NEWS
Etown drag show follows canceled Lancaster drag reading
On Friday, April 5th, the third annual Elizabethtown College Campus Queens show took place. By the show’s opening at 9 p.m., every single chair in the KAV was filled with students buzzing with energy and excitedly waving pride flags. The show was made possible by Darcey Mills and the Department of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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PA Politics: Lancaster Public Library targeted for Drag Queen Story Hour
Local culture war politics and delivery of public services were in the spotlight last week in East Hempfield Township, when township supervisors voted to withhold funding to the local Lancaster Public Library. This story began back in March when the Lancaster Public Library announced that it was planning to have a drag performer, Christopher Paolini
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High Library holds Blind Date With a Book event
With Valentine’s Day and the cold month of February in the rearview mirror, it seems the energy behind the holiday hasn’t yet been forgotten by one building on campus. The High Library is an integral heart of campus, and its consistent beating and resources to students, faculty and staff alike are invaluable. While they are
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Pumpkin spice… worth the hype?
We all have our guilty pleasures in life. Some endlessly scroll on Zillow to look at lofty mansions in California, unaffordable though they may be. Others pull up to Starbucks—eyes wide and mouth salivating—each year on the release day of the glorious pumpkin spice latte. Imagine: you drive up to the window and pay an
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Activity Review: Sunrise yoga class
College students are constantly looking forward to the weekend; it gives them a break from stressful chemistry classes and lets them take a nap or two without worrying about late assignments. One of the many activities that has been offered here at Elizabethtown College is sunrise yoga. The class has been offered twice this year
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Students of Etown: Meet Gabby Petridge, dancer and performer
Many college students struggle to find a comfortable balance between their studies and their extracurriculars. However, when pursuing activities that bring out one’s true self, it’s possible to find a manageable balance between these pursuits. In addition to being a healthcare administration major, an Honors student and a Mosaic scholar, first-year student Gabby Petridge recently
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SPORTS
Men’s Cross Country places 7th overall in conference
On Saturday, Oct. 29 in Towson Md., the Landmark Conference Championships for men’s cross country was held, hosted by Goucher College. Sophomore Brandon Baxter led the way for the Elizabethtown College men’s cross-country team, being one of four Blue Jays to finish in an All-Conference position as Etown placed third out of six with a
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Field Hockey fights to the finish
The Elizabethtown women’s field hockey team played off against Catholic University women’s field hockey team for the titular playoff spot on Saturday, Oct.29 Head Coach of the Etown women’s field hockey team Brandy Michael was optimistic prior to the game, sharing that the team was excited. When asked how she thought the team might pull
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Women’s Soccer: Blue Jays vs. Goucher Gophers
A sunny, intense soccer game occurred between Elizabethtown College’s Blue Jays and the Goucher Gophers on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. on the Ira R. Herr Field. Despite the intensity of both teams, it ended in a draw (0-0). The Blue Jays started strong during the first half of the game. They kept charging at
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FEATURES
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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Local politicians showcase opportunities for women
The Elizabethtown College Democrats hosted a seminar on women in politics Feb. 27. The seminar included different women in local politics to speak on what they do in the field and answered different questions. The speakers were Jen Quinn, Mary Auker-Endresand Jo Ellen Litz. The focus of the event was to educate students about all
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Author gives first public reading of new book at Bowers Writers House
A nude man runs down a hotel hallway pursued by a clothed man wielding a big wooden coat hanger. The naked man laments that his run-ins with married women often end in run-ins with married men. Then he laments the layout of the hotel. The hallway he is fleeing down comes to a dead end
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