Eyes watering from tear gas and smoke, clothes soaked from the water that never ceased and the endless stinging of scratches and bites from police dogs. These are but a few of the things that Martin Luther King Jr., and those who stood with him, experienced to free themselves from the claws of oppression. Etown
READ MORELancaster County artist Jeff Geib exhibits “Weaver Suite,” a collection of drypoint etching self-portraits and portraits of four subjects, in Hess Gallery from now until late March. This suite of prints came out of a suggestion by John Weaver, who works in a co-op studio in Salunga with Geib. He recommended that his father, Isaac
READ MOREAs the afternoon approached on Friday, Jan. 25 and instructors began releasing students to their long awaited weekend activities, Elizabethtown College’s business department continued its dedication to its students by offering an additional informational lecture. As a part of the M&M Mars lecture series, Senior Vice President and Manager of Fulton International Group Amy Sahm
READ MOREThe department of communications is the first on Elizabethtown College’s campus to send text messages to their students about upcoming events and important dates. The project initiated last spring as an idea amongst the department staff. Dr. Kristen Johnson, department chair and associate professor of communications, said the department was looking for another viable option
READ MOREWelcome back Blue Jays! Senate has been hard at work since we’ve been back to continue to be the voice of the students and advocate for student rights. This week we were extremely productive in our meeting as we continued to work on some long term projects and research we began last semester. Our Lighting
READ MOREElizabethtown College officials have formally announced the completion of the recent renovations to Lake Placida. The renovations were a part of the College’s efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle, according to the official statement. Numerous set-backs, such as poor weather, extended the lake’s time under construction. Despite its postponed date of completion, the work on
READ MOREThe payroll office recently decided to go green by putting all student deposit statements online instead of sending a paper copy in the mail. Cheryl Way, student employment coordinator, said, “Having these statements online, students will be able to have all their records of every payroll statement they have ever made and gives the students
READ MOREThe Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE), a Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), recently awarded a $50,000 grant to Elizabethtown College. The grant will help build programs within the campus community related to reflective learning and purposeful life work that pertains to the different disciplines and departments the College has to offer. “We live
READ MOREThe “Songs for Angels” concert glowed upon the Leffler Chapel stage on Sunday, Jan. 27. The concert was held to benefit those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre of Dec. 14, 2012. The amount of money raised, after considering the proceeds of concert paraphernalia and bake sale goods in addition to donations, was over
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