NEWS
The College offers many job opportunities for the spring semester
Most days this fall, Dining Services general manager Austin Benner wakes up and goes to work for a Dining Services that is 60% understaffed. However, after a semester of uneasy Marketplace menus and Jays Nest options, things are beginning to look up for Dining Services. Dining Services is now offering $14.25 as an hourly wage
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Global Perspective: Uproar in China over COVID-19 restrictions
While the United States has largely moved on from COVID-19 protocols and has attempted to get back to a new state of normalcy, the same cannot be said in other areas of the world. Every country has its own individual idea of maintaining safety for its people as well as guaranteeing economic prosperity. China, for
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Student Senate: Senate meets with the Senior Leadership Team
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, November 17 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting did not run to the traditional agenda with the order of new business being the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting. Class of 2025 Representative Alexa Scheetz served as the moderator of the meeting. Scheetz’s role as the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Meet Abby Smith’s sassy and curious cat, Leo
For some reason, one of the most common ice-breaking questions to ask someone has always been: are you a dog person or a cat purr-son? Pun intended. This question, though seemingly simple, has been known to occasionally elicit extreme reactions depending on who you are talking to. But whether you chose dog, cat or both,
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The Weekly Treat: Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Pretzel Bites
Hello Crumb Crew, and welcome back to your daily reading of all things crunchy, chewy and everything in between. Today, we will be opening on a true treat today: Auntie Anne’s cinnamon sugar dusted pretzel bites! Regular size cup, lots of sugary goodness, but VERY messy. I would take caution on eating it in places
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The Students of Etown: Alexis Price
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 has value.
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SPORTS
A Look Back through Elizabethtown College Athletics’ Greats: Pam Boteler, Class of 1990, goes on to Play in Nationals
Elizabethtown College has produced a plethora of talented athletes throughout the years. Pam Boteler ‘90 is a perfect example. Boteler played four sports during her time at Etown and competed in many championships, including the 1989 NCAA Division III National Basketball Championship. She also participated as an all-region runner for the cross-country team of 1987.
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Sports update
Recently, there has been some discussion about various sports teams starting to practice, but not to compete. Elizabethtown College is following the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s (NCAA) decision to postpone all athletic competition, but are permitting teams to practice in small groups. Even though the athletes are practicing, they have to follow very strict COVID-19
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Iron Jay Challenge
The Iron Jay Challenge is back! The Iron Jay is a challenge that anyone, faculty, staff, and students can walk, bike, run, swim, or participate in fitness classes to complete the challenge. In this challenge. the goal is to either achieve 70.3 miles doing any fitness activity, or achieving 140.6 miles doing any physical fitness
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FEATURES
Flu shots, healthy living reduce chances of falling ill this autumn
Fall is finally here, which means it is time for beautiful weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, Halloween and flu season. Flu season is especially devastating on college campuses for several reasons. First, college students are more susceptible to the flu and other illnesses than other populations. According to National Public Radio (NPR), “every year, about 1 in
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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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