NEWS
OMC receives two gold-level awards
Elizabethtown College’s very own Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) has been awarded two Educational Digital Marketing Awards in the 10th annual competition, held recently in early November. The Educational Digital Marketing Awards competition includes schools and universities across the country, ranging from K-12 up to and including graduate schools. The competition recognizes excellence in
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The College offers many job opportunities for the spring semester
Most days this fall, Dining Services general manager Austin Benner wakes up and goes to work for a Dining Services that is 60% understaffed. However, after a semester of uneasy Marketplace menus and Jays Nest options, things are beginning to look up for Dining Services. Dining Services is now offering $14.25 as an hourly wage
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Global Perspective: Uproar in China over COVID-19 restrictions
While the United States has largely moved on from COVID-19 protocols and has attempted to get back to a new state of normalcy, the same cannot be said in other areas of the world. Every country has its own individual idea of maintaining safety for its people as well as guaranteeing economic prosperity. China, for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Which Blue Bean drink should you try based on your zodiac?
Aquarius: Aquarius, you are the Toasted Vanilla Oat Milk Shaken Espresso. It is the new drink in town, and it is the life of the party, just like you. Be sure to check it out next time you stop by to get your caffeine fix. Pisces: Pisces, you are the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino. This is
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Upcoming Walking Tour: Catch up on History Club’s latest plans
Next Friday, March 25, the Elizabethtown College History Club will be hosting a tour, guided by Director of Special Programs and Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships Jean-Paul Benowitz, of the Elizabethtown community. The tour will take students through some of the historic highlights of Etown, and as the sun sets the path will be lit by
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Concert Review: girl in red
One of the things I missed doing most during the pandemic is going to concerts. I had been to four of them pre-pandemic: Twenty One Pilots, Panic! At the Disco, Taylor Swift and Fall Out Boy. They are some of my best memories. There is nothing like screaming your favorite songs in a crowd full
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SPORTS
Fantasy Sports
As the picks for week 12 begin, there is one player who is ranked highly this week. Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been averaging 13.5 yards per reception this season and in the last six games, Cook has recorded at least 80 receiving yards. One of the reasons that Cook is ranked so highly
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A Look Back in Etown Sports History: 2 Years Ago, Jays make History as Men’s Soccer Clenches First Landmark Championship
A little over two years ago on Halloween 2018, Elizabethtown College men’s soccer made history as they beat Moravian College 2-1 in the Landmark Conference Championship Semifinal. Moravian scored and took a lead early, but the Blue Jays’ goalkeeper, senior Brian Gately, denied any further shots. Senior Gilbert Waso and sophomore Clark Williamson both scored
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Athletics Spotlight: Britt Moore Returned to Coach Basketball after Accomplished Career at Elizabethtown
Current men’s basketball Coach Britt Moore came to Elizabethtown College in 2017, making him the 12th coach in the c College’s history. Before coaching at Etown, Moore had done so at the University of Pittsburgh-Bradford and had been an assistant coach for Albright College. Moore had played in 25 games for Etown his sophomore year
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FEATURES
Local food pantries provide relief for families during Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving brings a time of excitement as we gather with family and friends to enjoy a great meal. However, for those who live with food insecurity, Thanksgiving can be a particularly stressful time of year. Thankfully, volunteer efforts, both nationally and locally, work to provide food to those without the means
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Students honor veterans through musical performance, poetry reading
Photo: Madeline Kauffman It was surprisingly lively in the lobby of the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center around 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. The focus of the night’s event was World War One which matched the Veterans’ Day program. It has been 100 years since the first world war. There was a crowd of about
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High Library art, photo exhibits showcase themed student work
Photo: Cheyenne Lawyer With sponsorship from the Elizabethtown College campus High Library, Department of Performing Arts and the Study Abroad office, students within academic and artistic departments are provided with an opportunity to share pieces of their individual work to display directly inside the entrance of the library. The gallery of student artwork went on
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