NEWS
LLC expansion increases on-campus living options
In the 2015-16 school year, Elizabethtown College’s Residence Life will expand its on-campus housing options for students through the development of two new Living Learning Communities (LLCs). The current Honors LLC will be expanded to include students of all years, and the new Nest LLC will provide a substance-free housing option for upperclassmen. Dr. Kyle
READ MORE
BSC computer station undergoes renovations for ease of use
Students may have noticed the computer station on the second floor of the BSC under construction between Feb. 12 and 13. The station’s renovation features a new counter for the computers and a relocated printing station. Elizabethtown College’s cabinetmaker since May 2014 Patrick Zabolotmy took on the project with zeal. It gave him the opportunity
READ MORE
Business first-years attend induction ceremony
On Sunday, February 22 the Elizabethtown College first year-business students were inducted into the department. The ceremony took place in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center at 3 p.m. Dr. Sylvester Williams, chair of the department of business, introduced the event, officially welcoming the first-years into their major. His brief opening statement was followed by a
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Hooked on the wire: 24-hours sans technology?
As I checked my email on Monday night, I listened to my iTunes on shuffle, checked my phone to see if anyone had texted me and mildly paid attention to the television my roommate was watching intently. I read the sixth email in my inbox, an assignment for the Etownian, and my mouth hung open:
READ MORE
Continuum of ‘idol-worship’ defining our generation
Celebrities receive a massive amount of exposure in our society. We follow them on Twitter, search for gossip articles about their latest exploits and scrutinize every action they take. In essence, our society idolizes and subsequently worships a universe of mortal stars. It is an inevitable element of our cultural dialogue which characterizes our generation.
READ MORE
Life, death, a text message away: is pledging for safety even effective?
In my experience, there are very few things worthy of a pledge. There are some that would even argue the Pledge of Allegiance isn’t worth stating, pointing to actions our country has carried out within the past few decades as the object of their reason. One pledge worth taking a look at is AT&T’s “It
READ MORE
SPORTS
Double overtime periods result in 0-0 tie against Arcadia
“The result against Arcadia was not the one we were looking for, however, I thought we gave a great effort against a good team. We showed up to play, but just couldn’t put the biscuit in the basket, so to speak. I was proud of our ‘never say die’ attitude, we were just unfortunate offensively
READ MORE
Golf team emerges victorious through wet season
Even with rainfall of historical proportions this season, the Elizabethtown College men’s golf team stayed on par. The players posted solid results while they weathered one of the rainiest seasons in recent memory. “We lost half a dozen practices due to the storms, hurricanes and flooding. Hershey Country Club East had to close half of
READ MORE
Men’s basketball team remains positive despite loss of injured players
A cohesive unit. Men’s basketball Head Coach Bob Schlosser said that he has the same two goals every season. He plans to make his team a cohesive unit and to have the team work harder than their opponent. Schlosser holds a meeting at the beginning of every season and has the players create personal and
READ MORE