NEWS
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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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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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Professor shares hope for peaceful LGBTQ advocacy
Friday, Oct. 11, the Elizabethtown College campus community celebrated the 25th anniversary of National Coming Out Day (NCOD). First observed in 1988, NCOD is a day of raising social justice awareness and celebrating individuals who identify as LGBTQ. Likewise, NCOD serves as an opportunity for straight allies to reaffirm their commitment to the queer community.
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‘Marshmallow Bowl’ leaves senior disillusioned, disappointed
The Elizabethtown-Messiah “Marshmallow Bowl” soccer game is one of the biggest traditions on campus, and yet, by my senior year, I had not been able to attend any of the last three games. I was excited to finally be able to enjoy the experience, but I was especially happy that despite the rain of the
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SPORTS
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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Men go 1-1 in recent conference play
xpectations were high Saturday April 6 as the Blue Jays men’s lacrosse team prepared to battle against Widener University, coming off their 14-2 win at Hood College Wednesday. Unfortunately they came up short, falling 12-4 in a heroic effort. After this weeks games the team improved its record to 7-3 and 2-2 in the conference.
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FEATURES
New health educator to improve Student Wellness Center
Many changes have been implemented by Student Wellness this year, including a new health educator, Jamie Valis. Valis comes from Scranton, Pa. but is originally from Maryland. Her move to Elizabethtown College brought her closer to her family, by whom she is very inspired and to whom she is very close. She chose to apply
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Adjunct professor brings urban flair to fine and performing arts dept.
All artists wear pajamas until two o’clock in the afternoon. This is definitely a false statement. Jeff Bye, an artist and current professor at Elizabethtown College, is starting his morning a lot earlier than that. Bye is a dedicated businessman who has a passion for art and painting. It all started when he was nine
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Sarah deals some sass
Why is the only campus self defense course I’ve heard of for women? Did I teleport to a magical world where women are delicate flowers and men are brawny and never get hurt? -It’s Kind of Sexist Dear Kind of Sexist, I agree there should be a myriad of classes available to all students who
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