NEWS
Giving Tree donates infant clothing to local charity
Photo: Megan White What do legal studies, early childhood education, accounting, social work and data science majors have in common? They all embody the Elizabethtown College motto, “Educate for Service.” Students like senior Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) president Amanda Hafler are passionate about finding a cure for cancer. Others, like first-year Cassidy Dunn and senior
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The Global Perspective
Dec. 1 marked the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day. People around the world gathered to show support for those living with HIV, to celebrate the lives of those who have died and to fight to find a cure. World AIDS Day was founded in 1988 to increase awareness of the disease and demonstrate support
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Technology used in colleges changes to fit the needs of Gen Z students
Open the flood gates and sound the alarms, Generation Z is officially in college. But with this new generation entering higher education, colleges and universities must keep up with the ever-changing and always upgrading technology of the 21st century. Here are a few characteristics of Generation Z: they are more focused on interactive and hands-on
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CAMPUS LIFE
Pro-life group joins March for Life
Hundreds of thousands of people, all united in the conviction that every person deserves a chance to live, joined the March for Life in Washington, D.C. last week. Five of us from Elizabethtown College participated in the annual event, which occurs on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and abortion’s legalization in the United States.
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Career Services helps prepare Blue Jays for job, internship fairs, assists them with beginning their hunts for employment
This is the time that college students from every institution are starting to look for jobs and internships. “It is experience that will provide great opportunities for the resume,” Assistant Director of Internships and Employer Engagement at Elizabethtown College Tina MacKenzie said. The way to get started on a search for a good job or
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Discounts for college students help save money on food, entertainment, services
Being a college student has its perks. With the simple swipe of a card, we have access to full meals, gym equipment and laundry machines. For many of us, there are few expenses we have to worry about — and yet, when it comes time to make an actual purchase, we cross our fingers in
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SPORTS
Women’s soccer falls again
After a streak of 451 minutes without allowing a goal, the longest streak of any division three team this season, the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team let a goal in against Misericordia University and it did not take long. Officially marked at one minute and 22 seconds into the game, Cougars scored off a cross
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Men’s soccer “Light” up Juniata for first-ever Landmark conference win
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team beat Alvernia University 1-0 Wednesday night with a timely goal by senior Andrew Sandridge. Sandridge’s heroics changed the pace of the game, as it was the first and only goal of the game. Senior goalkeeper Justin Signora played a key role in keeping the game tied for so long
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Field hockey falls to third ranked opponent this year
The Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team defeated Wesley College 2-1 last Thursday. Junior Jacki Hikes posted both goals in the victory. On Saturday, the Blue Jays did not have the same outcome. The Blue Jays fell 3-1 to No. 14 Catholic University in their first Landmark Conference competition. Hikes came through for the Blue
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FEATURES
Hancock displays work of natural, abstract compositions
Beginning this past Sunday, John Hancock’s newest exhibition – a collection of incredible feats of imagination, expression and wall-sized installation – has been on display in the Lyet Gallery of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Pieces will continue to be shown through Feb. 28. The exhibit encompasses Hancock’s creative movement from smaller paintings and
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Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Elizabethtown College community celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a campus-wide day of service. Each year, the College’s Center for Community and Civic Engagement organizes service projects for students. This year, students participated in service work for the Elizabethtown Public Library, the Central PA Foodbank, the Brethren Housing Association and other organizations. Participation
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College-Community Orchestra performs in Leffler Chapel
At Elizabethtown College, community is a large part of campus life and culture. The Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra (ECCO) performed in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center Sunday afternoon. The concert featured both student members of the orchestra and members of the Elizabethtown community. Dr. J. Robert Spence, associate professor of music in the fine and performing
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