NEWS
Get Out The Vote event features local democratic House candidate
Thursday Oct. 27, in Gibble Auditorium candidate Christina Hartman came to speak at a meet and greet for the Elizabethtown College Democrats. Hartman is running as the Democratic nominee for the 16th district seat in the House of Representatives. Hartman was introduced by Lancaster County Democratic Committee City Chair Diane Topakian and spoke mainly about
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Artist-in-Residence plays Carnegie Hall
Elizabethtown College Artist-in-Residence guitarist David Cullen traveled to New York Friday, Oct. 28, where he performed at Carnegie Hall. Cullen took the opportunity to demonstrate his abilities as an experienced musician when he was invited to the city last weekend. Carnegie Hall is home to many music programs and hosts a vast number of concerts
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Student Senate
This past week at our senate meeting, we had the special opportunity to meet with members of the College’s senior staff, including President Strikwerda, Dean Calenda and Vice President for Administration and Finance Robert Wallet. Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Betty Rider, Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations David Biedleman and Executive
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CAMPUS LIFE
Professors’ voiced opinions risk hindering class participation
As a student who frequented public schools for 12 years, I know that religion in the classroom can be a touchy subject. Many students will find a way to take offense from a statement made by a peer or instructor based on their own religious views. This begs the question of whether or not professors
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Peer tutoring possesses real value, effectiveness for participating Jays
Throughout the school week, students of all disciplines meet with those sworn to aid them in their understanding of class material: peer tutors. A peer tutor, however, is no miracle-worker — tutoring a fellow student comes with a broad set of challenges. Should the tutor and tutee meet these challenges together, both can benefit tremendously
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Senior literature major speaks out on bias against liberal arts
For the past three and a half years, there’s one surefire conversation that’s bound to happen the same way: at a family gathering, be it a party or holiday, surrounded by people I see once a year, one time too many, after the obligatory “it’s so nice to see you” nonsense, the question forms on
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SPORTS
Ruth pitches shutout in series win over Stevenson; Jays fall 0-2 in Arcadia DH
Coming off two games which were postponed due to weather conditions, the Elizabethtown College baseball team played their first game in a week when taking on Stevenson University at home Friday. Senior Matt Ruth put on quite a performance as he pitched his first complete game of his career. Ruth allowed six hits through nine
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Lacrosse unable to upset another ranked opponent, fall to Amherst
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on Amherst College last Thursday, March 21. Unfortunately, they did not maintain the lead against the No. 12 team from Massachusetts. The game ended with the score in favor of Amherst, 18-8. The game started off well for Etown, setting a tone with junior Michele Grosso scoring her
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Softball sweeps Widener Pride 3-2, 5-1
This past weekend was exciting for Coach Kathy Staib and the Elizabethtown College softball team as the season continued with games against Stevenson University and Widener University on the Jays’ home field, resulting in two losses and two wins. The Jays were victorious in the first game with an ending score of 3-2. After the
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FEATURES
Nice lace and naughty leather: Get the best of both for Spring
New year, new you! Starting now you’re going to the gym, beginning your projects early and adhering to a stricter budget. Yeah, it’s easy to say, but let’s be real, it’s difficult to go from zero to 60 in 3.5. You need a transitional period to let the old you adjust to the new you.
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‘Broken’ film and panel discussions shed light on criminology
Elizabethtown College celebrated MLK Week honoring the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As a part of a weeklong series, the College hosted a screening of the documentary “Broken on All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration & New Visions for Criminal Justice in the US” on Wednesday, Jan. 22 in Gibble Auditorium. The
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Panel emphasizes value of volunteering
On Jan. 23, students looking for service learning and volunteering opportunities gathered to listen to a panel of representatives from various organizations around the area. These opportunities can satisfy the requirements of a social work major and human services minor, but all students are welcome to volunteer, exhibiting Elizabethtown College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” “Educate
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