NEWS
Global Perspective: A British Primer
On Feb. 5, U.K. officials announced that King Charles III was diagnosed with cancer. Although reports did not say what kind of cancer the 75-year-old was diagnosed with, they did say he will suspend his public engagements to undergo treatment. The announcement comes less than two years after Queen Elizabeth II died, leaving the throne
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Today’s Tech: UMG pulls music catalog from TikTok
Fans of the acclaimed Pedro Pascal edit will be disappointed when they realize none of their favorite artists’ music are on TikTok, at least if they are signed to Universal Music Group (UMG). On Feb. 1, after a failed negotiation with the China-based video platform, UMG pulled all of their music from TikTok’s catalog. Affected
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Higher Education in Pennsylvania: A time of change in Pa.
On January 26, Governor Josh Shapiro made an announcement via press release that his administration plans to overhaul the higher education system in Pennsylvania in the coming future. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the governor announced plans to reform the governing structure of PA’s state universities and community colleges, prioritizing keeping schools open despite demographic
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Is cereal really just a morning soup?
For our dedicated readers, some may recall one of the most intense debates from last semester’s “Debate of the Week.” Are boneless wings really just chicken nuggets? Well, a momentous decision is about to be determined in a Chicago-area court this month. In a class-action lawsuit, an Illinois man is suing Buffalo Wild Wings, a
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Activity Review: Visiting ZooAmerica in Hershey
Recently, I went to ZooAmerica in Hershey, Pa. with my partner to learn about all the different animals from North America they care for. Just a 19 minute drive north, ZooAmerica is a great place to go with friends or family. ZooAmerica is attached to Hershey Park, but you don’t have to go through the
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Recipe Review: Brownie Ala Mode Mug Cake
This week, try this sweet, chocolatey classic! If you love brownies and ice cream, this dorm-room style recipe will be perfect for you. This recipe for the Brownie Ala Mode Mug Cake is sure to evoke childhood memories and satisfy your sweet tooth. This is a great recipe to put your own twist on. There
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SPORTS
NCAA Wrestling Championship
Last weekend, the NCAA Division III Wrestling Mideast Regional Championships took place at Elizabethtown College in the Bowers Center. There were 20 schools represented and 200 wrestlers competed in the championship. Since Etown wrestling does not compete in the Landmark conference, this was their first postseason match. The championship spanned two days, Saturday, Feb. 26
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Hershey Bears lose against Wolf Pack
On Saturday, March 5, the Hershey Bears faced off against the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Bears started out rather slowly as they could not seem to find the offense they needed. As the game went on, it did not go well for the Bears. The final score of the game was 3-1. The Bears wound
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76ers beat the Bulls
On Monday, March 7, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against, and defeated, the Chicago Bulls, 121-106, at the Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers, with a current record of 40 wins to 24 losses, played a very aggressive game against one of the biggest contenders in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls, with a current record of
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FEATURES
Carlos Ojedas Jr. Presents “Finding Your Voice” Webinar
On Sept. 28, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a presentation given by Carlos Ojeda Jr. He was born in New Jersey, but in his childhood moved to Reading, Pa. During his presentation of his story, he explained over the webinar via Zoom he was placed in a bilingual classroom without being
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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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