This September, the Elizabethtown College High Library is hosting an interactive exhibit in celebration of Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrated by educational communities and institutions across the U.S. Its purpose is to honor and recognize the freedom to read and publish, as well as highlight current and past attempts
READ MOREOn Sept. 1, the Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being and Health Promotion Office had its first demonstration kitchen event of the semester. This event was offered as a drop-in to introduce students to the demo kitchen, have a little fun and promote future events in the space. The event was hosted
READ MOREThis fall semester, Elizabethtown College has welcomed back its students with plenty of events and activities to keep them occupied while on campus. Among some of the activities being offered are two new group fitness classes, self-defense and cardio kickboxing, that can be taken at the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Last semester,
READ MOREThe Elizabethtown College admissions team is quietly celebrating yet another astonishing recruiting year after welcoming its largest incoming class in seven years with 525 students. It’s not just the number of students that’s worth celebrating—it’s who’s in the class. There are 14 states, six countries and 80 underrepresented students joining the Etown community, a 15%
READ MOREStudent Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Sept. 1 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports from Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez where she discussed the change made to the student handbook regarding the bathroom policy, wherein it now states
READ MOREOn Saturday, Sept. 3, former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano and U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. Trump began his speech by reiterating his endorsements of both GOP candidates, stating, “This election is a referendum on the
READ MOREElizabethtown College is off to a great start being placed on the top 100 list of liberal arts colleges. This is an excellent accomplishment for Etown, and the school has been virtuous and willing to adapt to change. These actions are just some of the reasons that Etown is being recognized on the list. Liberal
READ MOREDozens of women who are running for office in Kenya are facing abuse and harassment during the month of August right before elections. Sociocultural barriers in Kenya are the reason for this abuse. Liz Njue faced abuse while campaigning for president. She is only one of many women facing abuse and harassment in Kenya lately.
READ MOREOn Aug. 11, Elizabethtown College COVID Task Force sent an email out communicating the new updates to the COVID-19 regulations for the College campus due to the changes the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended. This affects all students, faculty and visitors that would be coming onto the Etown campus. These updated regulations include
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