NEWS

  • Dr. Judy Beck Ericksen profile

    Dr. Judy Beck Ericksen profile

    Dr. Judy Beck Ericksen has been teaching at Elizabethtown College since 2007.  Previously she taught as an adjunct at George Mason University, George Washington University, Gallaudet University and Shenandoah University. As an Occupational Therapist (OT), she has worked in many states including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Michigan, Virginia and Washington D.C. She received her OT degree

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  • Student Senate

    Student Senate

    Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 7 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports, starting with Dean of Students and Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez. Gonzalez began with addressing her recent choice to cancel the guest speaker Joe Basrawi that planned to come

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  • TPUSA event and surrounding controversy

    TPUSA event and surrounding controversy

    The Elizabethtown College chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) planned to host an event on campus Monday, Sept. 27 that featured guest speaker Joe Basrawi. Basrawi is a representative of TPUSA, which is a non-profit organization that seeks to advocate for conservative values in high schools and college campuses.  What seemed like a typical event

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Welcome to the jungle

    Welcome to the jungle

    Hi, I’m Charlie! I’m so excited! My mom, Korinne is coming home this weekend. I’m a pomeranian mixed with a fox terrier. I’m 12 weeks old and I’ve been with Korinne’s family for about 3 weeks. I’ve been known to be the size of a football. My family picked me up a few weeks ago

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  • Burnout

    Burnout

    As the semester and the year starts to wind down, many college students begin to experience burnout. Burnout is a state of prolonged stress that causes students to feel mentally, physically and emotionally drained. The stress can come from any part of life like school, home, and  especially with 2020, the news and society. As

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  • Distanced but still social

    Distanced but still social

    The end of the in-person semester is upon us who were living on the Elizabethtown College campus. For those already attending remotely, it does not bring as much change, but there will still be some differences.  For the students moving off campus this upcoming weekend, it may seem sad that until the next semester begins

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SPORTS

  • Men’s basketball shows team energy

    Men’s basketball shows team energy

    Photo: Jocelyn Kline The Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team went up against King’s College Wednesday, Nov. 28 and came out with a strong win. As the Jays shot 57.1% and passed their opponent in free throws and three-pointers, they built a strong lead and kept it throughout the game. As the Monarchs struggled to keep

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  • Cross country places in the top ten in Regional Championships

    Cross country places in the top ten in Regional Championships

    Saturday, Nov. 10, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA Mideast Regional Championships that took place at DeSales University. The men’s team took fifth place out of 52 teams with a score of 224 points. Junior Samuel Gerstenbacher was the top finisher for the Blue Jays, finishing in seventh

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  • Men’s basketball takes a win in the season-opener

    Men’s basketball takes a win in the season-opener

    Thursday, Nov. 8, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team had a season-opening win against Penn State Berks 90-74. Senior Michael Pastore put the Blue Jays on the board early in the game with a three-point shot, the lead was quickly over taken by Penn State Berks with another three-points. The next three-point shot was from

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FEATURES

  • State bullying prevention consultant calls for more training in schools

    State bullying prevention consultant calls for more training in schools

    How can schools prevent bullying and create safe learning environments? Bullying prevention consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Education Mary Dolan gave an overview of the issue during her bullying prevention and adolescent mental health lecture at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Gibble Auditorium. The lecture was geared towards future educators, especially those who

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  • Student, faculty enjoy spring break in many ways

    Student, faculty enjoy spring break in many ways

    Elizabethtown College students had a week off from their studies from March 3 through March 11. Over the break, students participated in a variety of activities. Some of our Blue Jays traveled to foreign countries over the break. Sophomore Anajulia Blanch went to Jamaica on a service trip called “Won by One.” She learned about

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  • Body Positivity Week spreads awareness of eating disorders

    Body Positivity Week spreads awareness of eating disorders

    Media can negatively affect how people view themselves. Body Positivity Week is a time for people to appreciate that human bodies come in all shapes and sizes. This year, the week runs from Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16. Student Wellness started the 2018 celebration of Body Positivity Week at Elizabethtown College with a

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