NEWS
Series: An examination of the diverse future of college campuses
Photo by Megan White This is the third and final installment of a series that examines issues related to diversity at Elizabethtown College and around the country. Past installments have discussed why diversity is such a heated topic on college campuses, how Etown compares to other colleges and universities and what the College is doing
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Today’s Technology
Photo by Megan White 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
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Kreider Prize winner reflects on educational experiences in lecture
Photo by Miranda Fedor Associate professor of music and Director of Instrumental Studies Dr. J. Robert Spence delivered the Kreider Lecture at Elizabethtown College Thursday, Sept. 28. Spence was the recipient of the Kreider Prize for Teaching and Excellence for the 2016-2017 academic year. In his lecture, Spence spoke about his experiences in education over
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CAMPUS LIFE
Average isn’t enough
Until my first year of college, I’d never heard the phrase “Cs get degrees.” Maybe I lived a sheltered life, but the first-year, doe-eyed me responded with a giggled “What? Why, that’s silly! You’re quite comical, fellow classmate.” My mood quickly deteriorated when I was reassured that yes, that phrase is describing a common mindset
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Laptops, tablets acceptable note-taking resources in class
There has been much debate as to whether or not students should be allowed to use laptops in class to type their notes. Some professors allow them, while others ban them for fear that students will abuse that liberty to waste class time on social media networks. Personally, as the owner of an iPad, I
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Personal computers might reveal details of lifestyle, personality
hen I get back to my apartment after a long day of classes, activities and navigating Elizabethtown College’s gigantic campus, I usually do several of the same things out of habit. I greet my wonderful roommates with an elongated “Yo,” which would contain too many “o”s if written as spoken. I drop my backpack onto
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SPORTS
Stevenson ends Jays’ perfect start to season
After an impressive start to the season with wins over Newmann University 7-2 and placing 15 goals behind Emmanuel College on the team’s spring break trip, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team had a tough set of games this week as they played Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md. Frostburg State was coming in at
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Weather keeping baseball off field after spring break trip
The Elizabethtown College baseball team had a rough start to the season, ending 4-5 on their spring break trip to Fort Pierce, Fla. After their trip down south, the Jays have not only had to battle their opponents, but also the weather. While in Florida, the Jays could not seem to get the sweep of
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Blue Jays victorious in opening game, fall in OT to McDaniel
Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team opened its season on Wednesday, Feb. 20 with a win over Dickinson College. The continually close-scored game ended with the Blue Jays taking the win with a final score of 13-11. However, their second game of the season ended in an overtime battle that cost the Blue Jays their second victory, making their
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FEATURES
Wolf-Spencer changes faces, attitudes in new theatre makeup class
Putting on makeup is part of the daily routines of many women in our culture. All you need is a few brushes of foundation, a swipe of mascara here and there, and a dab of lip gloss and you’re ready to go. But what about actors in the theater standing beneath the bright lights of
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Ask Sarah: Dumpster dives, betrayals
Dear Sarah, My roommate is kind of a slob. I love her dearly, but she does NOTHING around our room. I’ve tried to drop her some “not so subtle” hints, but she’s not picking up. I don’t want to hurt her feelings. What should I do? Sincerely, Living in a dump Dear Dump-ster Diver
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Nautical fashion sets sail in fall season
Hello fashionistas and fashionmisters! I’m back for the third issue showcasing the great fashion displayed on campus. Clearly the humidity has broken and a little glimpse of fall has crept its way into my camera’s viewfinder. Finally, students are breaking out their chunky knits and combat boots, and I’ve started my first knitting project of
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