NEWS
The tightest race in PA: District 10 and Scott Perry
The presidential election season is officially underway, and the fight for control of Congress is on the line in November. The House of Representatives is divided into districts based on the state’s population. Pennsylvania currently has 17 Congressional Districts, with nine represented by Democrats and eight represented by Republicans. House members serve a two-year term
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The growth of criminal justice at Elizabethtown College
In 2018, Elizabethtown College didn’t have a criminal justice major to offer on its own. Now, there are over 35 students at Etown majoring in criminal justice. One of the main reasons for that is Kadee Crandall, who received her doctorate in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. Crandall, the director of criminal justice
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Business Buzz: From side hustles to mainstream, understanding the evolution of gig economy
Coming from a major city, the frequent use of the “gig economy” was not foreign to me, having used DoorDash and Uber frequently for convenience’s sake, but the term itself was one that I had never stopped to think about. The term “gig” originated from the world of musicians, referring to individual performances or engagements,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Sweet or savory breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you have to choose what you eat wisely. Sweet or savory? A common question asked about our favorite snacks, but what about breakfast? Whether it’s french toast or bacon, pancakes or scrambled eggs, everyone has a preference, and the decision could make or break the
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Welcome to the Jungle: Pearl and Sandy the guinea pigs
Meet Pearl and Sandy, first-year Lindy Stoner’s guinea pigs! Earlier this year, Stoner and her family started looking for pet guinea pigs to adopt. Instead of getting them from a generic pet store, Stoner’s father found an ad on Craigslist for two guinea pigs that needed rescuing. Their previous owner sadly couldn’t afford to take
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Media Review: Who is Noah Kahan?
Lately, all I’ve heard people talk about is the artist Noah Kahan, so I decided to give him a listen. Born on Jan. 1, 1997, Kahan is an American singer-songwriter who primarily makes indie/folk music. Kahan released his first single “Hold It Down” in 2017. He’s released many others between the first one and his
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SPORTS
Women’s Golf scores new records at Albright College
The Elizabethtown College women’s golf team kicked off the start of their fall season this past week at Albright College. The women’s team competed in the Albright Invitational last Wednesday, Sept. 8 against 11 other teams, including Kutztown University and Lebanon Valley College. The Blue Jays finished with a score of +40, 113, resulting in
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Healthy sleep patterns help mental health
A lot of students stay up late at night to complete homework that is due either at midnight or the very next day. They are sacrificing sleep, which can have detrimental effects. Sleep is very important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Some of the reasons include the strengthening of mental health and better brain functioning.
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Professional Sports Update: Football and baseball
The Dallas Cowboys are making sports headlines this week. They recently lost a game with a final score of 19-3 against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to begin their season. Additionally, Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott fractured a joint very close to his thumb, inhibiting his ability to throw the football in the fourth quarter of
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FEATURES
Dr. Ozkanca presents on her recent publication, discusses Turkey-West Relations
“I was just thinking — what better way to spend a Friday night than hearing Oya talk about Turkish politics?!” That’s how the laughing Elizabethtown College professor, Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca, began her lecture at the Bowers Writers House on March 12. “Hey, here at Elizabethtown we pull out all the stops, man,” said director of
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Etown comm students sweep Student Keystone Media Awards
Concussive birds, insectoid invaders and do-gooder community centers. What links these scattershot subjects? They are the topics that won Elizabethtown College communication majors all three top spots in a Student Keystone Media Awards category. Each year, the Pennsylvania News Media Association holds a competition to recognize excellent student journalism. Etown’s students dominated the Best Feature
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Senior recitals embody student success, determination
Every semester, students at Elizabethtown College participate in formal assessments to demonstrate mastery of their subjects. For music majors nearing the end of their time at Etown, this means performing in a senior recital. Sunday, March 7, senior music therapy majors Gabriella Clarizio and Angelina Pisacane did just that with their saxophone recital. “The senior
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