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Professors’ voiced opinions risk hindering class participation
- Campus Life
- September 18, 2013
As a student who frequented public schools for 12 years, I know that religion in the classroom can be a touchy subject. Many students will find a way to take offense from a statement made by a peer or instructor based on their own religious views. This begs the question of whether or not professors
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Peer tutoring possesses real value, effectiveness for participating Jays
- Campus Life
- September 18, 2013
Throughout the school week, students of all disciplines meet with those sworn to aid them in their understanding of class material: peer tutors. A peer tutor, however, is no miracle-worker — tutoring a fellow student comes with a broad set of challenges. Should the tutor and tutee meet these challenges together, both can benefit tremendously
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Senior literature major speaks out on bias against liberal arts
- Campus Life
- September 18, 2013
For the past three and a half years, there’s one surefire conversation that’s bound to happen the same way: at a family gathering, be it a party or holiday, surrounded by people I see once a year, one time too many, after the obligatory “it’s so nice to see you” nonsense, the question forms on
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Poverty simulation raises awareness on campus
- Features
- September 18, 2013
On Friday, Sept. 13, a poverty simulation took place in the KAV for any students interested in learning more about hunger and homelessness. The event took place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. During the simulation, participants were given roles such as “father,” “mother” and “child” and then experienced what their assigned life would be
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Concert honors British composer
- Features
- September 18, 2013
On Monday, Sept. 16, a concert celebrating the life and works of Benjamin Britten was performed at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Britten Centennial Concert, which honored the composer’s 100th birthday, was performed by mezzo-soprano Dr. Sarah Daughtrey, assistant professor and director of vocal studies, and tenor Jeffrey
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Q&A with Chaplain Sadd
- Features
- September 18, 2013
Q: What keeps you optimistic throughout your life? A: The obvious answer for a chaplain to give, of course, is my faith, and that really is the case. However, I also would include music, fine gardens, art, literature, theatre, poetry, exercise, sleep, hugs, chocolate and Ben and Jerry’s ice cream (any ice cream, really). Q:
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E-Fit Offers Pound
- Features
- September 18, 2013
Sometimes, exercising can be a chore, or something done just because it’s healthy. Other times, there are ways to make working out a lot more fun. Enter senior Ashley Fisher, the instructor of Pound classes at Elizabethtown College. “Pound is a new type of workout, and it’s a high-interval training,” Fisher said. “It combines Pilates,
READ MORETrainer seeks to enhance student athlete experience
- Sports
- September 12, 2013
inston Churchill once said, “To change is to improve.” Bridget Spooner MS, LAT, ATC is bettering the Sports Medicine program with the change she is creating. Spooner joins Elizabethtown College as our new head athletic trainer and has already fit into her role in the short time she has been at the College. Miss Bridget,
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Cross country teams finish strong at alumni challenge
- Sports
- September 12, 2013
Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams are already off to a great start for their 2013 season. Both teams attended the Galen E. Piper Alumni Open/XC Challenge at Shippensburg University on Friday Sept. 6. Matt Rever, one of the senior captains, said the conditions for racing were good, with nice weather and a
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