NEWS
The Global Perspective
Nigeria faced violence and widespread looting of South African-owned stores due to anti-foreigner attacks in Johannesburg Wednesday, Sept. 4. The protesters set fire to entrances leading into a mall and stole groceries and toiletries from a ShopRite supermarket in Lagos. “My store at Novare, Timekeepers Novare mall, Sangotedo, Lekki, has been broken into, looted and
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Common Cents
Written by: Family Business and Entrepreneurship Club The Family Business and Entrepreneurship Club is kicking off their second annual semester-long competition. We are excited to welcome the new members, and to anyone interested, our first meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 12, at 8:30 p.m. The purpose of the club is to function as a social
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Emotional support animal housing policy updates on campus
Photo by: Emma Pile At Elizabethtown College, policies on emotional support animals (ESAs) have been updated regarding housing. Assistant Director of Residence Life for Independent Living Experiences Dominic DiLoreto told the Etownian how Director of Disability Services Lynne Davies and former Director of Residence Life Allison Bridgeman had partnered together to work on this issue.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Tips and tricks for students to dress for professional setting
Finding the perfect outfit for class can be hard, and finding the most appropriate outfit for a more formal setting can be even harder. Luckily, both Career Services and professors are available to help students figure out what to wear and even how to present themselves when they are faced with daunting job interviews or
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Students concerned over lack of healthy food options in Marketplace
As the main place to get food on campus, the Marketplace is held to high standards because it feeds a wide range of students. From breakfast to lunch and dinner, students can pick from multiple stations to satisfy their hunger. With so many students on campus it can be hard to please everyone. However, there
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Political correctness growing concern for college campuses
Elizabethtown College prides itself on its diversity and acceptance of all students, staff and faculty no matter their religion, ethnicity or gender identity. Etown promotes equality on its campus and works hard to correct and protect against any form of discrimination or hate that may arise. A recent example of this is the email sent
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SPORTS
Steals record falls, Jays stay in fourth
The Elizabethtown men’s basketball team fell to the University of Scranton this past weekend, by a score of 65-43 in favor of the Royals. The first half was back and forth, with the two teams trading the lead often. However, midway through the half, Scranton showed signs of pulling away, jumping out to a 26-15
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Hudson represents Blue Jays, SAAC at NCAA Convention
The annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention occurred from Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 in Washington D.C. The Convention’s purpose is the vote on legislation for Division I, II and III athletics. The event gives attendees the opportunity to sit in on numerous educational sessions on topics such as fundraising, student health, championship attendance
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Student athletes take on APPLE Conference
Four student athletes and two administrative representatives from Elizabethtown College attended the APPLE Conference in Reston, Va. from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, made possible by a grant from the NCAA. The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the University of Virginia developed the APPLE Conferences. The Conferences’ main goal is to “assist colleges
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FEATURES
Ashley amuses students using everyday situations, promotes optimism
Elizabethtown College students welcomed rising comedian Tracey Ashley with thunderous applause Thursday, Sept. 4. Ashley and her audience developed such friendly interactions that Ashley extended her set and stayed afterward to interact with several students. Ashley, a rising talent in the world of comedy, was born in Georgia and currently lives in Indiana. In her
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Student Wellness distributes information about consent
To kick off the second week of the semester as well as the NFL season, Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Wellness (OSW) held an interactive football-themed event from Sept. 3 to 5 to raise awareness about sexual assault. “Let’s Talk About Consensual Sex: Red Zone” set up shop at various locations around campus, where the
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Sociology professor opens interactive photography exhibit
On Sept. 4, Dr. Rita Shah, assistant professor of sociology, opened her new photo exhibit “Prison or Slave Castle?” to the Elizabethtown College community. Upon arrival, Shah explained to the students what the exhibit was about and why she had decided to undertake the project. Shah is a criminologist whose interests lie within studying and
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