NEWS
Series: The job market and your social media profiles
This is the final article 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 analyze technology’s impact on the job market and social media’s role in the hiring process. The previous two articles in this series
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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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Student Senate
The Elizabethtown College Student Senate held their weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 30 in Hoover 212 at 3:45 p.m. The meeting was opened by senior Senate President Sean Fiedler, who quickly proceeded to swear a new senator into office. The recitation of the oath by all senators followed, and then attendance was taken. Fiedler asked for
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Parody Twitter account replies to author
Many of you probably read my article last week on the parody Twitter accounts of Elizabethtown College. These accounts include Etown Confessions and the new Etown Creep account. I brought up how degrading some of the posts on Etown Confessions are and the legality of what the Etown Creep was doing. While I received praise
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SPORTS
Jays push forward toward MACs
s teams head toward the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships (MACs) at Lebanon Valley College next month, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track teams took their talents to the Messiah Invitational Saturday where the men finished fourth out of 14 teams, while the women finished in second. Obtaining the top spot in his respective event
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Laudeman takes first at Glenmaura Invitational
ophomore Ryan Laudeman took his second tournament victory of the season Monday at the Glenmaura National Collegiate Invitational in Moosic, Pa. After two days, he finished four over par with a score of 146. First-year Adam Amspacher was the next highest Blue Jay to finish; he tied for 21st with a two-day score of 162.
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Superb play of Messiah’s goalie difference maker in overtime loss
his past Saturday, April 13, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team faced rival Messiah College in a Commonwealth Conference match in Grantham, falling 7-6 in overtime. The men’s team is currently 7-4 and 2-3 in conference play. Messiah has a similar record of 4-6 and 2-2 in conference play. The Blue Jays fought hard, but
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FEATURES
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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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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