NEWS
Rights and privileges of college students
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Students’ rights are a complex, contentious and highly relevant issue. However, despite the fact that these rights are vitally important to college students and the ways they may conduct their lives, many are unaware of how their attendance at a university may impact their freedoms and protections. Starting in elementary school
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SAWR “Loser” Fitness Initiative faces criticism
Photo: Ally Bonicker The Office of Student Activities, Well-being and Recreation (SAWR) is sponsoring SAWR Loser, a six-week fitness incentive program, run by Assistant Director of Strength and Fitness Chad Gerhard. The sports program is running from Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, March 13. Sign-ups were provided at the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and
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Global Perspective
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Thailand began releasing bodies to relatives Monday after security forces cornered and killed a soldier who carried out the country’s worst mass shooting in an hourslong siege at a shopping mall. The soldier killed 29 people starting with his commanding officer in a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Profile: Creations Reimagined
Elizabethtown College alumna Dena Krebs recently returned to the community to launch an upcycling boutique. Her store, Creations Reimagined, opened its doors Saturday, March 4. Located at 206 S. Market Street, the boutique features products from 13 artists. Though the artists’ products range in price and style, they all have one thing in common: they’re
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Movie Review: The Last Airbender
I’m sorry for having to do this. I only had time to watch one new movie over spring break, and I’m so sorry it had to be this one. To anyone who believes that this movie doesn’t exist, please spare yourself now. M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Last Airbender”…let’s discuss. Right off the bat, Dev Patel
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in on new majors and minors offered at the College in Fall 2018
Elizabethtown College has been working to introduce new majors and minors to the academics program. As of this semester, new majors such as data science and chemistry laboratory science are available for students to enroll in. By fall 2018, students should expect to see new programs such as finance and financial economy, early childhood education
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SPORTS
Men’s basketball head coach, Bob Schlosser, announces retirement at the end of this season
The men’s basketball program has not seen a change at the top for 27 seasons. With last Tuesday’s announcement of head coach Bob Schlosser retiring, an era that included over 360 victories and 15 postseason appearances will come to a close. Those who know Schlosser best know it has never been about the wins and
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Men’s, women’s track teams enjoy individual successes at Bison
The Elizabethtown men’s and women’s track and field teams had a successful meet at the 19th annual Bison Open and Multi. There were no team scores given for the meet, but individual scores were awarded. Overall, the Blue Jays went home with four top-10 finishers and two individuals with all-time career performances. Senior Michael Twist
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Scranton proves too much for men’s basketball to handle
Elizabethtown’s men’s basketball team fell in their game at the University of Scranton Saturday, Jan. 28. Senior Josh Eden started the game off for the Blue Jays, leading the way in a high-scoring start to the first half. He scored a layup and a jumper in the first five minutes of the game, helping to
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FEATURES
Perceptions of masculinity discussed
Stewart M. Hoover, professor in the Department of Media Studies and Director of the Center for Media, Religion and Culture at the University of Colorado, Boulder, spoke Wednesday, Oct. 12 regarding the book he recently co-authored entitled “Does God Make the Man?: Media, Religion, and the Crisis of Masculinity.” He spoke about the the book,
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Chemistry club hosts webinar, students learn three skill sets
The Elizabethtown College Chemistry Club hosted a live webinar in Gibble Auditorium Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. The webinar entitled “The Chemist’s Code for Success: 3 Essential Skill Sets for Your Career” was part of the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Program in a Box series and focused on time management, handling failure and professional
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College recognizes domestic violence, supports survivors
Domestic violence awareness is celebrated during the month of October.The Office of Student Wellness picked the week of Sept. 10 – Sept. 14 to educate the students at Elizabethtown College about how to prevent domestic violence. The Elizabethtown College Student Wellness Advocacy Group (S.W.A.G.) promotes domestic violence awareness by encouraging staff and faculty to display
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