NEWS
Second-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor visits campus, recalls day of bombing
At the age of 103—75 years after surviving the bombing at Pearl Harbor—Lieutenant Jim Downing paid a visit to Elizabethtown College in hopes of instilling an appreciation of significance of that era in younger generations. Lt. Downing’s Jan. 19 talk at the College saw the Susquehanna Room packed with students, faculty members and locals alike.
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President Donald Trump takes Oath of Office
Friday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The day’s festivities began at 8:30 a.m., before the actual ceremony. The Trumps attended a service at St. John’s Church. Afterwards, the Obamas officially welcomed the Trumps to the White House with a coffee and tea reception. Many notable speakers
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Political science professor analyzes Trump’s election
The Bowers Writers House sponsored professor of political science Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan on Monday, Jan. 21 for a lecture on the parallels between a fictional dystopian novel and the current presidential exchange of power. When compared to Philip Roth’s novel “The Plot Against America,” the similarities of the fake election are uncannily matched to
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CAMPUS LIFE
‘Putnam’ receives rave reviews, proves entertaining, successful
he Elizabethtown College theatre program successfully presented its spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” It was performed in Tempest Theatre throughout the weekend of April 11, 12 and 13th. If words alone cannot express to someone how wonderful this musical is, the awards it has won will. “ The 25th Annual Putnam
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Why merit scholarships should increase
t is no secret that college is an expensive experience. All of the financial data from the last 20 years proves that tuition is rising at an alarming rate. It can be easy to dissociate ourselves from the fact that these numbers directly impact our lives and the lives of our peers. However, comprehending the
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Parking availability could be resolved with expansion
t’s not the first thing most people look at when they begin to look at colleges, but parking can be a big deal if you’re bringing a car to campus. This is true for Elizabethtown College students, as parking is very limited and has caused numerous complaints from the student body. While it is understandable
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SPORTS
Wilkes hands Jays loss, looking strong for Invitational Saturday
The Elizabethtown College wrestling team was unable to best a second straight nationally ranked team in their most recent meet against No. 13 Wilkes University on Nov. 16. After their narrow win over No. 16 Johns Hopkins University only a few days prior, the Jays were looking for another upset. As in their match against
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Team practices hard to rebound after first conference loss
Coming off a six-point loss to rival Franklin & Marshall College at the Terry Greene Memorial Tournament, the Blue Jays women’s basketball team was looking to start off the season in conference play on the right foot. Unfortunately, they ran into ninth-ranked Lebanon Valley College, who is also picked to win the conference. LVC scored
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Tempone speaks on successes
2011 Middle Atlantic Conference Women’s Cross Country Champion. Three-time MAC Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week in 2012. Three-time NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships competitor. When discussing junior cross country and track runner Traci Tempone, the accolades keep piling up. A key member of Elizabethtown College’s women’s cross country and track teams, Tempone
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FEATURES
Comic Shorts: popular playwrights twist things up, laughs guaranteed
Lisa’s father gave her a pony for her birthday, a dead pony. Why? Will Jerry jump to his death into troubled water? Could a measly secretary become a murderer to find fame and glory? Find out when you come see these three comic shorts. The Elizabethtown College Theater Department is proud to present three comedic
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TV’s Debbie Pollack offers acting advice
Actress Debbie Pollack has seen her fair share of show business. She starred in the John Hughes film “Sixteen Candles,” portraying the jock Marlene, nicknamed “Lumberjack,” who, to the amazement of protagonist Sam, becomes foreign exchange student Long Duk Dong’s unlikely girlfriend within minutes upon arriving at the school dance. She’s also been a co-star
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Sean Post leads mock trial team over Ivy Leagues
Elizabethtown College junior Sean Post has brought great recognition to Etown’s Mock Trial Team. Earlier this month, Post and his teammates competed in the Philadelphia Mock Trial Tournament from Feb. 4-5. The prosecution won 4-0. The mock trial team is comprised of twenty members and two coaches. District magistrate Jayne Duncan serves as head coach
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