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Millions around the world celebrate 20 years of ‘the boy who lived’
- Features
- September 20, 2018
For millions all over the world, the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling has been a lighthouse in a dark and stormy sea. Sept. 1, 1998, the first book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” flew off bookshelves in stores all across the U.S. Since then, Harry Potter has been a household
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New parking fees added for resident and commuting students
- News
- September 20, 2018
Photo by Cheyenne Lawyer Beginning this semester, students who want to park their cars on campus must pay a fee to register their cars. In previous years, students had been able to park and register their cars for free. Students received an email June 20 explaining this change. All cars had to be reregistered, and
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New Tuition Transparency model effective starting 2019-2020
- News
- September 20, 2018
Photo by Megan White President Carl Strikwerda broke the news Wednesday, Sept. 12 in a campuswide meeting in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center that Elizabethtown College will drop tuition 32 percent starting the 2019-2020 school year as part of its new “Tuition Transparency” program. This change marks the College’s break from the high cost, high
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Despite the weather, soccer teams play on and takes losses
- Sports
- September 13, 2018
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Ewing, N.J., Sept. 8 to play Rutgers University-Newark. The ending score was 3-0, Rutgers. Within the first three minutes, the Scarlet Raiders scored the first goal and didn’t stop there. In the 14th minute, first-year Garrett Winchilla had a scoring opportunity, as did junior Travis Wilson in
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Women’s volleyball competes in the Spartan Invitational at York College
- Sports
- September 13, 2018
Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8, Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team competed in the York College Spartan Invitational. Etown’s first game was Friday against #16-ranked Johns Hopkins University, who won all three matches over Etown. Junior Elle Shatto led Etown in kills and sophomore Aiyana Tietze-Di Toro had a game-high 13 digs. The Jays
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Business Profile: The Black Gryphon: Community made, community oriented
- Campus Life
- September 13, 2018
This week marks an important anniversary for Black Gryphon owner and operator Anthony Morgan. Sunday, Sept. 16 marks the first full year that the restaurant has been back in operation since the fire in 2016. The Black Gryphon has risen from the ashes in spectacular fashion. In the words of one review, “it’s weird, but
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Did Nike take a risk with their new ad?
- Campus Life
- September 13, 2018
Sept. 6, Nike’s new “Just Do It” ad campaign dropped during the NFL season opening game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. The day before, the ad appeared on social media and caused a stir because the ad is narrated by and features Colin Kaepernick, former San Fransisco 49ers quarterback. In 2016, he
READ MORECancer survivor, author memorializes battles of fellow patients
- Features
- September 13, 2018
Gone, but not forgotten” is an idea often considered, but especially with the anniversary of the tragedy Sept. 11, 2001. However, for others such as author Matt Tullis, it is an idea that warrants daily consideration. At present, Tullis lives in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife and two children. He is the director of Digital
READ MOREStudents ask philosophical questions, voice opinions at new club meetings
- Features
- September 13, 2018
Elizabethtown College has over 80 clubs and organizations. Each club appeals to students’ specific interests. These interests may include dancing, singing, politics, religion, etc. With Etown being a smaller school, many students become involved in these clubs and organizations. Although, if there is not a club that fits your particular interest, one can be created.
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