NEWS
Professor Richard Fellinger shortlisted for 2022 Page Turner Writing Mentorship Award
Elizabethtown College Writing Fellow Richard Fellinger was one of 20 writers shortlisted for a 2022 Page Turner Writing Mentorship Award for his novel-in-progress, “An American Girl.” The award would provide Fellinger with a mentor to help with the writing of “An American Girl” who would provide input throughout the rest of the creative process. “For
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The College announces plans for Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
As the winter season approaches, the days get shorter and the air starts to crispen up, and Elizabethtown College prepares for one of its most beloved traditions: the Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony. It aims to bring the campus as well as the community together as they shift away from any holiday celebration, such
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PA Politics: Dr. Oz holds a rally in Elizabethtown
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz held a rally at the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pa. Oz was joined by other Pennsylvania politicians, including State Senator Ryan Aument, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). Sands emphasized the importance of voter turnout in this election,
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Treat: Chips
Happy Valentine’s Day, my lovely Crumb Crew! The Weekly Treat is here with an entry on a popular and commonly found snack choice for you: chips! Whether it be sour cream and onion, barbeque or sea salt, everyone has a go-to chip flavor or brand. I’ve decided to go with Doritos Cool Ranch Chips, one
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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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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
Professor explores J.K. Rowling’s depictions of adoptive families
Photos: Maddie Kauffman With Sept. 2018 marking the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter’s” release in the United States, Elizabethtown College has been giving the beloved young adult (YA) fantasy series its due appreciation. Visiting assistant professor of English Dr. Tara Moore has played a significant role in the Harry Potter craze of the semester, as she
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Professor unravels importance of ribonucleic acids research
Monday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7 p.m., the Bowers Writers House and associate professor of chemistry Dr. James MacKay extended an invitation to all interested to attend a lecture about his work during his time on sabbatical. His presentation, titled “From the Classroom to the Laboratory and Back: A Glimpse into the Importance of
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United Nations declares first International Day of Sign Languages
According to the United Nations (UN), Sign Language is an important language, used primarily by people who are Deaf. This language does not require the ability to speak or hear. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 was declared the First International Day of Sign Languages by the UN. Someone on campus who is knowledgeable of Sign Languages
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