NEWS
Sophomore organizes powerlifting group
A new fitness program is emerging on campus this semester. Sophomore powerlifter Tyler Butkus has introduced his own E-fit-like powerlifting program to his fellow students. With this small and informal program, Butkus is hoping to build a micro-community of enthusiastic powerlifters as well as promote another way to get students to become active at Elizabethtown
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Student Senate discusses new meal plan options
The Elizabethtown College Student Senate met Thursday, Jan. 22, to present and debate new meal plan options. The new meal plan options may replace the plans currently being offered to students. As the presentation for the new meal plan options began, Student Senate members readied themselves for a debate, which lasted roughly an hour. The
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A-T Benefit held for 10th year
Last weekend, Elizabethtown College’s Education Organization and several performance-based clubs on campus turned entertainment into service, during the College’s 10th Annual A-T Benefit performance. The Education Organization of Elizabethtown College (Ed Org) continued the school’s tradition of service Saturday night, Jan. 24, with the 10th Annual A-T Benefit performance. The show raised money for the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Life, death, a text message away: is pledging for safety even effective?
In my experience, there are very few things worthy of a pledge. There are some that would even argue the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t worth stating, pointing to actions our country has carried out within the past few decades as the object of their reason. One pledge worth taking a look at is AT&T’s “It
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Holding a diploma, the least of it all: years to find ourselves
Every week, while procrastinating, I scroll through Yahoo!’s ticker. I make my way through reviews of the latest TV shows and, of course, the do-it-yourself solutions to just about anything. Without fail, at least one article always scrolls by about which college majors will result in high-paying jobs, which majors are useless and which will
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Are consumers manipulated into investing in ever-evolving technology?
You’ve probably seen commercials for the new iPhone 5 and can attest to all the fuss surrounding it’s release. Not to seem like an Apple-hater, but have you noticed that they keep coming out with a “better” version of their gadgets every year? This year, the must-have item is the iPhone 5, and I’m sure
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SPORTS
Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference
Last week was tough on the Elizabethtown College swim team. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Blue Jays lost against Albright College in a Middle Atlantic Conference meet. According to first-year Frank Capria, “The team figured the meet would be a loss because Albright has a bigger swim team and they are more competitive.” Capria competes
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Men’s basketball troubled by inconsistent performance
With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team has just about a month to finish the 2011-2012 season. This season has had its fair share of victories and losses. Currently, the Blue Jays have an overall record of 6-10 and 2-4 in their conference. Over winter break, the team lost their games
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Comeback win starts new year, hockey team aspires to make playoffs
The Elizabethtown College ice hockey club hopes to skate their way to victory after a rough start in the beginning of the season. After a nail-biting win against their Messiah rivals, the Etown ice hockey club was down by two going into the third period, but scored an impressive four goals during the third period.
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FEATURES
First Fridays provide local holiday fun
With the winter season rapidly approaching, Elizabethtown College is undergoing a subtle shift. Students and staff scurry to the warmth of buildings. The campus becomes quiet. The desire to leave one’s room diminishes. When the call to hibernate wanes, students may be at a loss for where to find entertainment after the temperature drops. First
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Harriet Reisen to discuss Louisa May Alcott biography
Thursday Nov. 10, Harriet Reisen, the author of the biography “Louisa May Alcott: the Woman Behind Little Women,” will be present at Elizabethtown College in Leffler Chapel at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend, thanks to a grant funded by the American Library Association and National Endowment
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Concert to turn back time, take audience to Paris
This November, the faculty of Elizabethtown College will sponsor a multimedia program centered on Paris. The presentation of “Paris at the Turn of the Century” will be free and open to the public. This event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center and will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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