NEWS

  • TWLOHA UChapter hosts third annual Love Moves 5k run

    The third annual Elizabethtown College Love Moves 5K, sponsored by the campus To Write Love on Her Arms UChapter, took place in the Jaywalk this Sunday, March 15. Love Moves is a 5K to raise money and awareness about mental health throughout the Etown campus and the surrounding community. All of the proceeds that came

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  • Senatorial candidate Joe Sestak walks through Elizabethtown

    Senatorial candidate Joe Sestak walks through Elizabethtown

    Democratic Pennsylvania senatorial candidate Joe Sestak passed through Elizabethtown College on Friday, March 13 while making his journey on foot across the state. He will be walking 422 miles across Pennsylvania to tell to voters that he is willing to “walk in your shoes.” Sestak, who officially announced his campaign last Wednesday, is a former

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Reality television, cultural obsession

    Reality television, cultural obsession

    Every day, people spend an estimated seven hours watching television, and what is seen in that seven hours is changing rapidly. The days of family-friendly sitcoms are becoming a thing of the past. Reality TV is becoming increasingly popular and viewers are tuning into the unscripted and dramatic as opposed to spending their time watching

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  • PUT YOUR RECORDS ON: AWOLNATION

    PUT YOUR RECORDS ON: AWOLNATION

    On the Turntable: AWOLNATION Genre: Indie Pop/Electronic Rock My Rating: Witty lyrics and catchy beats unite to rock your world “I downloaded new music,” my brother announced as we were driving home for fall break. He plugged his iPhone into our car’s audio jack and put on “Sail” by AWOLNATION. The song started out softly,

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  • ‘Beautifully executed’ portrait of adolesence a must-see for all

    ‘Beautifully executed’ portrait of adolesence a must-see for all

    After having never read the original print version of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” I walked into the theater with zero background, presumptions or expectations. Apparently the book has been in print since 1999, but I’d only ever heard it mentioned in casual conversation, and I’d never thought to pick up a copy of

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SPORTS

  • Meaney claims title in Illinois

    Meaney claims title in Illinois

    Senior wrestlers Quint Eno and Bill Meaney conquered their combatants at the Pete Willson Invitational last Friday and Saturday in Wheaton, Ill. Meaney claimed the individual title in the 197 lb. weight class, while Eno earned second place in the 165 lb. weight class. Combined, they recorded 42 of the Jays’ 61 team points. Overall,

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  • Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference

    Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference

    Last week was tough on the Elizabethtown College swim team. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Blue Jays lost against Albright College in a Middle Atlantic Conference meet. According to first-year Frank Capria, “The team figured the meet would be a loss because Albright has a bigger swim team and they are more competitive.” Capria competes

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  • Men’s basketball troubled by inconsistent performance

    Men’s basketball troubled by inconsistent performance

    With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team has just about a month to finish the 2011-2012 season. This season has had its fair share of victories and losses. Currently, the Blue Jays have an overall record of 6-10 and 2-4 in their conference. Over winter break, the team lost their games

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FEATURES

  • Numerous Etown alumni bands play Chameleon Club in Lancaster

    Numerous Etown alumni bands play Chameleon Club in Lancaster

    When searching for a fun night out, most Elizabethtown College students would rather stay on campus than deal with the frustration of searching for a good time in the sleepy, surrounding area. Luckily, a cultural hot spot is within reach, even for those without an adventurous spirit. The Chameleon Club, the renowned music venue located

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  • Lynden Gallery to better host works, events after renovations

    Lynden Gallery to better host works, events after renovations

    Located at 117 South Market Street, Lynden Gallery brings art and character to the downtown area of Elizabethtown, Pa. Their mission statement, found on the gallery website (lyndengallery.com) is to offer: “Fine Art, Custom Framing and Design Consultation with attention to detail. We service our clientele with professionalism and go out of our way to

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  • “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” to open next weekend

    “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” to open next weekend

    Based on Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Elizabethtown College’s fall production of “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead” will not only be funny, but also philosophical, triggering thoughts on life, death and one’s identity, according to those involved. Set in Elizabethan times, Tom Stoppard’s meta theater “play-within-a-play” asks the question, “Am I a minor character in someone else’s life?”

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