NEWS
Today’s Technology
When the tech talks back, that’s when I’ve officially gone crazy.” Once those were wise words by one of the many of us who have a habit of thinking out loud and talking to our technologies. Now, the idea of technology talking back to the user is normal. Innovative technology from Apple’s Siri to smart
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Cryptology used in everyday settings
The Presidential Community Enrichment Series at Elizabethtown College continued Tuesday, Feb. 20 with the lecture “An Introduction to Cryptology” by professor of mathematics Dr. Timothy McDevitt. The luncheon began with an introduction by Executive Director of College Engagement Opportunities Mark Clapper. Clapper gave updates on the College since November, specifically mentioning the new Bowers Center
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Student Senate
Thursday Feb. 15, the Elizabethtown College Student Senate met in Hoover 212 for its weekly meeting. The meeting began with the induction of two new Senate representatives, first-year Rachel Freed and senior Tommy Hopkins. They stood and took the Oath of Office and officially became members of the Senate. Following the Oath of Office was
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CAMPUS LIFE
Posting of grades on social media generates continual debate, discussion
A friend of a friend posts on Facebook that they earned a 3.5 this past semester — do you really care? Or maybe your parents post about how well you are doing in school without telling you first. As social media becomes the most common way to communicate with a large group of people, dashboards
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Thankfulness for even insignificant events proves beneficial
have seen a good number of people fall on their behinds during the wintry season; those brief walks on the ice are pretty dangerous. I, of course, triumph over the treacherous terrain as gracefully as a gazelle wearing a pair of Air Jordans (now if only I could stop tripping down the BSC steps), but
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Letter to the editor examines crimes of America’s wealthiest
If Homer had a mission in life, besides seeking to ensure a regular supply of scones at the Blue Bean, it would be to come to the aid of very rich people who get caught committing financial crimes. In this, Homer is in good company. Take the editors of the country’s leading business newspaper, the
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer team brings boot home
Following last week’s double loss at home in the Brother’s Pizza Blue Jay/Red Devil Classic, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Lancaster last Friday to take on the No. 25 Franklin & Marshall College Diplomats in the annual Smith-Herr Boot game. The Blue Jays, having lost the Boot game the past two years,
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Women’s soccer wins third straight on late goal
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team’s 0-3 start to the season is a thing of the past. After an offensive clinic put on by the Blue Jays in their home opener against Immaculata University, an 8-0 victory, they hosted Franklin and Marshall College last Tuesday evening. A goal scored in the 26th minute by sophomore
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Volleyball team looks to continue dominance in MAC; build off Old Friends Crossover Classic
he Elizabethtown College 2013 women’s volleyball team is starting out strong this year with a 2-0 lead in the Commonwealth Conference and an overall record of 7-4 as of Sept. 17. Senior Captain Carolyn Lukiewski said the team’s main focus is to make it to MAC Championships. “Last year we lost in the semi-finals to
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FEATURES
Keith Graber Miller receives Dale W. Brown Book Award from Young Center
As the sun set on Monday night, Keith Graber Miller, the recipient of the Young Center’s 2012 Dale W. Brown Book Award for Anabaptist and Pietist work, began his acceptance speech. Miller was honored for his authorship of “Prophetic Peacemaking: Selected Writings of J.R. Burkholder.” Miller is a professor of ethics, theology, religion and culture
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Erin Parsons uses communications degree for freelance graphic design
Erin Parsons graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications with concentrations in mass communications and corporate media. She still uses what she learned at the College in her life today. Parsons was attracted to Etown’s small size, as her high school on Long Island was also very small. “When
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Dr. Kozimor-King speaks on ‘What Matters to me and Why’
What matters most to you and why? Most people don’t think about this question until they’re asked, and perhaps that’s why it’s so difficult to answer. It’s a heavy concept, and so it takes time, thought and maybe even a little research to answer — and that’s exactly what Dr. Michele Lee Kozimor-King did. “I
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