The Etownian

NEWS

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,
READ MORE

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
READ MORE

Student Senate
Student Senate started meeting for the semester Thursday, Aug. 27 over Zoom. The first meeting began with administrative reports where each administrator detailed the changes in their department for the semester. This included that the Marketplace is closed everyday from three to four p.m. for sanitation, all buildings are locked at all times, Counseling Services
READ MORE

The Weekly Chirp: Students weigh in on the shift from RAs to Community Fellows in the apartments and quads
For the 2018-2019 school year, the Office of Residence Life is implementing a new student leadership position, the Community Fellow, in the Hackman Apartments, Schrieber Quads and Student-Directed Living Communities (SDLC’s) to promote true independent living on campus. Traditionally, all residence halls and spaces on campus have residence assistants (RAs) who have been interviewed, selected
READ MORE

Business Profile: Rita’s offers sweet treats as spring arrives
Photo: Miranda Fedor Spring has finally sprung! The warm weather is here to stay! What better way to celebrate than with a cold treat from Rita’s of Elizabethtown? The store is already widely popular among the Elizabethtown College population, especially with the warmer weather. As spring continues, Rita’s Italian Ice is the place to be.
READ MORE

Music Review: Dream Wife delivers promising punk songs
One of the most powerful forces of nature is the all-girl rock group. When a new one pops up, you know they have a lot to say. The punk-inspired group Dream Wife just released their debut album of the same title Jan. 26, 2018. The trio, with roots in London, is inspired by artists like
READ MORE

Wrestling battles with Gettysburg College, falls short of home victory
The Elizabethtown College men’s wrestling team battled with Gettysburg College on Friday, Jan. 20 at Thompson Gymnasium. The Blue Jays jumped on top of the Bullets early in the dual match, leading 6-0 after two bouts. Junior Phil Torresani defeated Gettysburg’s Lenny Ogozalek, 5-3, at 125 pounds to kick off the match. Senior Bryan Pflanz
READ MORE

Men’s, women’s track teams compete at Susquehanna event
On Saturday, Jan. 21 Etown bagged a series of top 10 spots in men’s and women’s track and field. The Orange and Maroon Classic in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania became the perfect breeding ground for the best performances from Etown’s finest. The women were able to claim spots in the top 10 of every event in a
READ MORE

Men’s basketball defeats Goucher for first Landmark Conference victory
Elizabethtown College’s men’s basketball team came out on top in their game against Goucher College in Thompson Gym Saturday, Jan. 21. Senior Josh Eden was the leading scorer and responsible for keeping the Blue Jays in the game early on in the first half. Eden was responsible for all 15 of Etown’s points scored in
READ MORE

SWEET organizes road trip bingo night, offering students nine rounds of chances to win travel-themed prizes
Friday night 232 people traveled from New York City to San Francisco in an hour. How? They attended Road Trip Bingo Game Night, sponsored by SWEET, and travelled vicariously while playing ten rounds of bingo in the KAV. The trip began with a line, which originated outside the KAV, stretched back to the front doors
READ MORE

Bowers hosts craft talk about love of language
Bowers Writers House held a craft talk with Dr. Ruthann Knechel Johansen, Friday January 29. Johansen has published numerous articles and papers in addition to several books including Listening in the Silence, Seeing in the Dark: Reconstruction Life After Brain Injury and The Narrative Secret of Flannery O’Connor: The Trickster As Interpreter. Presently, she is
READ MORE

‘Salam Neighbor’ tells story of refugee crisis, encourages students to get involved in global issues
The discussion surrounding the Syrian refugee crisis is cycling through media outlets and political discussions around the world right now. Tuesday, Jan. 21, Elizabethtown College hosted a film screening which catalyzed and continued this conversation right here on campus. The event was co-sponsored by Etown’s Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking and the Christ Lutheran
READ MORE