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  • New law in Pa. keeps Amish from casting their vote

    New law in Pa. keeps Amish from casting their vote

    On March 14, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed a new law, joining Pennsylvania with Indiana, Kansas, Tennessee and Georgia as having the strictest voter identification requirement in the United States. Republicans are advocating the law as a way to avoid voter fraud. However, Attorney General Eric Holder strongly opposes the law, believing the law discriminates

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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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  • Words of wisdom from your friendly, local Portabella’s bouncer

    Words of wisdom from your friendly, local Portabella’s bouncer

    When I typically think of bouncers, an image of a burly, frowning guy in a tight shirt holding an exclusive list comes to mind. They’re slow to let you into the bar and quick to throw you out of it. Rick Buterbaugh, head of security for Portabella’s Sports Bar and Grille, disagrees. “We’re not there

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  • Texting language seeps into academic work

    Texting language seeps into academic work

    In coming years, students in Pennsylvania may be seeing tougher standards that will combat a declining quality in academic language use. According to an Associated Press release, press secretary Timothy Eller of the Pennsylvania Department of Education said, “The department [of education] is preparing to release new standards.” Eller emphasized that these standards will apply

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  • Second draft of Strategic Plan highlights goals

    Second draft of Strategic Plan highlights goals

    Click to view the second draft of the Elizabethtown College Strategic Plan.

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  • New bridge on College Avenue poses threat to environment, wildlife

    New bridge on College Avenue poses threat to environment, wildlife

    March 20, the Elizabethtown Borough opened a bridge on College Avenue connecting across Conoy Creek. The bridge now joins with Bainbridge Street, previously diverted due to expansion on the M&M/Mars Factory. Although the bridge is convenient for Elizabethtown citizens and students, environmental factors affecting wildlife in the high traffic area may pose a hazard. Currently,

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  • ‘Cover the Night’ event raises Kony awareness

    ‘Cover the Night’ event raises Kony awareness

    Recently, a YouTube video uploaded by Jason Russell went viral. Elizabethtown College will be participating in Russell’s awareness campaign event, Cover the Night, on April 20. “KONY 2012” is a short film about international war criminal Joseph Kony and the efforts to arrest him. Kony is currently on the International Criminal Court’s wanted persons list.

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  • Habitat for Humanity Shack-a-Thon promotes public service

    Habitat for Humanity Shack-a-Thon promotes public service

    In order to promote the College and community’s awareness of homelessness in America, Habitat for Humanity is proudly organizing an exciting event on campus called Shack-A-Thon. According to Hope for Homelessness, a blog by the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, “on a given night, an estimated 672,000 people experience homelessness. This means 22

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