NEWS
Hot sodas? Faulty vending machines frustrate campus
While the campus may be currently covered in snow and the temperature outdoors sit frigidly low, it seems some parts of campus remain unaffected. Specifically, one vending machine in Steinman Hall that is available to students seems to be continuously problematic. As students have reported on the popular “Jays App” the PepsiCo drink machine has
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Tri-Beta hosts annual blood drive at Etown
Elizabethtown College students came together on Feb. 7 to donate blood to help combat the blood shortage during the annual Tri-Beta blood drive. Tri-Beta is a national honors society for biology students. The chapter at Elizabethtown College partners with the American Red Cross to host an annual blood drive. “Donating blood is important because there
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Today’s Tech: Apple ventures into VR with Vision Pro
Virtual reality and expansive ventures into how one sees the world have expanded greatly over the past decade, especially in terms of what the devices are capable of doing and their travel accessibility. People are more willing to use virtual reality even outside of a gaming context, where it was first popularized, and in their
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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Sightseeing: The Star Barn
As that distinct cold weather begins to circulate in the air with the holiday season closely approaching, Elizabethtown College students are becoming restless and ready for the long winter break. Before heading home for the holidays, be sure to take advantage of all the sightseeing and attractions centered around winter. A breathtaking illustration of the
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Media Review: Atlantis-The Lost Empire
This week, I’d like to discuss one of my favorite films to date, “Atlantis: The Lost Empire.” Unfortunately, it is one of Disney’s most underrated films and is relatively unknown. Every time I talk about this movie, I always hear, “I’ve never even heard of that one!” or “Oh, I forgot about that movie!” It
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Students of Etown: Heather Guthrie
From one stage to the next, senior Heather Guthrie dances, teaches and choreographs all over Elizabethtown, Pa. Guthrie teaches seven classes at E-Dance Center in Elizabethtown, with students ages 3-18 years old. She has taught a range of levels and abilities since her first year at Elizabethtown College. “I love it. Dance teachers were some
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SPORTS
Softball’s Doubleheader vs. Susquehanna University
On Saturday, April 17 the Elizabethtown College softball team played two back-to-back games against Susquehanna University. Etown lost both games. During the first game, within the first inning Susquehanna was up one to nothing. Two more innings were played until the game was tied by first-year Maddie Reever walking and senior Megan Thomas batting at
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Etown Tennis wraps up regular season
Elizabethtown College’s tennis teams wrapped up their regular seasons this past Sunday on April 16 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Going into the day, the Blue Jays were matched up with King’s College and Rutgers University-Camden and hoped to end the season on a high note. The Blue Jays did just that, as both the men’s and
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A Look Back: My reflection on the Etownian
It’s hard to believe this is my last article for the Etownian. I am writing this late at night with the window open, the moonlight and a gentle spring breeze streaming in. At times like this, hoping that my roommate doesn’t wake up because of the light from my laptop, I realize that I am
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FEATURES
Food demo teaches students how to cook for a crowd
Thanksgiving is the time of year to be thankful, but it’s also the time for preparing large amounts of food. This can be troubling due to different food preferences, allergies and determining the right amount of food to cook. On Nov. 10 in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, Assistant Director of Health
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Down the rabbit hole: Etown’s production of “Alice in Wonderland”
Over the first two weekends in November, the Elizabethtown College Theatre Department put on their fall play, “Alice in Wonderland.” This production was directed by Communications Art Teacher for the School District of Lancaster Kristin Wolanin and featured students both on stage and behind the scenes. After the audience members filed into Tempest Theatre, Wolanin
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Title IX office explores restorative practices, training next semester
Elizabethtown College has a mission to foster a safe and secure environment for students and faculty. They believe in encouraging moral and intellectual growth in support of the College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” A wide variety of educational programs and support departments aid school members in maintaining a safe environment. Title IX is a prime
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