NEWS
Facilities completes winter renovations
During winter break, Facilities Management completed numerous campus improvement projects. The installation of a new community kitchen adjacent to the main lobby in Brinser, preparations for the Young Center renovations later this spring and remaining modifications for the Building ID Card Access Project are included in the projects completed under the supervision of Project Manager
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WWEC radio station seeks DJs for spring semester
The WWEC Spring 2017 schedule is now being finalized. On-air opportunities for weekly shows are currently available for all students regardless of major and year. No experience is necessary to become a DJ and training will take place the first two weeks of the 2017 spring semester. WWEC is “the sound of Elizabethtown,” according to
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Drug Take Back program safely collects expired medications
Monday, Dec. 12 Elizabethtown College will be having a Prescription Take Back. Students and faculty can drop off their expired or unneeded prescriptions at the table outside of the Jays Nest from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They will accept any form of prescription other than liquid and gel cap medications. Sophomore psychology major Erin
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CAMPUS LIFE
Professor rating website provides incomplete, inaccurate reviews
RateMyProfessors.com is a large online destination for rating professors from colleges and universities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. This student-generated site allows students to go online and post comments and ratings regarding a professor. Professors are rated on how easy, helpful and clear their teaching methods are, and the student’s interest
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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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SPORTS
Playoffs around corner for Jays
Homecoming Weekend was nothing short of hard work for the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team. They pushed through with might and determination to conquer Lebanon Valley College and came out with a tie. The stands in Ira R. Herr field were full of amped Etown fans, family and friends alike, outnumbering the Lebanon Valley scene.
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Team heads to postseason seeded third
The Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team has continued their winning streak with another win this past Saturday against Widener University. Saturday was not only Homecoming but also Senior Day for the team. Senior Lindy Hamp described how the special day “certainly created more adrenaline, especially with packed bleachers and a cheering crowd. But we
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Team grabs two wins, one tie against conference opponents
After a 3-0 defeat at the hands of rival Messiah College, the women’s soccer team continued its tough conference schedule Wednesday against Alvernia University. After first-year Deanna Slater scored a goal in the first half, the Blue Jays poured on three more goals in the second half as first-year midfielder Kaceyanne Cerankowski scored her second
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FEATURES
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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Alumni musician, Carmen Chiles, to release second album
“Music is that universal language that connects all different kinds of people throughout the world,” Carmen Chiles, a 2001 Elizabethtown College graduate and current recording artist, said. Chiles released her debut album, “SOULution,” in 2007. Before that, though, she lived in Schlosser Hall. “I call it the birthplace of my on-stage experience because Etown was
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Weekly radio show features distinguished faculty members
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to know what your professors like to do outside of school? What about the staff members with whom you come into contact? Elizabethtown College gives the students the opportunity to find out a few extra fun facts about their favorite professors and staff members. This opportunity
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