturday, and Saturday is laundry day.” Ignoring this very obvious attempt to rile us up, we found our way to a screen and proceeded to listen as powerful women (and I repeat, men as well) gave empowering and uplifting speeches concerning issues like reproductive rights, immigration, racial inequality and the gender gap that pervades our society. There was a mix of speakers varying in gender, orientation, race and religion. Some were angry, others hopeful and many simply hoped to inspire those in the crowd to stand up, speak out and take action. The rally ended up running longer than intended, with large parts of the crowd beginning to grow restless and shout chants of “March! March!” in hopes of speeding things along.

It worked; the last few speakers seemed to fly through their speeches, and we were finally given the go ahead. The moment after the announcement, it was like the whole crowd let out a sigh of relief. We swiftly turned toward the Washington Monument, our first destination, and began to march forward. It was slow at first, the crowd so thick you couldn’t move more than a few steps before being halted by a wall of people. But as time went on, those few steps turned into a few strides, signs lifting eagerly above the crowd. Chants broke out while we walked, ranging from, “No hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here” to the slightly more aggressive, “We will never go away, welcome to your first day.” Some marchers began to sing popular songs ranging from Bill Withers “Lean on Me” to a beautiful, hushed rendition of “God Bless America.” As we arrived at the Washington Monument, my friends and I decided to take a quick break before marching onto the White House. We lined up with thousands of others as we waited to use the oh-so-popular Porta Potties. It was there I had a strange bonding moment with some women around me as we realized many bathrooms were out of toilet paper. T ho s e w it h b ag s b e g an qu i ck ly rummaging around until they produced napkins and wet wipes and handed them out with smiles and a few laughs concerning the absurdity of the situation. It may sound strange, but I felt a sense of camaraderie in that moment, realizing that something similar would unlikely happen elsewhere.

After the strange yet oddly endearing moment, we slowly made our way to the White House, where volunteers and D.C. police escorted us around barricades and onto the lawn. While we could not get to the fence of the White House, it didn’t stop marchers from pushing forward.

Hotel. The multitude of signs lined along the fence blocking protestors from actually approaching the building was an image that really hit that last emotion home, a sense of power welling up inside me, a fire that had been smothered, I realized, for some time.

“[I]t’s an important initiative to stay in contact with the vast world out there beyond our campus. Students should get involved with politics and current world issues, alongside local ones.” Everyone crowded together, a drum circle breaking out as protestors danced and chanted. We enjoyed each other’s presence and felt more powerful by the minute. A nearby woman commented on how the march had been “the nicest protest she’d ever been to” and as protestors around me apologized as they weaved through each other and shared jokes and snacks, I couldn’t have agreed with her more. It was around 5:30 p.m. when my friends and I decided to end our day of protesting, legs weary and throats sore. But we felt more alive than we had since November. We had shared with thousands of people a day of protecting equality among all people. We passed protestors leaving signs on government buildings, which inspired us to do the same. Instead of government buildings, we opted to leave our sign outside of the new Trump International

On the train ride back, the Metro was still crowded with weary marchers, but everyone was still smiling, laughing as we joked over what Trump might say about us tomorrow in one of his infamous tweets. There was an electricity in the air, malleable as we each took home with us something new and inspiring. My biggest takeaway from the march was that sometimes it’s the small things that help the most. So, in an effort to pass on the fire given to me, I encourage everyone to call their representatives, get involved with local or national government, vote in the midterm elections and ultimately make your voice heard. One march does not solve the problem, but it does provide people with the passion and solidarity they need to move forward. And for that, I am forever grateful.

