NEWS
The Jay Lounge opens in the BSC
The new Jay Lounge has made a big splash around campus. The state-of-the-art space is located on the lower level of Baugher Student Center (BSC). The Lounge doubles as an event space while also a leisure area for students. This wasn’t a process that happened overnight. The construction of the Jay Lounge came with many
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Musser updates scheduled for summer of 2023
Elizabethtown College’s chemistry department will undergo modernization in the summer of 2023 with changes to the three teaching laboratories on the first floor and the main hallway corridor. “Musser Hall is nearing 40 years old, and it’s a very well designed space in terms of functionality from a student hands-on perspective,” chemistry professor and department
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The Blue Print Program: Recognizing Elizabethtown’s multifaceted students
Students at Elizabethtown College have continually challenged themselves to live by the College’s motto of “Educate for Service.” Although that experience does not look the same for every student, it may include being a part of the many leadership opportunities available, bettering themselves through community work or diversifying their perspective. With the introduction of the Blue
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Treat: Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Pretzel Bites
Hello Crumb Crew, and welcome back to your daily reading of all things crunchy, chewy and everything in between. Today, we will be opening on a true treat today: Auntie Anne’s cinnamon sugar dusted pretzel bites! Regular size cup, lots of sugary goodness, but VERY messy. I would take caution on eating it in places
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The Students of Etown: Alexis Price
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 their story has value.
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Movie review: “tick, tick,…BOOM!”
My first experience with “tick,tick…BOOM!” was in 2017. I was in the midst of my “Hamilton” phase and ready to devour anything that Lin-Manuel Miranda appeared in. On a YouTube search, I found a video of him and Karen Olivio, another prominent Broadway actress, singing “Therapy” from “tick, tick,…BOOM!.” Immediately, I was hooked. I did
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SPORTS
Sports practice updated
Various teams, such as the cross country team, started to practice as of last week, but were not competing against other schools since all competition has been postponed for the fall season. The athletes were getting tested for coronavirus before and after every practice for about two days, which was the duration of the practices
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K/DA new single
Popular video game and esport League of Legends has made great strides in recent years to broaden its reach throughout the entertainment mainstream. Its largest endeavor as of late has been through the virtual-reality pop group K/DA, which launched in 2018 for the League of Legends World Championship event. While Riot Games has explored other
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A Look Back through Elizabethtown College Athletics’ Greats: Pam Boteler, Class of 1990, goes on to Play in Nationals
Elizabethtown College has produced a plethora of talented athletes throughout the years. Pam Boteler ‘90 is a perfect example. Boteler played four sports during her time at Etown and competed in many championships, including the 1989 NCAA Division III National Basketball Championship. She also participated as an all-region runner for the cross-country team of 1987.
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FEATURES
Professor, Peacemaker in Residence kicks off conflict transformation series
Photo: Madeline Kauffman Associate professor of peace and conflict studies Jonathan Rudy gave his first workshop in his series entitled “Learn How to Peacefully Transform Conflict with Jonathan Rudy” Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in the High Library McCormick Classroom. The series will have three workshops in total. Both the High Library and the
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Etown explores esports team, colleges experience growing interest
Esports are multiple player video games in which people, often professional gamers, compete against one another. Teams enter formal competitions, usually involving spectators. Some popular games played include League of Legends, Counter-Strike and StarCraft. Esports are becoming more popular within video game culture. There are gaming tournaments held worldwide. Elizabethtown College is also exploring this
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International Education Week events raise awareness of global cultures
Photo: Jillian Distler Día de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring loved ones who have died. The holiday is a multi-day celebration. The first day, Nov. 1, is dedicated to children who have passed away, and the following day is dedicated to adults who have passed, senior Guadalupe Carnero explained. Carnero
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