NEWS
Global Perspective
Many European countries are experiencing yet another surge in COVID-19 cases, leading to a return of lockdowns and other restrictions. Unvaccinated people are the primary target of the new restrictions, which are the minority of the population. According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, 75 percent of adults in the European Union
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Etown lecture series begins with Elizabeth Smart
On Thursday, Nov. 11, Elizabethtown College began its lecture series with its first speaker Elizabeth Smart. Smart’s abduction in 2002 is one of the most followed child kidnapping cases ever. Her experience prompted her to share her account and start the Elizabeth Smart Foundation to advocate for social change. She began her discussion by emphasizing
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Etown students and professor present at National Honors Council Conference
Five Honors students recently attended and presented at the annual National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) conference with professor Jean-Paul Benowitz. The conference, which has been going for 56 years, was held in Orlando, Fla., and the theme was “Reimagine Honors: Past, Present, Future.” Seniors Kailey Caroland and Kyle Cappuci, juniors Lauren Comly, Andrew Furman and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: For the Semester
Use your sun, moon, and rising signs together for a more rounded reading! Aquarius: Start this semester off right with a plan to balance nourishing your inner world whilestill staying open to the amazing opportunities to come. If you are uncertain about a certainproject or path, take a deeper look at your motivations and possibly
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Senior Shoutouts
Lyndee Anders— Congratulations! We are so very proud of all your accomplishments during your time at Etown. Best wishes as you continue your goal of becoming an OT. —Love, Pappaw and Mammaw Julia Argentati— Happy Graduation! We are so proud of you!—Love, Mom, Dad, and Emily 4 down, 1 to go! Congrats!—Love, Teena, Buddy,
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Goodbye Etownian
Hello there. If you’re reading this now, you’ve probably read something from me before. Unless this is your first time ever reading the Etownian, in which case, better late than never! Welcome to Campus Life! I’ve been the editor of this section for three semesters, and I feel it’s suited me. Prior to being the
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse comes out with win against Messiah College
Over spring break, the Elizabethtown College’s men’s lacrosse team competed against Messiah College, Christopher Newport University and the University of Lynchburg. The Blue Jays walked away 1-2 between these three opponents. Saturday, March 2, the Blue Jays took on Messiah and won 12-11 with a strong finish. Junior Mike Scrafano scored five goals, highest amount
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Baseball competes in spring break training in Florida
The Elizabethtown College baseball team traveled to Fort Pierce, Florida Thursday, March 7, for spring training and some games against various teams. While the Blue Jays faced Penn State Behrend, players began to get their pacing back and some practice in. Although Etown fell behind early in this game and did not score until the
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Women’s lacrosse sophomore tied Etown program’s record
Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team played Chapman University and Alvernia University during spring break. The team walked away with a win over Alvernia and sophomore Lexie Sharp tied a school record. Tuesday, March 5, the Blue Jays took a loss against Chapman 20-16. Sophomore Kate Ziegler scored a career-high six goals. Sharp made four points
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FEATURES
Long-term mold induced health effects, not inherently dangerous
Mold is everywhere. You are constantly exposed to mold, just walking outside,” Debra Wohl, Elizabethtown College professor of biology, said. “However, some people are more susceptible or sensitive to the mold, so in areas where humidity is high and there is a lot of mold, these individuals may be symptomatic,” Wohl continued. With the outbreak
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Living and working internationally, Etown students’ global summer
For all students, summer is a time to take a break from school work. However, many college students still have to work over the summer. Some Elizabethtown College students spent their summer working abroad. One of these students was senior Japanese major and international studies minor Quinten Yonkers. Yonkers spent the summer interning at the
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Photography class exhibits pictures of the five senses
Photo: Megan White Assistant Professor of Communications Dr. Katherine Hughes’ Fall 2017 photography class exhibited their photography in the High Library. The theme of the display was “Photographing the Senses.” The 16 students enrolled in the class took a picture that depicted one of the five senses. Viewers were encouraged to try and determine which
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