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Oscar contender “La La Land” lives up to high expectations

by Connor Burke Staff Writer

few weeks ago, the Hollywood Foreign Press had its annual Golden Globe Awards, in which people from all over the world vote for what they believe are the year’s best in film and television. This past ceremony was like most, except for the fact that when it came to film, it seemed as if only one movie kept winning; “La La Land.” The modern musical swept the comedy or musical movie category, winning all seven of its nominations including Best Picture, and is already gaining major Oscar momentum. With all of its hype and awards, I was expecting “La La Land” to be one of the best movies of the year, and thankfully it delivered on almost every expectation. “La La Land” stars Emma Stone as Mia, a young barista working on the Warner Brothers studio lot who aspires to become a famous actress. One night after a party with her friends, she wanders into a restaurant and meets the somewhat rude jazz pianist Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling. Sebastian gets fired that night, and the two meet up a few weeks later at another party. After some initial annoyance, the two develop a sweet relationship that goes through some big ups and downs as the two pursue their dreams, with Mia continually attempting to find her big break, and Sebastian attempting to open his own jazz club. The story is a bit small and has been seen many times before, but that’s part of the film’s charm. The entire film is a love story to the Golden Age of Hollywood, but still throws in its own twists and is charming and wildly entertaining. Stone does a fantastic job playing Mia as a character that feels

very real instead of the clichéd “dreamer” type character that it could have ended up being. Mia isn’t constantly optimistic and always blathering on about how acting is her passion and her destiny. Rather, she is very selfdoubting and worried that maybe her dream is for someone else. This mindset leads to some heartbreaking scenes that feel not only like something Stone would say in real life, but also feel relatable to almost any member of the audience who has a dream. Her singing voice is a bit weak, but sweet and emotional, which

“‘La La Land’ is absolutely worth seeing, not only for the beauty of the film, but also to be part of the cultural conversation.” is especially shown off in her solo song, “The Fools Who Dream.” Gosling as Sebastian gives a fine performance, but honestly nothing too special or memorable. Honestly, for about half the film I forgot the character was named Sebastian instead of just being named Ryan Gosling. His character is a bit of a jazz elitist, which can get annoying at moments, and his singing voice isn’t the greatest, but it’s easy to see that he’s giving it his all. The supporting cast does a good job as well, like John Legend and J.K. Simmons, but they each only appear for a brief few moments, with Simmons feeling more like an extended cameo than an actual part.

The best part of the film has to be its main selling point: the musical numbers. From the upbeat and captivating “Another Day of Sun” to the somber “City of Stars,” each song is beautifully shot, most without cuts and incredibly catchy. The director Damien Chazelle knows how to shoot scenes with instruments being played, as previously evidenced by his 2015 Oscar Nominee “Whiplash,” and he shows this impressive skill again with extended sequences of Gosling playing piano and multiple sequences involving wonderfully shot jazz bands. While every musical number is nice, the most beautiful sequence of the film, and maybe one of the most beautiful sequences of the decade so far in my opinion, is the dance number at the Griffith Observatory. It’s a longer sequence with no dialogue, just a gorgeous starry background and the silhouettes of Gosling and Stone dancing almost as if there was no gravity. It’s an image that’s sure to become iconic, and one that hasn’t left my brain since seeing the film. “La La Land” is sure to gain some backlash soon because of all of the praise it’s getting. Heck, even “Saturday Night Live” has already had a sketch in which a young man is arrested because he just thinks the film is “okay” instead of one of the best films of the year. However, the film does live up to the hype that has been building up. While it’s not perfect, with a kind of dull Gosling performance and a familiar story that has been seen multiple times before, the film more than makes up for it with good singing, fun dancing, gorgeous cinematography and direction and an ending that has upset many people, but goes perfectly with the rest of the film. With the seven Golden Globes under its belt and 14 Oscar nominations, “La La Land” is absolutely worth seeing, not only for the beauty of the film, but also to be part of the cultural conversation.

