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WWEC 88.3, the Sound of Elizabethtown, underappreciated
- Campus Life
- April 24, 2013
ou may or may not realize it, but Elizabethtown College has its own radio station, “WWEC 88.3. The Sound of Elizabethtown.” Students have radio shows throughout the week in which they can play different kinds of music, and talk about a variety of topics. It’s a pretty cool privilege that students at Etown can have
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Denim Day, Take Back the Night raise awareness about sexual violence
- Campus Life
- April 24, 2013
ccording to the latest figures, about half of all rapes that occur are not reported and about one in four women are sexually assaulted in their lifetime. While male victims may seem less common, they are less likely to report their victimization due to the stigmatization by society. In response to these staggering numbers, women
READ MOREFirst-year speculates on possible candidates in ‘16 election
- Campus Life
- April 24, 2013
s college students, we have a lot riding on the 2016 presidential election. Many of the potential candidates have made drastic cuts to education within their own states, or have said they plan to if elected to higher office. Yes, I know what you are thinking: The 2016 presidential election is a long way off
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Scholarship and Creative Arts Day
- Features
- April 24, 2013
For students, faculty, staff and visitors, Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) is a time to present, view and engage in creative work, research projects and personal academic achievements within a public forum. SCAD 2013 featured approximately 200 academic presentations, including dissertations on research projects, readings of creative pieces and demonstrations of academic concepts. This
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‘Tag the ’Town’ event shows gratitude for donor’s gifts
- Features
- April 24, 2013
f you strolled around campus this week, you most likely saw blue and white tags blowing in the breeze on lamp posts and stuck to the walls of offices, buildings and equipment. And like most faculty, staff and students, you were probably wondering what was the importance behind these tags. From April 22—26, the Office
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Student musicians, vocalist win department’s concerto competition; orchestra ensemble dazzles during spring concert
- Features
- April 24, 2013
eautiful music filled Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Sunday, April 21 when the moment finally came for the Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra (ECCO) to show their musical skills, and their hard work and dedication throughout the spring semester. Founded during the 1971-1972 academic year, the ECCO is the primary wind, string and percussion ensemble at
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Croatian Tambouritza Orchestra performs, speaks on culture, folklore
- Features
- April 24, 2013
’m getting too old for this,” a man chuckled as he wheeled in what looked like a bass violin through the glass doors. A few students trailed along behind him as the doorway to Gibble Auditorium grew closer. Instruments were being tuned, laughs and conversations were shared. Then, Chair of the Music Division of Elizabethtown
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Fair Trade USA products support working farmers abroad
- Features
- April 24, 2013
On Tuesday, April 16, Kristi Syrdahl, director of international student services at Elizabethtown College, offered her presentation for her first Called to Lead event entitled “Leading Social Change Across Cultures” “It’s value based; it revolves around a core of service as a vehicle for social change,” said Syrdahl of her work with Fair Trade USA,
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Religious studies classes attend Vedic Hindu fire ceremony
- Features
- April 24, 2013
he Hindu American Religious institute welcomed 35 Etown students to their monthly Havan on April 14. The trip was led by professor of religious studies Dr. Jeffery Long as an experiential learning component of his Dharma Traditions and Indian Philosophy classes. Also known as a Vedic Fire Ceremony, the Havan included offerings to a Sacred
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