NEWS
Tempest Day discusses classroom conflicts
Photo courtesy of Allie Vaccaro The Department of Education held its annual Tempest Day event, part of their Anna Reese Tempest Distinguished Educator Lecture Series, Monday, March 26, 2018. Nearly 100 students, as well as professors and faculty, gathered in the Susquehanna Room to learn about the importance of keeping an open mind, recognizing privilege
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First Ranck Lecture and Award recognizes faculty scholarship
The inaugural Ranck Lecture and the presentation of the Ranck Award for Research Excellence was held Wednesday, March 28 in the Winters Alcove of the High Library. This lecture, sponsored by John Ranck ’58, professor emeritus of chemistry, recognizes faculty scholarship and research in various academic fields. The Ranck Award recipient was professor of political
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New Travel fund program open to students
Student Senate recently passed a new program that will reimburse Elizabethtown College students with off-campus internships and positions for a portion of their gas and travel expenses. This program will be available for students who currently have unpaid positions off-campus. Those positions must fulfill some sort of requirement, such as a Signature Learning Experience (SLE)
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CAMPUS LIFE
Openly-gay NFL prospect receives support
Tim Tebow made sports history when he bowed his head to pray after a touchdown. Jerry Sandusky went down in infamy when he was charged with molestation. Brad and Jenny Kremer brought light to sports charities, and their impact was felt around the world. Last week, Michael Sam shook the sports world by becoming the
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Reviewer praises plot, presentation of theatre production ‘These Shining Lives’
“Not a fairy tale, though it starts like one. It’s not a tragedy, though it ends like one,” Catherine Donohue, portrayed by senior Katie Owens, said at the start of “These Shining Lives.” Starting Valentine’s Day, the Elizabethtown College theater program began its performances of “These Shining Lives.” Performances are being held in the Tempest
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Letter to the editor responds to concerns about writer’s original article regarding homework assignments during syllabus week
Three weeks ago, I wrote an article about the amount of work a college student receives during the first week, to which Susan Yarnell, an Elizabethtown resident, responded. To her, my article seemed absurd. I respect Yarnell’s opinion, but I believe that her argument regarding my piece came about because she misinterpreted the message I
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SPORTS
Men, women’s swim teams prepare for opening meet at York College
The Elizabethtown college men and women’s swim teams hope to improve on their 2012-2013 records when they open their season on Saturday, Oct. 26 at York College. The men’s team went 3-9 last season and placed 9th at the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championships while the women went 2-10 and placed 10th at MAC Championships.
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Men’s tennis finishes fall season
his past weekend, Elizabethtown College’s men’s tennis team traveled to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to finish their fall season by competing in the 2013 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Individual Championships. This two-day event was met with success on the first day, but the Jays fell short moving forward in the tournament. Singles play saw five of the
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Men’s soccer loses last conference game against long-term rival Messiah
our days after winning their 800th game of all-time, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team fell to No. 3 Messiah College 3-0 in the first “Marshmallow Bowl” played at Ira R. Herr field in three years on Saturday, Oct. 12. The game marked the tenth straight win for Messiah against Etown and the last conference
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FEATURES
‘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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Senior discusses peace vs. Mob Mentality
Eyes watering from tear gas and smoke, clothes soaked from the water that never ceased and the endless stinging of scratches and bites from police dogs. These are but a few of the things that Martin Luther King Jr., and those who stood with him, experienced to free themselves from the claws of oppression. Etown
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