NEWS
Atwood elected to ASEE deans executive board
The Dean of the School of Engineering, Math and Computer Science at Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara Atwood has recently been elected to the Engineering Deans Council Executive Board of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). “The overall responsibility is to provide vision and leadership in engineering education, research and engagement,” Atwood said when asked
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is the end in sight?
If you’ve looked in the news at any point recently, you’ve most likely seen information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Starting on Feb. 24, this invasion has gone on for weeks now, coming up on a whole month. Russia’s decision to go through with the invasion was surprising, even for the people on the front lines.
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Song of the (empty vodka) shelf: How Pennsylvania Government has responded to Russian aggression in Ukraine
In Pennsylvania, a state that is notorious for partisan division and dysfunction, the crisis in Ukraine has provided a glimmer of hope in our deeply partisan bureaucracy. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to grow into an emerging humanitarian crisis, Governor Tom Wolf and state lawmakers have joined the federal government in levying sanctions
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Treat: Chips
Happy Valentine’s Day, my lovely Crumb Crew! The Weekly Treat is here with an entry on a popular and commonly found snack choice for you: chips! Whether it be sour cream and onion, barbeque or sea salt, everyone has a go-to chip flavor or brand. I’ve decided to go with Doritos Cool Ranch Chips, one
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Students of Etown: Hannah Sohn
Despite Elizabethtown College being a small school compared to most of the colleges in the area, it is nearly impossible to know all of the students on campus. Each one of them has their own unique story on how they came to attend Etown, and it is important to know that their story is important.
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2/17/22 Horoscopes: What kind of flower are you?
Aquarius: Like many Aquarians I know, lily of the valley prefers shady spots but are known to spread, creating large colonies. Extremely fragrant, elegant and dreamy, these flowers (and people) are bringers of lasting happiness. Pisces: Sweetpea flowers really embody the alluring and innocent nature of Pisces. This particular flower symbolizes a delicate or bittersweet
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SPORTS
Athletics Spotlight: Britt Moore Returned to Coach Basketball after Accomplished Career at Elizabethtown
Current men’s basketball Coach Britt Moore came to Elizabethtown College in 2017, making him the 12th coach in the c College’s history. Before coaching at Etown, Moore had done so at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford and had been an assistant coach for Albright College. Moore had played in 25 games for Etown his sophomore year
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How pros keep in shape during COVID-19
Despite having to stay home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, pro athletes have found ways to keep in shape. For example: Dutch elite swimmer and Olympic gold medalist Sharon van Rouwendaal has resorted to swimming in a kiddie pool while tied to a tree so she can stay in one place. One of the
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A look back in sports history: 2008-2009 men’s lacrosse team has strong season
Elizabethtown College’s men’s lacrosse team had a terrific run in the 2008-09 school year, beginning the season with a 14-5 win against Moravian College March 8, 2009. Senior and Captain Ryan McCaffery described the team’s defense and resilience as primary keys to getting ahead. “We’ve had some good offensive output, and our defense has obviously
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FEATURES
Music, gender at Ephrata Cloister
Keeping with Elizabethtown College’s rich history of Anabaptistism and Pietism, the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist studies recently had the opportunity to bring Christopher Herbert to campus. Herbert is an assistant professor and head of the vocal department at William Paterson University. He received a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the Julliard School and
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Fine Arts seniors bring unique talents, interests to senior projects
This semester, The Etownian is working to highlight and recognize the work being done by Elizabethtown College’s seniors in their capstone courses. One such capstone course has been taught by professor of art Milt Friedly to senior Fine Arts majors. This course is designed to prepare the students for gallery work and the logistics necessary
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Etown alumna poet returns, shares her poetry at open-mic night
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Title IX partnered with the Women and Gender Studies department to bring back Elizabethtown College alumna, Nichole Acosta, ‘08. Acosta visited campus March 14 for an open mic slam poetry night in the Brinser Lecture Room. Acosta has been doing spoken word since she was 11 years old and
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