NEWS
Psychology professor explores sensation, perception in study
Elizabethtown College professor of psychology Dr. Catherine Lemley is conducting research on synesthesia, a neurological condition. “Synesthesia occurs when the stimulation of one sensory modality reliably causes an involuntary and simultaneous perception in another modality,” Lemley said. “For instance, I know a synesthete that always tastes strawberries when she hears the word ‘bend.’” “Synesthesia is
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Modern Language department hosts May Term trip abroad
This May Term, the Elizabethtown College Department of Modern Languages will be hosting a trip to Japan for students interested in experiencing Japanese culture firsthand. Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya, associate professor of Japanese and Asian studies, will lead the trip, which will allow nine students of various majors the opportunity to visit several Japanese cities and
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Put Your Records On: Jenny O
Have you ever seen a commercial that featured an awesome song, and you sort of hope that at the end of the commercial, in that tiny fine print that whizzes by, they’ll give the name of the artist? My hope springs eternal for the day companies finally do that, but until then, I will have
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Thinspo: healthy encouragement or debilitating influence?
Do you remember that year when all the magazine front covers were about Lindsay Lohan? Media plays a big role on how we perceive our body. We are greatly influenced by media on what should be the “right” size. Even though we all know what the word “healthy” really means, we always aim to have
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Voter ID law in question raises ethical concerns, sparks debate pre-election
Voting laws and regulations have been a topic of debate since creation of our nation. From the 15th amendment which prohibits all levels of the government from denying a citizen the right to vote based on race or color, to the 19th which prohibits any citizens from being denied from voting because of their sex,
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