NEWS
Real ID available to Pennsylvanians, effective March 2019
Starting in March 2019, Pennsylvania residents will be able to receive a REAL ID. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website, “The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed by Congress after Sept. 11, 2001, that establishes specific minimum federal standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to be accepted
READ MORE
Today’s Technology
Why is my computer slow? As college students, a large majority of us own a personal computer, whether it be a laptop or a desktop. Due to the amount of importance placed on technology today it is important to keep said computers running at top efficiency. However, as many may have noticed at some point
READ MORE
Student Senate
Student Senate met for its weekly meeting Thursday, Feb. 14 to discuss multiple topics, beginning with a special order regarding Core program revitalization. Associate professor of music Dr. Justin Badgerow, with the help of Dean for Curriculum and Honors Dr. Brian Newsome, presented their plan to senators for revising the Core program, since it will
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Bobby Rush creates solid blues album, offers personal look into singer’s life
Blues is a tricky genre to grasp. Born out of necessity, the slow-meter storytelling strikes the deepest heartstrings. If there are any ways to fuel the soul, it would be a small pawn shop, overflowing with old guitars and rusty harmonicas off the Alabama crossroads. Grab some Robert Johnson jet fuel or B.B. King kerosene
READ MORE
Letter to the Editor: Response to Literature concentration
Thanksgiving 1999. I can remember the look on my grandfather’s face. “English?” he asked. “Are you sure? The thing about teaching English is that you get everybody.” Grandpa was a math teacher, and his position at his rural high school allowed him the opportunity to teach advanced courses to juniors and seniors. His colleagues down
READ MORE
Hiring alumni shows college pride, positive student effect
I recently set out on a mission to understand Elizabethtown College community members’ opinions on whether alumni benefit or hurt the community at Etown. What are the advantages and what are the drawbacks? Executive Director of College Engagement Opportunities Mark Clapper, an Etown alum himself, shares his thoughts on the matter. “It’s wonderful to have
READ MORE
SPORTS
Women’s dual season ends in loss to Frostburg
The Elizabethtown College women’s swim team left Frostburg State University in defeat on Friday, Jan. 30. Frostburg came up with wins in the final two events, snatching the competition away from Etown with a final score of 135-124. Heading into the second to last event, the 200-meter individual medley, the Blue Jays held a tight
READ MORE
Pflanz takes sixth at Peter Willson-Wheaton Invitational
Junior Bryan Pflanz placed sixth at the Pete Wilson-Wheaton Invitational in Illinois on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31. The Elizabethtown College wrestling team took eight individuals to the competition to face-off against an array of teams, nine of which were nationally-ranked. Junior Mike Lammer was confident about the weekend. “I expect the whole
READ MORE
Women’s basketball earns gritty victory over Catholic
On Saturday, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team traveled to the University of Scranton to face a Royals team that was ranked 14th in the nation by D3hoops.com. The Royals entered the game with a 17-2 overall record and an almost unblemished 9-1 record in the Landmark Conference. Before the game, the Blue Jays sat
READ MORE
FEATURES
Campus Security officer offers RAD self-defense classes, empowers women through education on safety, defense
Dale Boyer, assistant director of Campus Security, led a Rape Aggression Defense Systems (RAD) program at Elizabethtown College on Oct. 25 and 26. Founded in 1989 by Lawrence N. Nadeau and Sheri Iachetta, RAD established an accessible, constantly improving and nationally respected program to educate women, children, seniors and men about violence and assault. RAD
READ MORE
Author speaks on self-publishing, rising popularity of digital publishing
“Where are people going to buy copies of the book, if they buy copies at all? Well, the answer is obviously online,” Robert Swartwood said. He spoke about his experience with self-publishing at Bowers Writers House on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Swartwood initially went the traditional route of publishing. He got an agent, printed copies
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE