NEWS
The Jay Lounge opens in the BSC
The new Jay Lounge has made a big splash around campus. The state-of-the-art space is located on the lower level of Baugher Student Center (BSC). The Lounge doubles as an event space while also a leisure area for students. This wasn’t a process that happened overnight. The construction of the Jay Lounge came with many
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Musser updates scheduled for summer of 2023
Elizabethtown College’s chemistry department will undergo modernization in the summer of 2023 with changes to the three teaching laboratories on the first floor and the main hallway corridor. “Musser Hall is nearing 40 years old, and it’s a very well designed space in terms of functionality from a student hands-on perspective,” chemistry professor and department
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Asking Abby’s Advice: Advice for staying on top of your workload from a self-proclaimed ‘expert procrastinator’
Procrastination is a word familiar to many, a trap people often fall into when they feel unmotivated, bored or stressed. In the moment, it may seem like a good choice. For example, I think it’s an excellent choice for me to write this article on procrastination rather than getting to work on the essay I
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TV Show Review: Return to Hogwarts: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Reunion Special
HBO Max kicked off 2022 with the reunion of the cast of “Harry Potter” on their streaming platform. The nearly two hour show brought back numerous actors, including the main trio: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Ruper Grint (Ron Weasely) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). The actors and crew members recounted their experiences working on the
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Tips for Staying Organized
The start of a new semester always brings a flurry of activity: moving back in, catching up with friends, starting classes and encountering new challenges. Even as routines fall into place, it can still be difficult to juggle a full schedule. There always seems to be something to do—whether it’s homework, laundry or rushing off
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SPORTS
True Blue
Starting with a conversation with Elizabethtown College President Cecelia McCormick, the new True Blue initiative was created. This initiative will feature one regular home season game for each athletic team against the team’s strongest opponent or an important game that will rally around the community. Students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to come
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Intramurals
Over the summer, the heads of the Landmark Conference held a meeting to review their plans for collegiate sports in participating colleges and universities. During that meeting, it was decided that all school sports would either be cancelled or rescheduled until COVID-19 is under control. Elizabethtown College is complying with the Landmark Conference in postponing
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NBA Strike
Recently, the National Basketball Association (NBA) had to postpone some of its games due to strikes by the players. Since the shooting of NBA player Jacob Blake, there have been protests from the Milwaukee Bucks to promote police reform. Soon, the strikes spread from the Bucks to all around the NBA. As of right
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FEATURES
Guest lecturer erupts with knowledge, benefits of Icelandic volcanoes
Photo: Megan White Aside perhaps from the recent eruptions in Hawaii, few American college students think very deeply about volcanoes, how they work and their impact on the areas around them. Monday, Sept. 10, however, any students interested were invited to Gibble Auditorium to learn more about the volcanoes in Iceland from Dr. Gretar Ivarsson.
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Students ask philosophical questions, voice opinions at new club meetings
Elizabethtown College has over 80 clubs and organizations. Each club appeals to students’ specific interests. These interests may include dancing, singing, politics, religion, etc. With Etown being a smaller school, many students become involved in these clubs and organizations. Although, if there is not a club that fits your particular interest, one can be created.
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Counselor leaves the nest, takes ‘Educate for Service’ worldwide
It has been said that poor mental health is like a cinder block tied to one’s ankle, dragging victims into the earth’s deepest oceans of oblivion. Worldwide, universities are trying to find a cure for the raging epidemic that seems most prevalent within individuals in their teens to late twenties. Results indicate that campus health
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