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Vocalign, Phalanx, Melica to compete at collegiate a cappella competition at Penn State University
- News
- February 12, 2014
For the first time in Elizabethtown College history, all three a cappella groups, Vocalign, Phalanx and Melica, are headed to the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCAs). The ICCAs is the largest a cappella tournament in the world. It is owned and operated by Varsity Vocals and consists of three rounds, the quarterfinals, the
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Office of Student Activities, student body discuss rule changes, misconceptions regarding Mr. Etown 2014 pageant
- Campus Life
- February 5, 2014
The beauty business could get ugly at this year’s male pageant, “Mr. Etown.” Some slight rule changes have confused students who have experienced the annual competition in the past. As part of one such change, students could nominate and vote for students only from within their own residence halls. This meant that students could not
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Religion Department Chair Christina Bucher gives lecture on Song of Songs, relates sexuality, human desire to Bible, Christianity
- Features
- February 5, 2014
Sexuality and Christianity. Homosexuality and the Bible. When reading these couplings, it is clear that these topics are often taboo when mixed together. Dr. Christina Bucher, the Carl W. Zeigler professor of religion and current chair of the department of religious studies, however, made these four topics blend together during her lecture this past week.
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Keyless entry system project to expand to all campus buildings
- News
- February 5, 2014
new keyless entry system for all dorm buildings is planned to be completed by the start of the 2014 fall semester. The project covers all campus buildings and is split into three phases. The first of these phases covers all the residential buildings on campus, as well as the Brossman Commons. The system will get
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Engineering dept. offers new scholarship for incoming students
- News
- February 5, 2014
The engineering department is introducing a new scholarship, called Engineering Practices with Impact Cohort (EPIC), for women interested in Elizabethtown College’s engineering program. Beginning in the fall semester of 2014, the half million dollar grant will be enacted, translating into awards of up to $10,000 annually per student for four incoming Etown women. Individual award
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Track teams break records in Collegeville
- Sports
- February 5, 2014
he Elizabethtown College men and women’s track and field teams broke multiple school records at the Bison Open & Multi at Bucknell University this past weekend. The meet incorporated schools from all three divisions of the NCAA. On the women’s side, first-year Alexis Groce became the Blue Jays’ record holder in the 500m race, running
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Blue Jay wrestling brings home the hardware at MAC Championships
- Sports
- January 30, 2014
The Elizabethtown College wrestling team had two team members take home individual Middle Atlantic Conference championship titles this past weekend at Messiah College. Junior Jeremy Rieth and sophomore Chad Lammer both earned their first individual championships of their collegiate careers with the victories in their respective weight classes. Both wrestlers have seen much success in
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Women’s basketball defeats conference rivals, raises awareness for Alzheimer’s
- Sports
- January 30, 2014
ast Wednesday’s Commonwealth Conference game between Stevenson University and host Elizabethtown College matched two teams vying for the top spot in the standings. The Stevenson University Mustangs came in just one game over .500 overall, but 6-2 in the conference. The Blue Jays held a 6-2 conference record and a 13-2 overall record. Stevenson had
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‘Project Brainwash’ explores depictions of women in media
- Campus Life
- November 20, 2013
“Reality TV has been functioning as backlash on women’s rights, cultural progress and social progress,” Jennifer Pozner said in her presentation “Project Brainwash: Why Reality TV is Bad for Women.” The event occurred in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Pozner, a media critic and journalist, founded Women in Media & News
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