NEWS
Honduras mission trip attracts students looking to serve globally
Students at Elizabethtown College were given the opportunity last summer to go to Honduras for a Medical Missions trip with Lancaster-based Central American Relief Efforts (CARE) and live out the college’s motto of “Educate for Service.” The trip was not endorsed by the Study Abroad Office or the College and was not associated with any
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Allies’ “Safe Zone” program encourages inclusivity
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, the Safe Zone Introductory Training workshop was held by Brandon Jackson, coordinator of multicultural programs, as the first of four LGBTQ Ally Training workshops this semester. The main focus of the Safe Zone program is to promote inclusivity and diversity on campus by encouraging and helping LGBTQ allies to be more
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OSA brings Eric Paslay to Leffler Chapel
Eric Paslay, songwriter and performer of multiple country hits will be playing live at Elizabethtown College in one week. Doors will open for the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 in Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Paslay is the artist responsible for country chart toppers “Even if it Breaks Your Heart,” “Angel
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CAMPUS LIFE
Voting youth stand politically misinformed
I don’t vote. I don’t support or look fondly upon politics. I think the fact that there is such a thing as a “professional politician” is a bit ludicrous. Therefore I will not be voting for the next president of the United States. But with that being said, I’m also able to admit that I
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Prospective college students’ sexual orientation questioned
When Elmhurst College, a private institution in Illinois, became the first college to include a section on their application asking prospective students if they are affiliated with any LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) clubs, it immediately caught the attention of the media. The College had no intention and took no action to stop the media.
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Controversial content rising in pop culture
When it comes to popular music, it’s impossible to generalize whether or not everyone understands what they’re listening to and subsequently advocating, whether in agreement with it or not. A song may hold a certain meaning for one person and just the opposite for another. That’s the beauty of art, being able to interpret it
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