NEWS
Global Perspective: Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate
President Joe Biden ordered two airstrikes on military facilities belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and proxies in Syria early on Friday, Oct. 27. These measures were in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks against American forces in Syria and Iraq. These airstrikes, carried out by two F-16 fighter jets, also intended to
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Business Buzz: Keeping enemies close, and friends closer
It has been 21 days since the war between Israel and Palestine began, and almost a year and a half since the war in Ukraine reached its boiling point. Since then, we have seen the power struggle between the three main powerhouses on the global stage. The U.S., Russia and China have begun moving their
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Pennsylvania Politics: A sit-down with professor of political science Dr. Fletcher McClellan
Professor of Political Science E. Fletcher McClellan has seen many different Pennsylvania political landscapes throughout his more than 40 year tenure as a professor at Elizabethtown College. One thing he doesn’t believe he’ll ever see is the state’s role in the national political landscape declining. “I think we’ll always be close to ground zero for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What self-care should you indulge in this week?
With winter sticking around for at least three more weeks, per Punxsutawney Phil, it may start to feel like the year is dragging along—even with last week’s bout of warm weather. This week, to build on some of the good energy RecWell stirred up with their Shake the Winter Blues Week, we’re looking at the
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Club Feature: Middle Eastern Culture Club
When it comes to extracurriculars, Elizabethtown College has no shortage of clubs for students to get involved in. Whether it’s to develop a new skill, gain job experience, stay active or find community, there are many clubs on campus which tailor to a variety of student interests. One example is the Middle Eastern Culture Club
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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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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
Changes to the Office of Diversity, Inclusivity and Title IX
Elizabethtown College has been undergoing structural changes as a result of academic restructuring. Not only has this restructuring changed what majors and minors are available at the College, but it has impacted other aspects of the school as well. Last fall I had the opportunity to write a series of articles discussing how these changes
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Student Clubs are Adjusting to COVID-19 Regulations
Students, faculty and staff on and off campus are busy this fall finding creative solutions for problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the important elements of campus life that has been affected is club activities. How do clubs continue to enrich student life, while accounting for COVID-19 precautions and off-campus students? Student Senate
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Letter from the (Managing) Editor
Photo courtesy of Megan White Your first question, upon reading the title of this letter, may be, “What’s a managing editor?” Well, my friend, after a year in the role, I am still defining exactly what it means. I’ve served as liaison and emotional support person and idea generator and designated email sender and second-in-command
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