• Black History Month on campus

    Black History Month on campus

    Celebrating Black History Month with various events February is Black History Month, and Elizabethtown College celebrates it by hosting events on campus that recognize the work of Black artists, poets and more. This is also a great way to highlight diversity groups around campus. One of the events on campus was “Harlem Nights,” which was

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  • Young Center to host two lectures on faith

    Young Center to host two lectures on faith

    Two lecturers are scheduled to take place at Elizabethtown College’s Young Center over the coming week. On April 20, Rod Janzen, history professor at Fresno Pacific University in California, will present the Durnbaugh Lecture on Hutterites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benyamin Neuberger, professor of political science and African studies at the Open University

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  • Bestselling author Rebecca Skloot to give keynote address at SCAD

    Bestselling author Rebecca Skloot to give keynote address at SCAD

    Much can happen in a decade. Over the past ten years, the United States has had two presidents, the last three Harry Potter books were released to the world, the hit television show “Lost” began and ended, and Facebook surpassed MySpace as the number one social networking site in the world. Ten years is a

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  • ‘Lysistrata’ mixes bawdy humor, peacemaking

    ‘Lysistrata’ mixes bawdy humor, peacemaking

    Few themes and traditions that existed in the beginning of human civilization have carried over into present-day society. Many customs, traditions and even societies have disappeared. One theme, however, has lasted since the origins of human civilization: the battle of the sexes. Male dominance and female oppression. It is an everlasting battle over which sex

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  • ECEG sponsors fifth ‘Changing Our Colors’ campaign

    In recent years, Elizabethtown College students have become increasingly interested in spreading the word on sustainability and green practices. The members of the Elizabethtown College Environmental Group (ECEG), specifically, have discovered new and creative ways to demonstrate just how great of an impact each of us has on the environment. ECEG is currently carrying out

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  • ‘Open Door Recital’ showcases music therapy talent

    Music therapy is a major at Elizabethtown College that deserves more credit and publicity than it is given. It is a profession that uses the healing power of music to work on the non-musical needs of a variety of clients, such as the physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills of the individuals. “Music therapy can

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  • Senior writes, performs in autobiographical one act play

    Senior writes, performs in autobiographical one act play

    Senior theater major Daniel “D.J.” Littell is a man of many talents. A member of Mad Cow Improv since his first year, he has acted in many plays, including “The Memorandum” in 2009 and “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” last semester. Littell has even dabbled in playwriting and will perform his autobiographical one act play,

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  • Music students, professionals jazzed to play premiere Saxophonium

    Music students, professionals jazzed to play premiere Saxophonium

    April 12, Elizabethtown College will be presenting an all-saxophone concert called Saxophonium. This concert is run by Faith Shiffer, adjunct flute and saxophone professor. Shiffer has had this date reserved for a year now, and after hours of practice, she and her students are about ready to show the rest of the College what they

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  • Themed dinners prepped months ahead at minimal cost

    Themed dinners prepped months ahead at minimal cost

    Themed dinners allow students to have a different experience in the Marketplace as it is covered with decorations and serves food outside of the typical menu. Do these dinners cost us extra, though? According to Catering Manager Kathy Christopher, the price for a meal plan would not change if the theme dinners ended, as each

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