NEWS
College receives largest gift commitment in its history
Thursday, Oct. 25, Elizabethtown College received the largest gift commitment in its history from an anonymous alumni couple. This $8.5 million gift, which includes a combination of cash, pledges and bequests, will support the College in similar ways to the “Be More Inspired” capital campaign. With this gift, the College will work to improve its
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The Global Perspective
Violence escalated in Yemen over the weekend, with more than 150 collective casualties on both rebel and government-backed sides. Key coastal city Hodeida was the site of a major government-backed ground ambush by troops against rebel forces. The Houthis, a rebel group, claims to have killed or wounded dozens of troops in their counter attacks.
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Students discuss experiences, transitions studying abroad
From Washington, D.C. to Bumthang, Bhutan, Elizabethtown College students have made the world their classroom. With programs in thirty countries and forty-two cities, as well as winter, summer, and May Term options, each student can pursue his or her passion globally. Sophomore Matthew Smith spent two weeks in South Africa last May. Although he hadn’t
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CAMPUS LIFE
Accessible, convenient resources for health, wellness are available at Well, Penn State Hershey Medical Center
When it comes to the well-being of students, Elizabethtown College has made it a top priority. Whatever your health-related issue may be, the College probably offers at least one program or service on campus to assist you. Whether you are suffering from some kind of illness or just trying to stay healthy through fitness, you
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Using bicycles for transportation saves time, can prove dangerous for walkers
Most colleges have larger campuses that require students to take a mile-long walk or find another form of transportation just to get to class. Luckily, Elizabethtown College is not that large, so the walk from one side of campus to the other will only take a few minutes. Many students only need to make a
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Homecoming and Family Weekend
This year’s Homecoming Weekend was a rousing success, bringing together students, families, faculty and staff members and alumni alike. Events such as the annual parade, choral and a cappella concerts and department and club tables at the Homecoming Fair gave the campus community a chance to celebrate its Blue Jay pride. On Friday, Oct. 17,
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SPORTS
NFL offseason heats up as players move to new destinations in search of Super Bowl title
The National Football League (NFL)’s offseason, for some fans, is even more exciting than the regular season. Fans have high hopes that their favorite team will make the right moves by adding players in free agency or draft in order to make their squads a Super Bowl contender. This offseason has seen many big-name free
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Men’s lacrosse falls to Albright College in conference play
After finishing their four-game road schedule with a 2-2 record, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team scored a season-high 11 goals in a decisive 11-3 home win against Immaculata University this past Saturday. Sophomore Jimmy Waters lead the offensive attack, scoring four of the 11 goals, while six other Blue Jays found the back of
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Women’s lacrosse team sets offensive season-highs in goals, shots
On Saturday, March 22, in Townsend, Md., the Elizabethtown Blue Jays were defeated by the Goucher Gophers in women’s lacrosse. The final score of the game was 19-3. It was a perfect day for lacrosse being 50 degrees outside, but there were heavy winds the players had to fight against. As the whistle blew to
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FEATURES
Travels Abroad: Discovering Etown in Unexpected Places
hen someone raves about study abroad, students may believe the excitement stems from a destination not being “like home.” There are enormous differences from being at Etown while studying abroad, it’s also good to know that there are places on entirely different continents that feel reminiscent of home. One of my favorite places to get
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Core course researches music’s role for Karen refugees
Certain classes at Elizabethtown College are famous for real-world learning experiences in spirit of the College’s “Educate for Service” motto. In Dr. Kevin Shorner-Johnson’s World Musics class, this is certainly the case. “Many of us at Etown are working to design experiences that change us and that we remember for the rest of our lives,”
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Second all-faculty music concert features department instructors
n Monday, Sept. 23, the faculty of Elizabethtown College’s fine and performing arts department performed in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. This was the second department concert of the year and offered faculty members in the department a chance to play one or two short pieces of music. The first performer of the evening was
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