ITS provides tips to combat email scams Laundry machines upgraded across campus dorms R by Samantha Romberger Staff Writer

eading, composing, skimming and deleting emails are perpetual activities in the life of a college student. Everyone knows someone whose device’s email icon is adorned with a number in the upper hundreds, suggesting that the task of checking emails is just too much of a nuisance to address. Regardless, emails are an integral part of modern life. Email is the primary form of communication for most universities and corporations. Diving into the rabbit hole of maintaining one’s email is an inevitable part of adult life. Annoying emails, however, are worse than promotional advertisements for that online retailer you accidentally clicked on once. Emails from unknown sources can also pose a threat to personal security. Scam artists have turned to email as a platform for stealing personal information. Despite extensive security measures, Elizabethtown College students are not exempt from falling victim to these scams. In Etown’s weekly newsletter, students often read about recent scams. Even though these scams are so prevalent, many students feel an uneasy naivety when it comes to the topic of email security. First-year Meghan Matje admits that she simply does “not know what goes into securing an email.” Ron Heasley, Executive Director of the Information Technology Services (ITS),

offers his knowledge on this subject. He explains that Etown has a number of security measures in place. One such measure is a technology system which scans emails for common fraudulent phrases. Heasley describes this process as “both an art and a science.” He says that “the trick is to write rules that will catch phishing messages and not stop legitimate mail from passing.” This becomes more difficult as scammers adapt their phrasing to seem more genuine. “If we wrote a rule to stop a message with the phrase ‘apply for this great summer job’… it would also stop a legitimate job advertisement,” Heasley said.

“Never, never, never give your username and password to someone.” -Ron Heasley

For this reason, fraudulent messages sometimes slip through the cracks of the security systems. This does not, however, doom us all to the clutches of the scammers. There are a number of tips that students can follow to avoid these scams. These phishing emails tend to follow patterns that even untrained eyes can discern.

Etown’s ITS blog details useful strategies. Students should always copy URLs into new tabs instead of just blindly clicking on an email’s links or hyperlinks. Scammers try to mimic innocent websites with their URLs. “Etown.edu” is not the same as “Etown.edu.co”. Heasley also suggests carefully deciding whether or not to open an attachment in an email. “An attachment that looks like a Word document or a PDF file may actually be an executable program that could install malware on your computer,” he said. These will usually have extra letters, numbers, or other characters. “Never, never, never give your username and password to someone,” Heasley said. The ITS newsletters also mention that phishing emails tend to have flawed grammar, syntax, or spelling. An email from a reputable source is less likely to have these issues. Students should look out for any incorrect details that seem fishy (pun intended). But what should an Etown student do if he or she falls into the shark-infested water of a scam email? Heasley recommends changing one’s password immediately and contacting the ITS Help Desk at helpdesk@etown.edu. As scammers adjust to the security systems in place, students must grow increasingly vigilant. Scammers who create camouflaged emails may seem genuine, but there are streaks in their painted masks, revealing their true faces. Students should learn to become aware of these clues.

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The new front-facing washers and dryers run on a “no-swipe” system, enabling students to access them without using their IDs. Students can receive notifications about the laundry through a new app.

by Jamie Verrekia Staff Writer

n a typical weekend at Elizabethtown College, while students study or socialize, student laundry spins in the new campus washers and dryers. These new high efficiency (HE) machines were added to residence halls over the winter break. This upgrades a laundry system that is already free to residential students during the academic year. Students appreciate the efficiency of the new machines and the convenience of the “no-swipe” system. Students no longer need to swipe their ID cards to start a machine. “The laundry smells fresh, and I like having one larger washer so I can wash my comforter,” sophomore Claudia Melchiorre said. “There is a phone app to track your laundry.” “The dryers are definitely an upgrade. My clothes get dry all the way through,” first-year Shaelah Best, who lives in Ober Residence Hall, said. “The no-swipe system is a plus when you are in a rush.” Residence Life also released links to a new wash alert system. Students can click on the link to their specific dorms to access information about open machines and how much time is remaining on each. After students put their wash into a specific machine, they can also ask the app to notify them when their washer or dryer has finished running. You can also use the app to report any problems. Those like Melchiorre said they miss the email notification system, but look forward to using the new app. All residential laundry rooms also have an ADA machine to accommodate students with disabilities. This frontloading machine is larger than the others. Etown faces tough choices about where money should be spent. Since the College is located in a rural area, students appreciate the events and activities on campus that connect students with outside speakers, alumni and business professionals. Some other places students would like to see upgrades include a variety in dining options available in the Marketplace and off-campus transportation. Overall, the washers and dryers were a good investment for the students of the College. In the future, the College should consider continuing to spend money on expanding campus activities and services.

