“Applied psychology, showmanship and moxie. These are the three ingredients to becoming a mentalist,” Jonny Zavant said. He performed Thursday, Jan. 29 in the KAV. Being a mentalist himself, Zavant wanted to leave the audience in wonder and question about the world he created on stage. “I don’t really know what to expect,” junior Cody
READ MORENow that winter is well under way, snowfall is becoming a weekly occurrence. The roads become inundated with snow, slowing down cars; sidewalks become minefields of black ice, tripping unsuspecting students on their way to class. Mark Zimmerman, director of facilities management and construction, and the Facilities Management Staff is prepared to make sure that
READ MOREOn Saturday, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team traveled to the University of Scranton to face a Royals team that was ranked 14th in the nation by D3hoops.com. The Royals entered the game with a 17-2 overall record and an almost unblemished 9-1 record in the Landmark Conference. Before the game, the Blue Jays sat
READ MOREThe Board of Trustees held their winter business meeting on Saturday, Jan. 31 in the Susquehanna Room, during which they discussed Elizabethtown College’s current budget and expected financial position for the 2015-16 academic year. At this meeting, the trustees made a difficult decision about the comprehensive fee — the combined costs of tuition, room and
READ MOREElizabethtown College has established the Social Enterprise Institute (SEI) to offer another channel through which members of the Etown community can use their talents and skills to benefit the community. The Institute fulfills the College’s promise to “Educate for Service,” offering faculty and staff members, business partners and students the opportunity to integrate sponsored projects
READ MOREThe annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention occurred from Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 in Washington D.C. The Convention’s purpose is the vote on legislation for Division I, II and III athletics. The event gives attendees the opportunity to sit in on numerous educational sessions on topics such as fundraising, student health, championship attendance
READ MOREFour student athletes and two administrative representatives from Elizabethtown College attended the APPLE Conference in Reston, Va. from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, made possible by a grant from the NCAA. The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the University of Virginia developed the APPLE Conferences. The Conferences’ main goal is to “assist colleges
READ MOREOn Friday Jan. 23, during a week where we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, Ann Marie Kirk, co-founder of Art For Justice, came to Elizabethtown College to present a gallery of pictures from her collection called Prisoner Art for Social Justice. The artwork she brought with her were pieces of work done
READ MOREMornings in the Baugher Student Center begin with the opening of the Marketplace and Jay’s Nest at 7 a.m. Meanwhile, Dining Services employees have already begun their day. Student assistants report to the Blue Bean, the Jay’s Nest register, and upstairs to the Marketplace. The preparations for the day must begin immediately, because hungry students,
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