NEWS
Student Senate addresses mold concerns
According to Student Senate, there has been an increased amount of mold in different upperclassman residences at Elizabethtown College. The mold is mostly located in the Vera Hackman Apartments, with a few other reports coming from residents of the Schreiber Quadrangle and different Student-Directed Learning Communities (SDLCs). Senators from the Class of 2018 sent an
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The Global Perspective
This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there are certain global issues
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Texting professors requires professionalism, appropriateness
As a socially conscientious 18-year-old, I have used texting to cover up amusingly awkward situations. When I don’t have a car, which is all the time, it gets ridiculous to remain in a small store after feigning interest in all 70 flavors of soup on display. That’s when I try to appear preoccupied with my
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Majors that require more credits are not necessarily hardest
Anyone who ever bothered to read any publications from the Office of Registration and Records knows Elizabethtown College requires 125 credits to graduate. However, the number of credits required to complete a major varies greatly depending on area of study. A conversation which I often have with other students revolves around this concept. As an
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Senior encourages exemplifying ‘Educate for Service’ daily
During the flurry that was Homecoming, I was able to reunite and catch up with some of my favorite alumni. “How’s work? How’s grad school? I’d totally love to visit some time! Oh, your student loans won’t be paid off until you die?” It was good to see so many familiar faces, because for me,
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SPORTS
Women’s lax falls to No. 12 Susquehanna, something Stevenson
oming off two victories which they dominated their opponents by a combined scored 46-7, highlighted by an offensive showcase by putting in 26 goals past new conference member Hood College, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jay women’s lacrosse team started off with a game against the Widener Pride. The game started off well for the Blue
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Blue Jays announce move to Landmark Conference
Tuesday, April 2, Elizabethtown College announced its plan to join the Landmark Conference, leaving the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), officially becoming a member on July 1, 2014. Etown will be the conference’s ninth member and the first institution to join the Landmark Conference since it began in 2007. Etown will be accompanying Catholic University of
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Softball succeeds against Gettysburg, falls to Commonwealth foe Alvernia
he Elizabethtown College softball team gave it all they had during their away game at Gettysburg College Thursday April, 4. Unfortunately, the team also tallied a tough loss in their home game against Alvernia University on Saturday, April 6. The Gettysburg game was on a chilly day with temperatures in the 40s, but that didn’t
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FEATURES
high library features photography exhibit by associate english professor
Beginning this week, a very unique and special artistic exhibit will be on display in the High Library: a collection of abstract photographs, all shot in Nova Scotia during the summer season by Associate Professor of English Dr. Matthew Willen. The collection, entitled “Certain Visions,” will be on display from Friday, Sept. 21 to Friday,
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Study abroad experience provokes wonder in Quito, Ecuador
After having dedicated my first two columns to exceptionally interesting parts of my trip, I figured I should take a step back and discuss some normal things I’ve encountered on this adventure. That is not to say, of course, that these things are not interesting – they are. They’re just everyday, commonplace affairs or normal
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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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