NEWS
The Global Perspective
Violence escalated in Yemen over the weekend, with more than 150 collective casualties on both rebel and government-backed sides. Key coastal city Hodeida was the site of a major government-backed ground ambush by troops against rebel forces. The Houthis, a rebel group, claims to have killed or wounded dozens of troops in their counter attacks.
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Students discuss experiences, transitions studying abroad
From Washington, D.C. to Bumthang, Bhutan, Elizabethtown College students have made the world their classroom. With programs in thirty countries and forty-two cities, as well as winter, summer, and May Term options, each student can pursue his or her passion globally. Sophomore Matthew Smith spent two weeks in South Africa last May. Although he hadn’t
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Today’s Technology
In the technical world, repairing a product yourself or taking your device to a third party store is typically frowned upon by companies. However, more often than not, it is more cost effective to do so. In addition to the fact that companies are more favorable to having you bring your device in to them,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Campus-supported Wi-Fi network interrupted by use of personal routers, student presents reminder of policy
In the 21st century, it is hard to go a day without using the Internet. We live in a world that revolves around technology. It serves not only as a network for communication but also for entertainment, schoolwork and information. It is for these reasons that Elizabethtown College provides its own secure network for students,
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Measles outbreak could concern unaware students
It is an inconvenience when a formerly eradicated and possibly lethal disease decides to return. Have no fear, however, because scientists and doctors have a sure-fire solution to this problem. Measles, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 2000, has begun popping up on the west coast of the U. S. and has become
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Celebrity crimes make tabloid headlines, are judged under an altered justice system
Bruce Jenner was involved in a multi-car accident that left one woman dead. According to Jenner’s publicist, he was not injured. The crash occurred on Saturday, Feb. 7 just after noon in Malibu, Ca. on Pacific Coast Highway. By Monday morning, the sheriff’s department was able to identify the woman as Calabasas, Ca. resident Kim
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SPORTS
Field hockey team shuts out Juniata for third conference victory, three games left for Jays
After the cancellation of its game against Moravian on Wednesday, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team traveled to Huntingdon, Pa. to bring home a 1-0 win against the Juniata College Eagles. Senior Taylor Alwine made the one and only goal of the game. This win for the team puts the Blue Jays even with
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Men’s golf ends fall season with strong finish at Chestnut Hill Invitational
The Elizabethtown College men’s golf team participated in the Alvernia Invitational on Tuesday, Oct. 7, finishing in a tie for third in the team standings. The Blue Jays had two golfers finish in the top-10 in the individual standings. Etown has not finished outside the top five in team standings in any tournament this fall.
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Men’s soccer four-game winning streak snapped vs USMMA
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team enjoyed a three-game win streak in conference play until falling short to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in a 1-0 loss Saturday, Oct. 11 at home. However, the team first enjoyed a 1-0 win at Moravian Saturday, Oct. 4 and a 4-1 victory at Susquehanna University Wednesday, Oct.
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FEATURES
InterVarsity hosts Coffeehouse to end slavery, human trafficking
On March 27, the InterVarsity chapter at Elizabethtown College held a coffeehouse in the KAV to bring awareness to a serious problem in the world: human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Human trafficking is the third largest organized crime in the world and a $32 billion a year illegal industry. In today’s society, slavery and human
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‘Diversity of Pro-Life Movement’ event sparks abortion debate
On Friday, March 28 in Brinser Lecture Hall, Dr. Grant Clark and Karen Shablin told their personal stories about abortion and why they support a pro-life movement at Elizabethtown College. Clark had been the only physician at his hospital in California performing abortions. “I hated abortions from the first,” he said. Clark explained that children
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‘That’s Totally RAD’ seminar prepares females with self-defense training
n a world of violence and hostility, especially toward women, self-defense has become important to learn in order to be safe. On Tuesday, April 1, Elizabethtown College’s Wellness Center hosted “That’s Totally RAD,” an event through their “Take Care Tuesday” series. Assistant Director of Campus Security Dale Boyer and his daughter, junior Elizabeth Boyer, presented
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