NEWS
Renovations set to begin on Royer Residence Hall
Renovations will soon begin on Royer Residence Hall, with the goal of having it open for the fall 2023 semester. The initial planning occurred in December, and construction is set to start before the end of January, signified by the construction dumpsters near the building. Enrollment in Elizabethtown College has increased for the past three
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OMC receives two gold-level awards
Elizabethtown College’s very own Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) has been awarded two Educational Digital Marketing Awards in the 10th annual competition, held recently in early November. The Educational Digital Marketing Awards competition includes schools and universities across the country, ranging from K-12 up to and including graduate schools. The competition recognizes excellence in
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The College offers many job opportunities for the spring semester
Most days this fall, Dining Services general manager Austin Benner wakes up and goes to work for a Dining Services that is 60% understaffed. However, after a semester of uneasy Marketplace menus and Jays Nest options, things are beginning to look up for Dining Services. Dining Services is now offering $14.25 as an hourly wage
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: GSA
Elizabethtown College offers a multitude of clubs for students to get involved in and become passionate about–one of which being the Gender-Sexuality Alliance club (GSA). The cabinet consists of juniors Samhar Almomani, Mackenzie Pollachek and Zoe Enterline and sophomore Jayden Ryan. The mission of the GSA is to provide a safe space for those with
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Fall Equinox Horoscopes: A fresh start
The fall equinox on Thursday, Sept. 22 marked the beginning of autumn, bringing colder weather, cozier vibes and a fresh start. As the sun moves into Libra, balance and beauty make their way into our lives. Starting fresh doesn’t have to mean starting over; sometimes it means looking at your life through a new perspective.
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Recipe Review: Mac and cheese in a cup
One of the staples of many college dorm rooms are instant noodle cups. From ramen to macaroni and cheese, these meals are easy to make for any student who doesn’t have the space or utensils for a full, home cooked meal. However, there is an alternative to instant macaroni and cheese cups that some may
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week
Matthew Fick – Cross Country Junior Matthew Fick started running for the Elizabethtown College Cross Country team in the fall of 2021. During the spring semester of his sophomore year, Fick began to realize his potential and inquired about joining the team. Over the summer he began training hard in anticipation for the fall season
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National sports update
Recently, there has been some tension between the Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman and his scouting department. Tuesday, Roseman responded to the notion that he is going off of his personal draft board to make picks for the Eagles. He responded by saying that that notion was ridiculous, because every person on the staff
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Happy Gilmore
“Happy Gilmore” is a movie about an unsuccessful hockey player turned golfer. Adam Sandler plays Happy, whose Grandma learns that she is about to lose her home. Happy then joins a golf tournament hoping to win enough money to buy it for her. He starts challenging local golf pros for some money, and he continuously
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FEATURES
English literature alumna on corporate skills, success
Photo courtesy of Flickr Many college students find themselves wondering where they will take their degree after they graduate; finding a career that you enjoy can feel difficult. Class of 1996 Elizabethtown College graduate Alison Labbate can certainly relate to those concerns. Labbate graduated with an English literature degree. When she was in college, she
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Op-ed: Student abroad in United Kingdom on Brexit
Photo courtesy of Flickr The opinions contained in this piece are not representative of the views held by the Etownian and are not to be considered statements from the Etownian editorial board. Brexit — a word that has been thrown around quite a lot on the news and online for the past several months. I
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Professor responds to climate change deniers at speech
Photo by Jess Pron The October lecture in the Presidential Community Enrichment Series took place Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Susquehanna Room. Professor of engineering and geosciences Dr. Michael Scanlin presented on climate change to a full room of community members after a luncheon and a spirited introduction by Executive Director of College Engagement Opportunities
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