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Men’s swim team salvages tie to celebrate Senior Day

Women’s team falls to McDaniel College, men earn tie with victory in 200-yard freestyle relay

by Paige Williams Staff Writer

he men’s and women’s swim teams were up against McDaniel College for Elizabethtown College’s Senior Day on Saturday, Jan. 21. The men’s team walked away with the first dual meet tie in the history of the program, and the women’s team took a loss. Senior Kieran Koehler and first-year Alec Schneider were both top performers for the men’s team, each with three victories against McDaniel. The meet started off with Koehler, Schneider, sophomore Tommy Kuhn and first-year Casey Marshall winning the 200-yard medley relay at 1:42.32—their fastest time of the season. The B relay team, comprised of sophomores Nick Petrella, Guillaume Gouronc, Ben Spangler and Tristan Koehler, beat McDaniel’s A relay with a time of 1:49.63. Sophomore Sam Hirshberg took first place in the 200-yard backstroke at 2:18.03, and Koehler took first in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:25.75. Schneider won the 50-yard freestyle with a personal best time of 23.01. The Blue Jays took the first three spots in the 200-yard backstroke. Hirshberg placed first with a time of 2:18.03, followed by teammates Petrella and first-year Kylar Harvey, respectively. Koehler had a season best time of 2:25.75 in the 200-yard breaststroke and took first. The Blue Jays swept the top three spots in this event with Spangler and Gouronc placing second and third, with times of 2:28.19 and 2:28.30, respectively. The senior Blue Jays, Ben Cvach, Koehler, Jake Stonecipher and Ethan Weber, were honored during intermission as part of Senior Day. Following intermission, McDaniel’s Green Terror won the six individuals events and pulled ahead of Etown when they took first and second in the 100-yard individual medley, the second event of the meet. The score was 112-125 McDaniel as the swimmers took their marks for the 200-yard freestyle relay. “When our assistant coach walked up to us at the blocks and told us what we needed to do, I think we got more excited than anything,” Koehler, second leg of the relay, said. “I live for those end-of-meet close relays.” Along with Koehler, Schneider, Marshall and junior David Foery swam a season best time of 1:31.76 and won the relay by 0.78 seconds. The Blue Jays also pulled in a third for this event, making the score 125-125. Koehler says he has never been prouder to call himself part of the

Photo courtesy of David Sinclair

The men’s swim team earned a victory in the 200-yard freestyle relay to tie McDaniel College at 125 for the meet. The women’s team fought hard on Senior Day but ultimately fell to McDaniel, 149-89, at Alumni Pool.

team. “We’ve put forth so much effort and dedication this season, and I’m excited to see the result of our training when we hit the pool at champs,” he said. The women’s team also started off their meet by winning the 200-yard medley relay. Junior Karlie Kimball, junior Dru Schneider, first-year Sara Lingo and sophomore Erika Cole swam this event and finished with a time of 2:04.44. The B relay team, junior Megan Anderson, senior Mariselle Parisi, first-year Maddie Ripley and sophomore Maddie Lasko, took second with a time of 2:06.74. The Green Terror proceeded to win 11 of the next 12 events. Cole managed to steal first place in the 50-yard freestyle, winning by .14 seconds. Parisi placed second in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 6:01.95. Lingo also contributed a second place finish in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:21.31 and in the 200-yard individual medley with a season-best time of 2:23.23. Anderson was runner-up in the

