NEWS
Today’s Technology
This weekly column will feature the latest topics and trends constantly emerging in a rapidly-growing technical world. Each week, we will focus on a specific technical topic, with topics covering a wide range of technical issues and the latest technical gadgets. If there are any topics or products that you would like to see covered
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Student Senate
After a week off, Student Senate reconvened Thursday, Feb. 7. The meeting began with three new members taking the oath of office. After a few student announcements, the meeting moved into administrative reports. Campus Security Assistant Director Dale Boyer began by announcing that Campus Security recently hired a new staff member. Boyer also said that
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Scene on campus: Purple flags spread awareness
Purple flags appeared outside the BSC, along with a banner explaining their significance. The purple flags are affiliated with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event happening at the College Friday, April 5, and the number of flags placed throughout the academic quad represent the number of local lives lost to cancer.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Waiting for news about graduate school, tenure recommendations induces anxiety, impatience
There comes a time in our lives when we have to wait to hear back from bigger and better things. For instance, think back to those days when you were in high school. I remember when I was touring different schools and writing my applications. After sending those applications, the anxiety set in as I
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Campus-supported Wi-Fi network interrupted by use of personal routers, student presents reminder of policy
In the 21st century, it is hard to go a day without using the Internet. We live in a world that revolves around technology. It serves not only as a network for communication but also for entertainment, schoolwork and information. It is for these reasons that Elizabethtown College provides its own secure network for students,
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Measles outbreak could concern unaware students
It is an inconvenience when a formerly eradicated and possibly lethal disease decides to return. Have no fear, however, because scientists and doctors have a sure-fire solution to this problem. Measles, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 2000, has begun popping up on the west coast of the U. S. and has become
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer four-game winning streak snapped vs USMMA
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team enjoyed a three-game win streak in conference play until falling short to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in a 1-0 loss Saturday, Oct. 11 at home. However, the team first enjoyed a 1-0 win at Moravian Saturday, Oct. 4 and a 4-1 victory at Susquehanna University Wednesday, Oct.
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Cross country teams both place 5th at Geneseo Invitational
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the Geneseo Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 4. The women’s team placed fifth in a field of 19 teams, their best finish of the season thus far, with a point total of 146. Individually, senior Amelia Tearnan was Elizabethtown’s top finisher with a 22:28.8 6k
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Women’s soccer hitting stride with final Landmark games looming
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team ran into the toughest stretch of its season over the last three games. That stretch included road games against two top-10 teams in the nation and the team’s first-ever Landmark Conference game. Those three games against ninth-ranked Misericordia University, second-ranked Messiah College and conference foe Catholic University, resulted in
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FEATURES
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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Called to Lead: How do you handle conflict?
The Called to Lead program sponsored a lecture entitled “Called to Lead: How Do You Handle Conflict?” at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. The session was open to all students, not only participants in Called to Lead. The meeting focused on conflict as a necessity of life and the different strategies people use to
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Travels Abroad: Discovering Etown in Unexpected Places
During my stay in England, I have been able to visit some of the most beautiful and interesting places in the United Kingdom. I’ve been able to visit Stonehenge, and The Roman Baths, and I’ve spent numerous days in the city of London. At the end of the day, though, I always make my way
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