November 18, 2010
campus life
the Etownian
on air
Compiled by Campus Security and Melanie R. Giardina Campus Life Editor
Radio station works on changing its tune Brittany V. Daiutolo Staff Writer
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f you have been in the Jay’s Nest since Homecoming weekend, you may have been surprised to hear a change in the music being played. Those on the board of directors of WWEC, the radio station here at Elizabethtown College, have long been pushing for the station to be played campus-wide. It seems they have finally gotten a start at achieving that goal. Assistant Professor of Communications Dr. Colin Helb has been the major advocate convincing Eric Turzai of Dining Services to have WWEC played throughout the Marketplace, the Blue Bean and the Jay’s Nest. As of right now, WWEC is only being played in the Jay’s Nest. Sophomore Programming director Jon Gabriel is hopeful that WWEC will soon move to the Marketplace. Gabriel described the many changes WWEC has endured between last spring and this fall. “WWEC is constantly changing based on what people like to listen to,” Gabriel said. Gabriel described the atmosphere at WWEC to be consistent with determination. The board of directors works in constant contact with record labels to attain samples from up-and-coming artists, and the board is always contributing new ideas for music to be played on the station to sophomore Brett Antosh, the music director for WWEC. According to Gabriel, Antosh has spent hundreds of dollars in purchasing music for the station so far this year. Antosh reviews the music choices given to him by the board and then makes purchases based on his reviews. WWEC is centered on the students and staff at Etown. The opinions of the students are very important to the way WWEC conducts its shows. Opinion forms can be found in the Jay’s Nest for students and staff to fill out and give WWEC some ideas on what is liked and what could be changed. WWEC is not just centered on music. The radio station is constantly receiving and giving updates
on popular news stories and sports. Everyone on the board of directors is required to put in a certain amount of office hours and radio hours, with a total for each member of three to four hours per week. The WWEC website can be found at www.wwec.fm, and you can expect to find a live stream, a number to phone in requests, several blogs and updates courtesy of the board of directors. Junior Sean Duetsch is the sports director and takes care of updating the website on behalf of Etown College sports. Junior Dylan Wadell, the news director, does the updating on the website for news, which includes local and national sports. Other members of the board of directors include station manager junior Chris Tjaden; DJ director senior Mike O’Connell; programming Director Gabriel; publicity director, junior Chelsea Decker, Publicity and acting promotions director, and events diImage: www.wwec.fm rector senior Tori Kamouh. Junior Caitlin Carroll is currently abroad, but she will return to the board in the spring. Currently, Decker and Kamouh cover Carroll’s position. Although it may seem like the board members are all involved with the communications department, Gabriel says this is a common misconception. He gives the examples of Wadell, who is a secondary education major, and Antosh, who expressed an interest in engineering. Gabriel also said he was originally interested in economics before getting a position on the board of directors for WWEC. Gabriel described his position of programming director as handling the commercials and public service announcements played on the station. “The biggest change is how the music is run. Last year we used iPods and laptops. Now, we need restrictions to be played around campus,” Gabriel said. The music this year is all contained and bought on one computer. Music must be officially purchased in order to be played around campus. Another change Gabriel described is the interest in compiling more events. Last year, WWEC hosted an event at Folklore coffee and co., a local coffee
fitness
Overexercise harms Kelly J. Clayton Staff Writer
• Campus Security received a call from two students after they had been followed by two males while walking from Schlosser dormitory to Brown Lot. All that is known about the suspects is that they came out of a small, dark, four-door vehicle. •
Sound equipment was reported missing from Leffler Chapel Nov. 12. It has yet to be concluded if the property was stolen or just borrowed from the building.
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That same day an Ober bathroom was trashed: soap dispensers were ripped off the wall along with other damages. The culprit has yet to be identified.
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A student was found driving the wrong way on Alpha Drive Nov. 13. When stopped by Campus Security, the driver stated she did not know it was a one way street. When asked how many years she had been at Etown, the student said she was a senior.
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For a prank, students threw a trash can filled with water into an Ober dorm room Nov. 14.
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Dale’s parking tip of the week: 4-way Flashers are to be used for unloading and loading, not for parking in handicap spaces for 10 minutes.
house. According to Gabriel, the station is interested in going bigger and bigger in venue size. Artists of interest include Chiddy Bang and Third Eye Blind. There are currently about 35 DJs who work with the station and host shows, and the daily schedule of shows can be found at www.wwec.fm. The station also gets help from an audio class that requires its students to put in a certain amount of hours a week at WWEC. There have been many noticeable changes on campus this year, and WWEC is no exception. The members of WWEC have shown hard work and dedication to meet their goals and set new ones to achieve. Hopefully, one of their goals will soon be met and we will hear the station in the Marketplace and show the members of WWEC our support for their dedication. Gabriel said, “Everyone on the board stepped up and took on a bigger part.”
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he best way to fight off the effects of holiday stress and rich food is to exercise. Exercise is vital to a healthy life; however, a problem regularly overlooked is its potentially harmful side effects. Senior field hockey captain Linsey Fasold described overexercising as “an extreme, so many hours a day, that it actually has a negative impact on your body.” Junior student-athlete Dan Silver, who works out seven days a week, 52 weeks a year, said, “I work out because I enjoy the feeling of anticipation before starting, the fun and excitement during and the satisfaction afterwards.” While many people across the nation are passionate about exercise, they can potentially become obsessive. By regularly overdoing workouts, the body isn’t allowed time to recover, meaning muscles that were torn down through exertion can’t rebuild. “I work out for many reasons: health and fitness, to be strong and able to defend myself, personal body image and overall well being,” Fasold said. “I want to live a long, healthy, active life.” Junior student-athlete Steven Boyer said, “ I work out to get better for track to help the team win. The better physical condition I am [in], the more competitive I am.” While individuals claim to exercise for athletics and overall well being, those who do exert their energy in exercise over five days a week need to watch out for the signs of overexercise. Yahoo! Health identifies warning signs: decreased performance; disinterest in exercise; mood change; delayed recovery; increased resting heart rate; mental or physical grogginess; insomnia; diminished appetite; weight gain; and weakened immune system. So how can one avoid these warning signs and live an active, healthy life? The best thing to do is listen to your body. If you need rest, then rest.
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