NEWS
Scene on campus: Purple flags spread awareness
Purple flags appeared outside the BSC, along with a banner explaining their significance. The purple flags are affiliated with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event happening at the College Friday, April 5, and the number of flags placed throughout the academic quad represent the number of local lives lost to cancer.
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Polar vortex phenomenon becomes increasingly common
Ever since 2014, the term “polar vortex” has become widely known and used to describe a period of frigid weather during the winter. The Elizabethtown College community recently endured another polar vortex, with snowfall from Tuesday, Jan. 29 to Thursday, Jan. 31 and the proceeding days of cold weather. According to professor of biology Dr.
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National Trends: An examination of the modern college dating scene
Dating in college can seem pretty universal; only about eight percent of students reported never going on a date while in college in a 2016 study reported by NBC. As this Valentine’s Day approached, Elizabethtown College students reflected on dating both at Etown and during the college years in general. Senior Elizabeth Mazer said having
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CAMPUS LIFE
Student shares advice for staying productive, maintaining high spirits, fending off boredom during winter months
If there’s anything we all learned from Snowmageddon, it’s that weather can really throw a wrench into things when we least expect it. Like me, you may enjoy an occasional winter wonderland, but we can probably all agree that shoveling and avoiding ice patches are flat-out annoying. If the recent storm has made you feel
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Students react to new security cameras in Jay’s Nest, express support for increased safety measures
When entering the Elizabethtown College campus, students immediately feel the safety that the college provides for them. Students who come to Etown admire how seriously the campus takes its security. The College takes a number of safety measures for its students, staff, and faculty. The campus even allows and encourages its students to get involved
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Foo Fighters’ ‘Saint Cecilia’ surprises fans with new spin on old rock sound, combines history with introspective lyrics
The great Saint Cecilia walked the streets of Rome in the 2nd century AD. Her spiritual actions at her own wedding, singing to God in her heart, crowned her the saint of the musicians. Her day of the year comes on Nov. 22 a feast for St. Cecilia Day. Most do not come close to
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SPORTS
Phillips, Tearnan turn in record breaking performances for track and field
The Elizabethtown College women’s track and field team traveled to Lewisburg, Pa. to compete in the Bison Open & Multi hosted by Bucknell University on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31. First-year Brittianni Phillips got the Jays moving on Friday as she broke the school record in the shot put. Senior Amelia Tearnan followed
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Steals record falls, Jays stay in fourth
The Elizabethtown men’s basketball team fell to the University of Scranton this past weekend, by a score of 65-43 in favor of the Royals. The first half was back and forth, with the two teams trading the lead often. However, midway through the half, Scranton showed signs of pulling away, jumping out to a 26-15
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Hudson represents Blue Jays, SAAC at NCAA Convention
The annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention occurred from Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 in Washington D.C. The Convention’s purpose is the vote on legislation for Division I, II and III athletics. The event gives attendees the opportunity to sit in on numerous educational sessions on topics such as fundraising, student health, championship attendance
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FEATURES
Newman Club holds paranormal-themed meeting, explains Catholic Church’s beliefs about angels, ghosts, supernatural
It was a dark and spooky Monday night at Hoover 215 as the Catholic Newman Club held their weekly meeting. The theme this week — just in time for Halloween — was the paranormal. A YouTube video of a crackling campfire set the scene as the club members discussed their personal experiences with the supernatural.
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Into the Streets provides chance to volunteer in community
Into the Streets is part of how Elizabethtown College fulfills its motto of “educate for service.” Into the Streets is a yearly event that happens on a Saturday. The event allows students to volunteer with different organizations and is geared toward helping the community. Each year different clubs and organizations at the College can put
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Herb Weaver explores surrealism through ceramics, mixed media
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Fine and Performing Arts Department held a reception for the opening of artist, Herb Weaver’s ceramics gallery titled “Ceramics – Mixed Media” at the John W. Hess Gallery in Zug Hall. His collection featured clay sculptures prepared in different methods such as low fired stonework, high fired stonework and by
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