NEWS
Relay For Life kicks off with Hawaii-themed event
The 2016-2017 Elizabethtown College Relay For Life efforts were kicked off by the Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) club in the Brossman Commons Center (BSC) on Nov. 15. from 4 to 7 p.m. The Hawaii-inspired evening introduced the “Relei For Life” theme and opened the registration period for the spring event. CAC came up with the
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Alumni to publish literary magazine
A newly established literary anthology on campus looks to connect alumni with their previous experiences at Elizabethtown College. This magazine, called Field Mark, is accepting submissions solely from Etown alumni and bolsters the hallmark phrase “Blue Jays. Always.” The name of the literary anthology comes from the definition of “field mark,” which is a distinguishable
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Leffler Lecture canceled, will be postponed
The Nov. 15 Elizabethtown College Leffler Lecture has been canceled with the intention of being postponed to a later date in the school year. NPR radio journalist Michele Norris was scheduled to speak in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at 7:30 p.m. Her talk, “Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race,” was inspired by her experience
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CAMPUS LIFE
For your consideration
In light of the recent event held on campus, this week’s FYC will focus on Relay for Life. Relay for Life is an event promoted by the American Cancer Society. It generally goes for about 12 hours over the course of a night and focuses on honoring cancer survivors, remembering those who have lost their
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All campus buildings should be handicap-accessible
Elizabethtown College does not have many physically handicapped students. This is because of the lack of handicap accessible buildings and the unfriendly handicap environment that is offered to them. The discriminatory campus is not allowing the chance for these students to want to go here, especially for disabled students touring the campus. There are numerous
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Peace Non-violence & Understanding
A community is only as good as the standard of human rights it creates for each of its citizens. When the personhood of individuals is challenged by acts of flagrant hatred, they test the integrity of that standard. How we react to that test and how we defend those who have been targeted determines the
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SPORTS
16th-ranked women recently falter against Messiah, York
On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team lost 3-0 against the Messiah College Falcons. This marks the second loss out of eight games for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays had high hopes for the game despite the loss. “I think it’s going to be an amazing game,” senior Amara Dell said.
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Haverford deals team first loss of season
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team ended their seven-game unbeaten streak when they traveled to Haverford, Pa. Saturday to take on the 6-1 Haverford Fords who were unbeaten at home with a record of 5-0. The Blue Jays nearly gave Haverford their first loss at home after taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. However, the
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Team prepares for upcoming individual championships
Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams will begin their first of two fall tournaments this weekend. Tennis is unique compared to other spring sports, as the players participate in not only one day of competition, but two. This weekend, the Blue Jays are headed to the United States Tennis Association – Intercollegiate Tennis Association
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FEATURES
Professors promote global citizenship in Oman, Egypt
Three faculty members from Elizabethtown College have been chosen to join members from other local colleges as participants in the 2011-2012 Faculty International Scholarship Seminar (FISS). Six participants represent five disciplines at three local colleges: Etown, Franklin & Marshall and Gettysburg. The seminar program, focused on the Middle East, includes many on-campus events and a
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“Time of Our Lives” unravels mysteries of philosophy
Time, particularly to the average college student, can be a cruel mistress. It flies when fun is had and crawls with every minute spent staring blankly at a textbook. It cannot be stopped or rewritten as it passes. We have our ways to measure its passage, formally with clocks and calendars, and informally through cups
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John Dernbach encourages environmental sustainability in lecture
“I hate talking about what I’ve done. I’ve always thought that my work spoke for itself.” Speak for itself it does. Even John Dernbach’s reaction to an inquiry about his accomplishments exemplifies his down-to-earth nature … pun intended. Dernbach is Elizabethtown College’s 2011 Peace Fellow, and he recently presented a lecture, “Green Peace,” on Nov.
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