NEWS
Today’s Tech: Noninvasive sound technology could improve outcomes for cancer patients
The University of Michigan may have invented a new treatment that could improve the outcomes of cancer and neurological conditions; histotripsy, a noninvasive sound technology, focuses on ultrasound waves to destroy designated tissue with precision. This technique is currently used in Europe and the United States as a liver cancer trial. Professor of biomedical engineering
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
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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The Weekly Treat: A Snack Review
Hello, my adoring Crumb Crew, and welcome to a new round of 2 a.m. Snack Time! This time, we’re expanding our look on snacks throughout the week and listing everything about them. From their flavor and texture to their clean-up and nutritional value, we got it! I’ll also make an end of the week post
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Students of Etown: Jacob Schel
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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SPORTS
Golf teams hold Invitational
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s golf teams hosted the Etown Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Hershey Country Club. The men’s team took eighth place with a total score of 336. This is the team’s first top 10 finish of the season. The top performer for the team was sophomore Evan Krieser. Shooting 11
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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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FEATURES
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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Students consider trade-offs of new Featherton Crossing Apartments
As of the Fall 2018 semester, Elizabethtown College is offering new off-campus housing for rising juniors and seniors at the Featherton Crossing Apartment complex in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The apartments are located 1.8 miles from the College campus, and according to the Residence Life page on the College website, students are responsible for their own transportation.
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