NEWS

  • Strides to be made against racism with CARE

    Strides to be made against racism with CARE

    In pursuit of anti-racism on the Elizabethtown College campus and in the community as a whole, Coalition for Anti-Racist Education (CARE) has been established. According to an email sent by the College, CARE is defined as “a group of dedicated employees and students who strive to create a thriving community where all faculty, staff, and

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  • PA Politics: John Fetterman to receive treatment for clinical depression

    PA Politics: John Fetterman to receive treatment for clinical depression

    On Wednesday, Feb. 15, newly elected Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. This marks the Democrat’s second trip to the hospital this month, with the first in early February after Fetterman reported being lightheaded while attending a retreat in Washington. “John, Gisele

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  • Global Perspective: Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey

    Global Perspective: Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey

    United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey on Feb. 19, where he went on a helicopter tour and saw the mass destruction caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5 magnitude aftershock that affected Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6. On this tour, Blinken was accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Book Review: The Glass Castle

    Book Review: The Glass Castle

    Jeanette Walls’ “The Glass Castle” is a powerful and engaging memoir that just might be the next book to add to your reading list. Although some may recognize this title from its 2017 movie adaptation starring Brie Larson, checking out Walls’ original writing and retelling of her unorthodox childhood is well worth the time. This

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  • Welcome to the Jungle: Meet Tyga

    Welcome to the Jungle: Meet Tyga

    Samhar Almomani is a junior public health major with a minor in sociology and the Assistant Features Editor for the Etownian. Living with him on campus is his beautiful pet cat Tyga. Almomani first got Tyga last May when he went to a pet meet and greet held by the Humane Society in a local

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  • Students of Etown: Ben Norris

    Students of Etown: Ben Norris

    Meet junior Japanese major, Ben Norris! Norris is originally from Bel Air, Md., and she transferred to Elizabethtown College this year from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. When asked why she chose her major, she cited her love for languages. “I have always had a love for languages,” Norris said. “I visited Japan back in

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SPORTS

  • Health and Fitness

    Health and Fitness

    Hey Jays, if you are looking for a healthy recipe for a delicious smoothie, but are running low on Jaybucks, or you want to experiment on your own in your home kitchen, you are in luck!If you go online to the food network, you can find recipes for healthy smoothies for whatever occasion. Whether it

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  • Women’s Volleyball

    Women’s Volleyball

    On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Elizabethtown College faced Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. At the end of the game, it was realized that junior Gianna Krinock had a match-high 10 kills as the Etown women’s volleyball team topped Wilson, 3-0, in non-conference action. With the win, the Blue Jays record improves to six wins and four

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  • Marshmallow Game

    Marshmallow Game

    On Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Grantham Pa., the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced off against a relentless Messiah College attack all night, battling to a 0-0 draw in the annual Marshmallow Bowl game. With the tie, the Blue Jays record changed to four wins, one loss and one draw on the season while the

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FEATURES

  • Club Profile: High Voltage

    Club Profile: High Voltage

    Photos courtesy of High Voltage What is your name? Tanner Simon   What is the name of your club? High Voltage   What is your role within the club? I’m currently the Vice President   When did you first get involved in the club? I co-founded the club with Brandon Huey the first month of

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  • Gun Violence

    Gun Violence

    Photo courtesy of Dr. Christina Bucher Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, the Religion and Gun Violence in the USA class had their projects on display in the High Library of Elizabethtown College. Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion Dr. Christina Bucher taught the class for the very first time this semester. According to

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  • Alum in politics series: Representative Martina White

    Alum in politics series: Representative Martina White

    Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Martina White graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2010, and she currently serves as a State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 170th Legislative District. Before her election to public office in 2015, White worked as a financial advisor. Having graduated from Etown with a B.S. in Business Administration and dual focuses in finance and

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