100-yard backstroke and had a season-best time of 1:08.36. The final score of the meet was 149-89, McDaniel. “This meet may not have been the best for many of us, but we still gave it our all, and that’s all that matters,” Cole said. “[Our] team has been putting in so much effort all year, and this effort can be seen in our times throughout the season.” Parisi’s thoughts reflect those of Cole’s: “We did our best and swam our fastest. I am really proud of my teammates and all that they have accomplished this season so far.” Parisi and the team are excited for championships and hoping to drop some time. Sarah Alps, Alyson Courtney, Katie Derreth, Jennifer Lakey and Parisi were honored during intermission for Senior Day. The men’s and women’s swim teams will close out their dual meet schedule when they travel to Frostburg State University this Friday, Jan. 27.

Men’s basketball defeats Goucher for first Landmark Conference victory

E in Etown athletics... The men’s basketball team ended their eight-game losing streak with a win over Goucher College on Saturday, 70-62. The Blue Jays dropped their game with Juniata College last night at home. The women’s basketball team has now won two games in a row since dropping a close one with Drew University. The Blue Jays defeated Goucher College on Saturday and handed Juniata College a loss last night. The men’s and women’s swim teams faced off with McDaniel College on Senior Day, with the men salvaging a tie. The women fell to McDaniel, 149-89. The men’s wrestling team lost to Gettysburg College, 24-16 in a match that was close until the final bouts. The men’s and women’s track teams competed at the Orange and Maroon Classic at Susquehanna University this past weekend.

in the NCAA...

by Megan Piercy Assistant Sports Editor

lizabethtown College’s men’s basketball team came out on top in their game against Goucher College in Thompson Gym Saturday, Jan. 21. Senior Josh Eden was the leading scorer and responsible for keeping the Blue Jays in the game early on in the first half. Eden was responsible for all 15 of Etown’s points scored in the first 6:41. Despite Eden’s strong performance, the Blue Jays trailed the Gophers for most of the first half. It was not until senior Matt Lapowicz and first-year Bryce Green scored back to back threes that Etown was able to catch up to Goucher. Green’s three pointer tied the game 23-23 with 4:54 left in the first half. Goucher managed to regain the lead 30-26 in the last few minutes of the half. A last minute three from senior Peter Harding brought the Blue Jays within one point of the Gophers going into the second half. Etown came out strong in the second half, quickly taking the lead. Lapowicz scored the first eight points of the half, putting the Blue Jays up seven points on the Gophers. Goucher refused to give up and quickly tied the game 40-40. With seven minutes left in the game, Harding had the ball in the corner with only 10 seconds left on the shot clock. Just outside the arc, he found sophomore Matt Thomas who, knowing the shot clock was about to expire, hit a three for the Blue Jays, putting the team up by two.

A layup by Eden put the Blue Jays up by four, but with three minutes left to play, it was again a one-possession game, the Blue Jays barely hanging on to the lead. Thanks to a steal in the last minute, first-year Ethan DuBois managed to sink an easy layup, putting Etown up four points. Two fouls sent Harding to the line twice in the last thirty seconds of the game. Harding went four-for-four in his foul shots, guaranteeing Etown a much needed victory over the Gophers, 70-62. Etown’s senior players stood out in this win with Eden finishing 9-for-11 with 23 points. Lapowicz and Harding finished with 14 points each and five three-pointers between the two of them. This was the Blue Jay’s first Landmark Conference win, making them 1-5 in the conference and 4-12 overall. First-year Connor Moffatt admits, “the season isn’t going well as [the team] hoped,” but this game “was a good team win.” Despite a rough start to the season, Moffatt believes the team’s win against Goucher was important, and “the fact that the team is very close” helped them come out on top. The Blue Jays hosted Juniata College last night in Landmark action. Etown came out flat in the first half, falling behind by 18 at the break. In the second half, Etown fought back behind Eden’s 16 points but could not climb over the hump, ultimately falling to the Eagles, 72-65. The Blue Jays will be back in action on Saturday when they travel to the University of Scranton.

