NEWS
Campus community commemorates, remembers former senior
“Nadia was an amazing person, to put it very simply. If you were in Nadia’s presence, it was likely you were in a good mood,” senior Jamil Pines-Elliott said. “She just had something about her that made people want to do good. Life will never be the same without her, but I will always be sure to celebrate everything that she did and stood for.”
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Today’s Technology
Search engines are crazy. Seriously. Have you ever put any thought into the seemingly “simple” action you complete on a regular, and most likely daily, basis?
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Student Senate
Student Senate returned from Winter Break with a meeting Thursday, Jan. 17. The meeting was mainly dedicated to Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas’ report. Limas began by introducing the new Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being Director Whitney Jones to senators. Director of Athletics Chris Morgan was then brought in to
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CAMPUS LIFE
Etownian movie review columnist shares thoughts on ten best 2015 films
10 Mini-Reviews for the Price of One! Nowadays, Top 10 Lists are a dime a dozen and range from the opinions of top critics to average Joes on YouTube who found their mom’s camera in the basement. So I guess it’s time to throw my hat into the ring. I’m not saying this is the
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Smoking, non-smoking students react to new smoke-free zones and express need for compromise on smoking areas
In the past, Elizabethtown College has had a rather relaxed smoking policy: no smoking inside any of the college buildings. However, recent revisions to the student handbook say that smoking is no longer allowed on the Baugher Student Center terrace areas, athletic venues, and outdoor classrooms. While this is a great way for the college
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Dieting plans difficult to maintain past beginning of new year, create challenges for college students making healthier choices
“New year, new me” has become an immensely popular phrase describing many people’s outlook as we reset our calendars and make resolutions for the next chapter of our lives. It has also taken on a tongue-in-cheek meaning, because let’s face it: no one can completely reinvent his or herself overnight with a few lifestyle changes.
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SPORTS
Women’s basketball takes over third place in Landmark
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took to the court against a non-conference opponent for the final time in the 2014-2015 season. The Blue Jays carried a 15-game non-conference winning streak into their game at Muhlenberg College, which dated back to the 2012-2013 season. Etown finished a perfect 6-0 during their
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Men’s basketball falls in crucial Landmark game at Drew
The hearts of the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team broke on Valentine’s Day with a last second loss to the Greyhounds at Moravian College. The Blue Jays turned the ball over twice in the last 10 seconds of the game, allowing the Greyhounds to score and get away with a 61-60 win. Tyler Simpkiss scored
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Women’s swimming finishes ninth in first Landmark Championship meet
Last weekend, the Elizabethtown College women’s swim team participated in the three-day Landmark Conference Championships. On Friday alone, swimmers achieved fourteen season-best records. On Sunday, they made a ninth-place finish to end their first Landmark championships. Mark Wilson, head coach, was optimistic prior to the meet. “Being our first time in Landmark, my thoughts were
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FEATURES
Grimm encourages students to pursue writing, publishing
Adjunct Faculty Member of the English Department Tyler Grimm’s students might be surprised to learn that Grimm did not know he wanted to be a writer until his junior year of college. Grimm revealed this and much more at his presentation, “The Working Novelist,” on Friday, Oct. 31 in the main lobby of Myer Residence
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Thanksgiving dinner, tree lighting events are festive tradition
Elizabethtown College prides itself on building and maintaining a community feel between students, faculty and staff. In order to uphold this standard, the College has adapted several traditions unique to Etown. These traditions are long-standing and are used to bring the community together several times during a school term. Of these traditions, the most well-known
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Yorty explains difficulties facing women entering a STEM career
“I’m in the minority,” Associate Professor of Molecular Biology Dr. Jodi Yorty said as she began to discuss her vocational calling to a field where women are not always expected. As part of the Call To Lead Program, Yorty shared her personal story of being a women in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
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