NEWS
SAWR “Loser” Fitness Initiative faces criticism
Photo: Ally Bonicker The Office of Student Activities, Well-being and Recreation (SAWR) is sponsoring SAWR Loser, a six-week fitness incentive program, run by Assistant Director of Strength and Fitness Chad Gerhard. The sports program is running from Monday, Feb. 3 to Friday, March 13. Sign-ups were provided at the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and
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Global Perspective
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — Authorities in northeastern Thailand began releasing bodies to relatives Monday after security forces cornered and killed a soldier who carried out the country’s worst mass shooting in an hourslong siege at a shopping mall. The soldier killed 29 people starting with his commanding officer in a
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Pennsylvania Politics
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Tuesday, Feb. 4, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) addressed the General Assembly, proposing his 2020-2021 budget for the commonwealth. The proposal, totaling $36.1 billion in spending with a focus on education and workforce revitalization, was met with mixed reviews by the Republican-controlled state house. The governor’s recommendation is a 4 percent,
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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College lacks visible presence in Etown community
On a recent beautiful Saturday afternoon, my family joined hundreds of others to enjoy the Elizabethtown Holiday Parade. The annual event is a wonderful seasonal celebration of the small-town charm of Elizabethtown. Bands, sports teams, scout troops, veterans and members of local businesses walked, marched and drove past the cheering crowds, distributing candy as they
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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
Religious Studies professor speaks on importance of identification in society
On Monday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Susquehanna Room, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Dr. Richard Newton delivered a lecture on the politics of identification cards and scriptures in America. Newton currently teaches three courses at the College. The Department of Religious Studies, Office of Diversity and the peace and conflict studies minor
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Former actress, current writer reads at Bowers Writers House
On Saturday, Oct. 18, writer and retired actress Lisa Jakub spoke about her forthcoming memoir at Bowers Writers House. Jakub’s memoir, titled “You Look Like That Girl,” describes her thoughts and emotions during her 18-year acting career and highlights her experience in well-known films like “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Independence Day.” During the presentation Jakub read
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Art students paint mural in Steinman first floor hallway
On Thursday, Oct. 9, Art Club members, art majors and art minors started on a project aimed at brightening the halls of the art floor in the Steinman Center. A mural painted by the students will soon cover the large wall at the end of the art hall as well as the walls with the
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