NEWS
The Global Perspective
This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there are certain global issues
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Etown participates in national tuition, transparency agendas
Monday, Jan. 21, Washington Post writer Nick Anderson mentioned Elizabethtown College in his latest article, “Attention, college shoppers. These schools are slashing their prices.” Etown, among many other colleges across the nation, is slashing its prices and breaking the hefty price tag associated with attending a private institution. According to Anderson’s article and the College
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Student reviews the 57th annual Grammy Award Ceremony, trending topics, celebrity performances, award winners
On Sunday, Feb. 8, the 57th annual Grammy Award Ceremony was broadcast live on CBS. This year, the Grammys featured many artists such as Sam Smith, who was awarded three of the top four Grammy awards, Beyoncé, Beck, John Legend, Miranda Lambert and many more. There was debate going around in the news and on
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Director of Study Abroad clarifies recent article
I would like to clarify some issues that were presented in the article “Honduras mission trip attracts students looking to serve globally.” There were several factual errors and misleading statements regarding Elizabethtown College study abroad programs. While the article alluded to support from several different departments on campus, the medical mission trip to Honduras is
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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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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
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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Group promotes intercultural dialogue through live concert
On Sunday evening in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, Intercultural Journeys hosted a concert filled with a variety of music from several cultural backgrounds. Intercultural Journeys was founded by Ohad Bar-David, an Israeli-born Philadelphia Orchestra cellist. Bar-David, along with Carole Hass Gravagno, a local activist and philanthropist, Sheldon Thompson, former Senior Vice President and Chief
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