NEWS
Today’s Technology
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The Internet is a wonderful tool to access all kinds of information. Many use it to access some of their most sensitive information, from messaging and emailing to full control over their bank account. The Internet, however, consists of many interconnected computers, meaning it is possible for a computer besides the
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The Marketplace goes trayless
Photo courtesy of Ally Boniker Students heading to the Marketplace for lunch Tuesday, Feb. 4 may have been surprised to find that the trays in the Marketplace were missing. Dining Services removed the Marketplace trays, introducing “Trayless Tuesday” as a possible way to reduce food waste at Elizabethtown College. The plan was to test whether
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Admissions updates: Accepted Student Day
Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College Flickr Since the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, Elizabethtown College’s Office of Admissions has seen many changes, from a new Vice President to a change in the leadership for tour guides. There have also been changes made to Accepted Student Day, which will be applied for the first time
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CAMPUS LIFE
Three steps will simplify your wardrobe
Do you have clothes in your closet that still have price tags? Have you ever complained that you had nothing to wear while standing in front of a full closet? Simplifying your wardrobe can save time, money and energy. To do this, ask yourself these three questions about each piece of clothing you own. If
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Business Profile: Boothy’s brings life, variety to BBQ
While many mourned the loss of Pita Pit, Kevin Booth was hard at work bringing Boothy’s BBQ to life in the same building Pita Pit recently vacated. Boothy’s offers a wide range of selections and anyone can find something that they can eat, including multiple vegan options, cod tacos and salads. There is no style
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Review: “Woodstock”
Portugal. The Man has been accumulating popularity with their latest album, “Woodstock, released June 16, 2017. The alternative rock band from Wasilla, Alaska, uses memorable and gripping music as a platform for societal and political commentary, an idea which inspired the “Woodstock” album title. Member John Gourley stated that music has the same mission now
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SPORTS
Volleyball adjusts to season without home gym
For the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team, this upcoming fall season marks only their second time playing in the Landmark conference. The team transitioned into this conference last fall and finished fifth overall with a record of 3-4. Prior to the start of last season, the team was picked fourth in a pre-season poll based
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Thompson Gym to replace floor, expected completion by late October
Thompson Gymnasium, which many of Elizabethtown College athletic teams have called home for 45 years, is getting its first major renovation since its dedication in 1970. The hardwood floor, which is the originally floor from 1970, spans the entire length of the gym and is in the process of being replaced. Work officially began on
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Men’s soccer core veterans are optimistic about season
With another autumn comes another year for soccer at Elizabethtown College. This year’s men’s soccer team was picked to finish fourth for the second straight year. However, with a variety of veteran players and a number of newcomers, Elizabethtown is looking to exceed those expectations and prove the doubters wrong about the talent of their
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FEATURES
M&M Mars lecturer details business culture, leadership skills
On Friday, Nov. 14, Scott Rogers spoke as part of the M&M Mars Executive Lecture Series. Rogers is the President of the Glatfelter Agency, a full service insurance agency for personal, business and commercial clients. His lecture centered around his life, how he progressed through the independent insurance agency and aspects of leadership. Rogers attributes
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Fritz explores the character of Phyllis in English madrigals
Dr. Matthew Fritz, associate professor of music, gave a presentation titled “Secular Music of the Renaissance” at Elizabethtown College on Thursday, Nov. 13, which explored the character of Phyllis in English madrigals. Fritz’s presentation focused on the English madrigal, which is choral music that is in some circumstances performed with accompaniment. Madrigals were a highly
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Spence explains music selection, educational, entertaining pieces
On Sunday, Nov. 16 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts hosted a performance by the Elizabethtown College Community Orchestra. The orchestra is made up of 78 musicians, who are both students at the College taking orchestra as a class and members of the community. This aspect of the
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