NEWS

  • High Center expands to Berks County

    High Center expands to Berks County

    The High Center for Family Business, located on Elizabethtown College’s campus, has recently expanded into Berks County. Previously, the center mainly operated out of Lancaster County, but in the past year, it has been looking to roll out to new markets. “There was always a feeling that there was so much opportunity in Lancaster, Dauphin

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  • Local P.A. elections

    Local P.A. elections

    As we approach Nov. 2, more voters are thinking about how they will cast their votes in the election, which is primarily geared toward local and statewide races. Throughout the years, voter turnout in local elections has comprised 15 to 27 percent of eligible voters in the U.S. In comparison, 49 percent of eligible voters

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  • Global Perspective: Scientists explore an abundant island

    Global Perspective: Scientists explore an abundant island

    Narcondam Island located off the coast of India was recently studied by a group of scientists. Natural history photographer Prasenjeet Yadav received an invitation from bird biologist Dr. Rohit Naniwadekar to study the remote island. The focus would be on the endangered species Narcondam Hornbill. Yadav agreed to go close to the end of 2019

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Aquariums: slices of nature in a dorm

    Aquariums: slices of nature in a dorm

    As the pandemic continues into 2021, people have turned to keeping pets as their company indoors. From working at a major chain pet store, I noticed that puppies and fish seem to be the new classmates for Zoom. Obviously, we cannot keep puppies in our dorms, so I started thinking about getting my own fish. 

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  • Valentine’s Day Horoscopes

    Valentine’s Day Horoscopes

    Hello there! I welcome you all back to another semester of horoscopes at the Etownian, whether you’re a starchild or a skeptic. This first horoscope is a sort of special one, since this issue is closest to Valentine’s Day. That means for once the horoscopes can be written in the most stereotypical manner — about

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  • Remote learning tips

    Remote learning tips

    With the third semester underneath COVID-19 restrictions starting, students on the Elizabethtown College campus are remote learning as well as those at home.  However, not being in the physical classroom can be hard for students as they are easily distracted, lose motivation to keep up with homework or struggle overall. Since the virtual campus does

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SPORTS

  • Two Blue Jays take spots in the track and field qualifying meet

    Two Blue Jays take spots in the track and field qualifying meet

    Junior Samuel Gerstenbacher and first-year Kelli Garriott represented Elizabethtown College’s track and field team Saturday, March 2 at the Tufts National Qualifying Meet. Gerstenbacher ran the 3,000-meter and placed third. He broke his own personal record and holds the school record in the respective event. Gerstenbacher ran 8:31.58, which was faster than his last record.

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  • Men’s lacrosse opens season, loss by Coast Guard Academy

    Men’s lacrosse opens season, loss by Coast Guard Academy

    The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team finished off their first game of the season with a defeat against Coast Guard Academy Saturday, Feb. 16. Over the course of the game, Coast Guard managed to score 10 goals, while the Blue Jays only pulled off one goal halfway through the second quarter. The Bears took strong

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  • Basketball ends regular season, women’s team to Landmarks

    Basketball ends regular season, women’s team to Landmarks

    Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams competed against Juniata College and Moravian College. The men’s team took two losses and the women’s team walked away with two wins and a home-court advantage for the Landmark Conference Championship Semifinals. Wednesday, Feb. 13, the men’s team lost against Juniata 87-69. Senior Michael Pastore was a big

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FEATURES

  • College students have increased risk of exposure to meningitis

    College students have increased risk of exposure to meningitis

    Did you know that according to the National Meningitis Association (NMA), approximately 600—1,000 people contract meningococcal disease in the U.S. each year? According to Mayo Clinic, meningitis is the inflammation of brain and spinal cord membranes caused by an infection. The infection can be caused by a virus or bacteria. Viral meningitis is less severe

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  • Alum lives life of service, follows his passions to New Mexico

    Alum lives life of service, follows his passions to New Mexico

    No matter how far Blue Jays fly after they graduate, many still remember their roots and live Elizabethtown College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” Bill Smith ’91 is one of those alumni and now serves in Santa Fe, New Mexico as the president and CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. The Santa Fe Community Foundation

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  • Cancer survivor, author memorializes battles of fellow patients

    Cancer survivor, author memorializes battles of fellow patients

    Gone, but not forgotten” is an idea often considered, but especially with the anniversary of the tragedy Sept. 11, 2001. However, for others such as author Matt Tullis, it is an idea that warrants daily consideration. At present, Tullis lives in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife and two children. He is the director of Digital

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