NEWS
Folklore Controversies
On July 1, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Levine issued an order that mandates masks be worn and on July 8, Folklore, a coffee shop in Elizabethtown, Pa., posted on social media platforms about its policy regarding masks, specifically that it would not require customers to wear them. From there onward, a controversy spiraled out
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COVID-19 Reopening Plan
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event that has affected every part of the lives of the Elizabethtown community. To return to a “new normal,” the College is reopening for the Fall 2020 semester with a plan and safeguarding protocols in place to protect students, professors, faculty and visitors from COVID-19. Before the College reopened,
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Welcome Back
Welcome, Blue Jays, to the 2020-21 school year! I am very excited to be working again with The Etownian, and though we have a few updates to our procedures, we will still be reporting news from campus, the community and nation-wide, especially leading up to the presidential election. This semester, The Etownian will be operating
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CAMPUS LIFE
Music Review: Kane Strang: Modern-day ’90s grunge
Everyone has different tastes – it’s an undeniable truth. But whether you like indie rock, bluegrass, classic country or bubblegum pop, everyone needs a little grunge. The newest addition to your phone’s “Nirvana-esque” playlist: Kane Strang. Deadpan, clever, introspective and relatable, Strang’s 2017 album “Two Hearts and No Brain” feels both nostalgic and new. The
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Is online harassment of celebrities a problem?
History shows that celebrities, living in the limelight of fans and media attention, aren’t afforded much privacy. The existence of social media further blurs the line between private life and public persona. So where do we draw the line? Recent media attention surrounding Ariana Grande suggests a boundary should be established sooner rather than later.
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Etown Simplified: Four ways to avoid spending all your money
Written by Hannah Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill and Brady McLamb Have you ever seen something on TV, in a store or online and thought, “I need that!” and felt yourself reaching for your wallet? Have you ever felt upset or guilty after buying it? How often do you leave Target with more
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SPORTS
Women’s and men’s soccer shut out Goucher on the road
Saturday, Oct. 14, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays held the Goucher College Gophers to only two shots throughout the whole match and remained powerful for 90 minutes. Etown won the game 3-0, keeping their fouls down to half of what Goucher gave up. The Blue Jays stayed composed with the ball and kept the shots
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The Elizabethtown College athletic program through the years: the 1960s
Elizabethtown College’s athletic program was off to a strong start in the fall of 1960 with the men’s soccer team winning its first national championship. The Blue Jays did not win the MAC championships again, but they did make it to the national championship where they tied 2-2 with Newark College of Engineering to share
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Cross Country dominates at Rochester Yellowjacket Invitational
The Elizabethtown College women’s and men’s cross country teams both took home wins Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Rochester Yellowjacket Invitational. Placing first for the third time this season, the women’s cross country team soared to the finish line. Seniors Brenna McNamee, Maria Anderson and Kelsey Brady led the Jays in the race, placing first,
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FEATURES
World AIDS Day event raises awareness of disease prevalence
Thursday, Dec. 1, in order to celebrate World AIDS Day, Elizabethtown College’s Student Wellness Advocacy Group (S.W.A.G.) urged students to become aware of the effects that AIDS can have on all of us. S.W.A.G. had a table with student representatives on the two days leading up to the universally recognized day in order to inform
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Dakota Access Pipeline draws student attention at panel, rally
Graduates of Elizabethtown are prepared to make the world a better place. They do so, in part by living in ways that reflect their individual commitments, response to the needs of others, and value personal and ethical integrity,” says an excerpt found under the Purposeful Life Work section of the Elizabethtown College mission statement. Many
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Etown hosts day-long training, discusses teaching Shakespeare
April 23, 1616, roughly 400 years ago, the legendary William Shakespeare passed away. To honor his life and works, the Folger Shakespeare Library of Washington D.C. is touring the First Folio. The First Folio, a collection of 36 Shakespearean plays, was published in 1623 by two of Shakespeare’s closest friends. The First Folio is on
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