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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Drug take back event hosted on campus
October is National Prescription Drug Awareness Month. In honor of this, Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care (EACTC) will be hosting a drug take back event on campus in the BSC Oct. 27, 2017. EACTC in collaboration with Campus Security will be collecting old medications or medications that students, faculty and staff no longer need and
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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
Campus’ unwritten rules summarily entail respect for others, property
In any setting or situation, there are just some things that you should never do. Even Elizabethtown College, with its pleasant and inviting atmosphere, has its own list of taboos and no-no’s. Admittedly, these may just be a list of things that I personally find annoying, but I would like to think that most of
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Sophomore shares laundry etiquette tips
t’s time to get down and dirty. That’s right, I’m talking about laundry. What is it about doing laundry that makes one feel so productive? Maybe because it’s the one mess we all know we can clean up, but maybe we’re taking too long to clean up after ourselves. Along with the dirty clothes, the
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Striking balance between athletics, arts bears strongest benefit
In schools across the nation at all educational levels, the two titans of student involvement have continually waged war. The vast majority of students participate in either athletics or the arts — traditionally viewed as opposing activities. While not as pronounced as in the middle or high school settings, Elizabethtown College students sometimes perpetuate this
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SPORTS
Tennis heads into playoffs in number one spot
lizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams finished off their regular season against Wilkes University this past Saturday at the Alumni Courts. In the finale for both the teams, Wilkes took the upper hand in doubles play by winning two of the three contested matches, beating Etown 5-4. The women’s team (14-3), who are ranked
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Two new school records set at Penn Relays, athletes ready for MACs
rom April 25-27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays track and field teams competed in the 119th annual Penn Relays held at Franklin Field. Etown was one of the many Division III schools playing against Division I schools. In order to compete in an individual event, coaches send in a request/application for each person for their
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Women defeat LVC for third seed in conference post-season
he Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team defeated Lebanon Valley College 12-10 Saturday afternoon at Wolf Field. It was a regular season finale for both teams, and with the win, Etown not only directly advanced to the semifinals, but also ranked third seed in the Commonwealth Conference Championship. Before facing the Dutchmen, Head Coach Robert Brooks
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FEATURES
Author Jay Varner presents workshop, public reading; offers advice on writing
Last week, Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff were fortunate enough to be able to spend time with and learn from author Jay Varner as he presented a workshop and public reading at the Bowers Writers House. Jay Varner is a local author, from the central Pennsylvania area. Varner attended UNC Wilmington and received his
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Tim Groseclose gives lecture on liberal bias in mass media
Where would we be if we didn’t have the media? Dr. Tim Groseclose explored the answer to that question in his lecture based on his book of the same name, “Left Turn: How Liberal Media Bias Distorts the American Mind.” The lecture took place at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 in Gibble Auditorium as part
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Bucher, Martin, Webster host panel on King James Bible exhibit
A faculty panel titled “Shakespeare, Literature, and the Language of the King James Bible” took place at 4 p.m. on Feb. 6 in the High Library. The audience, completely engaged in the discussion, could be found raising hands, laughing, and interacting with panelists in a unique and thought-provoking way. The panel included discussion topics pertaining
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