NEWS
Diving Into the Streets
Into the Streets has been a tradition of Elizabethtown College for the past 28 years. It is a day of service dedicated to the community around campus. This year Into the Streets was held on Oct. 23. It was led by Program Coordinator for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Sharon Sherick. The
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Student Senate
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 28 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special report from President Ceclia M. McCormick, J.D., where she spoke on topics discussed at the recent meeting with the Board of Trustees. One main topic of discussion was approving the strategic plan that
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Today’s Technology
The controversial social media app Yik Yak has recently returned for the first time since 2017 after its acquisition by new owners in February of this year. The anonymous location-based app was popular among college students. Created by Furman University graduates Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, the app allowed users to create and view a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Al
Hi, I’m Al and this is my first year on campus! Right now, I’m swimming around Brinser with my moms, Korinne Gieger and Elizabeth Cunningham. They picked me up over the summer to ensure that their triple didn’t seem so empty, since their third roommate decided not to come because of COVID-19. I actually spent
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How to Get Back into Academic Work after the Winter Break
Winter Break has come and gone. Some might be excited for new classes, a fresh start and having a routine again. Others, however, might be reluctant put forth effort into their school work and to get back in the habit of a college routine. If you fall into the latter category, here are some tipsREAD MORE
Interior Design: Making the most of your dorm with these fall decor ideas
Autumn is full of colors, and a lot of people enjoy decorating; college is no different. Many students at Elizabethtown College want to or already have decorated the doors of their dorms. Some may want to, yet it could be that they have never decorated before now. There are many ways to go about it.
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SPORTS
Men’s, women’s soccer teams win against Drew University
Photo: Jocelyn Kline The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team faced Penn State Berks Tuesday, Oct. 2 at home on Ira R. Herr field. Junior Lydia Lawson had a total of four shots in this match along with her teammate senior Shannon Conlon, who had two shots. Sophomores Alli Lasky and Janelle Barna both had a
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Women’s volleyball come off a busy weekend with three wins
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team had a very busy weekend, going 4-1 while playing Penn State Harrisburg (PSH), Lycoming College, Medaille College, Rochester University and Penn State Behrend. Their week started with a win against Penn State Harrisburg, playing a total of three sets and scoring a total of 48 points. Leading in number
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Field hockey goes on a win streak, continues to the Landmark
Photo: Jocelyn Kline Elizabethtown College’s field hockey team earned back-to-back wins last week, first at home against Wilkes University Wednesday, Oct. 3, and then another on the road against Landmark Conference opponent Drew University Saturday, Oct. 6. The Jays took control of the game against Wilkes right away with a goal from senior Maggie Fees
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FEATURES
Peacemaking art exhibit holds artwork for exchange in Germany
Elizabethtown College held a new artwork exhibit featuring artists from all over the world and their impressions of peace Thursday, Sept. 21. The Brethren and the idea of peace, as embedded in the College’s message, is clearly evident in the artwork displayed in both the Lyet Gallery in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center and the
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Director of one-man show explains Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his film
Tuesday, Sept. 26, an audience with students from Elizabethtown College and members of the Elizabethtown community sat down for a screening of Director Aaron Davidman’s one-man show, “Wrestling Jerusalem.” Bowers Writers House Director Jesse Waters provided opening remarks, thanking sponsors such as the Bowers Writers House, Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking and the High
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Poet and novelist Javier Ávila kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
Internationally famous poet and novelist Dr. Javier Ávila spoke at Elizabethtown College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. Ávila is also a professor at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His show, titled “The Trouble With My Name” discussed his experience being a Latino living in Pennsylvania. The event was sponsored by Alyce and Mort
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