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
Tree lighting ceremony serves as important holiday tradition
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; am I right? Well, I mean, maybe not exactly … but many of us are certainly ready for some holiday cheer. I’m personally just itching to get some decorations up. Maybe a festive wreath, a classy garland, some glittery lights… All of which got me thinking about
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Random acts of kindness foster sense of community, welcome international students
Rushing from one class to the next in two different buildings that you have never heard of before and trying to decipher the abbreviations on your crumpled schedule are just a few of the things that make that first week of school stressful and a bit overwhelming. But imagine the stress of a new campus
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Hot yoga, other E-fit activities offer opportunity to relieve stress while establishing healthy habits, burning calories
E-fit, the overwhelmingly popular fitness series offered in partnership by the Office of Student Activities (OSA) and the Elizabethtown Fitness Club, hosted its very first hot yoga class on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Half Moon Yoga Studio in Hershey. The first 20 students to sign up for the free class last week were driven
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SPORTS
Blue Jays fall to York College in season finale despite strong hitting performance
The Elizabethtown College baseball team split a final MAC Commonwealth Conference double-header at home against Lebanon Valley College on Saturday before finishing up the season with a 3-9 loss against York College at home on Monday, April 28. The Blue Jays finished the 2014 season with an overall record of 18-19 and an 8-13 record
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Kerno takes first in 10k, track team prepares for Bison Outdoor Classic
This past weekend, the men and women’s track teams competed at the 32nd annual Millersville Metrics meet at Millersville University. Without having the full team competing, the men were able to finish 14th out of the 28teams. Senior Kevin Brady took second place in the pole vault, jumping 4.55m, breaking his old personal record set
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Blue Jays clinch first conference win over Lycoming 13-6
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team suffered a tough loss this past Saturday, April 5 against conference rival Lebanon Valley College. The 7-5 loss came at home as Etown looked to win their first Commonwealth Conference game. Five players scored goals in the game, four of which came in the second half, but the Dutchmen
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FEATURES
Labyrinth Experience offers exposure to walking meditation on campus
If a student walked past the KAV on Thursday afternoon, they may have been greeted with an unusual sight. In the center of the room, a giant circular cloth with intricate designs had taken up a large portion of the floor space. In this large swath of purple cloth, intricate white paths wove around the
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Mastrobuono speaks on theatre department involvement
There are many students and teachers who make the Department of Fine and Performing Arts one of the most original and exciting departments on Elizabethtown College’s campus. Theresa Mastrobuono, an adjunct professor in the Department, teaches an acting course in movement for the actor, directs one production a year, manages the costume shop and is
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Amish wedding season in Lancaster County spans over October
The month of October marks the beginning of the wedding season for Lancaster County’s Amish community. Their wedding traditions are widely varied and have been chronicled by Dr. Donald B. Kraybill, scholar of Anabaptist traditions. Kraybill is a faculty member in Elizabethtown College’s sociology and religious studies departments. Kraybill is also the series editor of
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