NEWS
Today’s Technology
On Feb. 1, Google parent company Alphabet Inc. (ticker: GOOGL) announced that it will be doing a 20-for-1 stock split, meaning that for every one share an individual owns, he or she will receive 19 additional shares, based on the records of July 1. The stock split will go into effect on July 15, 2022
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Dining services staff shortages
Elizabethtown College students have noticed a lot of changes pertaining to Dining Services this semester. These changes largely stem from a staffing shortage that has forced Dining to have shorter hours for some food places on campus, give student workers longer hours and to tragically shut down the Jay Truck. Dining Services Assistant Manager Austin
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Office of Marketing and Communications wins award
“It is always enjoyable to work with students, faculty and staff on projects for marketing and communications—our vibrant community is what makes Etown so special!” Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Keri Straub said. The Elizabethtown College Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) has recently been recognized in The Ninth Annual Education Digital Marketing (EDM)
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes
Aries: Change is in the air this week. These changes will be sure to set up the rest of the semester as well as the start of the new year. Watch the job front as a new opportunity will come your way. Taurus: Make sure you reach out to your friends this week. The New
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Brock Malone: The Jay’s App very own influencer
The Jay’s App is something of an Elizabethtown College treasure. Originally meant to be a hub for student information, it has essentially turned into a glorified Twitter with its very own influencers. No one has achieved such high status on the app than first-year early education and special education major Brock Malone. If you have
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Weekly Chirp: What’s going on with all the WiFi woes this semester?
Over the summer, Information and Technology Services (ITS) switched to a new provider for the Wi-Fi. While we all know that major changes like this often lead to a period of adjustment, many students have experienced ongoing and frustrating troubles with the Wi-Fi, despite being over halfway through the semester. In a survey posted last
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SPORTS
Overwatch League: Road to the Grand Finals
Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13, the 2020 Overwatch League (OWL) held the second and final week of its playoffs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the schedule for this year’s OWL experienced quite a few delays and setbacks, but now the organization is on track to wrap up its season with the Grand Finals Weekend:
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Senior student-athletes reflect on their four years spent at Etown
Photo courtesy of Unsplash There are many graduating senior athletes around Elizabethtown College. Many seniors have moments that stand out to them. Senior Olivia Beachley is no exception with her reflection on her time on both the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams. “My favorite part about being an athlete was being able to compete
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Lacrosse seniors talk about playing sports during their fifth year
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Due to COVID-19 and the need to close colleges around the world, Elizabethtown College was one of these, leaving spring athletes with an unfinished season. Student-athletes of the College are eligible to participate in their sport for four years as part of their undergraduate career. With the recent changes, the Landmark
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FEATURES
Love and Information illustrates various elements of relationships
Love and Information,” by Caryl Churchill, a play comprised of unrelated vignettes, currently being shown in the Elizabethtown College Tempest Theatre. This experimental play, first performed in Sept. 2012, intentionally includes very little detail pertaining to characters, background and stage direction. This gives directors and performers a lot of interpretive freedom. The Etown production, directed
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Student researchers have opportunites explore interests, global issues
Elizabethtown College provides many opportunities for students to learn outside of the classroom. One of these opportunities is student research, some of which is able to be published. Many students engage in student-faculty research as undergraduates. This allows them to advance in their fields of study as well as make new information more accessible to
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College hosts film festival, explores other cultures through music
The Global Film Festival is an annual event at Elizabethtown College sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), the High Library and Modern Languages department. Each year the festival has a different theme, and this year, the included films are inspired by music.
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