NEWS
Homecoming Weekend: Balancing the old with the new
The leaves are turning gold, there’s a pleasant breeze in the air and the smell of pumpkin spice is inescapable. That’s right Jays: it is fall once more. This is a very special time of year on the Elizabethtown College campus. While the stress of midterms is hanging over us, it is also a time
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Today’s Tech: Apple unveils plans for latest iPhone
Apple has finally released the next generation of iPhones. Included in the new selection are the iPhone 15, starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 Pro, starting at $999. They are quite pricey, but if you have an iPhone 11 or higher, you can get $200-$650 in credit towards a 15. The pre-orders began on
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The Board of Trustees elects new members
Effective July 1, the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees appointed three new members: Dr. Gerald Baer, Dr. Albert Granger and Robert Sands. Baer obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Etown and then attended the Pennsylvania College of Medicine, where he received his doctorate. He currently works as a Family Practice Specialist with Penn
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Katie Scaggs
Katie Scaggs is an outstanding student, role model and friend to all. She is who everyone at Elizabethtown College should look up to, which is why she is this week’s Student of Etown. She is a junior at the College and her major is marketing with a minor in graphic design and art. Scaggs is
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Recipe Review: Breakfast egg scramble
When thinking about what to have for breakfast, scrambled eggs naturally come to mind for many. However, for those used to cooking this classic dish in a fully equipped kitchen, it may be surprising to find out this meal can be made in a college dorm setting! With only a microwave and a mug, any
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Outdoor Activity: Hiking on Chickies’ Rock County Park
Autumn is one of the best times to go out for a hike and appreciate nature. One great place to hike is Chickies’ Rock County Park in Columbia, Pa. This park is just a short 15-minute drive away from campus, with views well worth the trip. Resting right between the boroughs of Marietta and Columbia,
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SPORTS
Iron Jay Challenge and DeArment Challenge
The Iron Jay is back! For those that don’t know what the Iron Jay Challenge is, it is a fitness challenge that happens annually at Elizabethtown College. It began in 2012, and according to Director of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being Whitney Crull, the Iron Jay can be best described as “a
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New Assistant Wrestling Coach – Caleb Warner
Elizabethtown College recently hired Assistant Wrestling Coach Caleb Warner. Warner started working for the College on Monday, Oct. 4. What makes Warner’s position unique is the fact that he is also attending Etown as a student to receive his master’s in business administration. He previously attended Millersville University for Robotics and Control System Engineering and
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Men’s Soccer
On Friday, October 9 in Huntingdon, Pa., the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced off against the Juniata College Eagles. The Blue Jays remain undefeated in Landmark Conference play, topping Juniata, 3-0. With the win, the Blue Jays’ record improves to eight wins, two losses and one tie overall. They have three wins with no
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FEATURES
SCAD presentations showcase student creativity and intellect
Beginning in 2007, Elizabethtown College has held a spring event to showcase student academics. At Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD), students showcase their creativity and intellect through presentations about topics that are significant to them. To ensure academic quality, all SCAD presentations must first be approved by a professor. Beyond that, however, the responsibility
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Dark comedy “The Cripple of Inishmaan” will open in Tempest Theatre
Thursday, April 11 at 8 p.m., the 2018-2019 Elizabethtown College Theater will open with its final show of the season, “The Cripple of Inishmaan.” The play is set in 1934 in the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland. When the inhabitants of the small town of Inishmaan learn that a Hollywood film crew
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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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