NEWS
Etown Engineering Program ranked among top 100 undergrad-focused engineering programs
Etown students take pride in their majors and programs. There are so many unique features of Etown that appeal academically to students. Etown wants their students to succeed and provides everything needed to do so. More than just students are noticing the exceptional programs because the College has been nationally recognized. Etown was recently ranked
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Etown College Republicans create a 9/11 tribute
On Sept. 11, many Elizabethtown College students may have noticed the multitude of flags placed around the central quad as part of the 9/11 memorial. However, there was more to this amazing memorial than many people may have seen. The flags and memorial service were organized by the Etown College Republicans on campus, with its
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Student Senate: Homecoming preparations begin
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Sept. 22 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with swearing in new Senators for the Class of 2026. Then, moving into administrative reports Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez announced the first desserts before dinner with
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CAMPUS LIFE
Companion Piece to Op-Ed from Dr. Sanjay Paul
Disclaimer: The quotes of students have been edited for length and clarity. Some students have opted to remain anonymous whereas others have chosen to be named. Those who participated in the survey posted to Elizabethtown College’s Jays App will remain anonymous as their names were not collected. All opinions in this piece are entirely the
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Op-ed by Dr. Sanjay Paul
Note: Professor Homer is a fictitious figure created solely for the purpose of satire. No such character has been known to roam the halls of Hoover, or anywhere else on campus, for that matter. The fictitious figure was created by Dr. Sanjay Paul. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate against COVID-19,. is that the question?
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Movie Review: Stuck Together
“Stuck Together” is a French movie released on Netflix on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2021. Originally titled “8 Rue de l’Humanite,” or “8 Humanity Street,” the movie is about the members of an apartment complex in Paris, France drawing closer together during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Throughout three months, seven families become closer than ever before.
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SPORTS
Wrestling on a three-match winning streak after big wins
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com The Elizabethtown College wrestling team had a full weekend. Saturday, Feb. 8, they took to the road for a 33-9 win over Gettysburg College. Eight Blue Jays took wins in their respective matches, with two taking falls to Gettysburg. Senior Colton Rex (141) got pinned at 2:04 against his opponent. First-year
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Men’s basketball takes three-point loss, breaks two-game win streak
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team faced off against the Catholic University of America. The men lost at Catholic by three points. With just three seconds left, Catholic’s senior Colin Hartmann made a three-pointer that won Catholic the game. Three players scored in the double digits for Etown.
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True Blue
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Friday, Feb. 7, the men’s volleyball team played their True Blue event against Randolph-Macon College. The Blue Jays took a 3-1 loss. This was the first Continental Volleyball Conference match of the season. The team now stands 6-4 overall and 0-1 in the conference. Senior Nick Baxter went double-double in the
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FEATURES
Ocean-themed event celebrates diversity, student differences
Photo: Megan White Thursday, April 26 was a beautiful day as students at Elizabethtown College gathered on the patio of the Baugher Student Center (BSC) to celebrate their differences. The event was sponsored by the Residence Life Diversity Committee and was run by resident assistants (RAs) from different residence halls. The theme of the event
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R.W. Schlosser professor of English to transfer after 24 years
In the fall semester of 2018, the leaves will once again turn, and Elizabethtown College will participate in the many traditions here on campus. Among the changes to Etown, there will be one major loss to the English department here on campus, and that is the transfer of R.W. Schlosser Professor of English Dr. David
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Visiting author combines passions for music, writing nonfiction
The Bowers Writers House’s last event of the semester was held April 12. At 4 p.m., Robert Dean Lurie hosted a craft talk titled “No Certainty Attached.” Lurie gave insights on finding a passion and pursuing it in any way possible. He incorporated his love for music into his writing and enjoys the products that
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