After 12 weeks of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) college basketball season, the defending Villanova Wildcats lead the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll. The 19-1 Wildcats sit just ahead of the 18-1 Kansas Jayhawks and the 19-0 Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Kentucky Wildcats and Baylor Bears round out the Top five. The Duke University Blue Devils currently sit at 17th but will drop further after a setback at home against North Carolina State University on Tuesday night, dropping them below .500 in the conference.

in the pros... The 2017 Super Bowl matchup is set after Sunday’s Conference Championship blowouts. In the early game, the Atlanta Falcons, led by Most Valuable Player hopeful Matt Ryan, dominated the Green Bay Packers en route to a 44-21 victory. The Falcons are heading to Houston to play in the Super Bowl for just the second time in their 51-year history. In the nightcap, the New England Patriots handed it to the Pittsburgh Steelers to earn a trip to Tom Brady’s seventh Super Bowl. Brady threw for 384 yards and three touchdowns in the 3617 victory. The Super Bowl is set for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of David Sinclair

The men’s basketball team earned their first Landmark Conference victory of the season defeating Goucher College on Saturday afternoon, 70-62.The Blue Jays squared off against Juniata College last night but could not grab their second win in a row against the Eagles.

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Men’s, women’s track teams compete at Susquehanna event Women’s track earns top ten finishes in all events, men post impressive performances over weekend

by Delaney Dammeyer Staff Writer

n Saturday, Jan. 21 Etown bagged a series of top 10 spots in men’s and women’s track and field. The Orange and Maroon Classic in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania became the perfect breeding ground for the best performances from Etown’s finest. The women were able to claim spots in the top 10 of every event in a stunning collective performance, and the men had great individual victories. Men and women will proceed to Bucknell University next weekend. Ju n i or Bre n na Mc Name e won t he 5000-meter event and nearly broke her personal record with a time of 18:29.77. She was not the only top ten placer in the 5000-meter. McNamee was followed, in order, by senior Brianna Earnshaw, junior Maria Anderson, senior Liz Wedekind and sophomore Colleen Kernan. In pole vaulting, three Etown athletes placed with some of their best performances. Sophomore Danielle Zahn matched her personal record with a 2.75 meter vault, placed third overall and tied for fifth alltime vault. Fifth and sixth place were taken by first-years Natalie Nye and Paiton Kelly, respectively. The shot put marked a historic moment for sophomore Leah Gamber as she threw 11.16 meters and moved to fourth place in the history of the program. Also in the top with Gamber were senior Amanda Porter in third and junior Alexa Feduchak. Senior Kelsey Detweiler was at the top of her game in several events this weekend. In the 60-meter dash, Detweiler placed eighth with an 8.38 second run time. Detweiler also took fifth in the 200-meter and placed with her team in the 4x200-meter relay in sixth

Photo courtesy of Wyatt Eaton

The men’s and women’s track and field teams competed extremely well this past weekend at the Orange and Maroon Classic hosted by Susquehanna University. The women’s team posted top 10 finishes in every event.

place. The relay team included junior Lia Chuk, senior Stephanie Bellott and first-year Kaley Stinson. The team of first-years Ashleigh Denault, Jordan Sobolesky, Anajulia Blanch and sophomore Haley Prengaman took ninth place in the 4x200-meter relay. Moving on to men’s track and field, this weekend marked an important moment in individual performances for two seasoned Etown athletes. Senior Andrew Lesko won the 5000-meter, his only race of the day, and

made his first individual win of the season. Senior Mike Twist completed the 800-meter, almost surpassing the two-minute mark. The Etown men took third in the 4x400meter relay with the team of Twist, junior Mitch Schlegel, first-year JJ Teal and junior Tom Fitzgerald. Individually, Fitzgerald also ran the mile in 4:28.34 and placed second. Fitzgerald also tied for fourth in the 400-meter dash. Schlegel took fifth place in the 200-meter. The team of Schlegel, Teal, junior Brad

