Features

  • Jami Attenberg: Choose to Write

    Jami Attenberg: Choose to Write

    On April 3, Elizabethtown College hosted New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg in Gibble auditorium for a talk, question and answer session, and book signing. The charismatic New Orleans resident is the author of seven books of fiction, a memoir titled “I Came All This Way to Meet You,” and the USA Today bestselling

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  • Etown’s Campus Drag Show Delivers Dazzling Night of Celebration

    Etown’s Campus Drag Show Delivers Dazzling Night of Celebration

    On the evening of April 5, Elizabethtown College transformed into a stage of color, charisma and celebration as the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and the Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access hosted the annual Campus Drag Show. Held in Gibble Auditorium at 8:30 p.m., the high-energy event lived up to its promises of

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  • Etown’s Social Justice Fair Encourages Dialogue, Action, and Community

    Etown’s Social Justice Fair Encourages Dialogue, Action, and Community

    On a brisk spring morning, the Bowers Fieldhouse buzzed with energy as Elizabethtown College hosted its annual Social Justice Fair, a day dedicated to education, empowerment and community connection. With the goal of advancing peace and justice, the event brought together students, faculty and community members to reflect on societal challenges and explore ways to

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  • Mx. Etown crowns first female winner

    Mx. Etown crowns first female winner

    This year Elizabethtown College held its 25th annual Mx. Etown pageant, hosted by junior Alli Walker and senior Shannon Creaney. Mx. Etown began in the year 2000 as “Mr. Etown,” a male spoof on the Miss America pageant, but was opened for students of all gender expressions to compete in the year 2020. Each year,

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  • Behind the Beak: Elizabethtown College student reflects on life as the Blue Jay mascot

    Behind the Beak: Elizabethtown College student reflects on life as the Blue Jay mascot

    Every college has its traditions, but few are as instantly recognizable or cherished as its mascot. At Elizabethtown College, Blue the  Blue Jay is more than just a costumed figure at student and sporting events. It is a symbol of unity, pride and the spirited energy of the student body, even for the person inside

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  • Professor Lorenzen Reflects on Final Semester at Etown

    Professor Lorenzen Reflects on Final Semester at Etown

    For nearly two decades, Dr. Charla Lorenzen has been more than just a professor at Elizabethtown College. A tenured faculty member in modern languages, Lorenzen has dedicated 19 years to creating a community-first approach to language learning—one that reaches far beyond the classroom. Now, in her final semester at the college, she reflects on a

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  • Elizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being starts an active book club

    Elizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being starts an active book club

    Friday, March 14 marks the start of a new activity on Elizabethtown College’s campus. Whitney Crull, senior director for student involvement and well-being, finally started the program she’s been planning since she first started at Etown six years ago, a biking book club. ‘Pedal Through the Pages Book Club’ provides students with a book to

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  • Plants and People: How Biology Explains the Healing Power of Nature

    Plants and People: How Biology Explains the Healing Power of Nature

    In an age dominated by screens and urban landscapes, a growing body of research and personal anecdotes highlights a timeless truth — nature heals. From improving focus and reducing stress to enhancing mood, interacting with plants and natural environments offers measurable benefits. Studies have consistently shown that spending time in natural settings can lead to

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  • The Power of One: A Day That Transformed Etown’s Future

    The Power of One: A Day That Transformed Etown’s Future

    Elizabethtown College’s Power of One Day was more than just a day of giving, it was a movement that fueled transformation. On March 18, 2025, the entire Etown community—alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends united to create meaningful change. This initiative embodied the College’s mission of service, scholarship, and impact, proving that a single act

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