NEWS
Etown continues “Make a Deposit, Make a Difference” program
Elizabethtown College is once again welcoming accepted students into the flock in a special way. The College announced their fourth consecutive “Make a Deposit, Make a Difference” program, matching each deposit made by new students and donating the money to a local charity. “This is about our motto Educate for Service, and how we do
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Global Perspective: U.S. to provide tanks to Ukraine
Last week, President Joe Biden announced that the United States will provide 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, once again publicly proclaiming support for the war-torn country. “The United States, standing shoulder to shoulder with its allies, is going to do all it can to help Ukraine,” Biden said. “We are united.” Biden’s remarks and
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Elizabethtown Colleges joins Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network
Elizabethtown College is well known for its Engineering Department due to its rigor and acknowledgment, especially in recent years as the department has continued to grow alongside the growth of the College over time. One of the said acknowledgments was from the American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program, from whom the College
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CAMPUS LIFE
What place on campus are you based on your zodiac sign?
Aquarius: Aquarius, your thirst for knowledge can only mean one thing: you are the High Library. With four floors of things to explore and learn about, the High Library is the best place for you to discover new ideas. Pisces: Pisces, you are the Schlosser Residence Hall. Like Schlosser, you are also an old soul
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GSA announces first official logo
Elizabethtown College’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) recently announced their new logo. The logo became official on Jan. 25 of this year, and was announced on the club’s Instagram. This is the first time that the club has ever had a logo. GSA President Samhar Almomani shared his thoughts on this change, the process of
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Abby’s Advice: Writing tips and tricks
In this week’s edition, we tackle for the first time a question sent in by a dedicated reader. Before anyone doubts the validity of this question, I most certainly did not make it up and received this inquiry via email from a verified student account. The student (who will remain anonymous) proposed the question “how
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SPORTS
Fantasy sports update
The tenth week of fantasy football leagues are kicking off all around the country. Week 10 starts with a matchup between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. Before you lock in your picks for week 10, remember that owners still have to monitor the latest injuries for updates on players such
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Spring sports update
The Landmark Conference leadership groups continue to converse in order to discuss how to best re-begin college athletics amidst COVID-19 risks. At the moment, there are still plans to return to athletics the 2021 spring semester, provided safety precautions are taken and there is not a significant spike in cases of COVID-19. The Landmark plans
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A Mile in His Shoes
“A Mile in His Shoes” is a movie about an autistic man named Mickey Tussler, who was an actual baseball player in 1948. Mickey is the pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. He is 18 years old, marginally verbal, refers to himself in the third person, recites poetry when overwhelmed and is incapable of deception. He
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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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