NEWS
Student Senate
After not meeting for two consecutive weeks, Student Senate held a meeting Thursday, Nov. 29. As always, the meeting began with student comments and announcements, but this meeting was met with silence. Since there were no comments, senators moved into administrative reports, beginning with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas. Limas opened by
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Major changes happen throughout campus
Photo: Paula Groff Over this past semester, there have been many new changes happening at Elizabethtown College. One of the most noticeable changes on campus has been the construction of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Anyone who walks by the construction site can see the changes that have occurred since the beginning
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Mellon Grant aids funding to Etown clubs, programs
Elizabethtown College is in the middle of the second year with its Mellon Grant, “Confronting Challenges with Confidence: Humanities for Our World Today.” This grant includes $300,000 over a three year period from Aug. 1, 2017 to July 31, 2020. The College spent roughly $100,000 last year and is expecting a similar number this year
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CAMPUS LIFE
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) causes depression in campus community during fall, winter months
For people like me, the coming of spring means more than just melting snow and warmer, longer days. I, like many, have seasonal depression. Getting through the winter seems impossible to me. As the weather changes and cools, my mood takes a nose dive. Often, I struggle just to get out of bed in the
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Etownian staff member shares study abroad experience
One month ago, I stepped off the plane in a foreign country where I didn’t know the language, the lifestyle or how much to tip a cab driver. (Just a hint: in Morocco, they don’t get tips.) After trying to talk through a language barrier, ending up at the wrong hotel and overpaying both the
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Apple Watch sparks conversation on interactive technology, gadgets
Technology is constantly evolving and becoming more advanced. New gadgets and technological advancements are being made in order to make daily tasks less strenuous and life more manageable. One of the latest gadgets on the market is the new Apple Watch. The watch is going to be available in three styles that come in a
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SPORTS
Men’s basketball to host second bowling event after favorable turnout in Spring
The Elizabethtown men’s basketball team hosted its first annual bowling fundraiser last spring at the Clearview Bowling Lanes in Elizabethtown. The event, which featured raffles, prizes and food, turned out to be a big event for the athletic program and the student body. The bowling fundraiser took place on April 27, bringing in family and
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Men’s swimming drops season-opening meet at home against York, Susquehanna up next
The Elizabethtown College men’s swim team looks to rebound from losing their season-opening meet against York College (Pa.) on Saturday, Oct. 25. In a 127-44 defeat at home, bright spots appeared for the Jays in first-year David Foery, who won the 100-yard freestyle, and placed second in the 200-yard event. He was the only event
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Four first-place finishes not enough to push women’s swimming past York College (Pa.)
The Elizabethtown College women’s swim team opened the 2014-2015 season when they hosted York College (Pa.) on Saturday. The Blue Jays took home four individual victories on the day but fell short against the Spartans. York came to Alumni Pool and defeated Etown 112-87 in the season-opener for both teams. Fifth-year OT student Kimberly Cosgrove
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FEATURES
‘A Murder is Announced’ play illustrates classic Christie mystery
Featuring murders, false identities and hidden pasts, “A Murder is Announced” depicted Leslie Darbon’s adaptation of a classic Agatha Christie mystery. This production was directed by Dr. Michael Swanson, who is the director of theatre and dance and an associate professor of theatre. The play takes place in Little Paddocks, where Miss Letitia Blacklock, her
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‘Sin by Silence’ film reveals stories of formerly abused women in prison
Silence is a killer. Every nine seconds, a woman is beaten. As a response, some women stay silent about the issue while others take action. Either response can have serious consequences for the woman and those close to her. On Tuesday, April 22, the Student Wellness Center’s Take Care Tuesday series concluded with a screening
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Psychology chair presents research on prejudice against transwomen
On Monday, April 28, Dr. Evan Smith, associate professor of psychology at Elizabethtown College and chair of psychology department, gave a presentation entitled “Prejudice Against Transwomen: Theories and Findings.” The goal of his presentation was to present his research about understanding and evaluating prejudice against members of the LGBTQ community while focusing on transwomen, a
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