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
READ MOREElizabethtown 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
READ MOREElizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell), The Office of Student Activities (OSA) and International Student Services collaborated to bring students an International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration. The festivities took place on Feb. 26 prior to students’ spring break because the day is typically celebrated on March 6. This year’s theme for IWD
READ MOREAs the days grow longer and the crisp winter air gives way to the warmth of spring, many people notice a shift in their emotions. A sense of renewal takes hold, bringing increased energy, optimism and motivation. This isn’t just a coincidence—our emotions are deeply connected to biological rhythms, brain chemistry and environmental factors like
READ MOREOn Saturday, Feb. 22, Vocalign, Elizabethtown College’s coed a cappella group hosted their yearly Combo Show. This is a show in which Vocalign invites a cappella groups from other universities around Etown. The show was held in the Leffler Chapel at 7 p.m., and admission was $5 for students and $10 for visitors. Excluding Vocalign,
READ MOREElizabethtown College students are frightened as the increase in numbers of norovirus cases around campus have ledlead to the possible cancellation of some student activities. Norovirus case numbers usually increase between the months of November and- April however, this season the virus has become more widespreadseems to be taking a turn for the worse. The
READ MOREThe Office of Recreation and Well-Being’s (Recwell )Shake the Winter Blues Week included a long list of activities for students to stop by and learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Recwell started the week with tabling in the Baugher Student Center concourse to enlighten students about the “winter blues” and offer solutions to combating the
READ MOREWith the smell of snow in the air and the sound of salt crunching under each step, Elizabethtown College students braved the brisk February weather to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. On Friday, Feb. 14the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted a festive Valentine’s themed movie night at the Gibble Auditorium. Etown students were invited to
READ MOREA magician who performs under the stage name of Justin Sight was recently welcomed to campus by Jesse Waters, director of Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers House. Sight specializes in a variety of card tricks. The event started at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 10, in Gibble Auditorium on Etown’s campus. His hour-long performance kept the
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