NEWS
Honors Lounge relocation, other changes
Photo by Maddie Kauffman Elizabethtown College is constantly striving to improve for the students, staff, and faculty. The College underwent several smaller, but still important, changes over the summer. The Vera Hackman Apartments underwent major renovations during the summer. Currently, students are only living in Hackman South. Hackman Area Coordinator and Assistant Director of Residence
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Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being “champagne toast”
Photo by Paula Groff Aug. 27, there was a faux champagne toast for the new Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being in the soccer field. Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas hosted the faux champagne toast. Students in attendance were offered free water bottles, popcorn and faux champagne for the toast. Other
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College announces changes to academic programs, realignment
Photo by Emma Pile June 15, 2019, the Elizabethtown College community received an email referring to changes to the College’s academic programs. It was announced by former President Carl Strikwerda that the College would be realigning some of the majors and minors, specifically the theatre and philosophy majors and the theatre, peace and conflict
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Profile: Knock Knock Boutique
Featuring colorful costume jewelry, fashionable fall accessories and unique gifts, Knock Knock Boutique is a charming addition to South Market Street. Since its opening in November 2016, the boutique has offered products from a variety of vendors at affordable prices. Along with a large range of fashion jewelry, shoppers can find accessories such as handbags,
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The Weekly Chirp: Is Climate Change a Legitimate Concern?
In the modern world, climate change is a topic that is argued and discussed by scientists, politicians and people around the world. Some stick to the belief that climate change is simply a hoax; many others stress the catastrophic effects that result from issues such as rising temperatures and extreme weather, and they repeatedly voice
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Jay’s Nest struggles with staff shortage
Elizabethtown College provides lots of opportunities for student employment. One area that is always looking for student employees is Dining Services. These employees work in the Marketplace, the Jay’s Nest, the Blue Bean and Catering Services. However, this year there is a shortage of Dining Services staff. One reason for the shortage may be that
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SPORTS
Women’s volleyball falls twice in Landmark opener, steals one set in loss to Neumann
Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team traveled to Moravian College this Saturday to take on opponents Goucher College and Catholic University, both in the Landmark Conference. Etown’s first match of the day was against Goucher at 1:30 p.m. Sophomore Mackenzie Garner led the Blue Jays with 14 kills and .583 hitting percentage. Despite Garner’s strong stats,
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Women’s volleyball defeats Rowan in Days Inn Classic
The Blue Jays were on home turf this weekend as the women’s volleyball team hosted the Days Inn Blue Jays Classic at Elizabethtown College’s Thompson Gymnasium. The team’s first match of the tournament was Friday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. against Rochester University. Rochester took the first two sets, winning by six and nine points,
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Women’s soccer shut out again, lose for sixth time in seven games
Putting the ball into the back of the net has been the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team’s biggest challenge during the early part of the 2016 season. Despite a six-goal victory over Rosemont College on Sept. 8, the Blue Jays have scored just one goal in their other five games. With Saturday’s 1-0 loss to
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FEATURES
Alum reflects on career in foreign service, talks about building on skills
Students and Facuty came out Tuesday evening to the Tower Conference Room to hear Valarie Reed speak about her experience in foreign affairs, as well as the importance of a specific skill set when entering any international occupation. Ms. Reed, who graduated in 2007 with a duel degree in English and Political Science reflected on
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Fourth annual peace symposium hosted by World Affairs Council addresses role students play in peaceful future
In the midst of all the strife in the world, people across the globe are seeking peace. One way to help achieve this seemingly unattainable peace is to learn about the problems the world is facing and talk about how to solve them, and on Saturday, September 12, that very thing was done here at
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated with Trip to Lancaster festival
Sept. 15 marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month here in the U.S., Hispanic Heritage Month technically lasts from Sept. 15 until Oct. 15 but is often just celebrated during the month of September. Some students at Elizabethtown College kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with a trip to the 3rd Annual Lancaster Latin American Festival
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