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Overnight program a useful tool for high school seniors considering attending Etown, looking for the right ‘fit’
- Opinion
- September 17, 2015
The overnight program has been a part of Elizabethtown College to serve as its main recruitment tool to get more students to commit to attending the College. Paula Orenstein, who works as the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and takes on the responsibility of the overnight program says “the overnight program brings in more than
READ MORELetter to the Editor discusses potential hazing implications of First-Year Walk, offers ideas for future improvement
- Opinion
- September 17, 2015
Every year, the College posts pictures from the latest first-year walk. Any simple glance at the comments from Alumni shows that the first-year walk is one of the most popular and memorable orientation traditions for all students. This big event brings the orientation weekend to a close. Armed with coupons, students are encouraged to take
READ MOREEtown student enthuses about campus traditions, previews year’s events
- Opinion
- September 17, 2015
There’s something comforting about knowing that some things will always be the same. Every year, Etown participates in the same events, and they are things that we look forward to. If this is your first year as an Elizabethtown College student, then you’re in for a treat because you have four years ahead of you
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Debut Album “Badlands” by indie pop artist Halsey a window into troubled past, explores dark themes with a feminist perspective
- Opinion
- September 17, 2015
Last year, a new artist came on the scene who dared to challenge the norms of popular music. Her name is Ashley Frangipane, but you might know her as Halsey. I’m guessing some of you aren’t sure who I’m talking about, and some of you are saying “Oh yeah, I’ve seen her on Tumblr.” Others
READ MORELiberal Arts Living Learning Community annual programs underway
- Features
- September 17, 2015
The Liberal Arts Residence Living Learning Community in Myer Residential Hall has begun their programing for the fall semester, including Hump Day Café, Alpha Achievers and Fantabulous Fridays and Myer office hours. Hump Day Café is a biweekly program run by resident assistants in the lounge of Myer. There are snacks and refreshments provided, but
READ MOREScholar-in-residence discusses current problems in South Africa
- Features
- September 17, 2015
What do elephant, newspapers, and rimbewu have in common? South Africa, and now Elizabethtown College. The connection is the Bowers Writers House Scholar-in-Residence, Maggie Messitt. She is an immersion journalist and creative nonfiction writer. In 2003, 24-year-old Maggie Messitt bought a one-way ticket to South Africa and planned to stay there for 18 months. She
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Psychology department offers experiential learning opportunities
- Features
- September 17, 2015
Psychology is just one of the over fifty majors Elizabethtown College lists on its College Catalog and Student Handbook. In addition to regular coursework, the psychology department offers its students several opportunities to experience hands-on student research. The psychology department helps students to build up to doing “individual, original research,” beginning as a first-year Intro
READ MOREAlum reflects on career in foreign service, talks about building on skills
- Features
- September 17, 2015
Students and Facuty came out Tuesday evening to the Tower Conference Room to hear Valarie Reed speak about her experience in foreign affairs, as well as the importance of a specific skill set when entering any international occupation. Ms. Reed, who graduated in 2007 with a duel degree in English and Political Science reflected on
READ MOREIRONJAY encourages daily activity, meeting semester mileage goal
- News
- September 17, 2015
The fourth IRONJAY Challenge has begun at Elizabethtown College. Students, faculty, staff, and now for the first time, alumni, are invited to participate in this annual self-monitored and self-paced fitness challenge. “The IRONJAY is based on the IRONMAN, which is a triathlon that’s 140.6 miles,” Assistant Director of Health Promotions Amanda Cheetham said. IRONJAY participants
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