NEWS
Today’s Technology: Elon Musk buys stake in Twitter
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk announced that he bought 9.2 percent of Twitter through the U.S. Stock Market, which makes him the largest shareholder in the company. A day later, Twitter announced that Musk would be joining their board, which would have given him great influence over the company’s decisions and policies. However, Musk later
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Professor to Provost: A Profile on Kristi Keas
When Kristi Kneas entered Elizabethtown College as an associate professor of chemistry, she had no idea that she would one day hold her current position of Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Kneas did know that while she enjoyed chemistry, what she really loved was teaching others and working on their skills. This
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The benefits of Etown’s Pre-Law Program
There has been a recent increase of interest in law and legal studies at Elizabethtown College, as well as on a national scale. Etown comes with many ways to help students who are interested in pursuing a career in law and how to get started. Something different that Etown does involving law is their pre-law
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CAMPUS LIFE
Adulting with Simple Meals: Pizza
Now that I’m living in an Independent Living Unit and meal-plan-free, I have to provide for myself like an adult. One struggle that I have is coming up with quick healthy meals I can make without burning down Brinser. I bring to you a simple and cost-effective meal idea: pizza. Pizza is the college go-to
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Horoscopes
Use your sun, moon and rising signs for a more rounded reading! Aquarius: Make sure your ego doesn’t get in the way of accepting new opportunities in terms of relationships or job offers. Try not to make issues a bigger deal than they are and look at situations objectively. Pisces: Put the passion you feel
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Fall Festivities: Field of Screams
The horror attraction Field of Screams is now open for the fall season! From now until Nov. 12, people can enjoy four attractions as well as three escape rooms and terrifying carnival games. All of their attractions have been amped up for new scares and extra layers of fear. This year, Field of Screams is
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SPORTS
Track and field to Landmark Conference Championships
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their last home meet Saturday, April 27. Both teams took first place out of the 14 teams that competed. The men’s team had a few shining stars. First-year Sam Niles became the eighth fastest-all-time in the 100m with a time of 11.14. First-year
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Baseball splits doubleheader, takes tough loss at Shenandoah
Saturday, April 27, the Elizabethtown College baseball team played a doubleheader against the University of Scranton. The game was split with a second game 12-3 win for the Blue Jays. The first game was taken by Scranton 8-2. The Blue Jays didn’t even score until the sixth inning. The second game ran better for them.
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Softball takes two tough losses in doubleheader game, plays strong
Wednesday, April 24, the Elizabethtown College softball team went up against Albright College in a non-conference doubleheader. Unfortunately, they could not come up with a win, but did play two hard games filled with action. During the first game, the opponent was up by four by the end of the second inning. Although Etown did
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FEATURES
Writer explores differing political standpoints on timely issues
Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. students, staff and members of the community attended the Bowers Writers House for an evening of reading and discussion with Brian Kalt, author of the novel “The Constitutional Cliffhangers.” In Kalt’s book “Constitutional Cliffhangers: A Legal Guide for Presidents and Their Enemies,” the author envisions
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State bullying prevention consultant calls for more training in schools
How can schools prevent bullying and create safe learning environments? Bullying prevention consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Education Mary Dolan gave an overview of the issue during her bullying prevention and adolescent mental health lecture at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Gibble Auditorium. The lecture was geared towards future educators, especially those who
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Student, faculty enjoy spring break in many ways
Elizabethtown College students had a week off from their studies from March 3 through March 11. Over the break, students participated in a variety of activities. Some of our Blue Jays traveled to foreign countries over the break. Sophomore Anajulia Blanch went to Jamaica on a service trip called “Won by One.” She learned about
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