NEWS
Professor Richard Fellinger shortlisted for 2022 Page Turner Writing Mentorship Award
Elizabethtown College Writing Fellow Richard Fellinger was one of 20 writers shortlisted for a 2022 Page Turner Writing Mentorship Award for his novel-in-progress, “An American Girl.” The award would provide Fellinger with a mentor to help with the writing of “An American Girl” who would provide input throughout the rest of the creative process. “For
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The College announces plans for Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
As the winter season approaches, the days get shorter and the air starts to crispen up, and Elizabethtown College prepares for one of its most beloved traditions: the Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony. It aims to bring the campus as well as the community together as they shift away from any holiday celebration, such
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PA Politics: Dr. Oz holds a rally in Elizabethtown
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz held a rally at the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pa. Oz was joined by other Pennsylvania politicians, including State Senator Ryan Aument, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). Sands emphasized the importance of voter turnout in this election,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Restaurant Review: TJ Rockwell’s
Looking for a restaurant nearby to meet up with a club? Maybe you need a bite to eat with your teammates after a hard game, or you might just want a fun night out with friends. Look no further: TJ Rockwell’s is a great spot to get a bite to eat near campus. The first
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Club Feature: Find out about the Animal Services Club’s latest plans
Student clubs at Elizabethtown College provide opportunities for students to connect with one another as well as the community. There is an abundance of different clubs for those with different interests to choose from! One club in particular that takes the initiative to follow Etown’s motto of “Educate for Service” is the Animal Services Club,
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The Weekly Treat: Spongebob Pop
What’s up Crumb Crew, Nat here serving up your next entry for the Weekly Treat! And what a tasty surprise we’ve all must’ve received on this fine day! The campus hosted a surprise guest on this hot day: an ice cream truck, serving a wide variety of free ice-cold treats. From sandwiches to characters on
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SPORTS
John Neely
In 1962, there was a hall of fame inductee into the Ira R. Hall of Fame. This inductee was named John Neely. He was made an all star several times, and he was one of the star basketball players of the 1962-63 season. He also led the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team to a win
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Bowers Center updated
Monday, March 8, Elizabethtown College announced the start of Open Recreation in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Open Recreation is a new way for students to play sports together in a safe and healthy way inside of Bowers. Every week, Sunday through Friday, students will have a variety of sports to pick
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Softball field updated
Over the course of the 2020-21 academic year, Elizabethtown College has been constructing a new softball field just behind the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Unfortunately, the field is not yet completed and cannot be played or practiced on. However, softball Coach Kathleen Staib anticipates the field will be completed by early to
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FEATURES
Craftwork by local artisans to be sold at new maker’s market
Whirligig Unique Boutiques is a maker’s market type shop that is currently home to thirty different artisans, and more artisans (and their products) are coming! The shop is owned and operated by local resident Stacey Derck, who takes pride in the products that her shop sells, as well as the stories behind the people who
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Alum conducts work to assist first-generation college students
The Open Doors Education Group first opened its doors to first generation college students at the beginning of April. This group’s founder, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ramon Rios, is an alum of Elizabethtown College and a few current students are helping out with the organization. This organization is based in Lancaster, and Rios
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Graduating senior staff says their “farewells” to the Etownian
Almost four years ago I walked into the Etownian news room and (at least it feels like) I never walked out. While I cannot speak for everyone, I know many of our seniors had similar experiences. The Etownian is where I found my true home at Etown, I found a family within my fellow writers
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