NEWS
Common Cents
This weekly column will feature the latest topics and tips in the financial world. Each week, we will focus on a specific financial topic, with topics covering a wide range of financial information and the latest opportunities with the Family Business and Entrepreneurship Club on campus. If there are any topics or concepts that you
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Panel discusses religious trade during Silk Road
Elizabethtown College held a discussion panel about the Silk Road Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. in Gibble Auditorium. The speakers of the presentation were professor of religion and Asian studies Dr. Jeffrey Long, assistant professor of political science and Asian studies Dr. Dan Chen and professor of finance and international buisness Dr. Hossein Varamini. The
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Student Senate
Student Senate met Thursday, Feb. 28 for its last meeting before Spring Break. The meeting began with a special order led by Director of Campus Security Andrew Powell. Powell spoke to senators about the newly formed Staff Council, which he serves on as chairperson. The group is comprised of 13 members with a goal of
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CAMPUS LIFE
Sophomore explores pros and cons of dating, seeking out a relationship during college career
It’s that time of year again. The birds are chirping. The snow is melting. Spring is in the air on Elizabethtown College campus. Students are eager to get outside to enjoy the sun and to hang out with friends another place besides their dorm room. Spring fever is not the only thing in the air
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Fender benders pose problems with parking
You are almost to your car when you spot it; the chipped paint, the long scratch, and the worst part: the dent. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or visitor at Elizabethtown College, if you keep a car on campus, there is always the possibility of a fender bender. As a student who keeps
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Scones, tuition prices contemplated
The proprietor of the Blue Bean Café was grappling with a problem. Scones, especially those bereft of icing, were not moving rapidly. Or not moving at all, inquired Homer sympathetically? That indeed was the case. There were times, noted the vexed proprietor, when the scones sat inside the case, hour after hour, as customers streamed
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SPORTS
Volleyball drops two at Haverford
A three-game winning streak turned into a three-game losing streak for Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team. Following a loss against Millersville University on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Blue Jays lost six straight sets against both Haverford College and Kean University on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Blue Jays’ first match of the day was against Haverford. The
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Men’s swim team dives into season against York
The Elizabethtown College men’s swim team hopes to improve on their 2013-2014 record when they open their season on Saturday, Oct. 25 at home. The men’s team went 2-10 last season and finished 10th at the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship. The men’s team hopes to improve their record for the 2014-2015 season. Head Coach Mark
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Women’s soccer shuts out Juniata, 3-0 on Homecoming
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team prepared for its game against Moravian College last Wednesday. The two teams had equal Landmark Conference records going into the game. However, the weather forecast for the evening was enough for team officials to make the decision to postpone the conference tilt until the following Tuesday evening. The Blue
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FEATURES
Japanese storytelling performance explores eastern culture
As part of promoting and celebrating other cultures at Elizabethtown College, “Feeling Edo through Rakugo and Kamikiri” was organized by the Department of Modern Languages and Asian Studies program. The event, held on Saturday, Feb. 15, featured traditional Japanese rakugo performances by both students and professionals, as well as a segment for a professional kamikiri
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Chinese New Year celebration sparks cultural awareness across campus
Happy New Year: Xīnnián kuàilè! On Feb. 6, Blue Jays enjoyed an evening of celebration for the Chinese New Year in the Brossman Commons. The free event, which reined in crowds for a celebration of the “Year of the Horse,” included craft tables with Chinese decorative paper-cutting, calligraphy and a Gongfu tea ceremony. The Blue
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Positive psychology creates additional possibility for excellence
A “Discover Your Strengths” event, facilitated by Stacey Zimmerman, assistant director of Called to Lead, was held on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event focused on a StrengthsQuest inventory students took before the event, which gave them their five top strengths. The test contains 34 different talent themes, such as achievement and empathy. The psychology behind
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