NEWS
Uncomplicating our courts: The Pennsylvania judicial system
In Pennsylvania, on odd numbered years, statewide candidates for the Pa. Superior Court, Pa.Commonwealth Court and Pa. Supreme Court appear on the ballot. Most Pa. citizens have no idea around what cases the Superior and Commonwealth Courts typically handle and have only a vague notion of the cases that have come before the state Supreme
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Today’s Technology: Countries participate in AI summits
2023 may end up being remembered as the year of Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversations as the history books begin to be written. We have seen conversations of all kinds, from doomsday prophesying to its use in the classroom. It’s certainly a complicated issue with naysayers and proponents, and a confused public who just want to
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Etown offers May term study abroad programs
Do you want to study abroad but are worried about the time, cost or traveling alone? Consider applying for one of the 2024 May term study abroad trips! Instead of studying in a foreign country for a whole semester, these programs are adventures that last from one to three weeks. They are tailored towards specific
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CAMPUS LIFE
Book Review: An unlikely adventure with Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys”
A writer like no other, Neil Gaiman never fails to impress when it comes to his literary achievements. Over Spring Break, I had a chance to catch up on my reading list—which already includes several of Gaiman’s books—with his novel “Anansi Boys.” “Anansi Boys” follows the journey of main character Charles “Fat Charlie” Nancy: a
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Welcome to the Jungle: Meet energetic “mutt” Domer
This week, get to know the lovable companion of the Foster family, Domer! After losing their older dog, Trixie, in 2018, senior Judas Foster and their mom decided to look for a new pet. After being pet-less for about a month, the two of them drove to Petsmart. A local rescue was hosting an adoption
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Students of Etown: Meet exercise science student Desiree George
For any Elizabethtown College student, thinking about the future can be overwhelming. However, those who take full advantage of their education and opportunities for experience often find themselves with a solid foundation to build upon after graduation. This week, hear from one talented, hardworking student who has used her undergraduate career to build a solid
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: Nintendo Switch Sports
There is a new game that is currently going through the testing phase. It is due to be released on Apr. 29, 2022. That game is “Nintendo Switch Sports” for the Nintendo Switch. The game combines some of the classic sports in the original game “Wii Sports” such as bowling and tennis. It also combines
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The Nets and 76ers trading players
The Brooklyn Nets and The Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a trade that is being considered the most league-altering trade of the 2021-2022 NBA season. The trade involves multiple superstars, including Ben Simmons and James Harden. The 76ers have agreed to send the 2016 number one overall draft pick and former rookie of the year Ben
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Harrisburg Farm Show Complex hosts Motorama
This past weekend the Motorama Events Show took place at the Farm Show Complex for the first time since 2020. A large crowd made an appearance to experience the show that is all about racing. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the show was canceled last year and attendees were excited to finally get back. It
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FEATURES
Music faculty performance parallels whirlwind emotions during COVID-19 pandemic
This past Monday Nov. 16, the Leffler Chapel stage was once again graced by a captivating performance. Dr. Justin Badgerow and Dr. Anne Gross, associate professors of music, performed both joint and separate performances as a part of the Music Department’s annual Monday Concert Series. Gross opened with her vocal performance titled “Then and Now:
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Angel Tree Project demonstrates community engagement, solidarity
The Center for Community and Civic Engagement and Student Senate at Elizabethtown College will be hosting the Angel Tree Project once again this year. In a typical year, there would be a table set up with a small tree and tags hanging from the branches, each describing the age, gender, needs and interests of an
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Archival work during the COVID-19 pandemic
The staff at Elizabethtown College’s High Library are collecting projects of all sorts from faculty, staff and students regarding their experiences of living in the time of COVID-19. “Keep in mind if you have a class that is doing a COVID related project, course assignments can be submitted. There is no deadline whenever people want
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