NEWS
Exploring entrepreneurship abroad: Etown students take on Prague
At the start of this month, 10 Elizabethtown College students traveled to the city of Prague in the Czech Republic as part of the course FBE450: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy. We spoke with a variety of local entrepreneurs, learning about their perspectives and stories. This included firsthand accounts of the transition from communism to capitalism,
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Semiconductors on the rise: Intel announces production of new facilities
This just in, Intel Corp is going to be spending big in the next five years as part of a company-wide initiative to construct new factories and expand already existing facilities. According to an article released by Reuters, Intel has released that they plan on using the $19.5 billion in loans and grants they had
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Sustainability challenge set forth by Dining Services
Elizabethtown College students have increasingly been made aware of their waste in the dining hall, not only through the introduction of the KITRO machines in the tray return and disposal area, but also through posts on dining services’ social media profiles which highlight the numbers behind the waste and the most wasted items. “Sustainability
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Baldur’s Gate 3
For this week’s media review, I will be covering Baldur’s Gate 3, a newly released RPG video game that is based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Although this is the third installment of the Baldur’s Gate franchise, it is not required for you to play the first or second installment to understand the
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Internship Spotlight: Matt Sutton’s experience teaching code to teenagers
Over the summer, senior computer science major Matt Sutton had a six-week internship at All Star Code, teaching young men of color skills in computer science and coding. This community outreach program is made possible through the Steinman Foundation’s relationship with All Star Code, which allows computer science majors to get an introduction to the
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Horoscopes: What piece of stereotypical dorm decor are you based on your zodiac sign?
Shopping for your college dorm is arguably the most fun of back-to-school shopping! However, when we’re all using the same Pinterest pictures for our inspiration, we tend to have some of the same decor. So, it’s time to learn what stereotypical piece of dorm decor you are based on your zodiac sign. Don’t forget to
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week: Ava Whisten
Sophomore business administration major Ava Whisten plays offense for the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team. Whisten has spent the last 15 years of her life playing the game she adores,which is almost all of her life. She had a natural interest in soccer and started playing at a very young age. “I’ve been passionate about
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Athlete of the Week: Kambrie Hepler
Following some exciting matches this week, junior libero Kambrie Hepler has been named Athlete of the Week for Elizabethtown College Athletics as part of the women’s volleyball team. She led the Blue Jays with a career high in aces with eight against Sarah Lawrence College. Hepler delivered a strong performance in that match as they
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Etown’s annual Marshmallow Game ends in unfortunate outcome
Elizabethtown College’s annual Marshmallow Game ended in a 3-0 win for the Messiah College Falcons on Wednesday, Sept. 22 on Herr Field at Etown. After a long night of both teams being pelted with marshmallows, Messiah took home the win. This win for Messiah moves them to 6-0-1 on the season. For the Blue Jays,
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FEATURES
Spanish Club event emphasizes significance of Puerto Rican music, culture
Last Thursday, members of Elizabethtown College’s Spanish club were part of a fascinating presentation by senior Veronica Ruiz on Puerto Rican music. Ruiz, a biology and pre-med major, is Puerto Rican herself and has many extended family members living in Puerto Rico. The presentation combined Ruiz’s personal experiences with Puerto Rican music with an overview
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Taking a breath with Student Pause: Mind, Body, Spirit
Every Tuesday at 3:20p.m. the Chaplain and Director of Religious Life Amy Shorner-Johnson hosts Student Pause: Mind, Body, Spirit. It is meant to be spiritual – however students choose to define that – instead of being religious the event. Student Pause welcomes everyone of any religion or spirituality. “I am also willing to adapt it
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40th Anniversary of Emergent Scholars Program emphasizes ongoing commitments to academic excellence
As of 2021, Emergent Scholars celebrates its forty year anniversary at Elizabethtown College. First created in the fall of 1981 by then Etown President and former professor of bible and philosophy Reverend Dr. Mark C. Ebersole, the Emergent Scholars award recognizes students who have a GPA of 3.75 or higher after their first three semesters
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