NEWS
A final reflection and farewell from the News Editor
It is hard to believe that this is my final article for the Etownian and that in a few short weeks I’ll be graduating from Elizabethtown College. It is both exciting and terrifying to leave college and go out into the real world, start my career and begin living on my own. I’m happy that
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Global Perspective: Russia continues to commit war crime in Ukraine
Since Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Kyiv, Ukraine this month, the bodies of over 900 civilians have been discovered around the region. Most were uncovered in Bucha, a city in Kyiv Oblast. About 95 percent of the citizens were found with bullet wounds inflicted at point-blank range, implying that they were executed. The bodies were
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Today’s Technology: Elon Musk buys stake in Twitter
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk announced that he bought 9.2 percent of Twitter through the U.S. Stock Market, which makes him the largest shareholder in the company. A day later, Twitter announced that Musk would be joining their board, which would have given him great influence over the company’s decisions and policies. However, Musk later
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CAMPUS LIFE
Abby’s Advice: Writing tips and tricks
In this week’s edition, we tackle for the first time a question sent in by a dedicated reader. Before anyone doubts the validity of this question, I most certainly did not make it up and received this inquiry via email from a verified student account. The student (who will remain anonymous) proposed the question “how
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2/24/22 Horoscopes: What self-care tip should you try based on your Zodiac sign?
Aquarius: Try using water as a ritual for cleansing the mind and body of negative energy. The easiest way to do this is taking a relaxing bath or shower. This can even include having a good, therapeutic cry. Pisces: You may have been feeling some big emotions recently, so journaling can be a great method
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Meet Abby Smith’s sassy and curious cat, Leo
For some reason, one of the most common ice-breaking questions to ask someone has always been: are you a dog person or a cat purr-son? Pun intended. This question, though seemingly simple, has been known to occasionally elicit extreme reactions depending on who you are talking to. But whether you chose dog, cat or both,
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SPORTS
Rocky Balboa
In 1975, the heavyweight champion of the world, Apollo Creed, announces that he is hosting a fight to defend his title in Philadelphia, Pa. A few weeks before his flight, Creed is informed that his opponent cannot compete due to an injured hand. Creed decides not to cancel the fight, but instead, give a local
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Intramural Sign Ups
Recently, the decision to have intramural sports was approved by the NCAA. Intramural sports are a great way to hang out with your friends, and not only that, but they are also a great way to have fun, meet new people and compete in a game with a teammate against your friends. If you have
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Heart Health
February is National Heart Month. Even if you are not an athlete and want to start exercising to promote cardiovascular health, here are some things you can do either at home or here on campus. One of the things to do is to take long walks. Yes, it might sound simple, but walking a little
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FEATURES
Professor showcases scholarship at United Nations, invited back
Elizabethtown College has long prided itself on the sentiments of its signature phrase, “Educate for Service.” This was a notion echoed by professor of religion and Asian studies Dr. Jeffery Long when asked about the role of scholarship in the world at large, stating “Scholarship needs to be of use to humanity.” Long has the
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Understanding the liberal arts cuts from a nationwide perspective
College enrollment has dropped again this spring. Research published by the National Student Clearinghouse in May reported a 1.7 percent drop in student enrollment, or a total of about 300,000 students. These numbers don’t come as a surprise, as academia has seen a similar drop in enrollment every year since 2011. While they disagree on
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Conrad’s Corner kickoff event has students excited for the new lounge
Lights were low in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) Friday, Aug. 30 for a preview Conrad’s Corner event. Conrad’s Corner is the new campus travelling pub that will feature a variety of student social events throughout the year. According to the Elizabethtown College website, Conrad’s Corner will be offering free events for students featuring free
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