NEWS

  • Annual Into the Streets winterizes and cleans new communities

    Annual Into the Streets winterizes and cleans new communities

    Elizabethtown College held its annual Into the Streets day of community service Saturday, Oct. 28. This event started in 1994, and this was its 23rd year at the College. Into the Streets is sponsored by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). The participants had the opportunity to put into action Etown’s motto, “Educate

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  • Today’s technology

    Today’s technology

    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 like to see covered

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  • A recap of the Board of Trustees meeting

    A recap of the Board of Trustees meeting

    Saturday, Oct. 28, Elizabethtown College’s Board of Trustees held a meeting to discuss matters handled within the individual committee meetings the night prior. To kick off the meeting, professor of chemistry and Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Dr. Kristi A. Kneas introduced the new faculty members at the College to the Board. Kneas

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Students must persevere despite stress, importance of midterms

    Students must persevere despite stress, importance of midterms

    It’s that time of the year again — and I’m not talking about Etown monsoon season. There is another storm that hangs over the campus, causing tears and sweat to fall like rain from students’ faces. Forcing people to stay inside and hit the books. Darkening the usually vibrant Etown climate. It’s midterm season. Some

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  • Face-to-face communication retains value despite technology

    Face-to-face communication retains value despite technology

    Let’s face it, we all know that technology runs our lives, or at least it plays a huge part of it. With this great power also comes great change. I mean, really think about it, when was the last time you had a genuine conversation with someone in person? When was the last time you

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  • Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Gravity’ combines strong acting, impressive visuals

    Alfonso Cuarón’s ‘Gravity’ combines strong acting, impressive visuals

    Can you imagine free-floating in space? Can you imagine having absolutely no communication with the world while floating away? Can you imagine knowing you may never see your loved ones again? The weekend’s number one box office movie was Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity.” Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock stars as Dr. Ryan Stone alongside costar Oscar-winning George

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SPORTS

  • Track and field hosts local schools for Capital Area Classic;

    Track and field hosts local schools for Capital Area Classic;

    Elizabethtown College had several impressive performances at the Track and Field Washington & Lee-VMI Carnival Friday and Saturday. Going into the meet, senior Jenna Niedermayer said, “I just want to compete well and see where I stand as of now.” Niedermayer fulfilled those expectations when she beat her personal outdoor record and the school record with

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FEATURES

  • 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

    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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  • Dr. M. Long speak about book success, manuscript in progress

    Dr. M. Long speak about book success, manuscript in progress

    Dr. Long is more than just a professor at Elizabethtown College.  He is a man of great intelligence and wisdom.  He uses these skills to give lectures and speeches at different universities and venues across the United States.  He also blogs for the Huffington Post and recently appeared on C-Span’s Book-TV.  His books have also

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