NEWS
CARE committee reviews medical amnesty policy, makes revisions
In the spring of 2015, Elizabethtown College’s Committee on Alcohol Regulations and Education (CARE committee) reviewed its policy on Medical Amnesty for the fall 2015 semester. Susan Asbury, Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, spoke about how the former policy had been in place since the College implemented the Medical Amnesty policy in the fall
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Gender inclusive housing offers new option for students
At the beginning of last semester, it was announced that Elizabethtown College would be offering a new specialty housing option for the 2015-2016 school year. Gender Neutral Housing (GNH) allows for students to be housed with any Etown student, regardless of sex or gender identity. Located in Founders Hall, there were 32 student spots that
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Employee Wellness Team hosts kickoff event to support healthy eating, stress management among faculty members
Elizabethtown College’s Employee Wellness Team is holding its annual kickoff event on Wednesday, Sep. 9 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the KAV. Health and wellness stations with information on women’s health, cardiac health, sleep disorders and healthy weight management and nutrition will be among the multiple different information stations available to visit from
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CAMPUS LIFE
Letter to the Editor: Professor pleased with critique, controversy
Two years ago, I was hired on as an assistant professor of sociology here at Elizabethtown College. While there are many things that drew me to this campus, the desire to truly advocate for social justice and have open and honest conversations about what that means and the various (and sometimes contradictory) ideas of how
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PUT YOUR RECORDS ON: Fall Out Boy
The first time I ever heard Fall Out Boy it was the summer of 2005, back when MTV was actually Music Television (sort of). I remember seeing the music video for “Sugar, We’re Going Down,” where the main character had these bizarre deer antlers. Regardless of the surreal videography, the song stuck with me, and
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Women allowed on the ‘front line,’ will cohesiveness in combat change?
If you’ve tuned in to any sort of news media in the past two weeks, you’re most likely now well aware of the issue surrounding front-line women combatants in the military. Now, this came as a shock to me because I assumed that those who sign up for military service, be they men or women,
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SPORTS
OSA offers fantasy football league
For the third year running, the Office of Student Activities Intramurals division is offering Elizabethtown College students the option of participating in a sponsored Fantasy Football League. The draft took place Sept. 5 According to intramurals coordinator senior Sean Post, the draft started when intramurals came under control of OSA. The club wanted to expand
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New talent looks to bring team victory
For the Elizabethtown College’s volleyball team, the 2012 season brings a chance for the team to wipe away bad memories of 2011 season and replace them with a conference championship. The Commonwealth Conference added two tough competitors this year in Stevenson University and Hood College. “We want to bounce back after last season and show
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Demanding schedule, young roster tests Jays
The 2012 season will be a trial by fire for the Elizabethtown College Men’s Soccer team. The blue and gray will play nine teams that made the NCAA tournament last season. With the gauntlet of games the Jays have to play, the team will show the Commonwealth Conference the depth of its character. “I think
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FEATURES
One Elle of a Night greatly aids foundation
Leffler Chapel played host to the fundraiser, “One Elle of a Night,” Friday, Jan. 20 to benefit the Elle Foundation, which started about three years ago in memory of Lauren “Elle” Richmond, sister of Elizabethtown College senior Dana Richmond. The event was hosted by junior Brian Booker and senior Gabe Robison and featured performances by
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Elizabethtown faculty, staff share holiday traditions
The holiday season has officially begun; lights are up, and holiday music is playing in just about every store. Elizabethtown College is not an exception to those traditions. The tree lighting ceremony took place last week and decorations can be seen all over campus. The town of Elizabethtown is also in the holiday spirit: lights
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Susquehanna Chorale spreads holiday cheer
“’Tis the season to be jolly!” The holiday season is finally upon us and Elizabethtown College is getting into the spirit with a number of holiday concert performances in the next few weeks. Specifically, the Susquehanna Chorale will visit the College Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. in Leffler Chapel for a special Christmas performance. They
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