NEWS
School of EMCS honored by national diversity recognition program
Last December, Elizabethtown College’s School of Engineering, Math and Computer Science (EMCS) was honored by the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program. Etown won the award for inclusive excellence in the bronze category. Only nine institutions nationwide won the award, and Etown was the only college or university recognized in Pennsylvania. This
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Student Senate
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Jan. 27 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special order, to swear in one new representative for the Class of 2024, Jamie Hallman. Administrative reports began with Dean of Students and Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez, who
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McCormick resigns, Betty Rider becomes transitional president
On Monday, Jan. 3 the Elizabethtown College campus community received an email from the Board of Trustees announcing that Cecilia McCormick was resigning as the College’s president after 2.5 years in the role. Her resignation was effective Dec. 31, 2021. McCormick cited her desire to focus on her personal and family life as well as
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CAMPUS LIFE
Weekly Chirp: Texas Abortion Ban
Disclaimer: To protect the views of the Etownian and myself, I will be using the term “fetus” to refer to the child/baby within the womb and “conception” to refer to the fertilization of an egg. I use the term “woman/women” throughout this piece, however, I understand that other individuals who do not identify as such
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Spend an afternoon at Cones and Clubs
On the weekends when the Office of Students Activities does not have anything planned, it is easy to get bored on campus. Ping-pong in the lobby can only be entertaining for so long, and no one ever wants to study just for the fun of it. Sometimes, you just need a break from the college
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Book Review: The Midnight Library
Matt Haig’s latest novel is the perfect read for anyone struggling with the effects of the pandemic. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is one of the most relevant books for readers amid a pandemic. Haig masterfully guides his readers through the story with vibrant imagery and almost poetic details. His writing tackles heavy ideas
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SPORTS
Cross country teams land in the top five in season opening meet
Friday, Aug. 30, Elizabethtown College’s men and women’s cross-country teams participated in Dickinson College’s “Light Up the Night Invite” invitational meet. The men’s team won their division with a total of 40 points, whereas the women’s team scored 62 points and placed third. One of Etown’s own finished as the runner-up in the men’s
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Women’s golf competes in Landmark Conference Championships
Tuseday, April 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s golf team competed at the Gettysburg Spring Invitational in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania and found great success in preparation for the Landmark Conference Championships in the first week of May. Junior Garrett Leib stood out as one out of only three players at the event to score a birdie on
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Men’s lacrosse clinches first place in Landmark Conference
Tuesday, April 23, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team took a 13-4 loss against York College of Pennsylvania. Sophomore Cody Richter was the team’s top scorer, scoring two points. Senior Andrew Watts and first-year Nick Cost each scored one point for Etown. Junior goalie Tom Mahoney had a season-high number of saves against York. Although
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FEATURES
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
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
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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