NEWS
Eastland Alpacas hosts student visits
Leaving the shop and moving down the hill we were warmly greeted by a kind man donning Carhart and boots, Kevin Zurin. His smile lit up a dreary Saturday and his jovial, optimistic tone brought about a certain calmness over not only his animals but also our small group. Within seconds, he showed genuine interest
READ MORE
Exploring entrepreneurship abroad: Etown students take on Prague
At the start of this month, 10 Elizabethtown College students traveled to the city of Prague in the Czech Republic as part of the course FBE450: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy. We spoke with a variety of local entrepreneurs, learning about their perspectives and stories. This included firsthand accounts of the transition from communism to capitalism,
READ MORE
Semiconductors on the rise: Intel announces production of new facilities
This just in, Intel Corp is going to be spending big in the next five years as part of a company-wide initiative to construct new factories and expand already existing facilities. According to an article released by Reuters, Intel has released that they plan on using the $19.5 billion in loans and grants they had
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Pearl and Sandy the guinea pigs
Meet Pearl and Sandy, first-year Lindy Stoner’s guinea pigs! Earlier this year, Stoner and her family started looking for pet guinea pigs to adopt. Instead of getting them from a generic pet store, Stoner’s father found an ad on Craigslist for two guinea pigs that needed rescuing. Their previous owner sadly couldn’t afford to take
READ MORE
Media Review: Who is Noah Kahan?
Lately, all I’ve heard people talk about is the artist Noah Kahan, so I decided to give him a listen. Born on Jan. 1, 1997, Kahan is an American singer-songwriter who primarily makes indie/folk music. Kahan released his first single “Hold It Down” in 2017. He’s released many others between the first one and his
READ MORE
Horoscopes: What Pillow Pet are you based on your zodiac sign?
For many college students, our guilty pleasures lie hidden in the corners of our beds: a stuffed animal. For some, it might be a Pillow Pet from our childhoods. So, it’s time to figure out what Pillow Pet you are based on your zodiac sign. Be sure to check out your sun, moon and rising
READ MORE
SPORTS
Professional Sports Update: Football and baseball
The Dallas Cowboys are making sports headlines this week. They recently lost a game with a final score of 19-3 against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to begin their season. Additionally, Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott fractured a joint very close to his thumb, inhibiting his ability to throw the football in the fourth quarter of
READ MORE
F&M wins Smith-Herr Boot against Etown Men’s Soccer Team
On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team lost the Smith-Herr Boot match against Franklin & Marshall (F&M). The game got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to make any headway. Etown was outshot by F&M with four missed shots to Etown’s zero shots in the first half, but still
READ MORE
Women’s Field Hockey triumphs over Wilkes
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against Wilkes University. This game was very eventful—not only was it the season opener for the field hockey team, but three different Etown players added a goal to contribute to the 3-1 win. The Blue Jays scoring play in the final five minutes
READ MORE
FEATURES
Pan-African flag raising ceremony in BSC demonstrates a call for unity, justice
Red. Black. Green. These are the colors of the tricolor banner hoisted over the atrium of the Baugher Student Ceter (BSC) on Monday, Feb. 15. Elizabethtown College’s associate director of intercultural affairs with the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Title IX, Ellis Bonds explained the symbolism of the flag as it was raised. “Red represents
READ MORE
Etown Alumna Amita Mehta discusses career success as part of Executive Lecture Series
Feb. 12, Elizabethtown College alumna Amita Mehta spoke to Etown students as part of the Executive Lecture Series. This series is sponsored by Mars Wrigley Confectionery and the Etown Department of Business, of which Dr. Krichevskiy, associate professor of economics, is the coordinator. Mehta’s lecture, titled, “If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Lessons
READ MORE
Celebrating Valentine’s Day while social distancing
With the world’s first Valentine’s Day in quarantine quickly approaching, many people find themselves considering just how drastically relationship norms changed since last March. Couples in long-term relationships have been forced to go extended periods of time without seeing one another, and healthy marriages have been challenged by heightened tensions and stay-at-home orders. Perhaps the
READ MORE