NEWS
Series: The job market and your social media profiles
This is the final article of a three-part series solely focused on the effects of technology on human communication and social interactions, specifically on younger generations of people and students. This article will analyze technology’s impact on the job market and social media’s role in the hiring process. The previous two articles in this series
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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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Student Senate
The Elizabethtown College Student Senate held their weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 30 in Hoover 212 at 3:45 p.m. The meeting was opened by senior Senate President Sean Fiedler, who quickly proceeded to swear a new senator into office. The recitation of the oath by all senators followed, and then attendance was taken. Fiedler asked for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Community fosters interpersonal engagement despite cliques
Remember when we were toddlers who retreated to mother, clinging to her arm as she introduced us to some unfamiliar people? The typical reaction to strangers of a four-year-old reflects that, while humans have an innate desire to associate with others, we have a propensity to gravitate toward associations that offer close relationships within familiar
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Jays should utilize advisors as resource, not use as crutch
Of all of the relationships that students create and cultivate during college, which is the most important? Is it with one’s roommate, a significant other or a friend group? I’d argue that it was none of these, but rather the relationship developed with an academic advisor. Why, you ask? The simplest reason: you must rely
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Declaring one’s major requires time, thoughtful decision-making process
As we are growing up, we are always asked what we want to be when we grow up. Sometimes the answers we give are what we sincerely want out of our lives, but more often than not we change our minds. As we get older, our likes and interests change and that’s only natural, but
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SPORTS
Blue Jays take away six podium finishes at Widener Invitational
he Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team had a strong showing at the Widener Invitational in Chester, Pa. this past weekend. Both teams came away with a number of podium finishes. The women finished the day with four team members landing top-three performances. Junior Megan Tursi grabbed the third podium spot
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Men’s lax close to clinching playoff spot
he Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team seems to have hit a rough patch in their schedule as they have lost three straight games, including their loss on Saturday, April 20 to the number two seed, the Albright College Lions. The Jays have only won one game in the month of April, and are struggling to
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Women’s lacrosse secures spot in playoffs
he Elizabethtown College Blue Jays held out against Albright College this past Saturday on Wolf Field. The final score was 19-15, which was helped by sophomore Leigh Anne Flounlacker who set a career high by scoring eight goals in one game. Flounlacker now holds the first and second records for the most goals scored in
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FEATURES
Memorable fall events highlight cultural past
Fall break might have served as a time of relaxation and recuperation for students, faculty and staff at Elizabethtown College, but they weren’t completely devoid of activity or value. In fact, the days of Oct. 11 through Oct. 14 mark the anniversaries of some of the greatest – and most fun – moments in history,
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Debate between colleagues reviews pros and cons of each party in presidential election campaign
The Susquehanna Room, located behind Myer Residence Hall, is often a place where celebrations are held and words of congratulations are exchanged. Academic departments gather to celebrate faculty and student achievements. Athletics hands out awards to its most improved and hard-working athletes, and Elizabethtown College Alumni joyously celebrate the union of marriage in this room.
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Social Justice Week to encourage conversation, global awareness
On numerous occasions over the past few years, there has been conversation between students and faculty about holding events on campus that foster discussion on the subject of social justice, not only at Elizabethtown College, but across the world. This small idea, which began as only a debate where students could discuss the pros and
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