NEWS
Student Senate
Elizabethtown College held a Student Senate meeting Thursday, Nov. 9 in Hoover 212 at 3:45 p.m. The meeting consisted of students and faculty. The members of faculty included the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Marianne Calenda, President Carl Strikwerda, Vice President of Administration and Finance Robert Wallett, Director of Marketing and
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Series: Is Tinder causing a millennial “Dating Apocalypse?”
This is the second of a three-part series solely focused on the effects of technology on human communication and social interactions, specifically on younger generations of people and students. This article will focus primarily on the technological impact of current relationships and the social implications of the emerging realm of online dating. The previous article
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Leffler Lecture preview activities shed light on global refugee crisis
This past week, orange construction netting has been wrapped around the railings at the High Library. Inside the library, there were footprints leading to the “Steps to Seeking Refuge” exhibit. A small table near the entrance of the library held books and information about refugees. Near the table, several tents were set up resembling a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Seasonally-branded products spark excitement throughout the year
It is finally that time of year: fall! I always look forward to my apple cider and apple cider flavored doughnuts from the local orchards around this time of year. But why do I wait until this season to enjoy these particular items? Why don’t I consume them during spring instead? The answer is because
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Athlete reflects on MAC experience
The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) has been my home for three years now. Since my first few minutes as a Blue Jay soccer player, competing in the MAC has been both an honor and a privilege that I have enjoyed. The chance to play against Messiah College, the best team in our division, along with
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Swearing serves to make one’s point, not strictly offensive in classroom
The desire to start this article with an expletive was overwhelming. If I thought it could get published, I would’ve begun with my favorite curse, knowing that single word would catch your eye. Some may have been amused, others offended. Either way, if I began my stance on swearing with a word that rhymed with
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SPORTS
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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Underclassmen step up to lead team
he Elizabethtown College golf team competed in two tournaments this past week, starting by hosting the Spring Blue Jay Classic. The Classic was held at the Hershey Links golf course for the first time since 2009. Hershey Links course holds a Par 72, totaling 6,542 yards. The Jays competed in a collection of 16 teams
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Salisbury breaks men’s tennis’ winning streak
he Elizabethtown College men’s tennis team traveled to Salisbury University April 3 where they saw their six-match unbeaten streak come to an end. Salisbury won two of the three doubles matches and five of six on the singles side, which beat the Blue Jays overall 7-2 in a non-conference match. “I am not going to
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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
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. 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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