Elizabethtown News Blue Jays to sponsor women’s golf beginning in Fall

Women’s golf will be the 23rd varsity sport at Elizabethtown and the first addition to the athletics slate since men’s and women’s lacrosse began play in 2002. Photo courtesy of Athletic Department

Vasilik and sophomore Nick Winch won first place in their section 4x200-meter relay. They placed fifth overall. Saturday was an example of the ability of the track and field teams and Etown athletes as a whole. Etown’s presence on the leaderboards and on the track is widespread and impressive. The men’s and women’s track teams are back in action this weekend as they travel to Bucknell University for the Bison Open and Multi.

Quick Facts: Jim Reed, head coach of the men’s golf team, will guide the women’s program The Landmark Conference will sponsor men’s and women’s golf for the first time in 2017-18 Drew University, Goucher College, Juniata College, the University of Scranton and Susquehanna University also sponsor women’s golf

Wrestling battles with Gettysburg College, falls short of home victory

by Brian Lukacsy Sports Editor

he Elizabethtown College men’s wrestling team battled with Gettysburg College on Friday, Jan. 20 at Thompson Gymnasium. The Blue Jays jumped on top of the Bullets early in the dual match, leading 6-0 after two bouts. Junior Phil Torresani defeated Gettysburg’s Lenny Ogozalek, 5-3, at 125 pounds to kick off the match. Senior Bryan Pflanz followed Torresani with a 4-3 decision over Noah Malamut. The Bullets fought back to tie the match at six, winning the next two bouts at 141 and 149 pounds. Junior Chris Kummerer put the Blue Jays back in front with a pin at 157 pounds over Henry Scavone. Gettysburg’s Quinn Merrigan pinned in the next bout to help the Bullets draw even with Etown again. Gettysburg took three of the final four bouts to clinch a 24-16 victory over the Blue Jays. Junior Rocco Hladney earned a major decision victory at 184 pounds for Etown’s final win of the night. The Blue Jays were without nationally-ranked senior Luke Fernandez, which allowed Gettysburg to earn six crucial points toward the match victory. Photo courtesy of Athletic Department Etown will be back in action Friday, Jan. 27 when they travel to Wheaton, Illinois for the Pete The men’s wrestling team hosted Gettysburg College on Jan. 20 but fell short of a victory, 24-16. The Blue Jays prepare to travel to Wheaton, Illinois this weekend as they participate in the annual Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational. Willson-Wheaton Invitational.

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Women’s basketball bounces Goucher, Juniata for crucial wins Beyer leads Blue Jays in rout of Gophers, helps Etown keep pace in Landmark Conference playoff race

by Nick Loschiavo Staff Writer

he lady Jays put on quite a showing in their basketball game Saturday afternoon against Goucher College in Thompson Gymnasium as they ran away with an 82 to 37 win. This was a big win for the Blue Jays and a great way to boost their confidence. A total of nine Etown players contributed to the win. Sophomore Abby Beyer led the offense with 23 points. When asked what it felt like to put up numbers like that, Beyer was nothing but humble in discussing the win against Goucher. “It was a great team effort against Goucher,” she said. “We were able to really break down their defense by working the inside-out game, which opened up a lot of our outside shots.” Junior guard Julia Craig also had a big day for the Blue Jays. Craig scored 11 points and posted eight rebounds. “This win meant a lot for us, especially going into it being 1-4 in the conference. Getting this win, I believe, gets us really fired up for our next games, wanting to play hard and keep winning to get a chance in the playoffs,” Craig said. This win was huge for Etown’s playoff hopes. The Blue Jays found themselves down five to one in the first half, but silenced Goucher for six minutes. This led to first-year Mikayla Ruth tying the game, the teams at five points apiece. Junior Emma Hoesman then scored two three-pointers to make it 14-5. This was when Craig stepped up big-time off the bench. Her solid play gave the Blue Jays an 18-point lead; their largest of the game at the time. Craig went in for the layup, got fouled, but still made the bucket. She then nailed her free throw for the three-point play. Senior Emily Martin didn’t score her first points until the end of the second quarter , but she made it count. The defensive focus of Goucher was put on Martin, but this opened up opportunities on the corners for Beyer

