NEWS
Etown solar fields promote sustainability
On the outskirts of Elizabethtown College’s campus sits a silicon giant. The beast is no foe though—it foots more than 20% of the College’s energy bill. However, while many students are aware of the giant solar fields by the Schreiber Quadrangle, most don’t know the real purpose of the array. In 2016, the College completed
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PA Politics: Fetterman accuses Oz of animal abuse
On Oct. 3, Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for Senate John Fetterman accused his Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz of animal abuse linked to his past medical research at Columbia University between 1989 and 2010. This claim was initially published on the website Jezebel in an article titled “Dr. Oz’s Scientific Experiments Killed Over 300 Dogs, Entire
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Global Perspective: International actors react to North Korea’s aggression
In the early morning on Oct. 4, North Korea fired an immediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. A J-alert was then issued by the Japanese government, which warned citizens to seek shelter in stable buildings or underground. This was the seventh time North Korea launched a missile over Japan. However, the country has fired two cruise
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Kenji and Koji
Sophomore digital media production major and Asian study minor Kyle Flory has two very good boys named Kenji and Koji. The two are very charming Shibu Inus who Kyle obtained 5 years ago. The two were named after searching for traditional Japanese names for pets. Kenji in some translations can mean prosecutor, which, according to
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The Weekly Treat: Rita’s Gelato
Hello everyone! I must apologize for missing our Weekly Treat. Midterms have arrived, and like many of you in the Crumb Crew, that can be a busy time. But fear not, for I have a snack entry from the hustle and bustle of my work, a Rita’s Gelato! With spring being officially ushered in, it’s
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Students of Etown: Neil Divins
Despite Elizabethtown College being a small school compared to most of the colleges in the area, it is nearly impossible to know all of the students on campus. Each one of them has their own unique story on how they came to attend Etown, and it is important to know that each has value. One
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SPORTS
Here Comes the Boom
“Here Comes the Boom” tells the story of Scott Voss, played by Kevin James, a high school biology teacher at the Wilkinson High School. Budget cuts at the school start to jeopardize the continuation of the school’s music department, which would result in fellow colleague and music teacher Marty Streb, played by Henry Winkler, being
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National sports update
Wednesday, April 21, the coach and manager of the Philadelphia Eagles decided not to name Jalen Hurts as starting quarterback for the 2021 season. The manager wants the athletes to compete for the title of starting quarterback, which is one of the reasons that Hurts was not named immediately. Another reason is that the coach
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Gonzaga Advances to NCAA Basketball National Championship
Saturday, April 3 at 11:10 p.m., one of the most remarkable buzzer beater basketball shots was taken. Freshman point guard for the Gonzaga Bulldogs Jalen Suggs sank a half-court heave in overtime to send the team to the NCAA Basketball National Championship over the UCLA Bruins. In a blur of emotion, Suggs ran over to
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FEATURES
Club profile series: Stepping onstage with Sock and Buskin
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com What is your name?Nicole McCauley What is the name of your club?Sock and Buskin – Theatre Club What is your role within the club?President———————————When did you first get involved in the club?I have been involved with Sock & Buskin since my freshman year. What activities take place during club meetings?During club
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Entering a new age of podcasting at the Digital Humanities Hub
Photo by: Megan White Elizabethtown College held a podcasting information session in the Digital Humanities Hub Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 11:00 a.m. The Hub, located in the basement of Wenger Hall, is a place on campus where students and faculty can work on digital projects and share resources. The session had a conversational tone in
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“March for Our Lives” chapter officially approved on campus
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Sophomore Jillian Nichols created the March for Our Lives (MFOL) Club at Elizabethtown College. According to MFOL, the organization was formed after the Feb. 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In March 2018, the first annual March for Our Lives was held, and it stirred up a great
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