NEWS
PA Politics: Shapiro navigates stormy Pennsylvania skies
Eyeing a potential 2028 presidential run, Pennsylvania’s governor has had to navigate a few unexpected hurdles in the way. Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, recently experienced another trial in his rookie year as Pennsylvania’s governor, even as his approval rating rocketed to more than 60%, according to a poll from the conservative Commonwealth Foundation. On
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FAFSA process simplified, may provide more funding
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rolls around each year for American college students, and each year it seems to be a little different. All students who wish to apply for federal, state and institutional financial aid must apply. This year, the process includes a new system that could make it easier for
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The 30th Annual ‘Into the Streets’ and how to get involved
Volunteering is a cornerstone of Elizabethtown College, as it encapsulates the motto of “Educate for Service” and puts the students into a community that they might otherwise not be able to engage with. The College provides unique opportunities to serve throughout the year to encourage students to spread their resources to those who are more
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Attending Mad Cow’s “Improv Your Pants Off” show
When it comes to finding exciting events to attend with friends, there are plenty of on-campus options which are both inexpensive and easy to access. A great way to support your peers and find high-quality entertainment is through attending the shows put on by Elizabethtown College’s performance groups. Most recently, Mad Cow Improv held an
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Horoscopes: Which of this week’s most popular songs is your new anthem?
There’s not many feelings better than hearing a song for the first time and immediately relating to it. When the lyrics, beat and overall vibe feel like they were made especially for you, it hits immaculately. So, what currently popular song does your sign relate to? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for the
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Job Spotlight: Student Assistant to the Archives
Students at Elizabethtown College have a wide variety of options when it comes to jobs, both on and off campus. Whether students are looking to gain experience in a potential future career path or are just looking to make some extra cash, students have many employment opportunities which help the College function in important ways.
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SPORTS
Excitement rises for the SuperBowl
This Sunday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56. The game will take place at SoFi Stadium, which happens to be the LA Rams’ home stadium. Both teams won in dramatic fashion two weeks ago in their conference championship games. The Rams beat
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Etown wins against Catholic University
Feb. 6 in the Thompson Gym at Elizabethtown College, the Etown men’s basketball team defeated the Catholic University Cardinals 67-66. With the win, the Blue Jays move to 8-12 on the season. The Cardinals took their sixth loss of the season, putting them at 13-6. It was a back and forth battle all day. It
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Elizabethtown College hosts pop up lawn games
The Elizabethtown College High Library and Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being recently came together to offer students a way to relieve stress or take a break from studying. It is an event called “Pop Up Lawn Games.” The purpose of the lawn games is to give students a mental break and to interact
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College’s Celebration of the 19th Amendment
On Tuesday, Sept.22, the High Library led a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a panel discussion held over Zoom titled “Women’s Suffrage in the U.S.: Reflections on the 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.” This panel included political science professors Dr. Fletcher McClellan and Dr. April Kelly-Woessner, Philadelphia Republican
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International Peace Day
International Peace Day is Sept. 22, and Elizabethtown College held a virtual celebration for it on Sept. 21, 2020, Interim Director of Global Understanding and Peacemaking and associate professor of education Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize explained via Zoom that this is the first virtual celebration, but the College has done International Peace Day celebrations for over
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An Introduction to the School of Arts and Humanities
Elizabethtown College has been in a state of transition. Not only has the College had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has also been finalizing structural changes within the school. As of this summer, Etown now operates on a “Schools” model wherein similar disciplines are grouped together and multiple Deans are assigned to
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