NEWS
Campus ban hoverboards as their safety is called into question across nation
When one searches for hoverboards on the internet, it will yield many results of people doing fascinating tricks on this new piece of technology that seems to have come straight out of Back to the Future. Unlike the hoverboards seen on this popular science fiction movie from the 1980s, the boards do not hover over
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Changes in student handbook ban smoking on BSC terrace
According to the student handbook, Elizabethtown College is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive work and living-learning environment for the campus community. As part of this, campus buildings are smoke-free zones and smoking and the use of tobacco in any form is prohibited in all facilities of Elizabethtown College at all locations, including
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SCPS offers permanent position to former interim dean
As 2016 began, Barbara Randazzo launched her new career as the Dean of the Elizabethtown College School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Prior to accepting this position, Randazzo served as the interim dean of the School. She has worked in the College since 2000. Her appointment will bring changes to the SCPS, including the
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CAMPUS LIFE
‘Distracted’ receives rave review for entertaining, educating
The lights dimmed and the sound of ringing phones, television static and other unpleasant sounds echoed throughout Tempest Theatre. As my mind tried frantically to recognize the noises, I just couldn’t focus on one. You could say I was distracted. Elizabethtown College’s performance of Lisa Loomer’s “Distracted” presented a comedic twist on some serious subject
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Should professors’ opinions infiltrate discussion in class?
Have you ever been in a classroom where the professor has a sailor’s mouth? For some professors, curse words flow easily and personal opinions are given freely. Whether or not it’s okay for professors to behave in this manner is a debatable topic. Nicole Snitzer, a sophomore business administration major and Spanish and international studies
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Policy changes unnecessary
Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 over 200 students from JSC, an elementary school in central Pennsylvania were called off school with various excuses. No doubt, many were coming down with the flu. Some did have dentist appointments. A few may have left early to visit relatives for the holidays. But most of those 200 students stayed
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SPORTS
Team crowned Days Inn Blue Jay Classic champions
First-year Steph High sets a ball for senior Lindsay Palm. The Days Inn Blue Jay Classic pitted the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team against York College, the University of Rochester, Hamilton College and Bridgewater College. The Blue Jays finished undefeated over the course of the tournament, and this win was their first classic win since
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16th-ranked women recently falter against Messiah, York
On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team lost 3-0 against the Messiah College Falcons. This marks the second loss out of eight games for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays had high hopes for the game despite the loss. “I think it’s going to be an amazing game,” senior Amara Dell said.
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Haverford deals team first loss of season
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team ended their seven-game unbeaten streak when they traveled to Haverford, Pa. Saturday to take on the 6-1 Haverford Fords who were unbeaten at home with a record of 5-0. The Blue Jays nearly gave Haverford their first loss at home after taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. However, the
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FEATURES
Pulitzer Prize winner shares experience with dyslexia
This month, world-renowned American poet, Philip Schultz, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and founder and director of New York’s “The Writers Studio,” will be coming to Elizabethtown College to discuss his battle with dyslexia and to read his celebrated poetry on Wed., Feb. 22. Schultz’s presentation, “Learning About Dyslexia,” will take place in the Leffler
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Donna Talarico engages Blue Jays on social media sites
CORRECTION: The following article has been updated to reflect that Donna Talarico taught at Wilkes University after receiving her M.F.A., not while attending the University, like the printed version incorrectly stated. We apologize for the error. acebook, Twitter and Pinterest are some of the latest social media sites that millions of people utilize every day.
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‘From Up Here’ presents comical take on high school, family dysfunction
Do you have a free night this upcoming weekend but no idea what to do with it? Be sure to stop by the Tempest Theatre box office to find out about “From Up Here.” The dramatic comedy, directed by Terri Mastrobuono, adjunct faculty member, is closing this weekend with performances beginning at 8 p.m. on
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