• THE FUTURE OF LANCASTER’S “STADIUM DISTRICT”

    THE FUTURE OF LANCASTER’S “STADIUM DISTRICT”

    Penn Medicine Park, home to the Lancaster Stormers baseball team, will be the centerpiece of a further developed “stadium district” in the city of Lancaster.   The 55-acre area is set to expand on the previous successes. Penn Medicine Park was opened in 2005 as part of an effort to promote urban renewal. The ballpark has

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  • Men’s volleyball drop final home game of season to conference opponent Marymount

    Men’s volleyball drop final home game of season to conference opponent Marymount

    Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball had their final home game on Wednesday, April 1, where they had their final Continental Volleyball Conference matchup of the season against Marymount University. Etown came into the matchup 18-9 with strong performances throughout the season, however, were having trouble in conference play with a 2-4 record. With a win, the

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  • ‘Grace and Grit,’ an extraordinary team motivated by more than winning

    ‘Grace and Grit,’ an extraordinary team motivated by more than winning

    Within a two-week period, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team hit five of their goals for the season.  The team reached 1,200 wins for the program, 200 career wins for the head coach, 1,000 points scored by one of their seniors Makenna Mummert, entrance into the Landmark Conference and 20 overall season wins. However, Head

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  • First Year Advice – Benefits of Involvement

    First Year Advice – Benefits of Involvement

    Your first year of college will throw a variety of obstacles at you. One of the biggest decisions first years have ahead of them is choosing what extracurriculars to participate in. First-years find themselves with a variety of choices to make: what clubs to join, whether to get an on campus job, to join a

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  • Student Assembly’s Spring Social brings many students out for a treat.

    Student Assembly’s Spring Social brings many students out for a treat.

    Student Assembly’s Spring Social, held on April 1, served as a place for students to unwind, socialize and enjoy a sweet treat on a sunny afternoon.  The event featured games like volleyball, gaga ball and basketball for students to enjoy. Each student also received a cup of Rita’s Italian Ice.  “[The event allows students] to

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  • Blue Jays fall to Drew in home opener double header

    Blue Jays fall to Drew in home opener double header

    Softball fans and families alike were excited over the weekend as the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays came home to face off against the Drew Rangers in the home opener for the season. Etown came into the matchup 5-3, putting together a strong performance in Florida after reaching the halfway point of their win total last

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  • Swimming with type 1 diabetes

    Swimming with type 1 diabetes

    Elizabethtown College sophomore swimmer Marco Niosi checks his blood sugar after getting out of the water. Noticing that it is low, he rips open a packet of fruit snacks to raise his blood sugar.  To some people this would be a big deal, but to Niosi, it’s just another day.  “It’s really just a major

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  • Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak

    Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak

    On Friday, March 27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays faced off against the Wilkes Colonels in what would prove to be a defining matchup for Etown. What began as a competitive contest quickly turned into a showcase of the Blue Jays’ discipline, energy, and ability to capitalize on momentum. After several close early points, Elizabethtown

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  • NOIR Thrift to Impress

    NOIR Thrift to Impress

    On March 27 Elizabethtown College’s Black Student Union, NOIR, hosted a fashion event with the BSUs from Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College. Thrift to Impress was a competition fashion show based on the Roblox game “Dress to Impress.” Students and staff were given the opportunity to comb through thrifted clothing, strut the runway,

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