NEWS
Residence Life makes changes to the ILU housing process
In preparation for the 2023-2024 academic year, the Elizabethtown College Office of Housing & Residence Life (Res Life) has made changes to its independent living unit (ILU) selection process. The ILUs include the Hackman Apartments, the Schreiber Quadrangle (the quads) and the College-owned houses. Associate Dean of Students for Community Living Jenn Crowder shared insight
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Global Perspective: A suspected Chinese spy balloon flies in U.S. airspace
On Thursday, Feb. 2, the U.S. government reported that it is monitoring a suspected Chinese spy balloon that was spotted flying over northern states for several days. “The United States government has detected and is tracking a high-altitude surveillance balloon that is over the continental United States right now,” Pentagon Spokesperson Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder
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Governor Shapiro: A brave new administration
As we settle into the new year, it is important to take note of the historic election of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. Sixty-three years have passed since Pennsylvania last elected two democratic governors in a row back in 1959. Now only a few days into the new administration, Shapiro has taken steps to differentiate himself
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Treat: Rita’s Gelato
Hello everyone! I must apologize for missing our Weekly Treat. Midterms have arrived, and like many of you in the Crumb Crew, that can be a busy time. But fear not, for I have a snack entry from the hustle and bustle of my work, a Rita’s Gelato! With spring being officially ushered in, it’s
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Students of Etown: Neil Divins
Despite Elizabethtown College being a small school compared to most of the colleges in the area, it is nearly impossible to know all of the students on campus. Each one of them has their own unique story on how they came to attend Etown, and it is important to know that each has value. One
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Sock and Buskin
Who among us hasn’t looked to the stage and felt inspired? The harsh spotlights, the graceful dancing, the lyrical genius that combines emotion and description, all a treat to behold, and just as soon as they appear, they are gone. A sense of theatrics has inspired much of Gen Z, from their exposure to golden
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SPORTS
Nick Pliny, SAAC representative
Recently, Elizabethtown College junior Nick Pliny was named the Landmark Conference Associate Member Representative for the NCAA Division III Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Nick Pliny is a two sport athlete at the College, playing on the men’s volleyball team and the men’s soccer team. This position requires student athlete feedback and for information to be
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Jackie Robinson
In 1947, history was made when Jackie Robinson, the first African American athlete to play Major League Baseball, stepped up to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson was born Jan. 31, 1919 in Cairo, Ga. He was the youngest of five children. Growing up, he attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, Ca. where
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Rocky Balboa
In 1975, the heavyweight champion of the world, Apollo Creed, announces that he is hosting a fight to defend his title in Philadelphia, Pa. A few weeks before his flight, Creed is informed that his opponent cannot compete due to an injured hand. Creed decides not to cancel the fight, but instead, give a local
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FEATURES
Professor explains history, values of nonviolent protest in modern day
Photo courtesy of Dr. Michael G. Long Tuesday, Jan. 22, the High Library hosted a lecture and discussion with associate professor of religious studies and peace and conflict studies Dr. Michael Long as part of the events held for Martin Luther King Jr. Week. MLK Week is sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and
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Historian speaks about role of Native Americans during Civil War
Wednesday, Nov. 28, the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP), the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, the Dean of Curriculum and the Office of Diversity collaborated to sponsor “The Original Southerners: American Indians, the Civil War, and Confederate Memory,” a presentation by Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery. This lecture was in honor of Native American
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Digital Humanities Hub provides space, resources for student use
As society seems to be becoming more and more digital, colleges are creating more spaces for students to explore growing disciplines like Digital Humanities (DH) which applies computer software and equipment to the traditional humanities. “Digital Humanities (DH) encourages students to engage in many of the same types of projects the traditional humanities have been
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