Elizabethtown College has long prided itself on the sentiments of its signature phrase, “Educate for Service.” This was a notion echoed by professor of religion and Asian studies Dr. Jeffery Long when asked about the role of scholarship in the world at large, stating “Scholarship needs to be of use to humanity.” Long has the
READ MORECollege enrollment has dropped again this spring. Research published by the National Student Clearinghouse in May reported a 1.7 percent drop in student enrollment, or a total of about 300,000 students. These numbers don’t come as a surprise, as academia has seen a similar drop in enrollment every year since 2011. While they disagree on
READ MORELights were low in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) Friday, Aug. 30 for a preview Conrad’s Corner event. Conrad’s Corner is the new campus travelling pub that will feature a variety of student social events throughout the year. According to the Elizabethtown College website, Conrad’s Corner will be offering free events for students featuring free
READ MOREThe start of a new semester typically sees students looking to start their own clubs at Elizabethtown College. Student Senate makes the process of registering a club fairly simple, and it is receptive to all new club ideas. Senior and Student Senate Clubs Committee Chair Sarah Conway explained that the first step to registering a
READ MOREAccording to Forbes, Apple plans on releasing the iPhone 11 on Sept. 10. It will include the 11 Pro, 11R and 11 Max models with prices starting at $1,000. Each model will reportedly have not one, not two but three cameras on the back, which is an update to the two back cameras on previous
READ MOREPhoto by Maddie Kauffman Elizabethtown College is constantly striving to improve for the students, staff, and faculty. The College underwent several smaller, but still important, changes over the summer. The Vera Hackman Apartments underwent major renovations during the summer. Currently, students are only living in Hackman South. Hackman Area Coordinator and Assistant Director of Residence
READ MOREPhoto by Paula Groff Aug. 27, there was a faux champagne toast for the new Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being in the soccer field. Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas hosted the faux champagne toast. Students in attendance were offered free water bottles, popcorn and faux champagne for the toast. Other
READ MOREPhoto by Emma Pile June 15, 2019, the Elizabethtown College community received an email referring to changes to the College’s academic programs. It was announced by former President Carl Strikwerda that the College would be realigning some of the majors and minors, specifically the theatre and philosophy majors and the theatre, peace and conflict
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