On Thursday, Feb. 21, the closing reception of Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible was held at Elizabethtown College’s Winters Alcove in the High Library. During the reception librarian BethAnn Zambella offered remarks about the unique exhibit and its impact on the Etown community. The Manifold Greatness exhibition first opened
READ MORELipman Family Professor of Criminology, Law and Public Policy at Northeastern University, James Alan Fox, spoke in the KĀV this past Wednesday, Feb. 20, about his article, “Top Ten Myths About Mass Shootings,” in light of the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Conn. this past December. He is the author of 18 books, including “Violence
READ MOREAs a reminder, scholarship nominees were sent their requirements for each scholarship. Those who were contacted need to email their respective Elections Committee member by Wednesday, March 6 at 5 p.m. Those nominated for the Ginger Groff Memorial Scholarship should return their applications by Tuesday, March 12 by 5 p.m. to either Matt Shank or
READ MOREElizabethtown College students sup- ported the organization To Write Love on Her Arms by participating in the “Love Moves 5K,” walk/run Sunday, Feb. 24th. Over 25 people participated and helped raise more than $500. To Write Love on Her Arms, or TWLO- HA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who struggle with issues
READ MOREOn Sunday Feb. 17 a ceremony took place to induct new members into the Education Department’s Honor Society. The society is called Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, and Elizabethtown College is in the Tao Iota Chapter. The students who were inducted include: Melissa Gettys, Brittany Hansberry, Erin Hatch, Laura Killion, Alyssa Koplin, Rebecca Kremer,
READ MOREElizabethtown College students participated in a Regional Mock Trial tournament Feb. 16 and 17. The mock trial took place in the County Courthouse in historic downtown Lancaster. The tournament consisted of 24 teams from 17 different colleges and universities. Teams consisted of six to 10 students; Elizabethtown College sent two teams. The schools in attendance
READ MOREStarting Feb. 27, a “Stop the Hate” campaign began in order to bring awareness for the importance of diversity in the community. The campaign was held in light of recent hate crimes on campus. The first event was held in Schlosser Residence hall lobby and included a “Wall of Hate,” which allowed students to post
READ MOREStudent Senate held a Town Hall meeting last Thursday, Feb. 21 to discuss the bias-related incidents on campus as well as the tuition raise for the next school year. “By a show of hands, have you ever experienced an act of hate toward you or someone else, either here or off-campus?” Hands shot up around
READ MOREThe Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Indoor Track and Field Championship Feb. 23 at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse. Both teams gave exceptional performances. The men’s team finished third to Widener University and Messiah College. The women’s team also finished third but to Lebanon Valley
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