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Students compete for scholarships by Amanda Jobes Copy Chief
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lizabethtown College’s 2017 annual Business Scholarship Competition was held Saturday, Jan. 28 on campus for students looking for extra financial assistance. Prospective and current Etown students attended the event and competed for one of the many scholarship awards available to them through funding from those who support the cause. In past years, the Business Scholarship Competition has featured at least 20 different substantial awards of $1,000 per year and higher. While one of the awards cannot be re-applied for after one year, the rest of the awards can be renewed for all four years at the College as long as the recipient keeps up a steady GPA of at least 2.75. Even students who have already received some form of Etown scholarship or financial aid are still permitted to participate and win an award in the competition. Generous donations from Etown alumni, retired faculty and even other companies over the years have made this annual competition possible. These donations have also assisted the College with helping out its students financially by rewarding them for their hard work and dedication in their fields of study. T h i s y e a r, t h e s c h o l a r s h i p competition started off at 9 a.m. with registration and a continental breakfast in t he Gibble Auditor ium in t he Masters Center on campus. At 9:30 a.m., after having some time to eat and talk to their peers and faculty, the students and parents were welcomed to the event. After that, attendees had a chance to formally meet and speak with faculty, current students and alumni of the business department. Starting at 11 a.m. the students made their way next door into the Hoover Center for Business in order to commence with the scholarship competition. Meanwhile, their parents remained in Gibble for a question-and-answer session on important financial aid and admissions information.
Thursday, february 2, 2017
Vol. 113. Issue 12
Academic buildings open to students 24/7
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by Emily Derois Staff Writer
lizabethtown College’s James B. Hoover Center for Business and Nicarry Hall buildings are now accessible to students 24 hours a day. During the week, the buildings are secured from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Now, they can be accessed using the students’ ID cards during those hours. The 24-hour access allows students to utilize computer labs and conference rooms for late-night studying sessions or group projects. First-year political science and Spanish double major Sara Allocco said that she thinks this change will benefit students.
“My residence hall has study rooms and lounge areas, but they are often occupied as classes begin to work on group projects,” Allocco said. “Perhaps this change will be helpful to those who prefer to work in a classroom environment without as many distractions.” Sophomore English major Rebecca Easton also said that the change will be helpful for students. “I try to do my homework outside my room,” Easton said. “I do think there’s a security risk, but I think it’s beneficial for students as a whole.” Campus Security has ensured that the buildings are safe spaces for studying. The door access control system allows security officers to monitor who enters and
exits all of the buildings. Additionally, officers will regularly walk through the halls of the buildings at night. Still, it is advisable to walk with a friend, use the LiveSafe App and avoid remote areas when exiting any building late at night. Campus Security is available 24/7, and can be called at any time at 717-361-1111. The idea for the 24-hour access was originally proposed by the Student Senate. They recognized a need for students to have some place for studying after hours. Nicarry and Hoover were chosen over the other academic buildings because they offer traditional classrooms, which are helpful for students in every major. SEE HOURS PAGE 3
Facilities installs green parking spaces to accommodate hybrid, electric vehicles
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by Paige Williams Staff Writer
n recent years, Elizabethtown College has t a ken steps to b e come more environmentally conscious. The College has installed more efficient heating and cooling systems, as well as more energy efficient lighting. Many classrooms are equipped with motion sensors to turn off lights in unoccupied rooms. This past Winter Break, high-efficiency washers and dryers were installed in all residence halls across campus. Additionally, the College built a solar array to invest in clean, renewable energy last spring. “Etown has always tried to be ahead of the ‘green’ curve,” assistant director of Campus Security Dale Boyer said in an email interview. He pointed out that because of the College’s “increased awareness in energy, it makes sense to work cooperatively with members of the campus community or visitors who have committed to hybrid or full electric vehicles. This means recharging stations.” These recharging stations are a new addition this semester. The two new spaces are located in Lot #2, more commonly known as Hoover Lot, and Lot #7, or Brown Lot. These spaces are strictly for electric or hybrid vehicles. They are identified by green painted lines, and there will soon be signs. Photo: Shane Bahn| Photography Editor
People are already using the new green parking spaces in Hoover Lot and Brown
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SEE SPACES PAGE 3 Lot, which feature charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Pre-Ware Lecture discussion series anticipates arrival of Jonathan Haidt by Erin Newcomer and Stephanie Miller discussion was the idea of harm. This moral was listed high by some of the students in Staff Writer and News Editor attendance. “Those who test high on harm tend to be onday, Jan. 30, Elizabethtown College more liberal,” Kelly-Woessner said. hosted the first of two pre-Ware lectures. Political affiliation was discussed often These lectures were designed to lead up and relate to the 11th Annual Ware Lecture, throughout the event. This led to discussions which will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April of controversial topics within today’s politics 6 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. and society in general. “Each political side shares the same morals. This year’s speaker is Dr. Jonathan Haidt, They would just rank them differently,” Kellya professor of ethical leadership at New York Woessner said. University’s Stern School of Business. The This divide could also be observed among main topic of Haidt’s lecture will be morals. the different students in the room and how Monday’s pre-Ware event, which was led by their different values ranked compared to political science Department Chair Dr. April Kelly-Woessner and titled “My Morals,” also each other. The students who attended represented discussed morals and how people relate their many different majors. Some came from a morals to their personal experiences. political science background, while others Before the discussion, students took a survey that asked them to list different moral came from the College’s business department. ideas in order of importance and describe One attendee was an English major. The fact that this discussion attracted how their personal lists could be used to help them determine things like their ideals or students from many fields of study showed that discussions about morals spark interest political stances. One moral idea that came up during the and appeal to broad ranges of people even in
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Dr. Jason Dana of Yale University spoke at a pre-Ware Lecture event this week.
today’s society. An understanding of society’s and one’s own morals can be helpful to students in any major. Another pre-Ware lecture event took place Wednesday, Feb. 1 as a “Wednesday at 11” event. This event was held in Gibble Auditorium. This lecture, titled “Is Profit Evil? Neglect of Incentives and Anti-Profit Beliefs,” was given by Dr. Jason Dana, an Assistant Professor of management and marketing at the Yale University School of Management. Dana’s lecture was about the idea that profit is not always made for the right reasons. He mentioned that some even consider making a profit to be evil. Though the lecture focused mainly on business-related topics, students from many other departments were also in attendance. Dana started his lecture by explaining the idea that some actions that people take to make a profit could be harmful to society or even misinterpreted as something evil. SEE WARE PAGE 2