NEWS
Eastland Alpacas hosts student visits
Leaving the shop and moving down the hill we were warmly greeted by a kind man donning Carhart and boots, Kevin Zurin. His smile lit up a dreary Saturday and his jovial, optimistic tone brought about a certain calmness over not only his animals but also our small group. Within seconds, he showed genuine interest
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Exploring entrepreneurship abroad: Etown students take on Prague
At the start of this month, 10 Elizabethtown College students traveled to the city of Prague in the Czech Republic as part of the course FBE450: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy. We spoke with a variety of local entrepreneurs, learning about their perspectives and stories. This included firsthand accounts of the transition from communism to capitalism,
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Semiconductors on the rise: Intel announces production of new facilities
This just in, Intel Corp is going to be spending big in the next five years as part of a company-wide initiative to construct new factories and expand already existing facilities. According to an article released by Reuters, Intel has released that they plan on using the $19.5 billion in loans and grants they had
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: The Hellbound Heart
For the beginning of October, it is only fitting to talk about one of the most iconic genres in media: horror. This review discusses “The Hellbound Heart,” a horror novella written by Clive Barker and published in 1986. This novella is a short and interesting read as it is the inspiration for the “Hellraiser” movie;
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Internship Spotlight: Bonner leadership placement at the Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition
At Elizabethtown College, students have the opportunity to join various extracurriculars, most centering around academics or athletics. These opportunities are advertised through club fairs, high school visits and college tours. What some may not know, however, is that a select few students from each graduating class are members of the Bonner Leadership Program. Being a
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Horoscopes: Which one of Etown’s clubs are you based on your zodiac sign?
Welcome back to a special Elizabethtown College edition of the Horoscopes! This week, you’ll be finding out what club on campus you are based on your zodiac. Be sure to use your sun, moon and rising sign for the best accuracy. If you have some free time, check out your clubs at the Homecoming fair
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SPORTS
Men’s Swimming dominates over Wilkes and Stevenson
On Nov. 13, in Owings Mills. Md. the Elizabethtown College’s men’s swim team returned home after a dominating performance as they defeated host Stevenson University with a final score of 136 to Etown and 66 for Stevenson. Etown also dominated over Wilkes University with a final score of 167 for Etown and 24 for Wilkes.
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Blue Jays race to seventh place finish in Mid-Atlantic Regional
The Elizabethtown College men’s cross country team had their penultimate meet for their season on Saturday, Nov. 12. This meeting was a big one for the Blue Jays as it was the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship 8K race. The race was hosted by Susquehanna University in Lock Haven, Pa.
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Health and Fitness: Benefits of tea
As it gets cold outside, the consumption of warm beverages begins to sound appealing. This is not limited to just coffee or hot chocolate, but it also includes tea. Tea has been drunk by humans for thousands of years, for several reasons. Some of those could include ceremonial, for enjoyment, to calm down the nerves
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FEATURES
Religious scholar discusses hate in American churches
On Oct. 6, Dr. Rebecca Barrett-Fox lectured at an event called “Worthy of Their Calling: Can American Churches Reject Hate?” It was sponsored by Interim Director of the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP) Dr. Leigh Shannon Haley-Maze. This event, which occurs once a year, is a collaboration with the Elizabethtown College Peace Fellowship.
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Curtis Smith is no Sidney Poitier
Imagine you’re a special education teacher in a public school. You live on a farm in the middle of nowhere, far away from the classroom and it’s summer to boot. Yet, down the road pedals one of your students on a bicycle. He wants to chat. What do you do? Alright, now imagine you’re a
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Stretching class attended by glowing participants
The Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being hosted a Stretch and Glow class on Sept. 25. The event was created by Director of the Bowers Center Whitney Crull, and the class was led by Group Fitness Instructor Cassidy Dunn in the Bowers Center Field House. The class was created to establish a
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