NEWS
Today’s Technology: Paperless Money: Will the Pandemic Start a New Technological Revolution?
When COVID-19 hit, we were living in a time of rapid technological expansion. Software companies were competing internationally to release inventions that will make life easier. The supermarket in my town had just launched an app to make home deliveries possible, an Uber driver was always available one click away and my assignments were all
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2020 virtual and on-campus Etown commencement updates
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Elizabethtown College has decided to host both a virtual commencement celebration as well as a later, on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020. The virtual commencement ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16, and will be viewable at the College’s website, www,etown.edu. “I think it’s nice that the school
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Residence Life Works with Students Staying on Campus
Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College Flickr Since Elizabethtown College has moved online, most students have moved back home. However, some students in extenuating circumstances were approved to stay on campus until they move off campus. Initially, when the College was expecting to return April 6, these numbers included students who had internships and fieldwork placements,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: “Stronger” shares true story of hope
Some of the best heroes are those who clash with the greatest of adversities and emerge as the victor. These people strive to thrive and supersede the label of “victim” or “survivor.” They weather the highs and lows of their journey towards balance. The most astonishing fact, however, is that many of these heroes live
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Business Profile: Knock Knock Boutique
Featuring colorful costume jewelry, fashionable fall accessories and unique gifts, Knock Knock Boutique is a charming addition to South Market Street. Since its opening in November 2016, the boutique has offered products from a variety of vendors at affordable prices. Along with a large range of fashion jewelry, shoppers can find accessories such as handbags,
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The Weekly Chirp: Is Climate Change a Legitimate Concern?
In the modern world, climate change is a topic that is argued and discussed by scientists, politicians and people around the world. Some stick to the belief that climate change is simply a hoax; many others stress the catastrophic effects that result from issues such as rising temperatures and extreme weather, and they repeatedly voice
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer loses first game of season, upended by Diplomats
The Elizabethtown men’s soccer team kept their winning streak going after winning both of their games this week. Both games are road victories for the Jays. They have scored in the first 10 minutes every game so far this season and that did not stop on Wednesday. Gilbert Waso recorded his first goal for the
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Rain affects tennis at King’s Invitational
The Elizabethtown College women’s tennis team kicked off their fall season with the King’s Invitational in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept. 14. The Blue Jays won one flight in a tournament that included opponents from King’s College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, Muhlenberg College, and Susquehanna University. On day one, Etown was
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Volleyball brings home Lycoming Invitational title
Over this past weekend, the Elizabethtown College Women’s Volleyball team dominated at the Lycoming Invitational. The Blue Jays worked together as a team to 3-0 victories over Pitt-Bradford and Penn College in which they captured the team title in the process. First-year, Kristina Smith’s double-double of 11 kills and 21 digs carved the path for
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FEATURES
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
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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.
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Into the Streets provides chance to volunteer in community
Into the Streets is part of how Elizabethtown College fulfills its motto of “educate for service.” Into the Streets is a yearly event that happens on a Saturday. The event allows students to volunteer with different organizations and is geared toward helping the community. Each year different clubs and organizations at the College can put
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