Photo courtesy of Athletics Department

The women’s basketball team bounced back from their two-point loss against Drew University to defeat Goucher College on Saturday afternoon, 82-37.The Blue Jays traveled to Juniata College last night and earned a 74-63 victory against the Eagles.

and Ruth. Goucher came within 12 points at the end of the first half but Beyer didn’t let up. When Goucher turned the ball over, Beyer got the rebound and scored again. For Beyer, the spark was ignited in the first half and heated up in the second. She scored 12 of her 14 second half points in the third quarter alone. Overall, Beyer had her first 20-plus point game of the season and shot 10-for-19. Hoesman and first-year Lydia Lawson did a great job defending Brianna Bull, one of the Landmark’s top scorers. “Overall, this was a great win for us,” Beyer said. “Every team in this conference has been very competitive and has proved that no one

can be taken lightly. So I feel like this was an essential game for us to take control of, and we were able to do that from start to finish. I think this will give us good momentum into the Juniata game Wednesday night.” The Blue Jays traveled to Juniata College last night for another Landmark Conference matchup. The Blue Jays jumped on top of Juniata early and often on Wednesday night, leading 24 to seven after one quarter. Etown did not take their foot off the pedal in the second quarter, extending their lead to 45-19 at the break. In the second half, the Eagles managed to outscore the Blue Jays in each quarter but could never close to gap entirely. Etown ran

away with the Landmark victory, 74-63 to improve to three and four in the conference. Ruth led all scorers with 21 points, while Martin scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for another double-double. Beyer continued her hot shooting by dropping 16 points. Lawson chipped in with 14 points as well to help the starters combine for 66 of the Blue Jays 74 points. Etown will hit the road again on Saturday to face the University of Scranton for a second time this season. The Blue Jays dropped a heartbreaker at home earlier in 2017 against the third-ranked Royals. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.

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ABBY BEYER by Brian Lukacsy Sports Editor The sophomore guard from Collegeville, Pennsylvania scored a season-high 23 points in the Blue Jays’ rout of Goucher College on Saturday afternoon. It was the second straight game Beyer recorded her season-high in scoring as she dropped 17 on Jan. 18 in a close loss to Drew University. Last season, Beyer scored her current career-high of 26 points against Goucher, giving her an average of 17.6 points per game in her career against the Gophers. She has scored in doublefigures 11 times this season and is currently second on the team with 10.5 points per game. Photo courtesy of Makayla Ratcliffe

Major: Mechanical/Environmental Engineering Hometown: Collegeville, Pennsylvania Favorite athlete/sports team: Philadelphia Eagles/Phillies Favorite Jay’s Nest item: Egg Jay Favorite movie: Remember the Titans Favorite musician/band: Drake Favorite place to visit: Ocean City, New Jersey Class: Sophomore Hometown: Collegeville, Pa.

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In 10 years I want to be... an engineer making the environment cleaner for future generations. Hardly anyone knows that... my sister graduated from Etown in 2010 and that is one of the main reasons I came here. Favorite Etown Memory: Dance parties in the locker room with my teammates. Greatest Etown accomplishment: Being part of the basketball team. Greatest basketball accomplishment: Winning the PIAA State Championship my sophomore year of high school. I started playing basketball at age... 5