NEWS
College bids farewell, celebrates retirement of 14th president
Elizabethtown College President Dr. Carl Strikwerda will retire June 30 after completing his second term as president. He began his tenure as the College’s 14th president in 2011. Board of Trustees Chair Robert Dolan recalled his first impressions of Strikwerda when Strikwerda first joined the College. “He’s a straight-shooter kind of guy, and very precise
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The Global Perspective
This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there are certain global issues
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Twelfth annual SCAD promotes student research
Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) launched in 2007 and has continued to be a tradition at Elizabethtown College for 12 years now. In the spring, students present their research with the support of faculty mentors. The research covers the disciplines offered at the College and also allows students to review research outside their discipline.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Oscar contender “La La Land” lives up to high expectations
A few weeks ago, the Hollywood Foreign Press had its annual Golden Globe Awards, in which people from all over the world vote for what they believe are the year’s best in film and television. This past ceremony was like most, except for the fact that when it came to film, it seemed as if
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Senior attends Women’s March
Our country ushered in a new president Friday, January 20. The world watched in shock as Donald J. Trump gave a speech of horror and dismay, speaking of “carnage” and the apparent hellscape that is current America. He offered to save this country, save us, claimed that he was the only one who could do
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Students react to presidential election, discuss media scandals, Trump policies
I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” These are the words of the oath of office that mark the commencement of a new four-year term of a
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SPORTS
Softball drops doubleheader with Moravian
Returning for the first games since their time spent in Florida, the Blue Jays finish this week against Dickinson College and Moravian College with a 1-3 record. Shortly after reaching a season-high of 14 runs in the second game Wednesday, March 25, against Dickinson, the losses come as learning experience for both players and coaches.
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Patterson recognized as Scholar of Distinction by Coaches Association
Last week, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association recognized 138 Division III student-athletes as Scholars of Distinction. First-year Allie Patterson was one of the 138 scholars recognized by the NFHCA. Patterson, a York (Pa.) native, is a corporate communications major. She appeared in seven games as a reserve forward for the Blue Jays, who went
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Men’s lacrosse stretches winning streak to six straight
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team continued their hot streak with its fifth and sixth consecutive wins over top 20 opponent, York College and Landmark opponent, University of Scranton. Etown had its second win in program history over a ranked opponent. Senior Russ LeClair had a five goal first half performance which included a hat
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FEATURES
McCorkel discusses issues of race, class, rehabilitation of female inmates through stories, personal experiences
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, Dr. Jill McCorkel gave a lecture titled, “From Good Girls to ‘Real’ Criminals: Dissecting the Market Logic and Racial Politics of Incarcerati” in Gibble Auditorium in the MLK Celebration Week lecture series. She is Associate Professor of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Villanova University College of Liberal Arts
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Six Voices Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. panel asks faculty members, students to present quotes in social context, share personal stories
On Monday, Elizabethtown College began its annual MLK Week which honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. On Jan. 19, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no classes are scheduled in order to allow all students, faculty and staff to participate in service projects. The rest of the week is filled with arts
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Martin Luther King Jr. week celebrates diversity with gospel extravaganza, interfaith prayer service, candlelight march
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) week at Elizabethtown College finds different ways to celebrate diversity on campus. Etown first began celebrating the week in 2005. The program has grown from a one-day celebration to a week-long one that allows students to celebrate on-campus diversity as well as global diversity. The College even cancels classes on
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