NEWS
Today’s Technology
After the abolition of Obama-era net neutrality rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in mid-December of last year, the results of the changes have been relatively quiet, so far. Yet the heavy opposition that was put forth both by the public and politicians still persists through today. That December, after the repeal, New York
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Student Senate
Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas addressed the Elizabethtown College Student Senate Thursday, Sept. 6 in Hoover 212. Limas began by informing the Senate that he received a proposal from Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life Allison Bridgeman detailing compensation for the displaced students from the Vera Hackman Apartments. Two
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Anatomy of a Blue Jay contest promotes Etown community identity
The Elizabethtown College orientation program received a major renovation for its 2018 summer orientation under Director of Student Transitions Programs and Prestigious Scholarships and Fellowships Jean-Paul Benowitz. One of the new elements to orientation introduced over this past summer was the Anatomy of a Blue Jay contest. First-year Madeline Mace, a resident of Myer Residence
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CAMPUS LIFE
Politics, current events are important ways to connect with global world
Elizabethtown College can seem like its own little world. We live inside a bubble consisting of homework, tests, projects, internships, jobs and quickly-approaching futures. Sometimes, it can be hard to remember there is an entire world outside with its own important issues and concerns, including politics. Students have plenty of opportunities, here at Etown to
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Fashion Column
Centuries ago, it was believed that on All Hallows’ Eve, spirits who had crossed over into the land of the dead could walk the Earth again. As a historically spooky evening, participants everywhere take their costumes up a notch each year. With new events and hits in entertainment and the media, costumes can reflect relevant
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Spooktacular Dinner satisfies hungry, thrill-seeking students
Who’s ready for ghosts, goblins and the Great Pumpkin? I know I am! After a stressful few weeks jammed with midterm exams, papers and studying, I think we all deserve a chance to celebrate a bit, and what better way to do that than with a little fall fun? For any new students experiencing their
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SPORTS
Davis pitches complete game in conference victory over Albright
The Elizabethtown College baseball team was looking to get back in the winner’s column after several games were cancelled or postponed due to weather. Junior right-hander Kristopher Davis helped in those efforts by pitching a complete game, three-hit shutout to lead the Blue Jays to a 3-0 victory over Commonwealth Conference opponent Albright College Tuesday
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Women’s lacrosse players enter second half of season with hopes for first victory
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team lost to the University of Scranton Royals, Landmark Conference competitors, with a score of 6-16 in Scranton, Pa. on Saturday. According to the Etown Athletics website, the team “had a season-high four different players score a goal” during the game. First-year midfielders Addie Stang and Rachel Reed, along with
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Track and field competes against Division I talent
The men and women’s track and field teams traveled to Raleigh, N.C. this past weekend for the Raleigh Relays. It was a big meet and there were a number of Division I schools in attendance. The competition was a two-day meet that started Friday morning and finished Saturday night. Three women set new personal records
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FEATURES
‘Peace, Love and China’ discusses Brethren missionaries
Elizabethtown College students senior Bella D’Ascanio, junior Caitlyn Whirt and senior Cesar Vera presented their research on the Brethren missionaries in China at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event, entitled “Peace, Love and China,” began during a week-long research trip to Chicago, Ill. The
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Biology professor discusses genetic patterns in mitochondrial DNA
In the world of science, genetics play a huge role in the way humans develop and evolve, even answering the question of human origin. Dr. Jonathan Coren associate professor of biology presented his lecture, titled “Where Do We Come From?: Tracing Genetic Heritage through Mitochondrial DNA” Tuesday evening, Nov. 12. His presentation was part of
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Roy analyzes correlation between personality, music genre preference
Music is such a prevalent force in the lives of many people around the world. Various types and styles of music exist to appeal to a wide range of people. Musicians and non-musicians alike can enjoy music based off of their own interests. However, what does music preference say about you? In addition, are musicians
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