NEWS
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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Student Senate: Dining Services reports more worker shortages
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 27 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special order to recognize individuals who played a key role in helping to plan this year’s Homecoming. Then was the Oath of Office for the Secretary for the Class of 2024 Megan Gangal. Moving
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Global Perspective: Just Stop Oil protests against fossil fuels
Throughout October, the environmental activist group Just Stop Oil (JSO) engaged in protests against further licensing, development and production of fossil fuels in the United Kingdom. Since Oct. 1, there have been over 650 arrests. On Oct. 14, two activists threw tomato soup at Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” at the National Gallery of Art in
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Hannah Sohn
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 is important.
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2/17/22 Horoscopes: What kind of flower are you?
Aquarius: Like many Aquarians I know, lily of the valley prefers shady spots but are known to spread, creating large colonies. Extremely fragrant, elegant and dreamy, these flowers (and people) are bringers of lasting happiness. Pisces: Sweetpea flowers really embody the alluring and innocent nature of Pisces. This particular flower symbolizes a delicate or bittersweet
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Movie Review: “Good Will Hunting”
As much as I appreciate a good story, I often struggle to maintain interest in films with many different storylines and large casts of characters. It is difficult to appreciate even the most epic visual spectacle if the events or people on screen seem shallow, as if the director put quantity above quality. Therefore, I
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SPORTS
Cornhole Tournament
Recently, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) held its first ever cornhole tournament, which was a fundraiser for the Blue Jay Pantry, a new space on campus which is dedicated to providing Elizabethtown College students with food items sourced by donations from the community. The event raised a total of $1,120 for the Blue Jay
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Tennis Courts
A walk by the Founders towers would include sights of construction vehicles, mounds of dirt and construction workers. Recently, the tennis courts at Elizabethtown College have been getting redone, since the tennis season was postponed. The tennis courts at Etown are regularly open to the public, and are commonly used by both the men’s and
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SAAC Meeting
If a college or a university has a sports program, they will most likely have a Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). The SAAC works with the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) to give updates on rules, among other things. The SAAC at Elizabethtown College is no different. However, there is one major difference that sets
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FEATURES
Alumna remembers “Educate for Service” throughout her service career
Elizabethtown College graduates have a long tradition of service and meaningful work. Our alumni serve as leaders, volunteers and models for current Etown students. One such alumna who carries on Etown’s tradition of service is Tamara “Tami” Zavislan ’83. Zavislan currently serves as Director of Development of the Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) in Baltimore,
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Volunteering provides job skills, learning opportunities for students
Elizabethtown College’s motto is “Educate for Service.” Etown demonstrates this motto through its many volunteer opportunities. “Service is actually all around us on campus,” Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Director Joel Janisewski said. There are different types of opportunities offered. One type is events held on or near campus. Some examples of these
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Etown students, staff members discuss healthy relationships
October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Elizabethtown College community participates all month by hosting activities, providing resources and hosting guest speakers to inform others. Under coordination of various academic departments and Student Wellness, resources were extended to those in need through an open, informational panel within the Baugher Student
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